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RainMan · 12-19-2002, 12:10 AM

Everyone is stating how much they like FOL, but what about the bad points about FOL?

I think they shouldn't of ended in 1988, they should of at least went to 1989 so they could have hit the 10 year mark.

Nate

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 12-19-2002, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by RainMan
Everyone is stating how much they like FOL, but what about the bad points about FOL?

I think they shouldn't of ended in 1988, they should of at least went to 1989 so they could have hit the 10 year mark.

Nate

yea, but there was no point..it sucked without Mrs. Garrett.

That's what I hate...that Mrs. G left. I can't help but wonder if they could've worked out SOME deal with Charlotte...maybe that she just was absent from more episodes or something, so she could have time to do other stuff..but..LEAVE THE SHOW?!?! It's just not FOL without Mrs. Garrett...

DarleneIllyria · 12-19-2002, 01:47 AM

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Originally posted by Charlotte Rae Fan

yea, but there was no point..it sucked without Mrs. Garrett.

That's what I hate...that Mrs. G left. I can't help but wonder if they could've worked out SOME deal with Charlotte...maybe that she just was absent from more episodes or something, so she could have time to do other stuff..but..LEAVE THE SHOW?!?! It's just not FOL without Mrs. Garrett...

You do have a point, but at least they let her exit the best way possible. Some characters are killed off if they don't want to continue on the show.

Um, I dislike some of the cast additions during the show. I like Andy, George, and Beverly Ann. I can stomach a little bit of Pippa, but not that much. I never was fond of the Kelly character or the Roy character. Then again they were only in a few eps and the problem was solved with those that didn't particulary care for Kelly or Roy.

That's all I can really think of.

mapmanmsl · 12-19-2002, 03:36 AM

I hate Jo

mapmanmsl · 12-19-2002, 03:40 AM

It's like when Nancy McKeon quit in 1982, she had the chance to give up the part of Jo, which by the way wasn't the true reason FOL gained popularity in 1980, and start in a brand new seiries called Dusty as a girl named Slugger. Yes, even Nancy McKeon herself knew Jo wasn't any good.

*Melissa* · 12-19-2002, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by mapmanmsl
It's like when Nancy McKeon quit in 1982, she had the chance to give up the part of Jo, which by the way wasn't the true reason FOL gained popularity in 1980, and start in a brand new seiries called Dusty as a girl named Slugger. Yes, even Nancy McKeon herself knew Jo wasn't any good.

???

Anyways, I too didn't like it when Mrs. Garrett left. I also didn't like the guy they made Jo marry. I think they could have done better, or at least made a character that matched her personality.

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 12-19-2002, 11:43 AM

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Originally posted by Jenny

You do have a point, but at least they let her exit the best way possible. Some characters are killed off if they don't want to continue on the show.

hmm...I guess you have a point there, too. I wonder what other ways they could've come up with to have her "leave the show with dignity."

cause now I don't like it when people mention Africa...

la10424 · 12-19-2002, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by mapmanmsl
It's like when Nancy McKeon quit in 1982, she had the chance to give up the part of Jo, which by the way wasn't the true reason FOL gained popularity in 1980, and start in a brand new seiries called Dusty as a girl named Slugger. Yes, even Nancy McKeon herself knew Jo wasn't any good.

are you just trying to make people mad or something? you are always saying bad things about Jo...i think you just want to argue

la10424 · 12-19-2002, 12:39 PM

i forgot to answer the question.....i don't care much for pippa. she got on my nerves a little. and believe it or not, i didn't care for some of George's appearances. for the most part i liked him, but there were a few times when he just annoyed me. i hate how he said "you know what i mean" Am i alone here?

mark55 · 12-19-2002, 12:44 PM

i hate that it had to end

1strunfan · 12-19-2002, 12:48 PM

I didn't like how the show ended. I mean, Jo's wedding should have been probably a 3 parter. With some very tender moments between the girls. And, I didn't like Rick too much. He just wasn't anything like Jo would have picked. And, I know you are all going to throw things at me, but I didn't care too much for George. I mean, his character was irritating. (that's just my opinion)
As for mapmanmsl. Did you even like the show at all? I too think you are just wanting to argue. Well, I for one am not playing your little game. Jo was and is and always will be my favorite on the show and I don't really care what you thought of her.

RainMan · 12-19-2002, 02:09 PM

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Originally posted by 1strunfan
And, I know you are all going to throw things at me, but I didn't care too much for George. I mean, his character was irritating. (that's just my opinion)

*throws tomatoes at 1strunfan. TAKE THAT! George rocks!* though on other shows like ER (not Roseanne), he looks a lot older!

Nate

ks · 12-19-2002, 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by mapmanmsl
It's like when Nancy McKeon quit in 1982, she had the chance to give up the part of Jo, which by the way wasn't the true reason FOL gained popularity in 1980, and start in a brand new seiries called Dusty as a girl named Slugger. Yes, even Nancy McKeon herself knew Jo wasn't any good.

Ok, I've read this like 5 times now and it still makes no since. Nancy didn't quit FOL in 1982. Nancy has never said Jo was no good. Many interviews with her have her saying how she enjoyed playing Jo and enjoyed the fact so many girls could relate with Jo, including herself. Your posts bashing Nancy and Jo don't make much sense...so ummm?

Anyway, I hate the show had to end. I hate Mrs. G left. I hate there wasn't more Blair/Jo moments towards the end. I hate that I've only seen "Where's Poppa?" once...

FOL is awesome.

ks

Kay Scarpetta · 12-19-2002, 05:01 PM

Beverly Ann

Czas na Zywiec · 12-19-2002, 05:33 PM

Season 8 was good. Bev was funny. But by the time Season 9 rolled around, the magic was just gone, and they just let that Pippa wander onto the stage. And guess what happens after she arrives? The show get's CANCELLED. If you ask me, they should have let Rites of Passage 1 and 2 be the finale so that Season 9 was never made. I feel that Rites of Passage was a lot better of a finale than The Begining of the Begining.

12-19-2002, 12:10 AM	#1
RainMan Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 09, 2002 Location: Churdan, Iowa USA (Wish it was the UK so I could go to Holmfirth, West Yorkshire to see the cast of Last of the Summer Wine!) Posts: 1,175	What did you HATE about the facts of life? Everyone is stating how much they like FOL, but what about the bad points about FOL? I think they shouldn't of ended in 1988, they should of at least went to 1989 so they could have hit the 10 year mark. Nate

12-19-2002, 12:44 PM	#10
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12-19-2002, 12:48 PM	#11
1strunfan FOL Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 817	I didn't like how the show ended. I mean, Jo's wedding should have been probably a 3 parter. With some very tender moments between the girls. And, I didn't like Rick too much. He just wasn't anything like Jo would have picked. And, I know you are all going to throw things at me, but I didn't care too much for George. I mean, his character was irritating. (that's just my opinion) As for mapmanmsl. Did you even like the show at all? I too think you are just wanting to argue. Well, I for one am not playing your little game. Jo was and is and always will be my favorite on the show and I don't really care what you thought of her.
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12-19-2002, 05:01 PM	#14
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12-19-2002, 03:36 AM	#4
mapmanmsl Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: May 07, 2002 Posts: 106	I hate Jo

12-19-2002, 03:40 AM	#5
mapmanmsl Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: May 07, 2002 Posts: 106	It's like when Nancy McKeon quit in 1982, she had the chance to give up the part of Jo, which by the way wasn't the true reason FOL gained popularity in 1980, and start in a brand new seiries called Dusty as a girl named Slugger. Yes, even Nancy McKeon herself knew Jo wasn't any good.

12-19-2002, 12:39 PM	#9
la10424 Polniaczek Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 25, 2002 Posts: 334	i forgot to answer the question.....i don't care much for pippa. she got on my nerves a little. and believe it or not, i didn't care for some of George's appearances. for the most part i liked him, but there were a few times when he just annoyed me. i hate how he said "you know what i mean" Am i alone here?

12-19-2002, 05:33 PM	#15
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	Season 8 was good. Bev was funny. But by the time Season 9 rolled around, the magic was just gone, and they just let that Pippa wander onto the stage. And guess what happens after she arrives? The show get's CANCELLED. If you ask me, they should have let Rites of Passage 1 and 2 be the finale so that Season 9 was never made. I feel that Rites of Passage was a lot better of a finale than The Begining of the Begining.