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Joy · 08-21-2002, 08:51 PM

I'm most if not all of us on this board have read Maria's book one or more times.
In her book she says that the part for Chico was between Isaac and Freddie let's say for the heck of it that Isaac got the part of Chico
and freddie got the part of Mando.

How do you think the show would be different?

Do you think it would have still been a hit or as was the case in family matters would a second fiddle have eventually outshined the star?

hue_mee · 08-21-2002, 10:15 PM

Hey great topic!

That is tough question to answer. I have heard Isaac on occasion after he had read my story. He had given
me some clever Ideas for a sequel. He was acting out the characters of Louie and Ed to a tee! OMG I laughed so hard. Although Freddie still would of been another great choice I would personally find it hard to choose

Cheryl Harrell · 08-22-2002, 02:06 AM

I think if Isaac had been picked to play Chico, the show still would've done well but it wouldn't have been the same as Freddie playing him. Freddie & Jack had such great chemistry. Freddie was great at playing Chico & Isaac was great at playing Mando...

Anna · 08-22-2002, 03:40 PM

I still think Freddie would of stole the show even as mando.

Joy · 08-22-2002, 03:54 PM

I do too Anna I just thought this was a cool question and wanted to see what others thought. but I agree with you 100% it would have been like Steve Urkel on family matters he was supposed to be a small segment in an occasional show and he became the show.

Prince · 08-22-2002, 07:31 PM

I guess I have to put in my two cents worth here. I think that
Freddie Prinze and Jack's chemistrywas what made the show. Freddie was so multi-talented and charming that he could not have been replaced. He might have been able to play both Chico and Mando...but no one else could have played Chico the way that Freddie did. If you think I'm way off base...then why did the show collapse after Freddie died????...I rest my case.

08-21-2002, 08:51 PM	#1
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	Role reversal I'm most if not all of us on this board have read Maria's book one or more times. In her book she says that the part for Chico was between Isaac and Freddie let's say for the heck of it that Isaac got the part of Chico and freddie got the part of Mando. How do you think the show would be different? Do you think it would have still been a hit or as was the case in family matters would a second fiddle have eventually outshined the star? Attached Images

08-21-2002, 10:15 PM	#2
hue_mee Remembering Freddie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 28, 2001 Location: Grateful for a voice from our angel's friend Posts: 2,266	Hee hee Hey great topic! That is tough question to answer. I have heard Isaac on occasion after he had read my story. He had given me some clever Ideas for a sequel. He was acting out the characters of Louie and Ed to a tee! OMG I laughed so hard. Although Freddie still would of been another great choice I would personally find it hard to choose Attached Images
	__________________ 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..."

08-22-2002, 02:06 AM	#3
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 think if Isaac had been picked to play Chico, the show still would've done well but it wouldn't have been the same as Freddie playing him. Freddie & Jack had such great chemistry. Freddie was great at playing Chico & Isaac was great at playing Mando...
	__________________ 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

08-22-2002, 03:54 PM	#5
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	I do too Anna I just thought this was a cool question and wanted to see what others thought. but I agree with you 100% it would have been like Steve Urkel on family matters he was supposed to be a small segment in an occasional show and he became the show. Attached Images

08-22-2002, 07:31 PM	#6
Prince Prince of Peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 26, 2001 Posts: 1,137	I guess I have to put in my two cents worth here. I think that Freddie Prinze and Jack's chemistrywas what made the show. Freddie was so multi-talented and charming that he could not have been replaced. He might have been able to play both Chico and Mando...but no one else could have played Chico the way that Freddie did. If you think I'm way off base...then why did the show collapse after Freddie died????...I rest my case. 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."

08-22-2002, 03:40 PM	#4
Anna Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Indpls,Ind. U.S.A. Posts: 442	I still think Freddie would of stole the show even as mando.