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TVFactFan · 08-17-2002, 09:17 PM

I understand why Chico and the Man is no longer in syndication because i saw a episode of Chico and the Man on TV Land last weekend and it was HORRIBLE. THat show really was allowed to be aired? the show debuted in 1974 and i was born in 1975, so if there is anybody who was an adult while chico and the man was on the air, feel free to tell me why if i'm wrong.

MariposaLKB · 08-17-2002, 09:35 PM

Yes, that particular episode WAS horrible! Pretty much the entire last season (from which that show was taken) was, because it was taped after the death of one of the stars, Freddie Prinze. His talent and the chemistry between him and Jack Albertson were the driving forces behind "Chico and the Man", and the decision to continue the series after his tragic and untimely death was most likely a purely financial one by the producers. If you ever get a chance to see any episodes in which Freddie was present, you would see what I mean. The entire series should not be judged on any episode from the time after Freddie died.

hue_mee · 08-17-2002, 10:10 PM

I agree that the show went down hill after Freddies death. To keep on airing the show after Freddies death was outragous! Even though Jack Albertson played a major role on the series. The show wasn't the same without the chemistry of Freddie and Jack together.

TVFactFan · 08-17-2002, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by hue_mee
I agree that the show went down hill after Freddies death. To keep on airing the show after Freddies death was outragous! Even though Jack Albertson played a major role on the series. The show wasn't the same without the chemistry of Freddie and Jack together.

I think some day i will need to see some shows with freddie prinze rather than without freddie. Maybe then i will feel differently

catcopy18 · 08-17-2002, 10:38 PM

Please don't base you opinion on just that one episode Solomon.
Like the other gals said, the chemestry between Freddie Prinze and Jack Albertson was the thing that made that show so special. Without Freddie Prinze, there was something definitely lacking. I was almost embarrassed to watch that episode last week because it was nothing like the previous shows. I hope someday you will be able to see what a wonderful program Chico and the Man was before Freddie's untimely death. He was truly an unforgetable comedian/actor. Della Reese and Scatman Crothers were also great actors but they couldn't bring the show up to the same standards as it was when Freddie Prinze was on it.

TVFactFan · 08-17-2002, 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by catcopy18
Please don't base you opinion on just that one episode Solomon.
Like the other gals said, the chemestry between Freddie Prinze and Jack Albertson was the thing that made that show so special. Without Freddie Prinze, there was something definitely lacking. I was almost embarrassed to watch that episode last week because it was nothing like the previous shows. I hope someday you will be able to see what a wonderful program Chico and the Man was before Freddie's untimely death. He was truly an unforgetable comedian/actor. Della Reese and Scatman Crothers were also great actors but they couldn't bring the show up to the same standards as it was when Freddie Prinze was on it.

Yes you are right-i can based the whole show on that one episode so i guess i will have to on the look out for freddie prinze episodes when Chico and the Man is aired again.

Cheryl Harrell · 08-18-2002, 03:04 AM

CATM was still a good show after Freddie died but it wasn't the same & not as good as when he was alive. Trust me, you will like the Freddie episodes better & love those episodes of the show. Hope TVLAND will show them again...

Anna · 08-18-2002, 06:19 PM

After Freddie passed,the show lost its joy and happiness. I never saw a show go flat like CATM did after Freddie died.

TVFactFan · 08-18-2002, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by Anna
After Freddie passed,the show lost its joy and happiness. I never saw a show go flat like CATM did after Freddie died.

I think i have to see some episodes of CATH when freddie is there. But in all my 27 years, there has never been a showing of CATM reruns.-I also wondered why. If there was-then i could compare CATM during the Freddie era and Post Freddie

Joy · 08-18-2002, 07:53 PM

Solomon,
I don't know if you're interested or not but there are 12 with Freddie episodes of CATm available on ebay right now for 5.00.
if you go to ebay and type in chico and the man you will find it.
Just in casde you are interested because trust me, after you see the Freddie episodes you will be a regular on this board

Karen64 · 08-19-2002, 09:44 PM

I agree that alot of the episodes after Freddie died were really bad.. and I think it's because the other actors and even the writers and other crew felt a tremendous void and sadness without Freddie, and it carried over to the show.

The show may have gone on, but nobody's heart was really in it anymore!

There is a universe of difference in the Freddie episodes and the shows without Freddie, in my opinion! Especially the first 2 seasons!

TVFactFan · 08-19-2002, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by Karen64
I agree that alot of the episodes after Freddie died were really bad.. and I think it's because the other actors and even the writers and other crew felt a tremendous void and sadness without Freddie, and it carried over to the show.

The show may have gone on, but nobody's heart was really in it anymore!

There is a universe of difference in the Freddie episodes and the shows without Freddie, in my opinion! Especially the first 2 seasons!

I will have see CATM with Freddie if TV LAND decides to show it-but no station here in philly never showed reruns of the show that'swhyi just found out about CATM until the year 2000

Prince · 08-20-2002, 12:01 AM

I couldn't agree with all of you more. It was the chemisty and love between Jack and Freddie Prinze that made the show so special. You could see it everytime they put thier arms around each other or Jack patted Freddie on the top of the head. The jokes between them were incredibly funny. Freddie had an
undeniable charm that just stole your heart immediately. Even though he was only in his early twenties, he had the talent and professionalism of someone twice his age.

Sorry you missed out on such a wonderful show such as CATM.
But that was what it was "CHICO" and the man....not RAUL and the man....get it!!! Too bad the producers didn't!!

TVFactFan · 08-20-2002, 12:08 AM

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Originally posted by Macca
I couldn't agree with all of you more. It was the chemisty and love between Jack and Freddie Prinze that made the show so special. You could see it everytime they put thier arms around each other or Jack patted Freddie on the top of the head. The jokes between them were incredibly funny. Freddie had an
undeniable charm that just stole your heart immediately. Even though he was only in his early twenties, he had the talent and professionalism of someone twice his age.

Sorry you missed out on such a wonderful show such as CATM.
But that was what it was "CHICO" and the man....not RAUL and the man....get it!!! Too bad the producers didn't!!

Do you know how the show was created? where did the idea of CATM come from?

Cheryl Harrell · 08-20-2002, 02:14 AM

I agree Freddie & Jack had a great chermistry between them both. Without Freddie the show was a cute precocious Chicano boy & an grouchy old man. They tried but it wasn't the same...

08-17-2002, 09:17 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	I understand why Chico and the Man is not in Syndication I understand why Chico and the Man is no longer in syndication because i saw a episode of Chico and the Man on TV Land last weekend and it was HORRIBLE. THat show really was allowed to be aired? the show debuted in 1974 and i was born in 1975, so if there is anybody who was an adult while chico and the man was on the air, feel free to tell me why if i'm wrong.

08-17-2002, 09:35 PM	#2
MariposaLKB She flies alone Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: The great unknown Posts: 3,436	Yes, that particular episode WAS horrible! Pretty much the entire last season (from which that show was taken) was, because it was taped after the death of one of the stars, Freddie Prinze. His talent and the chemistry between him and Jack Albertson were the driving forces behind "Chico and the Man", and the decision to continue the series after his tragic and untimely death was most likely a purely financial one by the producers. If you ever get a chance to see any episodes in which Freddie was present, you would see what I mean. The entire series should not be judged on any episode from the time after Freddie died.
	__________________ Within a cage Try to escape Her silent rage But no one ever listens... -Butterfly (Mariposa)

08-17-2002, 10:10 PM	#3
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	I agree that the show went down hill after Freddies death. To keep on airing the show after Freddies death was outragous! Even though Jack Albertson played a major role on the series. The show wasn't the same without the chemistry of Freddie and Jack together.
	__________________ Freddie Prinze Sr Thank you David Brenner! "...and when he shall die, take him and cut him into little stars, and he shall make the face of heaven so fine that all the earth will be in love with night..."

08-18-2002, 03:04 AM	#7
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	CATM was still a good show after Freddie died but it wasn't the same & not as good as when he was alive. Trust me, you will like the Freddie episodes better & love those episodes of the show. Hope TVLAND will show them again...
	__________________ RIP darling Mike. I love you forever... You are with Freddie Prinze & Jesus now. 1951-2009 "Make it your way, who can beat the Lord, the Son of God. Dear Lord, help me be strong where I am weak, if it be your will"-- The Late Freddie Prinze Sr

08-18-2002, 07:53 PM	#10
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	Solomon, I don't know if you're interested or not but there are 12 with Freddie episodes of CATm available on ebay right now for 5.00. if you go to ebay and type in chico and the man you will find it. Just in casde you are interested because trust me, after you see the Freddie episodes you will be a regular on this board Attached Images

08-17-2002, 10:38 PM	#5
catcopy18 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 08, 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 413	Please don't base you opinion on just that one episode Solomon. Like the other gals said, the chemestry between Freddie Prinze and Jack Albertson was the thing that made that show so special. Without Freddie Prinze, there was something definitely lacking. I was almost embarrassed to watch that episode last week because it was nothing like the previous shows. I hope someday you will be able to see what a wonderful program Chico and the Man was before Freddie's untimely death. He was truly an unforgetable comedian/actor. Della Reese and Scatman Crothers were also great actors but they couldn't bring the show up to the same standards as it was when Freddie Prinze was on it.

08-18-2002, 06:19 PM	#8
Anna Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Indpls,Ind. U.S.A. Posts: 442	After Freddie passed,the show lost its joy and happiness. I never saw a show go flat like CATM did after Freddie died.

08-19-2002, 09:44 PM	#11
Karen64 Comedy Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 24, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,412	I agree that alot of the episodes after Freddie died were really bad.. and I think it's because the other actors and even the writers and other crew felt a tremendous void and sadness without Freddie, and it carried over to the show. The show may have gone on, but nobody's heart was really in it anymore! There is a universe of difference in the Freddie episodes and the shows without Freddie, in my opinion! Especially the first 2 seasons!
	__________________ Freddie, there will never be another you....

08-20-2002, 12:01 AM	#13
Prince Prince of Peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 26, 2001 Posts: 1,137	I couldn't agree with all of you more. It was the chemisty and love between Jack and Freddie Prinze that made the show so special. You could see it everytime they put thier arms around each other or Jack patted Freddie on the top of the head. The jokes between them were incredibly funny. Freddie had an undeniable charm that just stole your heart immediately. Even though he was only in his early twenties, he had the talent and professionalism of someone twice his age. Sorry you missed out on such a wonderful show such as CATM. But that was what it was "CHICO" and the man....not RAUL and the man....get it!!! Too bad the producers didn't!! Attached Images
	__________________ A friend is faithful, trusting and helpful…someone that realizes your imperfections and stands by you--Freddie Prinze "Come here to me" --- Freddie Prinze "Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful...Beautiful Boy" When I watched Freddie Prinze perform...his future was so bright that it burned my eyes. Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly and Leave the rest to God. "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

08-20-2002, 02:14 AM	#15
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I agree Freddie & Jack had a great chermistry between them both. Without Freddie the show was a cute precocious Chicano boy & an grouchy old man. They tried but it wasn't the same...