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TVFactFan · 06-20-2003, 07:52 PM

Happy Days-When Richie and Fonzie were in a last scene together before Richie goes to the army in 1983

All in the Family-When Mike hugs Archie before he goes to California in 1978

Anyone have a emotional sitcom moment they want to share?

Adamantium · 06-20-2003, 08:24 PM

I'll agree with the Richie and Fonzie moment.

For me, the scene in "NewsRadio" when Dave had the staff gathered in his office, and he read off Bill McNeal's (Phil Hartman) farewell note got me. The rest of the episode was pretty funny, but that moment with the cast crying at the loss of their co-worker was emotional.

Radar in M*A*S*H announcing the Lt. Col. Henry Blake's plane was shot down over the Sea of Japan, was short but very emotional.

In "Chico and the Man" Ed Brown telling Raul about Chico (for whom Raul replaced). Ed was on the verge of tears, and told Raul that Chico was dead. The whole episode was very emotional, but that scene was the moment that did it for me.

The last episode of "Boy Meets World" was filled with emotional moments.

DarleneIllyria · 06-20-2003, 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer

All in the Family-When Mike hugs Archie before he goes to California in 1978

Anyone have a emotional sitcom moment they want to share?

That's it. That's the number one moment for me. I'd say AITF had a lot of emotional moments in it, but the one where Mike and Gloria leave = room full of water. lol

Pitooey · 06-20-2003, 08:33 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam

In "Chico and the Man" Ed Brown telling Raul about Chico (for whom Raul replaced). Ed was on the verge of tears, and told Raul that Chico was dead. The whole episode was very emotional, but that scene was the moment that did it for me.

I have to agree with you TVAdam. This Chico and the man episode was emotional for me as well.

Also on Good Times when Penny (Janet Jackson) told everyone what was happening to her.

TVFactFan · 06-20-2003, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny
That's it. That's the number one moment for me. I'd say AITF had a lot of emotional moments in it, but the one where Mike and Gloria leave = room full of water. lol

Jenny go to the AITF board, i posted a question about that episode. See can you help me out.

Flash72 · 06-20-2003, 10:44 PM

For me, in addition to those moments previously mentioned, these never fail to evoke emotion:

Happy Days-When Fonzie is praying that Richie will recover from his near fatal motorcycle accident.

Golden Girls-The final moments of the last episode when the girls bid a poignant goodbye to Dorothy.

Happy Days-Howard's toast at Joannie and Chachi's Wedding

Alice-When Mel closes the door to the diner for the final time.

MASH-When Hawkeye sees the Goodbye spelled out in the dirt by BJ as he takes off in the helicopter.

Archie Bunker's Place- When Archie finds Edith's slipper in "Archie Alone, Part 2."

Those are all I can think of at the moment, if i repeated any that were already said, then you just had an opportunity to see them again.

*PinkLady* · 06-20-2003, 10:54 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
Radar in M*A*S*H announcing the Lt. Col. Henry Blake's plane was shot down over the Sea of Japan, was short but very emotional.

I agree; that was really the only one I got emotional over.

mstewart · 06-21-2003, 03:03 AM

All In the Family - Tender moments between Archie and Gloria. The episode when Gloria lost the baby. Archie came in and comfort her. Also, the episode when she got pregnant when she sat on Archie's lap. The episodes that shows Archie and Gloria bonding as father and daughter were powerful, emotionally stirring and genuine.

Alice - When Alice confronts her mom, guest star Doris Roberts, about the she was berating Alice and her fears when her husband died.

Gimme A Break - The episode when they dealt with Dolph Sweet's death. My dad had died that year, as well as my grandmother, and any storyline that was dealing with a loss was hard for me to watch. That episode was real and genuine grief displayed on the screen.

Eight Is Enough - When Tom and Abby nearly called the wedding off and Abby expressing her love for Tom to her parents. The episode when Abby's mom came to visit announcing her divorce from Abby's father. Very powerful performance Betty Buckley turned in.

Family Ties - Elyse coming to terms with her parents divorce

All In the Family - Edith nearly getting raped.

Diff'rnt Strokes - Drummond's losing his memory from an accident

Archie Bunker's Place - When Gloria came for a visit and they embraced knowing that they are alone without their respective spouses. The episode when Archie and Stephanie was dealing with losing Edith

treky · 06-21-2003, 04:24 AM

that scene in AIITF when Mike hugs Archie, as he & Gloria are leaving for Calif., and he says "I know you always thought I hated you,...but...I just want you to know....I love you." (or something like that)

The scene in MASH when Radar walked into the O.R. and told them about Col. Blakes death by saying "I have a message....Lt. Col....Henry Blakes plane...was shot down...over the Sea of Japan...it spun in...there were no survivors." And the entire room got quiet. Thinking abou that still gets me emotional, even after all the times I've seen it.

That scene in "Cheers" when Lilith told Frasier she was leaving him. (actully, I never saw that, but I heard it's emotional).

ImKukie · 06-21-2003, 08:16 AM

Since I can't remember much of sitcoms past...

My top 2 emotional scenes are both from

MAD ABOUT YOU - The scene during the finale of season 4 where Paul & Jamie are fighting in the park. You can just feel the emotion. I don't (presonally) think I have ever watched better acting on a prime time sitcom. OK so it wasn't a comedic moment but it was a great scene. I think I have seen that episode a dozen times & I still get a lump in my throat.

the other scene was the finale of season 7 when it was all over. They played the Faith Hill song & showed home movies. I think I was mostly saddend that it was all over but mixed with the song it just fliped on the water works....

The Nanny - I have had many emotional outbursts from this show but they have been mostly emotional bursts of laughter.

There are tons from growing up as TV was my babysitter lol
but at this moment I cant bring anything in marticular to mind.

DarleneIllyria · 06-21-2003, 01:06 PM

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All In the Family - Tender moments between Archie and Gloria. The episode when Gloria lost the baby. Archie came in and comfort her. Also, the episode when she got pregnant when she sat on Archie's lap. The episodes that shows Archie and Gloria bonding as father and daughter were powerful, emotionally stirring and genuine.

Archie Bunker's Place - When Gloria came for a visit and they embraced knowing that they are alone without their respective spouses. The episode when Archie and Stephanie was dealing with losing Edith

Forgot to mention those two, and of course the Archie Alone ep from ABP. Also get weepy during the AITF ep when Beverly LaSalle dies. When Archie and Edith go to Ca. and find out Mike and Gloria split up.

James · 06-22-2003, 09:58 PM

Mine are the following:

The Brady Bunch: When Marcia has the role as Juliet in the play "Romeo and Juliet" in Episode #52, "Juliet Is The Sun," she becomes big-headed and egotistical. Carol, in charge of the play, removes Marcia from the role, and she gets all upset and teary-eyed "MOOOOOOMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (Moreover, the fact that the love theme from R&J was playing in the background in this scene makes it emotional.)

The Wonder Years: Winnie's break-up with Kevin outside the natural history museum in "Heart Break" ("Kevin ... I've ... met someone!") calls for the Kleenex box. The sad song "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys plays in the background until the end.

The Wonder Years: Wayne wanted to join the Army in "Private Butthead". Jack and Norma are in shock over Wayne's plans. Soon Jack condescends and lets him join, only to warn him "Don't expect me to get you out!" Kevin goes with him to the training station, and Jack shows up just before Wayne exits the station with the news that he failed his physical. "I couldn't even do this right!"

IGNTBone · 06-23-2003, 12:25 AM

Perfect Strangers - The Chistrmas episode where they go to all measures to avoid having Mr. Gorpley show up at their party, only to have Balki invite him, and they learn what a rough life Gorpley had. Specificly, in the scene when Balki passes on the gift from his mother, to Gorpley instead.

AndreAA · 06-23-2003, 12:33 AM

spin city-micheal j. fox's last episode
last episode of the golden girls

GoldenFamilyTies · 06-23-2003, 01:56 AM

The Golden Girls final episode.... soooo sad....
Roseanne final episode... soooo sad....

06-20-2003, 07:52 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,101	These are the two moments in sitcom history where I was EMOTIONAL Happy Days-When Richie and Fonzie were in a last scene together before Richie goes to the army in 1983 All in the Family-When Mike hugs Archie before he goes to California in 1978 Anyone have a emotional sitcom moment they want to share?

06-20-2003, 10:44 PM	#6
Flash72 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 310	For me, in addition to those moments previously mentioned, these never fail to evoke emotion: Happy Days-When Fonzie is praying that Richie will recover from his near fatal motorcycle accident. Golden Girls-The final moments of the last episode when the girls bid a poignant goodbye to Dorothy. Happy Days-Howard's toast at Joannie and Chachi's Wedding Alice-When Mel closes the door to the diner for the final time. MASH-When Hawkeye sees the Goodbye spelled out in the dirt by BJ as he takes off in the helicopter. Archie Bunker's Place- When Archie finds Edith's slipper in "Archie Alone, Part 2." Those are all I can think of at the moment, if i repeated any that were already said, then you just had an opportunity to see them again.
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06-21-2003, 04:24 AM	#9
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	that scene in AIITF when Mike hugs Archie, as he & Gloria are leaving for Calif., and he says "I know you always thought I hated you,...but...I just want you to know....I love you." (or something like that) The scene in MASH when Radar walked into the O.R. and told them about Col. Blakes death by saying "I have a message....Lt. Col....Henry Blakes plane...was shot down...over the Sea of Japan...it spun in...there were no survivors." And the entire room got quiet. Thinking abou that still gets me emotional, even after all the times I've seen it. That scene in "Cheers" when Lilith told Frasier she was leaving him. (actully, I never saw that, but I heard it's emotional).
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06-21-2003, 08:16 AM	#10
ImKukie and with good reason Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 03, 2002 Location: Maine Posts: 94	I'll stick to semi current stuff (my 2 fav sitcoms) Since I can't remember much of sitcoms past... My top 2 emotional scenes are both from MAD ABOUT YOU - The scene during the finale of season 4 where Paul & Jamie are fighting in the park. You can just feel the emotion. I don't (presonally) think I have ever watched better acting on a prime time sitcom. OK so it wasn't a comedic moment but it was a great scene. I think I have seen that episode a dozen times & I still get a lump in my throat. the other scene was the finale of season 7 when it was all over. They played the Faith Hill song & showed home movies. I think I was mostly saddend that it was all over but mixed with the song it just fliped on the water works.... The Nanny - I have had many emotional outbursts from this show but they have been mostly emotional bursts of laughter. There are tons from growing up as TV was my babysitter lol but at this moment I cant bring anything in marticular to mind.
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06-23-2003, 12:33 AM	#14
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06-20-2003, 08:24 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	I'll agree with the Richie and Fonzie moment. For me, the scene in "NewsRadio" when Dave had the staff gathered in his office, and he read off Bill McNeal's (Phil Hartman) farewell note got me. The rest of the episode was pretty funny, but that moment with the cast crying at the loss of their co-worker was emotional. Radar in MAS*H announcing the Lt. Col. Henry Blake's plane was shot down over the Sea of Japan, was short but very emotional. In "Chico and the Man" Ed Brown telling Raul about Chico (for whom Raul replaced). Ed was on the verge of tears, and told Raul that Chico was dead. The whole episode was very emotional, but that scene was the moment that did it for me. The last episode of "Boy Meets World" was filled with emotional moments.

06-21-2003, 03:03 AM	#8
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	All In the Family - Tender moments between Archie and Gloria. The episode when Gloria lost the baby. Archie came in and comfort her. Also, the episode when she got pregnant when she sat on Archie's lap. The episodes that shows Archie and Gloria bonding as father and daughter were powerful, emotionally stirring and genuine. Alice - When Alice confronts her mom, guest star Doris Roberts, about the she was berating Alice and her fears when her husband died. Gimme A Break - The episode when they dealt with Dolph Sweet's death. My dad had died that year, as well as my grandmother, and any storyline that was dealing with a loss was hard for me to watch. That episode was real and genuine grief displayed on the screen. Eight Is Enough - When Tom and Abby nearly called the wedding off and Abby expressing her love for Tom to her parents. The episode when Abby's mom came to visit announcing her divorce from Abby's father. Very powerful performance Betty Buckley turned in. Family Ties - Elyse coming to terms with her parents divorce All In the Family - Edith nearly getting raped. Diff'rnt Strokes - Drummond's losing his memory from an accident Archie Bunker's Place - When Gloria came for a visit and they embraced knowing that they are alone without their respective spouses. The episode when Archie and Stephanie was dealing with losing Edith

06-22-2003, 09:58 PM	#12
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Mine are the following: The Brady Bunch: When Marcia has the role as Juliet in the play "Romeo and Juliet" in Episode #52, "Juliet Is The Sun," she becomes big-headed and egotistical. Carol, in charge of the play, removes Marcia from the role, and she gets all upset and teary-eyed "MOOOOOOMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!" (Moreover, the fact that the love theme from R&J was playing in the background in this scene makes it emotional.) The Wonder Years: Winnie's break-up with Kevin outside the natural history museum in "Heart Break" ("Kevin ... I've ... met someone!") calls for the Kleenex box. The sad song "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys plays in the background until the end. The Wonder Years: Wayne wanted to join the Army in "Private Butthead". Jack and Norma are in shock over Wayne's plans. Soon Jack condescends and lets him join, only to warn him "Don't expect me to get you out!" Kevin goes with him to the training station, and Jack shows up just before Wayne exits the station with the news that he failed his physical. "I couldn't even do this right!"

06-23-2003, 12:25 AM	#13
IGNTBone Member Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 1,201	Perfect Strangers - The Chistrmas episode where they go to all measures to avoid having Mr. Gorpley show up at their party, only to have Balki invite him, and they learn what a rough life Gorpley had. Specificly, in the scene when Balki passes on the gift from his mother, to Gorpley instead.

06-23-2003, 01:56 AM	#15
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	The Golden Girls final episode.... soooo sad.... Roseanne final episode... soooo sad....