Adrianna - 'Fonzie's Old Lady' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

PracTz · 05-08-2003, 03:16 PM

She was superby played by Diana Hyland who gave the character class ,3-dimensional believability and sympathy. I'm glad we got to see Fonzie date someone with depth who he genuinely cared about . .and even when she confirmed her marital status, he kept his cool and ended their tryst like a gentleman. It almost seemed as though the existance of her husband Mr. Prescott was thrown in at the last minute by writers who couldn't think of any other reason for their bond not to become permanent! Yes, we got to see a glimpse of how he'd treat Ashley by Adrianna's penache- and even got Al's fumbling attempts at flirtation with her via Italian food!
Sadly, less than three months after this episode aired, Diana Hyland (who was set to become a TV star via playing the mother Joan Bradford in 'Eight is Enough') died of breast cancer at age 41- and her death would leave a void for all who knew her including her 2-year-old son and last love John Travolta!

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 05-08-2003, 03:18 PM

Thats sad. Ohh... so she was the one who dated John? I knew he dated her.. but I forgot she was on HD.

Stormtracker TF · 05-08-2003, 04:26 PM

Yep. Chad told me that the other day

animalcrackers · 05-09-2003, 09:01 AM

Alot of Fonzie's girls just seemed to be props, but I did like the way Diana's character was believable and 'human'. It is sad she died at a very young age. She was very talented.

someguy23475 · 08-18-2006, 10:04 PM

I know this is very old but I had to comment!

This is probably one of my favorite episodes for the same reason - Diana Hyland pulled off the character in a superb way. To this day it's still very sad that she died so young. I still think she's underrated.

I do wish there was a little more Ralph though. He's always been my favorite charater. Imagine if it was Ralph and not Fonzie dating Adrianna. Those jokes would drive her nuts since he's way too childish for her!

howilu · 08-22-2006, 05:14 PM

This was also the episode with the following exchange between Richie and Fonzie after Fonz splits up with Adriana:

Richie: Let's go bowling.
Fonzie: The Fonz does not bowl.
Richie: Girl pinboys.
Fonzie: The Fonz bowls!

I'm sure that was the episode those lines were from.

someguy23475 · 08-22-2006, 09:25 PM

I haven't seen the episode in a few years, but the exchange does ring a bell.

HD1Fan · 08-23-2006, 08:08 AM

No. wrong episode. The quotes from Richie to Fonzie about bowling occur at the end of the episode "Kid Stuff" in season 6.

howilu · 08-24-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HD1Fan

No. wrong episode. The quotes from Richie to Fonzie about bowling occur at the end of the episode "Kid Stuff" in season 6.

Thanks for the clarification. My mistake on the episode.

05-08-2003, 03:16 PM	#1
PracTz Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2002 Location: United States of America [Happily Living in the 20th Century] Posts: 2,711	Adrianna - 'Fonzie's Old Lady' She was superby played by Diana Hyland who gave the character class ,3-dimensional believability and sympathy. I'm glad we got to see Fonzie date someone with depth who he genuinely cared about . .and even when she confirmed her marital status, he kept his cool and ended their tryst like a gentleman. It almost seemed as though the existance of her husband Mr. Prescott was thrown in at the last minute by writers who couldn't think of any other reason for their bond not to become permanent! Yes, we got to see a glimpse of how he'd treat Ashley by Adrianna's penache- and even got Al's fumbling attempts at flirtation with her via Italian food! Sadly, less than three months after this episode aired, Diana Hyland (who was set to become a TV star via playing the mother Joan Bradford in 'Eight is Enough') died of breast cancer at age 41- and her death would leave a void for all who knew her including her 2-year-old son and last love John Travolta!

05-08-2003, 03:18 PM	#2
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05-09-2003, 09:01 AM	#4
animalcrackers Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 24, 2002 Location: The Backseat Of Fonzie's Bike Posts: 1,603	Alot of Fonzie's girls just seemed to be props, but I did like the way Diana's character was believable and 'human'. It is sad she died at a very young age. She was very talented.

08-18-2006, 10:04 PM	#5
someguy23475 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 167	I know this is very old but I had to comment! This is probably one of my favorite episodes for the same reason - Diana Hyland pulled off the character in a superb way. To this day it's still very sad that she died so young. I still think she's underrated. I do wish there was a little more Ralph though. He's always been my favorite charater. Imagine if it was Ralph and not Fonzie dating Adrianna. Those jokes would drive her nuts since he's way too childish for her!

08-22-2006, 05:14 PM	#6
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	This was also the episode with the following exchange between Richie and Fonzie after Fonz splits up with Adriana: Richie: Let's go bowling. Fonzie: The Fonz does not bowl. Richie: Girl pinboys. Fonzie: The Fonz bowls! I'm sure that was the episode those lines were from.

08-22-2006, 09:25 PM	#7
someguy23475 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 167	I haven't seen the episode in a few years, but the exchange does ring a bell.

08-23-2006, 08:08 AM	#8
HD1Fan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 27, 2005 Posts: 6	No. wrong episode. The quotes from Richie to Fonzie about bowling occur at the end of the episode "Kid Stuff" in season 6.