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Joy · 01-10-2003, 03:19 PM

Can anyone tell me the name of the actress who played Violet Baines in the gilded cage episode of Chico, the silent film star that Ed loved?

I don't know if it was just because that was the way the character was written but I thought she way over acted, and she always walked around like she was exiting the stage ofter a major performance.

Maybe I am being to critical but I would love to know some of your thoughts on that.

Also is there any one else on the show, weather it was a regular, an extra or guest that got on your nerves and why?

Adamantium · 01-10-2003, 07:33 PM

Her name was Carmel Meyers. I haven't seen that episode for a while, so I don't remember her performance. I'll just take your word for it that she was over acting. As for getting on my nerves, Julie Hill who played Monica in the last six episodes. She was just a terrible actress. I can't really explain it. Maybe I shouldn't say terrible, but not very good.

Karen64 · 01-11-2003, 12:58 AM

Maybe Carmel was just used to playing in the silent movies, so over-acting was natural to her

For a hoot, check out these OLD pics of Carmel "Violet" that I dug up some time ago...

http://silent-movies.com/Ladies/PMyers.html

As for one of my least favorite characters, Flora was kind of annoying at times...

Joy · 01-12-2003, 08:14 PM

So This gal Carmel Meyers really was a silent film star? Wow thanks for the info.
I wonder if Jack was a fan of her as ed was of violet?

01-10-2003, 03:19 PM	#1
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	Violet Baines? Can anyone tell me the name of the actress who played Violet Baines in the gilded cage episode of Chico, the silent film star that Ed loved? I don't know if it was just because that was the way the character was written but I thought she way over acted, and she always walked around like she was exiting the stage ofter a major performance. Maybe I am being to critical but I would love to know some of your thoughts on that. Also is there any one else on the show, weather it was a regular, an extra or guest that got on your nerves and why?

01-11-2003, 12:58 AM	#3
Karen64 Comedy Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 24, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,412	Maybe Carmel was just used to playing in the silent movies, so over-acting was natural to her For a hoot, check out these OLD pics of Carmel "Violet" that I dug up some time ago... http://silent-movies.com/Ladies/PMyers.html As for one of my least favorite characters, Flora was kind of annoying at times...
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01-10-2003, 07:33 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,836	Her name was Carmel Meyers. I haven't seen that episode for a while, so I don't remember her performance. I'll just take your word for it that she was over acting. As for getting on my nerves, Julie Hill who played Monica in the last six episodes. She was just a terrible actress. I can't really explain it. Maybe I shouldn't say terrible, but not very good.

01-12-2003, 08:14 PM	#4
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	So This gal Carmel Meyers really was a silent film star? Wow thanks for the info. I wonder if Jack was a fan of her as ed was of violet?