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SawgrassSteve · 03-20-2003, 11:38 PM

What issues would everyone like to see addressed in TDVDS reunion, and is a half hour long enough?
I personally would like to know how Richie's life turned out; what he became. Also, did Laura ever persue a carreer in dancing, or anything else? Did Rob's novel ever make it to the Best Seller's List? Who moved away? Who stayed in New York/New Rochelle?
There's a lot to address for a 30 min show, as Carl said he's planning. I think it should be a Sunday Night Movie, don't you?

Steve

Kristen · 03-21-2003, 12:32 AM

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Originally posted by SawgrassSteve
What issues would everyone like to see addressed in TDVDS reunion, and is a half hour long enough?
I personally would like to know how Richie's life turned out; what he became. Also, did Laura ever persue a carreer in dancing, or anything else? Did Rob's novel ever make it to the Best Seller's List? Who moved away? Who stayed in New York/New Rochelle?
There's a lot to address for a 30 min show, as Carl said he's planning. I think it should be a Sunday Night Movie, don't you?

Steve

As usual, Steve, you and I agree.

I've been thinking about this some myself. If Carl were to go the more traditional reunion-movie route, I'd like to see the Petries renew their vows. It would give him a perfect excuse to bring everyone back together, even those who might have moved away. Also, I think some mention should be made of Buddy's, Mel's and Jerry's deaths. I wouldn't think Carl would just expect us to forget they ever existed.

Kristen

*ShortCake* · 03-21-2003, 01:15 AM

I agree with Kristen!! And the renewing Robs & Lauras wedding vowes would be cute!

SawgrassSteve · 03-21-2003, 09:50 AM

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Originally posted by Kristen
I'd like to see the Petries renew their vows.

Kristen,
You're a genius! That would be the perfect plot for a reunion movie. Everyone coming together (in spight of comical mishaps, of course) to see the perfect couple renew their vows.
You've GOT to send that in to Carl. You can't keep gold like that to yourself!

Steve

Kristen · 03-21-2003, 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by SawgrassSteve

Kristen,
You're a genius! That would be the perfect plot for a reunion movie. Everyone coming together (in spight of comical mishaps, of course) to see the perfect couple renew their vows.
You've GOT to send that in to Carl. You can't keep gold like that to yourself!

Steve

I doubt a guy like Carl would want to hear from me, but thank you for the compliment.

BTW, do we know what year they got married originally? (Meaning the Camp Crowder wedding, not the one in upstate NY LOL)

Kristen

Lolac · 03-21-2003, 03:57 PM

I was thinking about this today and hoping that when they do the reunion, they don't use today's brand of humor, by that I mean the vulgar bathroom humor, bad language and sexual innuendo. I don't want to hear any belching or farting coming from Rob and Laura. I hope they stay true to the original style of creative humor without vulgarity. I tell my children all the time, that back in the early days of TV, writers were creative and FUNNY without resorting to such vulgarity because they were not allowed to be gross back then. Now it's anything goes and I hope they don't ruin a reunion show with that type of humor. I want to feel comfortable letting my entire family watch this show and feel comfortable that it will be appropriate for children.
I think one of the reasons so many of us are still such ardent fans of this show is because it displays creativity and talent whereas so many of today's show go for the cheap humor. Does any one else feel this way?
Lolac

Kristen · 03-21-2003, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by Lolac
I was thinking about this today and hoping that when they do the reunion, they don't use today's brand of humor, by that I mean the vulgar bathroom humor, bad language and sexual innuendo. I don't want to hear any belching or farting coming from Rob and Laura. I hope they stay true to the original style of creative humor without vulgarity. I tell my children all the time, that back in the early days of TV, writers were creative and FUNNY without resorting to such vulgarity because they were not allowed to be gross back then. Now it's anything goes and I hope they don't ruin a reunion show with that type of humor. I want to feel comfortable letting my entire family watch this show and feel comfortable that it will be appropriate for children.
I think one of the reasons so many of us are still such ardent fans of this show is because it displays creativity and talent whereas so many of today's show go for the cheap humor. Does any one else feel this way?
Lolac

Lolac,
You're absolutely right, but you have to remember Carl's the one writing this. I think we can trust him not to cheapen it. Nobody knows the characters of Rob, Laura, etc. better than he does. That's just how I look at it.

Kristen

Samme · 03-21-2003, 06:06 PM

I think the idea of them renewing their vows is quite nice. I'm not sure if there should be a reunion show but I'd sure be watching. And
I have faith in Carl Reiner, but doubt it'll happen. But I sorta
would like to see things tied up.
But a half hour is too short and
I think a two hour TV movie is too long. Besides, no two hour reunion
movie of a sitcom has ever really
worked. It just becomes a different
animal. It's now a movie. There's
no laugh track or studio audience.
It doesn't look or feel the same.
And when it fails you wish they
had never done it (or that you
wanted them to). And yet, I'd still
do it I guess. But I'd rather see
it as a one hour special done in front of an audience. It would seem
more like the old show, and if it
turned out badly it wouldn't turn
up forever to remind us of the mistake. And, if it's good, it ends
up on a DVD or fans would have
a copy. But, the thing is age.
Rose looks too old and sick to
be funny. And yet age is why I'd
now like to see it. To somehow see
Rob and Laura tie it all up and
say it was all worth it. To somehow
confront the age thing and yet be
funny too. I remember a few years
ago Carl was going in for a heart
operation and said he didn't think
it was gonna be the end for him,
but if it was, he'd had a wonderful
life. I thought that was a great
sentiment. Ya know, I somehow wish
that thought for Rob and Laura...

Lolac · 03-21-2003, 08:29 PM

I agree with you on the age thing. I feel so sad when I see Rose Marie. She truly has not aged well, through no fault of her own. I remember seeing a clip from a situation comedy that she and Morey Amsterdam had a cameo part in (Caroline in the City, I think it was called) and both she and Morey looked really rough. I almost tend to agree with the posts on the other thread that I want to remember them the way they were and not see them as they are now. Dick and Mary have aged well, however. I don't know. It is a little confusing. I will always love The Dick Van Dyke Show. Lolac

B&W fan · 03-22-2003, 02:06 AM

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Originally posted by Lolac
I was thinking about this today and hoping that when they do the reunion, they don't use today's brand of humor, by that I mean the vulgar bathroom humor, bad language and sexual innuendo. I don't want to hear any belching or farting coming from Rob and Laura. I hope they stay true to the original style of creative humor without vulgarity. I tell my children all the time, that back in the early days of TV, writers were creative and FUNNY without resorting to such vulgarity because they were not allowed to be gross back then. Now it's anything goes and I hope they don't ruin a reunion show with that type of humor. I want to feel comfortable letting my entire family watch this show and feel comfortable that it will be appropriate for children.
I think one of the reasons so many of us are still such ardent fans of this show is because it displays creativity and talent whereas so many of today's show go for the cheap humor. Does any one else feel this way?
Lolac

Lolac,

I really doubt there is anyone on any of these boards that is MORE morally conservative than I am (notice I said "more", not equal to). I am in 100% agreement with you. I love the older shows for that exact reason - they can be funny without resorting to potty humor or things I find morally repugnant.

Hey, one of the main reasons I switched over to DirectTV about 4 years ago was because I wanted to get TVLand and Boomerang. I won't even let my kids watch modern cartoons, much less modern comedies. There has been a steady decline in this area over the last 30 years or so. I just don't watch anything that airs today because I know at some point they are gonna get into some form of T & A or resort to potty humor.

Hopefully, Carl Reiner will keep the "spirit" of any reunion in the era of the early 60's, not the early 2000's.

B&W "it's not that I like black & white shows better for reasons of aestheticism, but because of the much better morality and quality" O.

Sitcom Sally · 03-23-2003, 04:49 PM

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I agree with you on the age thing. I feel so sad when I see Rose Marie. She truly has not aged well, through no fault of her own.

Yabbut, we have to remember Rose Marie will be 80 this year. She and the late, great Morey Amsterdam were much older than Dick and Mary. Heck, Morey was already in his 50's when the show began. So all things considered, the fact that she merely looks her age doesn't imply (to me) that she is ill. Most septegenarians would be lucky to look as good and be as mentally sharp as Rose Marie.

Lolac · 03-23-2003, 06:26 PM

I know, Sitcom Sally. I wasn't ragging on her. It just makes me sad, that's all. She is the same age as my mother, who is in a lot better shape, thankfully. I know it won't be long before it's me that people will be saying, "She didn't age well" about. It's still hard to see. I mujst look on the bright side. She will always be 38 years old as long as there are reruns! Not all of us can say that!!

Lolac

Sitcom Sally · 03-23-2003, 07:30 PM

Oh, no Lolac, I didn't think you were ragging on RM. It's also hard for me to reconcile these people I see in their "youthful" prime every day on TV with the hard reality of their appearances 40+ years later. I guess I was trying to remind myself as much as anyone else that time waits for no one.

Which is why I couldn't get into the Mary and Rhoda reunion movie. Not that it was awful, because as those things go, it wasn't. It just broke the illusion, is all.

Lolac · 03-24-2003, 10:47 AM

I agree, Sitcom Sally. I understand your feelings completely and you said it better than I did!! Lolac

SawgrassSteve · 03-24-2003, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by B&W fan

Lolac,

I really doubt there is anyone on any of these boards that is MORE morally conservative than I am (notice I said "more", not equal to)... I just don't watch anything that airs today because I know at some point they are gonna get into some form of T & A or resort to potty humor.

I understand and agree, B&W Fan! I don't think there is any such thing as a conservative sitcom.
Although I personally, identify as a liberal politically, I do consider myself socially conservative, which is probably why I too have a tough time with modern music and TV content. Don't you just wish there was a channel for all of that stuff in one place, so you could more easily avoid it? They could call it "The Anything Goes Channel," or simply, "Sleeze TV," or something. The same for radio. Put all of that stuff on one station in every town. Call it "The Audio Porn/Pro Drugs/Self-Destructive Behavior Station," and be done with it!
Say whatever you like about the Adult Film Industry, but they go out of their way to make sure minors don't have access to their brand of entertainment.
That being said, and I know this is TDVDS board guys, but you might want to give American Dreams a look-see on Sunday nights. It's 1st Class (and I do mean class) television, unlike anything else out there now. There's a reason why TV Land gave them the "New Classic" award.

Steve

03-20-2003, 11:38 PM	#1
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03-21-2003, 01:15 AM	#3
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03-21-2003, 03:57 PM	#6
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	I was thinking about this today and hoping that when they do the reunion, they don't use today's brand of humor, by that I mean the vulgar bathroom humor, bad language and sexual innuendo. I don't want to hear any belching or farting coming from Rob and Laura. I hope they stay true to the original style of creative humor without vulgarity. I tell my children all the time, that back in the early days of TV, writers were creative and FUNNY without resorting to such vulgarity because they were not allowed to be gross back then. Now it's anything goes and I hope they don't ruin a reunion show with that type of humor. I want to feel comfortable letting my entire family watch this show and feel comfortable that it will be appropriate for children. I think one of the reasons so many of us are still such ardent fans of this show is because it displays creativity and talent whereas so many of today's show go for the cheap humor. Does any one else feel this way? Lolac

03-21-2003, 06:06 PM	#8
Samme Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 679	I think the idea of them renewing their vows is quite nice. I'm not sure if there should be a reunion show but I'd sure be watching. And I have faith in Carl Reiner, but doubt it'll happen. But I sorta would like to see things tied up. But a half hour is too short and I think a two hour TV movie is too long. Besides, no two hour reunion movie of a sitcom has ever really worked. It just becomes a different animal. It's now a movie. There's no laugh track or studio audience. It doesn't look or feel the same. And when it fails you wish they had never done it (or that you wanted them to). And yet, I'd still do it I guess. But I'd rather see it as a one hour special done in front of an audience. It would seem more like the old show, and if it turned out badly it wouldn't turn up forever to remind us of the mistake. And, if it's good, it ends up on a DVD or fans would have a copy. But, the thing is age. Rose looks too old and sick to be funny. And yet age is why I'd now like to see it. To somehow see Rob and Laura tie it all up and say it was all worth it. To somehow confront the age thing and yet be funny too. I remember a few years ago Carl was going in for a heart operation and said he didn't think it was gonna be the end for him, but if it was, he'd had a wonderful life. I thought that was a great sentiment. Ya know, I somehow wish that thought for Rob and Laura...

03-21-2003, 08:29 PM	#9
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	I agree with you on the age thing. I feel so sad when I see Rose Marie. She truly has not aged well, through no fault of her own. I remember seeing a clip from a situation comedy that she and Morey Amsterdam had a cameo part in (Caroline in the City, I think it was called) and both she and Morey looked really rough. I almost tend to agree with the posts on the other thread that I want to remember them the way they were and not see them as they are now. Dick and Mary have aged well, however. I don't know. It is a little confusing. I will always love The Dick Van Dyke Show. Lolac

03-23-2003, 06:26 PM	#12
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	I know, Sitcom Sally. I wasn't ragging on her. It just makes me sad, that's all. She is the same age as my mother, who is in a lot better shape, thankfully. I know it won't be long before it's me that people will be saying, "She didn't age well" about. It's still hard to see. I mujst look on the bright side. She will always be 38 years old as long as there are reruns! Not all of us can say that!! Lolac

03-23-2003, 07:30 PM	#13
Sitcom Sally Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 25, 2002 Posts: 48	Oh, no Lolac, I didn't think you were ragging on RM. It's also hard for me to reconcile these people I see in their "youthful" prime every day on TV with the hard reality of their appearances 40+ years later. I guess I was trying to remind myself as much as anyone else that time waits for no one. Which is why I couldn't get into the Mary and Rhoda reunion movie. Not that it was awful, because as those things go, it wasn't. It just broke the illusion, is all.

03-24-2003, 10:47 AM	#14
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	I agree, Sitcom Sally. I understand your feelings completely and you said it better than I did!! Lolac