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Samme · 06-01-2003, 08:03 AM

Anyone have any favorite Mel Cooley
moments? I don't usually think about
Mel as being a strong part of its
appeal, but he really did add to the
show. And I wouldn't think of Richard
Deacon as an all-time great character
actor. (I'm trying to be flattering
here, hope I'm not somehow doing the
opposite.) But, boy he was good in that
small role. And, at the same time, he
was completely believable playing Fred Rutherford on Leave it to Beaver in a
character that was almost the total
opposite of Mel. That's impressive to
me. Anyway, I like the one where Mel
gets fired, gets drunk, and tells off
Alan on the phone. I like how Deacon
adds a funny little wobble in his
walk when he marches out of the
office. That's a nice touch. And I
like the one where Alan comes down
to the writer's office (after hearing they're looking for other jobs) and
starts pointing things he got for
them ("Is that a window? A window.")
and Mel is silently waving his arm
in each direction when Alan mentions
each thing. Like a perfect lackey.
That's funny to me.

Kitt · 06-01-2003, 02:46 PM

I'll give your question more thought but in the meantime I'll tell you one Mel moment from just the other night. When Sally was singing her ditty at Rob and Laura's house. She sang while standing next to Mel for awhile. I got a kick out of him smiling and seeming to really enjoy her. It seemed as though he was enjoying the real Rose Marie as well as the Sally character.

Lolac · 06-01-2003, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Samme
Anyone have any favorite Mel Cooley
moments?

I have a couple. The first one is in the episode where the writers put all the nasty things in the script and Mel helps them break into Alan's house to help them get the script back. Mel says Alan will not fire them because "his wife's name is Margaret" not the name Lillian that Alan was asking a kiss from. I know I'm not doing it justice, but I love that episode!

I also like him in the episode "Ghost of A. Chantz" when he pops up in the mirror and says, "Smile, you're on Sneaky Camera!" I love that episode, too!

Lolac

Kristen · 06-01-2003, 07:53 PM

The one that jumps to mind immediately is from "Coast-to-Coast Big Mouth" which of course is one of my fave episodes

While they're in Alan's office, watching Laura on TV, Mel sits in Alan's chair, and Alan goes, "What are you doing in my chair?" And Mel replies, "I don't know!" It's not really the line, it's the way Richard Deacon said it.

And Lolac, both the moments you mentioned are great too!

Kristen

SawgrassSteve · 06-01-2003, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lolac
Mel says Alan will not fire them because "his wife's name is Margaret" not the name Lillian that Alan was asking a kiss from.

Mom! Lolac just stole my idea again! (That's my favorite Mel Moment too)

Steve

Janice · 06-01-2003, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kitt
I'll give your question more thought but in the meantime I'll tell you one Mel moment from just the other night. When Sally was singing her ditty at Rob and Laura's house. She sang while standing next to Mel for awhile. I got a kick out of him smiling and seeming to really enjoy her. It seemed as though he was enjoying the real Rose Marie as well as the Sally character.

Great observation Kitt! The actors were fond of each other and it came through on the show.

Lolac · 06-02-2003, 07:44 AM

Another favorite Mel moment is in the episode "When a Bowling Pin Talks, Listen!" when Mel gets a pie in the face that Alan intended for Rob. Great timing on that one! Lolac

Lolac · 06-02-2003, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SawgrassSteve

Mom! Lolac just stole my idea again! (That's my favorite Mel Moment too)

Steve

Great minds think alike, eh Steve? Lolac

Commander Benson · 06-03-2003, 07:09 AM

There's probably a more favourite Mel Cooley moment for me which I just haven't thought of, yet. But one his best lines, the one I always think of whenever I consider Mel's character, comes from the episode "Where Did I Come From?". It occurs in the scene in the office, when Rob--after sending his trousers out to be laundered--gets the "The Time Has Come!" call from Laura.

He frantically searches for a pair of trousers and asks to borrow Mel's, to which Mel replies, with such seriousness that makes the line hilarious:

"I really need my pants to-day, Rob. I'm having lunch with the sponsor."

Commander Benson

MTM1Fan · 06-03-2003, 08:07 AM

I always loved Mel's entire ventriloquist routine in "Too Many Stars".

Kristen · 06-03-2003, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Commander Benson
There's probably a more favourite Mel Cooley moment for me which I just haven't thought of, yet. But one his best lines, the one I always think of whenever I consider Mel's character, comes from the episode "Where Did I Come From?". It occurs in the scene in the office, when Rob--after sending his trousers out to be laundered--gets the "The Time Has Come!" call from Laura.

He frantically searches for a pair of trousers and asks to borrow Mel's, to which Mel replies, with such seriousness that makes the line hilarious:

"I really need my pants to-day, Rob. I'm having lunch with the sponsor."

Commander Benson

Oh I forgot about that one!! Great line, and so him.
What about all his "Yech"'s to Buddy? I'm surprised that hasn't been mentioned yet!

Kristen

Lolac · 06-03-2003, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Commander Benson

"I really need my pants to-day, Rob. I'm having lunch with the sponsor."

Commander Benson

That is also one of my favorites, as is the ventriloquism routine. Mel Cooley had some great moments on that show! I'm glad we're taking the time to concentrate on them. Another favorite of mine is in the episode "Buddy, Can You Spare a Job," where Buddy wants to resign and Rob is dictating a memo to Alan. Buddy tells Rob he needs to make him sound more rotten and Mel says, "Yes, what you need is some honest hatred. I'll dictate the memo."

So funny!! Lolac

dix · 06-03-2003, 10:51 PM

I like it when Mel dances.

Lolac · 06-04-2003, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dix
I like it when Mel dances.

I am having a major brain cramp here. In which episode does Mel dance? I know I'm going to say

when you tell me! Lolac

(Wait, it may be coming to me! Is it the "Alan Brady Presents" Christmas episode?)

TVgen62 · 06-05-2003, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lolac

I am having a major brain cramp here. In which episode does Mel dance? I know I'm going to say when you tell me! Lolac

(Wait, it may be coming to me! Is it the "Alan Brady Presents" Christmas episode?)

Offhand, I can think of 2 episodes:

# 11 "To Tell or Not to Tell"
The Petries are having a party (this is early in the epsode, perhaps the opening scene). Laura's dancing and gets Mel to briefly join her. (This is the one where Laura gets a temporary job on the show as a dancer.)

# 24 "The Twizzle"
I think everbody but Ritchie dances in this one.

06-01-2003, 08:03 AM	#1
Samme Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 679	Favorite Mel moment Anyone have any favorite Mel Cooley moments? I don't usually think about Mel as being a strong part of its appeal, but he really did add to the show. And I wouldn't think of Richard Deacon as an all-time great character actor. (I'm trying to be flattering here, hope I'm not somehow doing the opposite.) But, boy he was good in that small role. And, at the same time, he was completely believable playing Fred Rutherford on Leave it to Beaver in a character that was almost the total opposite of Mel. That's impressive to me. Anyway, I like the one where Mel gets fired, gets drunk, and tells off Alan on the phone. I like how Deacon adds a funny little wobble in his walk when he marches out of the office. That's a nice touch. And I like the one where Alan comes down to the writer's office (after hearing they're looking for other jobs) and starts pointing things he got for them ("Is that a window? A window.") and Mel is silently waving his arm in each direction when Alan mentions each thing. Like a perfect lackey. That's funny to me.

06-01-2003, 07:53 PM	#4
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	The one that jumps to mind immediately is from "Coast-to-Coast Big Mouth" which of course is one of my fave episodes While they're in Alan's office, watching Laura on TV, Mel sits in Alan's chair, and Alan goes, "What are you doing in my chair?" And Mel replies, "I don't know!" It's not really the line, it's the way Richard Deacon said it. And Lolac, both the moments you mentioned are great too! Kristen
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06-02-2003, 07:44 AM	#7
Lolac Dolce far niente, Carissima! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 02, 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 1,487	Another favorite Mel moment is in the episode "When a Bowling Pin Talks, Listen!" when Mel gets a pie in the face that Alan intended for Rob. Great timing on that one! Lolac
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06-03-2003, 08:07 AM	#10
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06-01-2003, 02:46 PM	#2
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	I'll give your question more thought but in the meantime I'll tell you one Mel moment from just the other night. When Sally was singing her ditty at Rob and Laura's house. She sang while standing next to Mel for awhile. I got a kick out of him smiling and seeming to really enjoy her. It seemed as though he was enjoying the real Rose Marie as well as the Sally character.

06-03-2003, 07:09 AM	#9
Commander Benson Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Posts: 55	There's probably a more favourite Mel Cooley moment for me which I just haven't thought of, yet. But one his best lines, the one I always think of whenever I consider Mel's character, comes from the episode "Where Did I Come From?". It occurs in the scene in the office, when Rob--after sending his trousers out to be laundered--gets the "The Time Has Come!" call from Laura. He frantically searches for a pair of trousers and asks to borrow Mel's, to which Mel replies, with such seriousness that makes the line hilarious: "I really need my pants to-day, Rob. I'm having lunch with the sponsor." Commander Benson

06-03-2003, 10:51 PM	#13
dix Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 27, 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 27	I like it when Mel dances.