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Paula · 04-09-2002, 07:38 PM

So which do you prefer: George Wilson or John Wilson?

I actually like them both. I also think it's cool that instead of replacing the actor who played as "George Wilson"- they brought in a new character, his brother instead.

Jimbo · 04-09-2002, 08:03 PM

I agree that both were very good in their roles as "George Wilson" (Joseph Kearns) and "John Wilson" (Gale Gordon).

In most cases, people always prefer the first actor to play a particular role - I think they look at the second person as an "outsider" - for example, most people seem to prefer Dick York, rather than Dick Sargent, as "Darrin Stevens" on Bewitched (a little trivia here: Dick Sargent was actually the first choice of Elizabeth Montgomery, and her husband William Asher, to play Darrin when the series was first being cast. Unfortunately, Sargent was unable to take the role due to other commitments, so Dick York was given the part instead).

One exception is when the original person plays the role for only a short period of time - such as Beverly Owen, the original "Marilyn Munster". She left before the end of the first season, and was replaced by Pat Priest.

Paula · 04-09-2002, 08:21 PM

Yea, I see what you mean. I can't help being a bit biased about "Bewitched" myself and actually prefer Dick York, even though Sargeant did OK.

As for "Marilyn Munster"- offhand only Pat Priest is the one I can vision. I'm sure I've seen some eps with Beverly Owen, but can't remember those eps very well (haven't seen em since the 80's).

Paula
Formerly "FOL and DS fan 4ever"

Hazel Anyday · 04-12-2002, 02:17 PM

My favorite Mr. Wilson has got to be George. He just had such a great personality, petty, stuffy, proud, involved, angers easily, exasperated at Dennis, and is the only one who seems to be bothered that Dennis is such a brat. I'm a big fan of Gale Gordon too, but I thought he was too nice to Dennis and also Mr. Mitchel seemed less deferential to John Wilson than to George. I think you could tell the actor who played Henry like Joseph Kearns better, he seemed more friendly and you can catch him laughing at Joseph Kearns in his scenes with him. He seemed to enjoy Kearns portrayal and his funny actions he added. Besides, no one can yell for Martha or blow wind out of his mouth through flapping lips better than George Wilson when he's exasperated. Kearns is definitly a favorite of mine. Never did understand why Dennis's parents seemed to be so blind as to Dennis's bratty actions. Only Mr. Wilson was properly horrified.

jehobden · 11-03-2002, 01:44 AM

Actually Gale Gordon looked more like the Mr. Wilson in the cartoon than Joe Kearns did, but Joe Kearns was better as Mr. Wilson, IMO.

Brian · 11-15-2002, 09:41 PM

I loved Joseph Kearns as Mr. Wilson. He was persnickity, irritable, and just plain funny. Nobody could yell "Great Scott!!" better than Kearns. I loved it when he delivered that line!

I never saw a Gale Gordon episode, so I can't tell which is actor is better.

passionsfan79 · 12-05-2002, 08:42 PM

I liked joesph kerns better as well there are some episodes i like though with gale gordon

Pitooey · 12-05-2002, 09:34 PM

I liked Joseph Kearns better. His pants went all the way up (almost to his chest). He was so funny.......

joefriday · 03-03-2003, 05:24 PM

George Wilson was the best !!

His facial expressions were classic when Dennis made a major screwup!! To this day, I continue to bust out laughing even though I've seen these episodes over and over.

MY VOTE IS GEORGE WILSON !!

tesiay · 03-04-2003, 12:51 AM

I preferred George. Sometimes he acted more of a child than Dennis. Like when they appeared on that kid's show together.

BundyBoy10 · 04-24-2003, 10:27 PM

George Wilson always.

east215 · 08-21-2004, 08:52 PM

Joseph Kearns

Skywalker · 01-17-2005, 11:32 PM

I liked both characters, but George was my favorite.

dandelion wine · 01-17-2005, 11:35 PM

George Wilson

Eric2000 · 01-19-2005, 05:08 PM

George Wilson(Joeseph Kearns)...i thought he was a better actor, and he was much funnier then John

hey was John wilson, George's brother? i can't remember been so long since i've seen the show

04-09-2002, 07:38 PM	#1
Paula Little Rascals Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 11, 2001 Location: Northern California Posts: 309	Which Mr. Wilson did you like better? So which do you prefer: George Wilson or John Wilson? I actually like them both. I also think it's cool that instead of replacing the actor who played as "George Wilson"- they brought in a new character, his brother instead.

04-09-2002, 08:21 PM	#3
Paula Little Rascals Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 11, 2001 Location: Northern California Posts: 309	Yea, I see what you mean. I can't help being a bit biased about "Bewitched" myself and actually prefer Dick York, even though Sargeant did OK. As for "Marilyn Munster"- offhand only Pat Priest is the one I can vision. I'm sure I've seen some eps with Beverly Owen, but can't remember those eps very well (haven't seen em since the 80's). Paula Formerly "FOL and DS fan 4ever"
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04-12-2002, 02:17 PM	#4
Hazel Anyday Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Posts: 2,135	Martha! My favorite Mr. Wilson has got to be George. He just had such a great personality, petty, stuffy, proud, involved, angers easily, exasperated at Dennis, and is the only one who seems to be bothered that Dennis is such a brat. I'm a big fan of Gale Gordon too, but I thought he was too nice to Dennis and also Mr. Mitchel seemed less deferential to John Wilson than to George. I think you could tell the actor who played Henry like Joseph Kearns better, he seemed more friendly and you can catch him laughing at Joseph Kearns in his scenes with him. He seemed to enjoy Kearns portrayal and his funny actions he added. Besides, no one can yell for Martha or blow wind out of his mouth through flapping lips better than George Wilson when he's exasperated. Kearns is definitly a favorite of mine. Never did understand why Dennis's parents seemed to be so blind as to Dennis's bratty actions. Only Mr. Wilson was properly horrified.
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12-05-2002, 09:34 PM	#8
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I liked Joseph Kearns better. His pants went all the way up (almost to his chest). He was so funny.......
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03-03-2003, 05:24 PM	#9
joefriday Just The Facts Ma'am Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 21, 2001 Posts: 48	George Wilson was the best !! His facial expressions were classic when Dennis made a major screwup!! To this day, I continue to bust out laughing even though I've seen these episodes over and over. MY VOTE IS GEORGE WILSON !!
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04-09-2002, 08:03 PM	#2
Jimbo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2001 Location: United States of America-One Nation UNDER GOD! Posts: 471	I agree that both were very good in their roles as "George Wilson" (Joseph Kearns) and "John Wilson" (Gale Gordon). In most cases, people always prefer the first actor to play a particular role - I think they look at the second person as an "outsider" - for example, most people seem to prefer Dick York, rather than Dick Sargent, as "Darrin Stevens" on Bewitched (a little trivia here: Dick Sargent was actually the first choice of Elizabeth Montgomery, and her husband William Asher, to play Darrin when the series was first being cast. Unfortunately, Sargent was unable to take the role due to other commitments, so Dick York was given the part instead). One exception is when the original person plays the role for only a short period of time - such as Beverly Owen, the original "Marilyn Munster". She left before the end of the first season, and was replaced by Pat Priest.

11-03-2002, 01:44 AM	#5
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,004	Actually Gale Gordon looked more like the Mr. Wilson in the cartoon than Joe Kearns did, but Joe Kearns was better as Mr. Wilson, IMO.

11-15-2002, 09:41 PM	#6
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I loved Joseph Kearns as Mr. Wilson. He was persnickity, irritable, and just plain funny. Nobody could yell "Great Scott!!" better than Kearns. I loved it when he delivered that line! I never saw a Gale Gordon episode, so I can't tell which is actor is better.

12-05-2002, 08:42 PM	#7
passionsfan79 Proud to be Sara fan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 2,265	I liked joesph kerns better as well there are some episodes i like though with gale gordon

03-04-2003, 12:51 AM	#10
tesiay Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 18, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 71	I preferred George. Sometimes he acted more of a child than Dennis. Like when they appeared on that kid's show together.

04-24-2003, 10:27 PM	#11
BundyBoy10 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2002 Posts: 311	George Wilson always.

08-21-2004, 08:52 PM	#12
east215 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 29, 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 115	Joseph Kearns
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01-17-2005, 11:32 PM	#13
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	I liked both characters, but George was my favorite.

01-17-2005, 11:35 PM	#14
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01-19-2005, 05:08 PM	#15
Eric2000 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 06, 2002 Location: Central Maryland Posts: 179	George Wilson(Joeseph Kearns)...i thought he was a better actor, and he was much funnier then John hey was John wilson, George's brother? i can't remember been so long since i've seen the show