Too many scenes at Mr. Kotter's APT, I preferred the classroom more - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 12-10-2002, 09:20 PM

I watched WBK on TV LAND and the main thing that bothered me were the scenes in Mr. Kotter APT. I found myself losing interest because I was more interested in the Sweathoggs not MR. Kotter's personal life. And on op of it, Mr. Kotter would tell those stupid jokes that were not funny at all. I know for a fact the women who played his wife really had to put on a good act to laugh at those stupid jokes. But I just feel there were too many scenes at Mr, kotter apt. Even when the sweathoggs were at the apt, i still didn't like it. I only liked the sweathoggs in the classroom.

Brian Damage · 12-11-2002, 05:06 PM

It didn't bother me.

TVFactFan · 12-11-2002, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by briandamage
It didn't bother me.

it would have been okay if they did it once every 3 episodes. I just felt we as the viewing audience didn't need to see the teacher at his home. The focus of the show was Kotter returning back to his old school, not sittin in his apt telling jokes.

Impressions · 12-11-2002, 06:00 PM

I thought it was used to often during the course of the run, it seemed obvious that they would be at the apartment telling jokes. I thought if they were to tell the jokes, I think the punchlines could envolve the sweathogs, or otherwise it had no purpose.

Marcia Strassman, who thought she had very few lines in the show and wanted to be more part of the show so she tried to leave the show because she was tired of hearing the jokes at the beginning of each opening, and couldn't stand them any longer, so I believe in the last episode she wasn't there to laugh at the jokes. So I heard they had used a replacement/dummy who was used to sit and laugh at Kotter's jokes.

Brian Damage · 12-12-2002, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Impressions
Marcia Strassman, who thought she had very few lines in the show and wanted to be more part of the show so she tried to leave the show because she was tired of hearing the jokes at the beginning of each opening, and couldn't stand them any longer, so I believe in the last episode she wasn't there to laugh at the jokes. So I heard they had used a replacement/dummy who was used to sit and laugh at Kotter's jokes.

I never knew that, very interesting.

TVFactFan · 12-12-2002, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Impressions
I thought it was used to often during the course of the run, it seemed obvious that they would be at the apartment telling jokes. I thought if they were to tell the jokes, I think the punchlines could envolve the sweathogs, or otherwise it had no purpose.

Marcia Strassman, who thought she had very few lines in the show and wanted to be more part of the show so she tried to leave the show because she was tired of hearing the jokes at the beginning of each opening, and couldn't stand them any longer, so I believe in the last episode she wasn't there to laugh at the jokes. So I heard they had used a replacement/dummy who was used to sit and laugh at Kotter's jokes.

She should have realized that her character was not important at all in WBK. Who really wanted to see her when they watched WBK? i think everyone wanted to see Kotter and the sweathoggs.

Brian Damage · 12-12-2002, 07:26 PM

I kind of agree. She just should've been happy that she had a job. This show strength was Kotter's interaction with the Sweathogs.IMO

Moonlight Lady · 12-13-2002, 12:16 PM

I would have preferred less Julie and the twins, but that's just me

Nedrta · 12-19-2002, 01:50 AM

Kotter had so many scenes without his students as Kaplan was the star of the show originally and actually a standup comedian rather than an actor. And while I have no plans to make a clone of Marcia Strassman (as I do with Hayley Mills) I can't believe all the bad stuff I'm hearing about her here. Like Hayley Marcia too was a very nice looking lady and talented actress to boot.

friskyfantasia · 01-20-2003, 03:14 PM

I'm not bothered at all by the scenes of Gabe in his apartment, & think his jokes are cute :-). Of course the show is based around Buchanan High, Mr. Kotter, & the Sweathogs, but i've always enjoyed the domestic scenes as well. It balanced things out. Also, i loved the character, Judy! She was a great supporting player, & portrayed her part well. Debralee Scott, too, has always been one of my fave 70's actresses, as well. She was great in MHMH, & Angie, as well. The entire castof WBK were brilliant. Thank goodness that TV Land had the good sense to pick up the series again. WBK is a true classic & i watch it over & over again :-). Cassie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1970sTV4Ever

TVFactFan · 11-27-2003, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by friskyfantasia
I'm not bothered at all by the scenes of Gabe in his apartment, & think his jokes are cute :-). Of course the show is based around Buchanan High, Mr. Kotter, & the Sweathogs, but i've always enjoyed the domestic scenes as well. It balanced things out. Also, i loved the character, Judy! She was a great supporting player, & portrayed her part well. Debralee Scott, too, has always been one of my fave 70's actresses, as well. She was great in MHMH, & Angie, as well. The entire castof WBK were brilliant. Thank goodness that TV Land had the good sense to pick up the series again. WBK is a true classic & i watch it over & over again :-). Cassie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1970sTV4Ever

The last season was no where near a classic

12-10-2002, 09:20 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,055	Too many scenes at Mr. Kotter's APT, I preferred the classroom more I watched WBK on TV LAND and the main thing that bothered me were the scenes in Mr. Kotter APT. I found myself losing interest because I was more interested in the Sweathoggs not MR. Kotter's personal life. And on op of it, Mr. Kotter would tell those stupid jokes that were not funny at all. I know for a fact the women who played his wife really had to put on a good act to laugh at those stupid jokes. But I just feel there were too many scenes at Mr, kotter apt. Even when the sweathoggs were at the apt, i still didn't like it. I only liked the sweathoggs in the classroom.

12-11-2002, 05:06 PM	#2
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	It didn't bother me.
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

12-13-2002, 12:16 PM	#8
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	I would have preferred less Julie and the twins, but that's just me
	__________________ [

01-20-2003, 03:14 PM	#10
friskyfantasia Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: USA Posts: 27	I loved WBK, period! I'm not bothered at all by the scenes of Gabe in his apartment, & think his jokes are cute :-). Of course the show is based around Buchanan High, Mr. Kotter, & the Sweathogs, but i've always enjoyed the domestic scenes as well. It balanced things out. Also, i loved the character, Judy! She was a great supporting player, & portrayed her part well. Debralee Scott, too, has always been one of my fave 70's actresses, as well. She was great in MHMH, & Angie, as well. The entire castof WBK were brilliant. Thank goodness that TV Land had the good sense to pick up the series again. WBK is a true classic & i watch it over & over again :-). Cassie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1970sTV4Ever
	__________________ -frisky fantasia

12-11-2002, 06:00 PM	#4
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	I thought it was used to often during the course of the run, it seemed obvious that they would be at the apartment telling jokes. I thought if they were to tell the jokes, I think the punchlines could envolve the sweathogs, or otherwise it had no purpose. Marcia Strassman, who thought she had very few lines in the show and wanted to be more part of the show so she tried to leave the show because she was tired of hearing the jokes at the beginning of each opening, and couldn't stand them any longer, so I believe in the last episode she wasn't there to laugh at the jokes. So I heard they had used a replacement/dummy who was used to sit and laugh at Kotter's jokes.

12-12-2002, 07:26 PM	#7
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	I kind of agree. She just should've been happy that she had a job. This show strength was Kotter's interaction with the Sweathogs.IMO

12-19-2002, 01:50 AM	#9
Nedrta Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 14, 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 151	Kotter had so many scenes without his students as Kaplan was the star of the show originally and actually a standup comedian rather than an actor. And while I have no plans to make a clone of Marcia Strassman (as I do with Hayley Mills) I can't believe all the bad stuff I'm hearing about her here. Like Hayley Marcia too was a very nice looking lady and talented actress to boot.