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TVFactFan · 11-11-2002, 05:23 PM

What was the point of Ralph the Doorman? He had no relationship with none of the other characters, he wasn't a neighbor, just someone who was a Doorman. I think it was only one episode when Ralph and Florence were talking about how no one cares about them but that was it. I just don't see how the Ralph the doorman character lasted on the Jeffersons for 10 years.

Janice · 11-12-2002, 06:23 PM

Ralph was a peripheral character who was there for added laughs. It was funny how he always had his hand out for a tip, and even funnier when George slammed the door in his face all the time.

TVFactFan · 11-12-2002, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by JanLady617
Ralph was a peripheral character who was there for added laughs. It was funny how he always had his hand out for a tip, and even funnier when George slammed the door in his face all the time.

George only slammed the door in ralph's face once-you are thinking about Mr. Bentley. Plus Ralph was not funny at all and i just can see why he was on the show for 10 years.

Janice · 11-12-2002, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

George only slammed the door in ralph's face once-you are thinking about Mr. Bentley. Plus Ralph was not funny at all and i just can see why he was on the show for 10 years.

George slammed the door on Mr. Bentley, The Willis' and Ralph on numerous occasions as well as anyone else in his line of fire.
As for Ralph being funny or not--that's pure opinion. To me, he was funny.

Brian Damage · 11-12-2002, 07:09 PM

Jan, please ignore this guy. All he does is try to state opinions as fact. He's got this exact same topic on other boards.

Janice · 11-12-2002, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by briandamage
Jan, please ignore this guy. All he does is try to state opinions as fact. He's got this exact same topic on other boards.

With pleasure.

ThomasE · 11-17-2002, 01:12 PM

No offense, Solomon, but do you have anything good to say about any characters?

TVFactFan · 11-17-2002, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by ThomasE
No offense, Solomon, but do you have anything good to say about any characters?

The point of the message was Ralph is the ONLY character on the show I didn't like.

ThomasE · 11-18-2002, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

The point of the message was Ralph is the ONLY character on the show I didn't like.

Ok.....................

LucyFan · 11-30-2002, 04:37 AM

Despite what you say SOLOMON, Ralph the doorman added that special something to the show as well as some of the flavor that helped make the show a big success. Ralph was a good character and I am glad that he stayed in the show all eleven seasons.

Coach · 12-02-2002, 11:43 PM

I can't see The Jeffersons without Ralph. He was great!

TVFactFan · 12-02-2002, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by Coach
I can't see The Jeffersons without Ralph. He was great!

I guess Charlie the Bartender was great too? LOL

Brian Damage · 12-03-2002, 03:29 PM

All the characters had their place and broke up the monotony.

boechsner · 12-03-2002, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

I guess Charlie the Bartender was great too? LOL

Indeed, Charlie the Bartender was a great character.

11-11-2002, 05:23 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,057	Pointless character on the Jeffersons What was the point of Ralph the Doorman? He had no relationship with none of the other characters, he wasn't a neighbor, just someone who was a Doorman. I think it was only one episode when Ralph and Florence were talking about how no one cares about them but that was it. I just don't see how the Ralph the doorman character lasted on the Jeffersons for 10 years.

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11-12-2002, 06:23 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Ralph was a peripheral character who was there for added laughs. It was funny how he always had his hand out for a tip, and even funnier when George slammed the door in his face all the time.

11-17-2002, 01:12 PM	#7
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	No offense, Solomon, but do you have anything good to say about any characters?

11-30-2002, 04:37 AM	#10
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	Despite what you say SOLOMON, Ralph the doorman added that special something to the show as well as some of the flavor that helped make the show a big success. Ralph was a good character and I am glad that he stayed in the show all eleven seasons.

12-02-2002, 11:43 PM	#11
Coach Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 21, 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 45	I can't see The Jeffersons without Ralph. He was great!

12-03-2002, 03:29 PM	#13
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	All the characters had their place and broke up the monotony.