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Leigh Ann · 12-13-2002, 05:41 PM

Which is better?

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-16-2002, 02:42 AM

I love Both NBC episodes and The Syndaction Episodes
Of The Show Mama's Family.

Take Care and God Bless
Aaron

LucyFan · 12-16-2002, 03:07 AM

I prefer the syndaction episodes.

TheVertMan · 12-28-2002, 10:25 AM

The Syndicated years where better, mostly due to the absense of Betty White and Rue McClanhan (both having joined Golden Girls), two characters I never particularly enjoyed or found a need for on the show. I much preferred Iola and Bubba to the other two. Just made for a funnier show. THe only real problem with the Syndy years, no Carol Burnett. She was funny.

hch · 12-28-2002, 02:31 PM

Of the NBC years and the syndicated years, I say the syndicated years were a lot better. Because most people remember the syndicated years better and there were a lot more stories for the characters to get involved with. Plus, much of the cast was not erratic like it was in the NBC years. The syndicated years were more of an ensemble cast period. Another plus, it was wildly funny.

RainMan · 02-04-2003, 09:14 PM

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Originally posted by TheVertMan
The Syndicated years where better, mostly due to the absense of Betty White and Rue McClanhan (both having joined Golden Girls), two characters I never particularly enjoyed or found a need for on the show. I much preferred Iola and Bubba to the other two. Just made for a funnier show. THe only real problem with the Syndy years, no Carol Burnett. She was funny.

I remember her being on a syndie episode!

The one where Bubba is on the Swim Team and gets drunk and Thelma tells about a time where Eunice was drunk and ruined the Mother Daughter Church Supper.

Nate

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-04-2003, 10:13 PM

The First run Syndacted Mama's Family aired on

WGN-TV-Channel-9 Saturday Night's at (6:30 pm) central time
And WVUE-TV-Channel-8 Saturday Night's at (11:05 pm) central time.

Take Care And God Bless
Aaron

TALLguyinKY · 02-05-2003, 03:02 AM

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Originally posted by RainMan
I remember her being on a syndie episode!

The one where Bubba is on the Swim Team and gets drunk and Thelma tells about a time where Eunice was drunk and ruined the Mother Daughter Church Supper.

Well, that was Eunice, but not Carol Burnett...it was a young girl who did a wonderful impression.

marmalade · 02-06-2003, 11:06 PM

I like the syndicated episodes better.

TVJunkie101 · 02-07-2003, 08:38 AM

The NBC years and Syndicated years each have their pros and cons. I prefer the NBC years basically because of Carol Burnett, Betty White and Rue McClanahan and how the Naomi character was written.

LOL, weird, I know. I like both NBC and Syndicated, but I just prefered the NBC years, and in the syndicated years, the Naomi character was more dimwitted and never even stuck up for herself when put down, unlike the NBC years where she would always jump in and not hesitate to insult back.

To answer you question, I really like both equally.

TALLguyinKY · 02-11-2003, 02:55 AM

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Originally posted by TVJunkie101
...and how the Naomi character was written.

LOL, weird, I know. I like both NBC and Syndicated, but ... in the syndicated years, the Naomi character was more dimwitted and never even stuck up for herself when put down, unlike the NBC years where she would always jump in and not hesitate to insult back.

To answer you question, I really like both equally.

OMG, I feel exACTly the same way!!!

Christopher · 02-11-2003, 03:43 PM

I like the NBC years better. When it got to syndication the whole show changed. Mama got smarter and tuff and Vint got dumb and annoying. The original characters changed a lot imo.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-11-2003, 04:00 PM

And The Daughter and Son ledt the Show when The Syndicated episodes started.

Take Care and God Bless
Aaron

ThomasE · 02-15-2003, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by TVJunkie101
The NBC years and Syndicated years each have their pros and cons. I prefer the NBC years basically because of Carol Burnett, Betty White and Rue McClanahan and how the Naomi character was written.

LOL, weird, I know. I like both NBC and Syndicated, but I just prefered the NBC years, and in the syndicated years, the Naomi character was more dimwitted and never even stuck up for herself when put down, unlike the NBC years where she would always jump in and not hesitate to insult back.

To answer you question, I really like both equally.

Exactly! I like the first season from NBC.

bb25 · 07-09-2003, 10:49 PM

Definitely the syndicated years. The characters of Buzz, Sonia, Ellen, Eunice, etc...just never appealed to me and the comedy just wasn't as good. After it went syndicated it really started to pick up and the comedy got alot wittier and sharper, just like a different, better show...

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12-13-2002, 05:41 PM	#1
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	NBC vs. syndicated Which is better?

12-16-2002, 02:42 AM	#2
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Re NBC vs Syndaction I love Both NBC episodes and The Syndaction Episodes Of The Show Mama's Family. Take Care and God Bless Aaron
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12-28-2002, 10:25 AM	#4
TheVertMan I Needa Spankin Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 31, 2001 Location: Northern Part of Southern France Posts: 25	The Syndicated years where better, mostly due to the absense of Betty White and Rue McClanhan (both having joined Golden Girls), two characters I never particularly enjoyed or found a need for on the show. I much preferred Iola and Bubba to the other two. Just made for a funnier show. THe only real problem with the Syndy years, no Carol Burnett. She was funny.
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12-28-2002, 02:31 PM	#5
hch Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 07, 2001 Location: Montross, VA 22520 Posts: 983	Definitely the syndicated years Of the NBC years and the syndicated years, I say the syndicated years were a lot better. Because most people remember the syndicated years better and there were a lot more stories for the characters to get involved with. Plus, much of the cast was not erratic like it was in the NBC years. The syndicated years were more of an ensemble cast period. Another plus, it was wildly funny.
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12-16-2002, 03:07 AM	#3
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	I prefer the syndaction episodes.

02-04-2003, 10:13 PM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Re NBC Syndicated The First run Syndacted Mama's Family aired on WGN-TV-Channel-9 Saturday Night's at (6:30 pm) central time And WVUE-TV-Channel-8 Saturday Night's at (11:05 pm) central time. Take Care And God Bless Aaron

02-06-2003, 11:06 PM	#9
marmalade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 469	I like the syndicated episodes better.

02-07-2003, 08:38 AM	#10
TVJunkie101 Member...you 'member? Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,838	The NBC years and Syndicated years each have their pros and cons. I prefer the NBC years basically because of Carol Burnett, Betty White and Rue McClanahan and how the Naomi character was written. LOL, weird, I know. I like both NBC and Syndicated, but I just prefered the NBC years, and in the syndicated years, the Naomi character was more dimwitted and never even stuck up for herself when put down, unlike the NBC years where she would always jump in and not hesitate to insult back. To answer you question, I really like both equally.
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02-11-2003, 03:43 PM	#12
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	Re: NBC vs. syndicated I like the NBC years better. When it got to syndication the whole show changed. Mama got smarter and tuff and Vint got dumb and annoying. The original characters changed a lot imo.

02-11-2003, 04:00 PM	#13
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Re NBC vs Syndicated And The Daughter and Son ledt the Show when The Syndicated episodes started. Take Care and God Bless Aaron

07-09-2003, 10:49 PM	#15
bb25 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 22, 2002 Posts: 784	Definitely the syndicated years. The characters of Buzz, Sonia, Ellen, Eunice, etc...just never appealed to me and the comedy just wasn't as good. After it went syndicated it really started to pick up and the comedy got alot wittier and sharper, just like a different, better show... Mama: They want you to listen to Barry Manilow while you're waitin for your throat to be slit... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------