Nancy McKeon Intimate Portrait Reviews.... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

jayman75 · 01-05-2001, 08:35 PM

Well, it's about halfway through now... and this is really enjoyable. I tried to get into Phil McKeon's website ( http://www.e-icons.com/ ), but it's not up and running yet.

As for TFOL, it sounds like she enjoyed it, but is afraid of being stereo-typed again as Jo. Can't say as I blame her.

And I laughed when Valerie Harper said that she was type-cast as the "battered woman," because someone in another topic compared her to Valerie Bertinelli, the *queen* of battered woman, made-for-TV movies.

So, what do/did you all think of the show??

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DramaQueenTootie · 01-05-2001, 09:01 PM

i loved it! I can't wait to see her upcoming series. I think that they should have interviewed the FOL girls especialy Lisa.
I liked the whole story about the tobasco sauce thing! that was so hilarious. She has had an awsome career I wish my acting career would get a jump start like hers has!

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01-05-2001, 09:08 PM

That was great, and the tabasco prank sounded funny too.

ks · 01-05-2001, 09:10 PM

I loved it! She seems to really have her priorities staright and knows what she wants to accomplish in life.

I too wish the FOl girls would have been interviewed. Then we could have heard some behind the scene's stories!

I'm also now anticipating "The Division" even more!

ks

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Jo: Did you know that when you shake hands your lips 'pucker'?
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Beverly Ann: Let's see. It's tomorrow in Africa so if I want to talk to Edna today then I should have called her yesterday...
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Blair: The worst thing about falling asleep at the wheel is that I didn't get to see my whole life flash in front of my eyes.
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jayman75 · 01-05-2001, 09:25 PM

That was the only disappointing part, that NO ONE from TFOL, except Rocco, spoke about Nancy. I didn't realize she and Whelchel ever lived together.

Did it say if she was dating anyone now? I heard them say that the guy she met on a movie was gone, but I had company, so I didn't get to catch the whole part. I'll watch my tape later....

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lovefol · 01-05-2001, 09:26 PM

everybody like tobasco sause haha she looked so good in it and i never new her and Alex Rocco were so close

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Jo:Heres to all who wish me well all the rest can go to ....Jersey
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Bob:Iam lucky i got her.
Eddie:No no no iam lucky i got her.
Jo:Well here we are a room full of lucky people.
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Jo:Well iam not going to stand around and play stupid guessing games...who is it.
Pippa:Frannie
Jo:See its only Frannie..who the hell is Frannie
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Blair:Bailey maybe if your good aunt Natilie will let you type something on her typewriter
Natilie:If shes that good she can type the whole damn thing.
Jo:Hey Bailey whats up you ready for a new family yet.
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Jo-Po Rox · 01-05-2001, 09:35 PM

Nancys IP was great wasnt it and let me just say, her brother is quite cute

I especially loved the part where Nancys practicing Martial Arts. Shes only a green belt though but u can tell she has drive. Man I cant wait till The Divisions premiere.

jayman75 · 01-05-2001, 10:19 PM

You know... it's just a thought, but maybe we should all write lifetime and tell them how much we enjoyed the Intimate Portraits of McKeon and Fuqua (sp). Reason I say that is because The Golden Girls has been on lifetime for YEARS, and I'm surprised it's still going. Maybe after N@N gets "done" with The Golden Girls, lifetime could pick up the option, and run TFOL there? At least lifetime give their sitcoms a full hour each.

Just a thought...

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ks · 01-05-2001, 10:23 PM

I like the idea, jayman. I think they would actually consider it Especially if "The Division" is a hit. Maybe then they would do an "Intimate Portrait" on all the FOL girls!

ks

Michele35 · 01-05-2001, 11:28 PM

Hey, that was me that referred to some of Nancy's post-FOL movies as very Valerie Bertinelli-ish woman in peril stuff. It seemed as if Nancy thought the same thing, lol!

I was thinking that Lifetime would be a perfect fit for 'fol' since they already run 'Golden Girls' about the geriatric set and 'Designing Women' which centers around middle aged women. Now they only need FOL to cater to the teenage crowd.

Anyway, just viewed my Nancy 'IP' tape but I didn't see them mention any current boyfriends although it seems as if she is being very private about matters of the heart after going public in TVGuide in 1995 about her then current love. Can't say that I blame her. They didn't really spend much time focusing on her 'FOL' days

Seems like she is trying to avoid being typecast although most of her fans love her because of the 'Jo' character.

Overall, the IP was good but they seemed to want to focus more on the 'Division' and the movies she starred in that they play on Lifetime instead of any "FOL" stuff. The only other FOL'er that they interviewed other than her 'father' was her karate buddy that only had a cameo in one episode. It would've been nice to know if she at least keeps in touch with the old gang from FOL although it seems she does keep in touch with Michael J.

BTW, I thought her brother was way cuter back in his 'Alice' days.

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Tootie: Muffy? Her name is Muffy? What kind of person is named Muffy?

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jayman75 · 01-05-2001, 11:55 PM

Michele --

I thought it started with an "M," but I couldn't remember. Glad you posted a reply.

One thing I've noticed about many of McKeon's photos lately. She doesn't smile. Now, I understand "The Division" as a serious show, but when they do the walk-up in the commercial, she almost looks plastic. Her hair is weird, her eyes are *sharp*, and she just looks PO'd at the world. Yet, when she was talking in the IM, she laughed and smiled. She is truly very attractive.

Phil, on the other hand, needed to stay his age on Alice. Yikes...

One more thing -- I can see why McKeon would not be as gung-ho to do a FOL reunion. D. Joy Levine commented on how, in Toronto, the people shouted out to her "JO! JO! JO!" To me, that's like saying "We can only accept you as this!" Perhaps she will reconsider, but I understand her feelings.

Thoughts??

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Michele35 · 01-06-2001, 12:23 AM

Jayman,

On the other hand if most of her fans love her because of the 'Jo' character it seems almost unfair to her 'public' to totally disassociate herself from the character. I have a feeling she considers the movies(and probably FOL which was a similar type character for her) she did during that time to be 'cheesy' as she phrased in her 'IP.' The question is why was she willing to do the 'Style and Substance' sitcom (which sucked by all accounts) but seems to want nothing to do with a role that she grew up with?

I also noticed the 'plastic' look for the "Division" ads with the hair, (nosejob I believe), black clothes, etc. I think it is just a look she wants to portray for this serious role. You don't really see much laughing or joking on NYPD Blues and other similar type shows of the same genre. Although I will say that she did give a totally 'Jo-like' laugh during one segment of the 'IP'. I was happy to see that she is so happy now despite the look we see in 'The Division' ads.

On a side note, I thought it a bit strange that she was talking about the rough period she had when she first moved to Hollywood and not being able to find work. For God's sake, she was 10 years old! It seems like she put alot of pressure on herself at a young age.

JoBlaiRNaTooT · 01-06-2001, 12:45 AM

u think she got a nose job? i thought that too when i saw a picture of her on the "E! True Hollywood Story," but i figured it was just lighting or something.

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"You're born, you move on, you die. That's life." ~ Jo Polniaczek

Mrs. G: "Now let's all go downstairs and have some ice cream."
Jo: "Yeah, we don't care what flavor. Chocolate or vanilla."

josthebest · 01-06-2001, 01:11 AM

I agree they should've spent more time on her FOL days. The way they hyped the other Lifetime show, The Division, made the whole IP seem too opportunistic. Not that I'm complaining. Nancy struck me as smart, funny and of course gorgeous in the interview segments. But since she's private about her love life, that was a huge area of off-limits material and it kinda showed. I mean, pardon the expression but as biographies go, her IP wasn't too "juicy." I thought they'd at least have something about the hockey player she lived with, but instead they talk about her and Lisa living together. Oh well, it IS her private life.

Ian · 01-06-2001, 01:15 AM

I heard she had a nose job as well. Can anyone confirm this.

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Stanley Roper: I'm sorry Jack

Jack Tripper: Oh, thats ok, what did you do?

Roper: Me? Nothing, I just thought I saw something that wasnt normal, because it was normal, but, now I can see it aint normal, so, everything's back to normal again.

Jack: oh, well, I'm glad for you.

01-05-2001, 08:35 PM	#1
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Nancy McKeon Intimate Portrait Reviews.... Well, it's about halfway through now... and this is really enjoyable. I tried to get into Phil McKeon's website ( http://www.e-icons.com/ ), but it's not up and running yet. As for TFOL, it sounds like she enjoyed it, but is afraid of being stereo-typed again as Jo. Can't say as I blame her. And I laughed when Valerie Harper said that she was type-cast as the "battered woman," because someone in another topic compared her to Valerie Bertinelli, the queen of battered woman, made-for-TV movies. So, what do/did you all think of the show?? ------------------ 80's Sitcoms Rock!!

01-05-2001, 09:08 PM	#3
A.J. Guest Posts: n/a	That was great, and the tabasco prank sounded funny too.
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01-05-2001, 09:01 PM	#2
DramaQueenTootie Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 02, 2001 Location: Eastland School for Girls, OP,FL Posts: 165	i loved it! I can't wait to see her upcoming series. I think that they should have interviewed the FOL girls especialy Lisa. I liked the whole story about the tobasco sauce thing! that was so hilarious. She has had an awsome career I wish my acting career would get a jump start like hers has! ------------------ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tootie:Rabbits, We are in Troooooublllllle ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AIM at gliterpupp

01-05-2001, 09:10 PM	#4
ks Certifiably Insane Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 21, 2000 Location: I live in my hole... Posts: 5,501	I loved it! She seems to really have her priorities staright and knows what she wants to accomplish in life. I too wish the FOl girls would have been interviewed. Then we could have heard some behind the scene's stories! I'm also now anticipating "The Division" even more! ks ------------------ ------------- [Jo to Blair] Jo: Did you know that when you shake hands your lips 'pucker'? ------------* Beverly Ann: Let's see. It's tomorrow in Africa so if I want to talk to Edna today then I should have called her yesterday... ------------- Blair: The worst thing about falling asleep at the wheel is that I didn't get to see my whole life flash in front of my eyes. Jo: Well that woulda killed ya for sure. ------------*

01-05-2001, 09:25 PM	#5
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	That was the only disappointing part, that NO ONE from TFOL, except Rocco, spoke about Nancy. I didn't realize she and Whelchel ever lived together. Did it say if she was dating anyone now? I heard them say that the guy she met on a movie was gone, but I had company, so I didn't get to catch the whole part. I'll watch my tape later.... ------------------ 80's Sitcoms Rock!!

01-05-2001, 09:26 PM	#6
lovefol Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 16, 2000 Location: Greenville SC United States Posts: 165	everybody like tobasco sause haha she looked so good in it and i never new her and Alex Rocco were so close ------------------ Jo:Heres to all who wish me well all the rest can go to ....Jersey *********************** Bob:Iam lucky i got her. Eddie:No no no iam lucky i got her. Jo:Well here we are a room full of lucky people. ********************* Jo:Well iam not going to stand around and play stupid guessing games...who is it. Pippa:Frannie Jo:See its only Frannie..who the hell is Frannie ********************* Blair:Bailey maybe if your good aunt Natilie will let you type something on her typewriter Natilie:If shes that good she can type the whole damn thing. Jo:Hey Bailey whats up you ready for a new family yet. *********************** ~Facts of life forever~ ~Lovefol~

01-05-2001, 09:35 PM	#7
Jo-Po Rox Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2000 Location: Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 171	Nancys IP was great wasnt it and let me just say, her brother is quite cute I especially loved the part where Nancys practicing Martial Arts. Shes only a green belt though but u can tell she has drive. Man I cant wait till The Divisions premiere.

01-05-2001, 10:19 PM	#8
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	You know... it's just a thought, but maybe we should all write lifetime and tell them how much we enjoyed the Intimate Portraits of McKeon and Fuqua (sp). Reason I say that is because The Golden Girls has been on lifetime for YEARS, and I'm surprised it's still going. Maybe after N@N gets "done" with The Golden Girls, lifetime could pick up the option, and run TFOL there? At least lifetime give their sitcoms a full hour each. Just a thought... ------------------ 80's Sitcoms Rock!!

01-05-2001, 10:23 PM	#9
ks Certifiably Insane Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 21, 2000 Location: I live in my hole... Posts: 5,501	I like the idea, jayman. I think they would actually consider it Especially if "The Division" is a hit. Maybe then they would do an "Intimate Portrait" on all the FOL girls! ks

01-05-2001, 11:28 PM	#10
Michele35 Jazz Girl Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2000 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 804	Hey, that was me that referred to some of Nancy's post-FOL movies as very Valerie Bertinelli-ish woman in peril stuff. It seemed as if Nancy thought the same thing, lol! I was thinking that Lifetime would be a perfect fit for 'fol' since they already run 'Golden Girls' about the geriatric set and 'Designing Women' which centers around middle aged women. Now they only need FOL to cater to the teenage crowd. Anyway, just viewed my Nancy 'IP' tape but I didn't see them mention any current boyfriends although it seems as if she is being very private about matters of the heart after going public in TVGuide in 1995 about her then current love. Can't say that I blame her. They didn't really spend much time focusing on her 'FOL' days Seems like she is trying to avoid being typecast although most of her fans love her because of the 'Jo' character. Overall, the IP was good but they seemed to want to focus more on the 'Division' and the movies she starred in that they play on Lifetime instead of any "FOL" stuff. The only other FOL'er that they interviewed other than her 'father' was her karate buddy that only had a cameo in one episode. It would've been nice to know if she at least keeps in touch with the old gang from FOL although it seems she does keep in touch with Michael J. BTW, I thought her brother was way cuter back in his 'Alice' days. ------------------ Tootie: Muffy? Her name is Muffy? What kind of person is named Muffy? Jo: Beats me, Tootie.

01-05-2001, 11:55 PM	#11
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Michele -- I thought it started with an "M," but I couldn't remember. Glad you posted a reply. One thing I've noticed about many of McKeon's photos lately. She doesn't smile. Now, I understand "The Division" as a serious show, but when they do the walk-up in the commercial, she almost looks plastic. Her hair is weird, her eyes are sharp, and she just looks PO'd at the world. Yet, when she was talking in the IM, she laughed and smiled. She is truly very attractive. Phil, on the other hand, needed to stay his age on Alice. Yikes... One more thing -- I can see why McKeon would not be as gung-ho to do a FOL reunion. D. Joy Levine commented on how, in Toronto, the people shouted out to her "JO! JO! JO!" To me, that's like saying "We can only accept you as this!" Perhaps she will reconsider, but I understand her feelings. Thoughts?? ------------------ 80's Sitcoms Rock!!

01-06-2001, 12:23 AM	#12
Michele35 Jazz Girl Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2000 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 804	Jayman, On the other hand if most of her fans love her because of the 'Jo' character it seems almost unfair to her 'public' to totally disassociate herself from the character. I have a feeling she considers the movies(and probably FOL which was a similar type character for her) she did during that time to be 'cheesy' as she phrased in her 'IP.' The question is why was she willing to do the 'Style and Substance' sitcom (which sucked by all accounts) but seems to want nothing to do with a role that she grew up with? I also noticed the 'plastic' look for the "Division" ads with the hair, (nosejob I believe), black clothes, etc. I think it is just a look she wants to portray for this serious role. You don't really see much laughing or joking on NYPD Blues and other similar type shows of the same genre. Although I will say that she did give a totally 'Jo-like' laugh during one segment of the 'IP'. I was happy to see that she is so happy now despite the look we see in 'The Division' ads. On a side note, I thought it a bit strange that she was talking about the rough period she had when she first moved to Hollywood and not being able to find work. For God's sake, she was 10 years old! It seems like she put alot of pressure on herself at a young age.

01-06-2001, 12:45 AM	#13
JoBlaiRNaTooT Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 12, 2000 Location: Peekskill, NY (lol) Posts: 191	u think she got a nose job? i thought that too when i saw a picture of her on the "E! True Hollywood Story," but i figured it was just lighting or something. ------------------ "You're born, you move on, you die. That's life." ~ Jo Polniaczek Mrs. G: "Now let's all go downstairs and have some ice cream." Jo: "Yeah, we don't care what flavor. Chocolate or vanilla."

01-06-2001, 01:11 AM	#14
josthebest Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 31, 2001 Posts: 42	I agree they should've spent more time on her FOL days. The way they hyped the other Lifetime show, The Division, made the whole IP seem too opportunistic. Not that I'm complaining. Nancy struck me as smart, funny and of course gorgeous in the interview segments. But since she's private about her love life, that was a huge area of off-limits material and it kinda showed. I mean, pardon the expression but as biographies go, her IP wasn't too "juicy." I thought they'd at least have something about the hockey player she lived with, but instead they talk about her and Lisa living together. Oh well, it IS her private life.

01-06-2001, 01:15 AM	#15
Ian Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2000 Posts: 1,235	I heard she had a nose job as well. Can anyone confirm this. ------------------ Stanley Roper: I'm sorry Jack Jack Tripper: Oh, thats ok, what did you do? Roper: Me? Nothing, I just thought I saw something that wasnt normal, because it was normal, but, now I can see it aint normal, so, everything's back to normal again. Jack: oh, well, I'm glad for you.