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nathinbriggs · 02-18-2012, 06:14 PM

There was a show with Telma Hopkins, Cindy Williams, Merlin Santana, Deon Richmond, Nicki Vannice, and Ashleigh Blair Sterling called "Getting By" that aired on both ABC and, later, NBC. Two families (one Caucasian and one African-American) shared the same house.

There had earlier been a show called "A New Kind of Family" on ABC with Eilenn Brennan, Rob Lowe, Lauri Hendler, David Hollander, Gwynne Gifford, Connie Ann Hearn, Telma Hopkins (again), Janet Jackson, and Chuck McCann. In this, two familes shared the same house. The two families were originally Caucasian, but the second family was dropped and an African-American widow and her daughter moved in.

Was "Getting By" a revamped version of "A New Kind of Family?"

TVFactFan · 02-18-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nathinbriggs

There was a show with Telma Hopkins, Cindy Williams, Merlin Santana, Deon Richmond, Nicki Vannice, and Ashleigh Blair Sterling called "Getting By" that aired on both ABC and, later, NBC. Two families (one Caucasian and one African-American) shared the same house.

There had earlier been a show called "A New Kind of Family" on ABC with Eilenn Brennan, Rob Lowe, Lauri Hendler, David Hollander, Gwynne Gifford, Connie Ann Hearn, Telma Hopkins (again), Janet Jackson, and Chuck McCann. In this, two familes shared the same house. The two families were originally Caucasian, but the second family was dropped and an African-American widow and her daughter moved in.

Was "Getting By" a revamped version of "A New Kind of Family?"

I would say no since the African American Family was added toward the end to try and save the show from cancellation which didn't work.

catlover79 · 02-18-2012, 08:53 PM

I remember Getting By - never saw the earlier show.

TVFactFan · 02-18-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I remember Getting By - never saw the earlier show.

The earlier show premiered on ABC the year you were born and was cancelled after 5 months-lol

TVFactFan · 02-18-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I remember Getting By - never saw the earlier show.

Catlover you are my TV buddy and now I'm coming to your TV service. Below is a promo of a New Kind of Family on ABC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLuKRwxz4Uk

catlover79 · 02-19-2012, 12:56 AM

Thank you, Sol!!!

factsoflife · 02-21-2012, 11:53 PM

I think it's just a coincidence that Telma appeared in two shows with similar themes.

02-18-2012, 06:14 PM	#1
nathinbriggs Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2012 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 23	Getting By / A New Kind of Family There was a show with Telma Hopkins, Cindy Williams, Merlin Santana, Deon Richmond, Nicki Vannice, and Ashleigh Blair Sterling called "Getting By" that aired on both ABC and, later, NBC. Two families (one Caucasian and one African-American) shared the same house. There had earlier been a show called "A New Kind of Family" on ABC with Eilenn Brennan, Rob Lowe, Lauri Hendler, David Hollander, Gwynne Gifford, Connie Ann Hearn, Telma Hopkins (again), Janet Jackson, and Chuck McCann. In this, two familes shared the same house. The two families were originally Caucasian, but the second family was dropped and an African-American widow and her daughter moved in. Was "Getting By" a revamped version of "A New Kind of Family?"

02-18-2012, 08:53 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I remember Getting By - never saw the earlier show.
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02-21-2012, 11:53 PM	#7
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	I think it's just a coincidence that Telma appeared in two shows with similar themes.
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02-19-2012, 12:56 AM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Thank you, Sol!!!