Executive Producer Jack Elinson explains why the season 2 changes were necessary - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 03-24-2026, 12:45 AM

1. The reason for the reduced number of girls

2. The new role for Mrs Garrett

3. The reason for the addition of Jo

4. Why Gary Coleman appeared in season 2

5. Why the Headmaster was removed from the show

80s Dude · 04-02-2026, 07:50 PM

I think the guy who was supposed to be Mrs. Garrett's companion was Howard the Chef.

paul.austin · 04-15-2026, 06:28 AM

"creatively unwieldy" = Both the early Hartnell and the early Davison eras of 1963-89 Dr. Who also suffer from too many regulars.

03-24-2026, 12:45 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,949	Executive Producer Jack Elinson explains why the season 2 changes were necessary 1. The reason for the reduced number of girls 2. The new role for Mrs Garrett 3. The reason for the addition of Jo 4. Why Gary Coleman appeared in season 2 5. Why the Headmaster was removed from the show Attached Images

04-15-2026, 06:28 AM	#3
paul.austin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 22, 2012 Posts: 669	"creatively unwieldy" = Both the early Hartnell and the early Davison eras of 1963-89 Dr. Who also suffer from too many regulars.
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04-02-2026, 07:50 PM	#2
80s Dude Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 24, 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,810	I think the guy who was supposed to be Mrs. Garrett's companion was Howard the Chef.