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croiter · 08-24-2001, 05:36 AM

Does anybody else find the Forest Lawn jokes that came up after Freddie died as tasteless as I do?

On today's Chicoless episode, Louie tells Ed that without Raul all he'll have to look forward to is Forest Lawn.

To which Ed replies, "At least at Forest Lawn the neighbors keep their mouths shut."

And in another Chicoless episode, Ed tells everyone in the garage that they're being so noisy they'll "wake up Forest Lawn."

I wonder why the writers inserted these jokes in the months after Freddie died. I can't recall one Forest Lawn joke before his death. It disturbs me and I wonder why the actors agreed to say such lines...

By the way, Freddie was buried in a part of the cemetery overlooking the NBC studio where he worked...

If not tasteless, then eerie to say the least.

chicofan4ever · 08-24-2001, 06:31 AM

This is only my oponion, but maybe they meant it as a sort of tribute to Freddie. If that is true, I guess they could have found a better way to do that. I was wondering if they dedicated the first episode without Chico to our dear Freddie. If not, How would any of you word the dedication? Thank you for your time!!! Happy Friday! Have a great weekend, everyone!!

Anna · 08-24-2001, 08:33 AM

It`s just tasteless, Croiter. Heartless as well.

Pitooey · 08-24-2001, 09:33 AM

Croiter - It's SICK!!! That's why I stopped watching the later episodes.

Karen64 · 08-24-2001, 11:19 AM

I can't imagine they really meant to be disrespectful-after all, if it weren't for Freddie, the show wouldn't have made it that far! (IMO). And I'm sure he was very much loved by all the people involved with the show. The references were probably meant to be small tounge-in-cheek tributes to Freddie; but didn't quite come across as so.

chicosladyfair · 08-24-2001, 12:24 PM

I don't watch the Chico-less episodes but I do find it tacky. If it was meant as a tribute there could have been other ways to do that. Poor Jack, I can only imagine how he must have felt having to say those lines.

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Chico: Age before beauty.
Ed Brown: Pearls before swines.
VIAGRA: Nature's little way of saying "No hard feelings"

Joy · 08-24-2001, 02:01 PM

I agree hpw sad and hurtfull.

croiter · 08-25-2001, 06:43 AM

THAT show was also prophetic. At one point Jack looks up and says, "Well, Margaret, it won't be long now (till he dies) just a few more years."

And Jack died exactly three years later.

Cheryl Harrell · 08-26-2001, 11:54 PM

That is so sad. I wonder why they did that? They should've thought first...

08-24-2001, 05:36 AM	#1
croiter Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 26, 2001 Posts: 232	Forest Lawn jokes Does anybody else find the Forest Lawn jokes that came up after Freddie died as tasteless as I do? On today's Chicoless episode, Louie tells Ed that without Raul all he'll have to look forward to is Forest Lawn. To which Ed replies, "At least at Forest Lawn the neighbors keep their mouths shut." And in another Chicoless episode, Ed tells everyone in the garage that they're being so noisy they'll "wake up Forest Lawn." I wonder why the writers inserted these jokes in the months after Freddie died. I can't recall one Forest Lawn joke before his death. It disturbs me and I wonder why the actors agreed to say such lines... By the way, Freddie was buried in a part of the cemetery overlooking the NBC studio where he worked... If not tasteless, then eerie to say the least.

08-24-2001, 06:31 AM	#2
chicofan4ever Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 13, 2001 Location: West Hazleton, PA United States Posts: 54	This is only my oponion, but maybe they meant it as a sort of tribute to Freddie. If that is true, I guess they could have found a better way to do that. I was wondering if they dedicated the first episode without Chico to our dear Freddie. If not, How would any of you word the dedication? Thank you for your time!!! Happy Friday! Have a great weekend, everyone!!

08-24-2001, 08:33 AM	#3
Anna Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Indpls,Ind. U.S.A. Posts: 442	It`s just tasteless, Croiter. Heartless as well.

08-24-2001, 09:33 AM	#4
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Croiter - It's SICK!!! That's why I stopped watching the later episodes.

08-24-2001, 11:19 AM	#5
Karen64 Comedy Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 24, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,412	I can't imagine they really meant to be disrespectful-after all, if it weren't for Freddie, the show wouldn't have made it that far! (IMO). And I'm sure he was very much loved by all the people involved with the show. The references were probably meant to be small tounge-in-cheek tributes to Freddie; but didn't quite come across as so.

08-24-2001, 12:24 PM	#6
chicosladyfair Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 10, 2001 Location: Sunny California Posts: 770	I don't watch the Chico-less episodes but I do find it tacky. If it was meant as a tribute there could have been other ways to do that. Poor Jack, I can only imagine how he must have felt having to say those lines. ------------------ Chico: Age before beauty. Ed Brown: Pearls before swines. VIAGRA: Nature's little way of saying "No hard feelings"

08-24-2001, 02:01 PM	#7
Joy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: In Mn lovin my DVD and the Prinze of comedy!!! Posts: 3,247	I agree hpw sad and hurtfull.

08-25-2001, 06:43 AM	#8
croiter Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 26, 2001 Posts: 232	THAT show was also prophetic. At one point Jack looks up and says, "Well, Margaret, it won't be long now (till he dies) just a few more years." And Jack died exactly three years later.

08-26-2001, 11:54 PM	#9
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	That is so sad. I wonder why they did that? They should've thought first...