A New Life/Doo Wah

[cfr1970]

“A New Life”



I really like this one where Blair finds out her Mom is pregnant. First of all, I love Monica, but if that woman is 42, then i’m 22 LOL….Ok, I just Googled her and she was 49 when this was filmed, so not too bad a stretch in the acting world. She just looks a little older to me here. BTW it says she recently passed away just this past January at age 83. Her name was Marj Dusay and I vaguely remember her from her 80's stint on the soap "Santa Barbara" Pamela Capwell.

I love how Blair offered to raise the baby. Wow, that was the most unselfish thing I think i’ve seen her do the entire series. When she said “Let me have it” I got all choked up. It was just so nice to see her do that without even giving it a thought! THIS is the Blair that we’ve all seen that’s grown so much from the early seasons...not Pod Blair who seems to get out and tie real Blair up somewhere and take over every now and then.

I liked the talk between Monica & Mrs. G at the table and wish it were longer and she had told Edna about the pregnancy. I hate that Mrs. G is slowly being faded out of the picture. But it was nice to see Monica giving her the credit she deserves and thanking Edna for basically raising her Blair.

So Blair is still corresponding with her beloved pensioner boyfriend Ben.

I think this is the first we see of that gigantic bench where the desk used to be. It’s just so impractical and ugly. The little desk area from before was cute and efficient. Jo sat on it so I guess it’s usable.

Loony Cloony was there to annoy me but thankfully his scenes were short. Another great episode overall!!

“Doo_Wah” was the next episode:

Weird bizarre episode. Singing with one hit 80’s wonder El Debarge. Cringe!! I mean, it was fun in a weird, fallen down the rabbit hole kind of way….not one i’d care to see again though. And again, they act like NYC is a worlds away LOL. Tootie’s excited “We’re going to NEW YORK CITY!” makes it sound like they’re in the Midwest or something. It's just a train ride away and they seem to go there all the time!

Blair’s hair was straightened and looked fine. Please leave it that way!!

And the funniest part was unintentional...Both Tootie & Natalie looked like they raided Blanche & Dorothy’s closet from the Golden Girls in those hideous old lady outfits worn to the recording studio. When they walked off the elevator I busted out laughing. They looked just like Blanche & Dorothy there.

Clooney’s head tic was in overdrive during the scene in Over Our Heads.

Little Andy wanting the girls to sing songs with moaning to him was cute. Had George said it, it would've been creepy and disgusting, but it's somehow cute and harmless when Andy said it.

And poor Mrs. G was sadly relegated to making 10 second appearances before exiting stage left. Boo. I hate seeing her treated this way, but since it was her decision I can’t really complain. It’s just hard to watch her becoming a footnote in the stories. I already miss her and she's not even gone yet.

[cfr1970]

LOL----

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

And the funniest part was unintentional...Both Tootie & Natalie looked like they raided Blanche & Dorothy’s closet from the Golden Girls in those hideous old lady outfits worn to the recording studio. When they walked off the elevator I busted out laughing. They looked just like Blanche & Dorothy there.

It could be the other way around. They both came out the same year. The Facts of Life is known for expressing the 80's culture so it's probably another thing The Golden Girls stole from the show.

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by Christopher

It could be the other way around. They both came out the same year. The Facts of Life is known for expressing the 80's culture so it's probably another thing The Golden Girls stole from the show.

I think you're right. Golden Girls did start that same season, so it makes much more sense that they stole the clothes styles from FOL rather than the other way around. They were both on NBC and could possibly have shared the same wardrobe department too.

It's just so funny seeing Nat & Tootie wearing the same type of clothes that Blanch & Dorothy wore.

[80s Dude]

And how old would Blair be when this episode (mother becomes pregnant again) happened? 20 years old?

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by 80s Dude

And how old would Blair be when this episode (mother becomes pregnant again) happened? 20 years old?

I believe when the show began in '79 Blair was 15 so by '85 her character should've been 21 at this point. In real life though Lisa Whelchel was 22.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

I think you're right. Golden Girls did start that same season, so it makes much more sense that they stole the clothes styles from FOL rather than the other way around. They were both on NBC and could possibly have shared the same wardrobe department too.

Yeah that's what I meant when I said they came out the same year. Season 7 was airing the same time season 1 of The Golden Girls was.

Originally Posted by cfr1970

It's just so funny seeing Nat & Tootie wearing the same type of clothes that Blanch & Dorothy wore.

Or you could say it's funny seeing The Golden Girls versions of Blair and Jo wear the same clothes Natalie and Tootie wear

[Lorimar Television]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

LOL----

Haha!

[valentina warner]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

“A New Life”



I really like this one where Blair finds out her Mom is pregnant. First of all, I love Monica, but if that woman is 42, then i’m 22 LOL….Ok, I just Googled her and she was 49 when this was filmed, so not too bad a stretch in the acting world. She just looks a little older to me here. BTW it says she recently passed away just this past January at age 83. Her name was Marj Dusay and I vaguely remember her from her 80's stint on the soap "Santa Barbara" Pamela Capwell.

I love how Blair offered to raise the baby. Wow, that was the most unselfish thing I think i’ve seen her do the entire series. When she said “Let me have it” I got all choked up. It was just so nice to see her do that without even giving it a thought! THIS is the Blair that we’ve all seen that’s grown so much from the early seasons...not Pod Blair who seems to get out and tie real Blair up somewhere and take over every now and then.

I liked the talk between Monica & Mrs. G at the table and wish it were longer and she had told Edna about the pregnancy. I hate that Mrs. G is slowly being faded out of the picture. But it was nice to see Monica giving her the credit she deserves and thanking Edna for basically raising her Blair.

So Blair is still corresponding with her beloved pensioner boyfriend Ben.

I think this is the first we see of that gigantic bench where the desk used to be. It’s just so impractical and ugly. The little desk area from before was cute and efficient. Jo sat on it so I guess it’s usable.

Loony Cloony was there to annoy me but thankfully his scenes were short. Another great episode overall!!

“Doo_Wah” was the next episode:

Weird bizarre episode. Singing with one hit 80’s wonder El Debarge. Cringe!! I mean, it was fun in a weird, fallen down the rabbit hole kind of way….not one i’d care to see again though. And again, they act like NYC is a worlds away LOL. Tootie’s excited “We’re going to NEW YORK CITY!” makes it sound like they’re in the Midwest or something. It's just a train ride away and they seem to go there all the time!

Blair’s hair was straightened and looked fine. Please leave it that way!!

And the funniest part was unintentional...Both Tootie & Natalie looked like they raided Blanche & Dorothy’s closet from the Golden Girls in those hideous old lady outfits worn to the recording studio. When they walked off the elevator I busted out laughing. They looked just like Blanche & Dorothy there.

Clooney’s head tic was in overdrive during the scene in Over Our Heads.

Little Andy wanting the girls to sing songs with moaning to him was cute. Had George said it, it would've been creepy and disgusting, but it's somehow cute and harmless when Andy said it.

And poor Mrs. G was sadly relegated to making 10 second appearances before exiting stage left. Boo. I hate seeing her treated this way, but since it was her decision I can’t really complain. It’s just hard to watch her becoming a footnote in the stories. I already miss her and she's not even gone yet.

Wow! Great words again cfr1970!

Yes, i remember watching this episode on YouTube, and i was very proud of BLAIR for offering to raise her mother's baby... (at least her real self was back temporarily)

And the heart to heart talk between MRS G and MONICA was fantastic and i still remember the exact words:
MONICA: "i want to thank you for everything you've done for Blair."
MRS G: "I was only a friend."
MONICA: "You were more than a friend...."
In other words: meaning that MRS G was more like a mother and raised her!

As for GEORGE: you really crack me up every time you mention him ha ha!

Oh yes: i can totally see NAT + TOOTIE as the 'GOLDEN GIRLS!'

EL DEBARGE: i absolutely still love his music and listen to it on YouTube quite often!

PS: i will DEFINITELY miss MRS G as much as you once she's gone (the heart of the show will be soon history)

You really had it with poor BEN: he's not a pensioner man! (i don't know what he looks like now, but he was so HOT back in 1985 lol!)

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by valentina warner

Wow! Great words again cfr1970!

Yes, i remember watching this episode on YouTube, and i was very proud of BLAIR for offering to raise her mother's baby... (at least her real self was back temporarily)

And the heart to heart talk between MRS G and MONICA was fantastic and i still remember the exact words:
MONICA: "i want to thank you for everything you've done for Blair."
MRS G: "I was only a friend."
MONICA: "You were more than a friend...."
In other words: meaning that MRS G was more like a mother and raised her!

As for GEORGE: you really crack me up every time you mention him ha ha!

Oh yes: i can totally see NAT + TOOTIE as the 'GOLDEN GIRLS!'

EL DEBARGE: i absolutely still love his music and listen to it on YouTube quite often!

PS: i will DEFINITELY miss MRS G as much as you once she's gone (the heart of the show will be soon history)

You really had it with poor BEN: he's not a pensioner man! (i don't know what he looks like now, but he was so HOT back in 1985 lol!)

I'm really liking season 7 so far. It seems they did one great episode followed by a stinker. That's ok though because the good ones are really good. I loved seeing those two scenes between Blair and Monica and Monica & Mrs. G. Both were really nice moments.

I prefer when the characters are nice to each other over being snarky and catty like in the previous episode.

El Debarge made more than that one hit?! All I know and remember from him is "Rhythm of the Night"---which I bought the 45 record of in 1985. But I don't remember anything else from him. Now I have that song stuck in my head.

[valentina warner]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

I'm really liking season 7 so far. It seems they did one great episode followed by a stinker. That's ok though because the good ones are really good. I loved seeing those two scenes between Blair and Monica and Monica & Mrs. G. Both were really nice moments.

I prefer when the characters are nice to each other over being snarky and catty like in the previous episode.

El Debarge made more than that one hit?! All I know and remember from him is "Rhythm of the Night"---which I bought the 45 record of in 1985. But I don't remember anything else from him. Now I have that song stuck in my head.

EL DEBARGE had another great song called 'Who's holding Donna now' (it's a slow song and very catchy!)

And i'm glad you're enjoying season 7 (maybe i should really get the DVD lol) and i'll probably give it a try, but after i finish with my rerun (i'm on season 3 now)

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by valentina warner

EL DEBARGE had another great song called 'Who's holding Donna now' (it's a slow song and very catchy!)

And i'm glad you're enjoying season 7 (maybe i should really get the DVD lol) and i'll probably give it a try, but after i finish with my rerun (i'm on season 3 now)

I know that song....but I always thought that was Michael Jackson singing it!

['80sSitcoms]

Originally Posted by cfr1970

[B]And the funniest part was unintentional...Both Tootie & Natalie looked like they raided Blanche & Dorothy’s closet from the Golden Girls in those hideous old lady outfits worn to the recording studio. When they walked off the elevator I busted out laughing. They looked just like Blanche & Dorothy there.

Omg you're right!

It's probably a coincidence (no "stealing") since GG was in its first season also, and obviously you don't wanna dress 20-somethings like 50-somethings, lol.

In Mrs. Garrett's wedding I've always thought it looked like they took a cue from the GG color palette and styles for the girls' dresses there as well.

[cfr1970]

Originally Posted by '80sSitcoms

Omg you're right!

It's probably a coincidence (no "stealing") since GG was in its first season also, and obviously you don't wanna dress 20-somethings like 50-somethings, lol.

In Mrs. Garrett's wedding I've always thought it looked like they took a cue from the GG color palette and styles for the girls' dresses there as well.

I'm convinced both shows shared the same wardrobe department. Those clothes were just TOO similar to be just a coincidence. But as Christopher pointed out, Golden Girls had just began so they were the ones ripping off the styles worn on FOL.

They look better on Golden Girls only because how baggy and shapeless those clothes are. Better for 50 year old bodies rather than teenage girls. Nat & Tootie looked like old ladies heading to bingo in those outfits.

['80sSitcoms]

Well, I don't think GG "ripped off" anything from FOL. GG had already had its wardrobe template created before this episode aired. And those are older lady styles.

If you'll notice when watching sitcoms from the same era, you'll see some similarities in sets, props, and wardrobe at times, and not always on the same network! Some of Blanche's huge bedroom banana tree leaves are seen in a scene on another show (I'd have to stop and try to remember which one), And it looks like parts of the dorm in FOL season 1 were first seen in a "Maude" episode where Maude and Vivian go to a reunion, before "Co-ed Fever" ever saw them, lol.