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TVFactFan · 05-01-2016, 11:48 PM

they couldn't buy a NEW COUCH on their own?

Mr. Furley came to tell Janet he just bought them a new used couch when they could have bought a new soda between the 3 of them

This episode seemed more suited for season 5 when Jack was in between jobs and Jack and Janet was trying to make it on their own since Chrissy left.

Not with 3 people working full time which is a lot of money left over

JSP · 05-02-2016, 01:10 AM

I don't know why they had to replace the couch to begin with, but it still is one of my favorite episodes. It's mostly awesome because of the vicious dog and Anne Ramsey.

TVFactFan · 05-02-2016, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JSP

I don't know why they had to replace the couch to begin with, but it still is one of my favorite episodes. It's mostly awesome because of the vicious dog and Anne Ramsey.

I agree especially since it was the last season. At that point what did it matter

Mace Dolex · 05-02-2016, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

they couldn't buy a NEW COUCH on their own?

Mr. Furley came to tell Janet he just bought them a new used couch when they could have bought a new soda between the 3 of them

This episode seemed more suited for season 5 when Jack was in between jobs and Jack and Janet was trying to make it on their own since Chrissy left.

Not with 3 people working full time which is a lot of money left over

Now that you mention it why couldn't Jack now that he had a restaurant ever buy a used car from Larry?

Also Larry's reaction upon seeing Jack with the money as if he hit the jackpot, was $1,000 a lot for 1983?

JSP · 05-02-2016, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

they couldn't buy a NEW COUCH on their own?

Mr. Furley came to tell Janet he just bought them a new used couch when they could have bought a new soda between the 3 of them

This episode seemed more suited for season 5 when Jack was in between jobs and Jack and Janet was trying to make it on their own since Chrissy left.

Not with 3 people working full time which is a lot of money left over

Keep in mind the trio lived in a furnished apartment, so to get new furniture probably required building management approval.

Wawwie · 05-02-2016, 04:37 PM

Mr. Furley was obligated to buy them a new couch since it was a furnished apartment.

JackJanetChrissy · 05-02-2016, 05:44 PM

Yeah, it was a furnished apartment. Landlord's responsibility.

And isn't $1000 a lot of money even today? I could do a lot with $1000. But I looked it up and $1000 in 1980 would be equal to $3000 today.

JackJanetChrissy · 05-02-2016, 05:45 PM

I also thought of something else....if the three of them bought a couch together, who would've taken it when they moved out? Can't split a couch three ways....

TVFactFan · 05-02-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JackJanetChrissy

I also thought of something else....if the three of them bought a couch together, who would've taken it when they moved out? Can't split a couch three ways....

I would think they would just leave it lol

Dianne3 · 05-04-2016, 05:20 PM

A few episodes later Jack dresses up as Grandma Moses to win a cooking contest, so the trio could use the $$ for a color TV (was it?).

Didn't season 8 start with Janet & Terri entering some contest because they thought Jack needed money?

Also by season 8, it was way too late to be introducing Jack's father.

JackJanetChrissy · 05-04-2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dianne3

A few episodes later Jack dresses up as Grandma Moses to win a cooking contest, so the trio could use the $$ for a color TV (was it?).

Didn't season 8 start with Janet & Terri entering some contest because they thought Jack needed money?

Also by season 8, it was way too late to be introducing Jack's father.

Yes, you're right. Janet and Terri thought Jack needed money to pay Mr. Angelino the rent on his restaurant, so they staged a radio contest so he could win $500. Jack ended up buying a tacky leather coat. I guess his judgment when it came to money matters wasn't so great.

And I agree with you about his father. I don't care for that episode very much.

TVFactFan · 05-04-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JackJanetChrissy

Yes, you're right. Janet and Terri thought Jack needed money to pay Mr. Angelino the rent on his restaurant, so they staged a radio contest so he could win $500. Jack ended up buying a tacky leather coat. I guess his judgment when it came to money matters wasn't so great.

And I agree with you about his father. I don't care for that episode very much.

yeah the episode with his dad was kind of goofy

BigManMike · 05-04-2016, 09:44 PM

I actually liked the episode with his dad because of the Old Sow Song although the words didn't make much sense. Whoever heard of a man named Susanna?

Smartboy · 05-04-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JackJanetChrissy

Yes, you're right. Janet and Terri thought Jack needed money to pay Mr. Angelino the rent on his restaurant, so they staged a radio contest so he could win $500. Jack ended up buying a tacky leather coat. I guess his judgment when it came to money matters wasn't so great.

And I agree with you about his father. I don't care for that episode very much.

I remember that episode. I thought it was hysterical when Jack attempted to slip the envelope into Janet's purse when ended up slipping it into the purse of a pretty girl named Lola!

05-01-2016, 11:48 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,104	So Jack owned his own business, Janet worked full-time and Terri worked full-time and they couldn't buy a NEW COUCH on their own? Mr. Furley came to tell Janet he just bought them a new used couch when they could have bought a new soda between the 3 of them This episode seemed more suited for season 5 when Jack was in between jobs and Jack and Janet was trying to make it on their own since Chrissy left. Not with 3 people working full time which is a lot of money left over

05-02-2016, 01:10 AM	#2
JSP Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 19, 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,735	I don't know why they had to replace the couch to begin with, but it still is one of my favorite episodes. It's mostly awesome because of the vicious dog and Anne Ramsey.

05-02-2016, 04:37 PM	#6
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	Mr. Furley was obligated to buy them a new couch since it was a furnished apartment.

05-02-2016, 05:44 PM	#7
JackJanetChrissy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 18, 2014 Posts: 1,005	Yeah, it was a furnished apartment. Landlord's responsibility. And isn't $1000 a lot of money even today? I could do a lot with $1000. But I looked it up and $1000 in 1980 would be equal to $3000 today.

05-02-2016, 05:45 PM	#8
JackJanetChrissy Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 18, 2014 Posts: 1,005	I also thought of something else....if the three of them bought a couch together, who would've taken it when they moved out? Can't split a couch three ways....

05-04-2016, 05:20 PM	#10
Dianne3 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 07, 2002 Posts: 1,058	A few episodes later Jack dresses up as Grandma Moses to win a cooking contest, so the trio could use the $$ for a color TV (was it?). Didn't season 8 start with Janet & Terri entering some contest because they thought Jack needed money? Also by season 8, it was way too late to be introducing Jack's father.

05-04-2016, 09:44 PM	#13
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	I actually liked the episode with his dad because of the Old Sow Song although the words didn't make much sense. Whoever heard of a man named Susanna?