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peter may · 08-14-2003, 06:53 PM

I am not familiar with Thomas Haden church work outside of 'wings' but I tend to find his character too stupid and annoying to be funny.

pilotguy · 08-14-2003, 07:28 PM

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Originally posted by peter may
I am not familiar with Thomas Haden church work outside of 'wings' but I tend to find his character too stupid and annoying to be funny.

Lowell is an acquired taste which seems to improve over time.

Many people have an "Aw MAN, what a stupid IDIOT!" attitude towards Lowell, but as I've said before, there ARE pearls of
knowledge rolling around that seemingly empty skull of his....but we really didn't see this until "Wings" had been on for a few seasons!

As for Lowell being "annoying", he CAN be a royal pain in the butt sometimes....especially when he opens his big mouth and spills the beans about something that another character wants kept quiet. At THOSE times he CAN get on your nerves, but the character as a whole can be quite interesting...he's certainly more than just "the dumb mechanic"!

losthighway · 08-14-2003, 07:28 PM

Careful Peter, you could be flogged for such comments!

Personally, I didn't care for Lowell at all for about the first 15 or 20 episodes. I've never liked those characters that just couldn't possibily be this stupid, and could only survive in the world of "sitcoms" and are just a plot device for writers.

I think as the show progressed, the writers and Thomas Hayden Church added some endearing and more realistic qualities that made him a much better character. A couple of my favorite "Lowell" episodes are "Mathers of the Heart" when Lowell asks Helen out....that line by Crystal Bernard always makes my life:

Helen: Joe, if my life hasn't gotten pathetic enough, I just got dumped.....by Lowell.

And "It's So Nice to have a Mather around the house" when Lowell moves in with Joe and Brian and does all the cooking and cleaning.

But yeah, when he is just too stupid I don't think it works.

Chad22 · 08-14-2003, 07:59 PM

I Like Lowell myself, He reminds me of Potsie.

pilotguy · 08-14-2003, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by Chad Doody
I Like Lowell myself, He reminds me of Potsie.

Hey, I just had a horrible thought.....You don't suppose that Potsie grew up to be Cousin Beevo, do you?

Chad22 · 08-15-2003, 01:32 AM

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Originally posted by pilotguy
Hey, I just had a horrible thought.....You don't suppose that Potsie grew up to be Cousin Beevo, do you?

I Dunno, But Lowell was talking about Potsie in last nights episode.

spunkygirl · 08-15-2003, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by Chad Doody
I Like Lowell myself, He reminds me of Potsie.

Hmmm I never thought of that, I was thinking of Edith Bunker from All In the Family, Lowell is a lovable dingbat, as was Edith and Potsie

Chocoholic · 08-15-2003, 11:59 AM

Lowell had some funny moments, but overall, he wasn't a favorite of mine. The show did suffer when he left though.

I liked Antonio better as the naive, innocent one of the group.

And as for people in real life dumber than Lowell, I've met quite a few

Adamantium · 08-15-2003, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by Chad Doody
I Dunno, But Lowell was talking about Potsie in last nights episode.

I keep forgetting when I hear Lowell talk about Potsie's cousin on "Happy Days" that Crystal Bernard was a cast member on "HD". The audience didn't seem to like her that much.

As for Lowell, he's my favorite character. I agree that in the beginning, he was nothing special. But from around the end of season two (1991) all the way through to his finale in 1995 he was the greatest character on the show. (For me, I guess)

One of the things I liked about Lowell was that he was basically the "Dumb Mechanic", yet the writers gave him a life. He was married with children or child, I'm not quite sure how many Lowell Juniors there are. And then Lowell got separated and divorced and tried dating again. He moved in with Joe and Brian for a year. Then got a place of his own. And eventually left for the Wittness Protection Program. Who knows what else he would have done if Lowell stayed in Nantucket.

pilotguy · 08-15-2003, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
One of the things I liked about Lowell was that he was basically the "Dumb Mechanic", yet the writers gave him a life. He was married with children or child, I'm not quite sure how many Lowell Juniors there are. And then Lowell got separated and divorced and tried dating again. He moved in with Joe and Brian for a year. Then got a place of his own. And eventually left for the Wittness Protection Program. Who knows what else he would have done if Lowell stayed in Nantucket.

Don't you know what happened to Lowell after he left Nantucket? He changed his name, went back to school and became an OB/GYN doctor...and drove that Cliff Huxtable right out of business!

Chad22 · 08-15-2003, 09:47 PM

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Don't you know what happened to Lowell after he left Nantucket? He changed his name, went back to school and became an OB/GYN doctor...and drove that Cliff Huxtable right out of business!

So i guess paying Nick At Nite to air Cosby Show all the time and Wings once a Night at 1 AM Is his way of getting revenge.

spunkygirl · 08-15-2003, 09:58 PM

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Originally posted by pilotguy
Don't you know what happened to Lowell after he left Nantucket? He changed his name, went back to school and became an OB/GYN doctor...and drove that Cliff Huxtable right out of business!

Krista2882 · 08-17-2003, 09:44 AM

Lowell isn't one of ,my favorite characters, and at the beginning I didn't really like him. But by the 4th season, I started to like him, and the show really wasn't the same after he left.

~Krista

AgtSkye · 09-05-2003, 06:17 AM

Peter, don't take this the wrong way, but maybe it's cos your a Brit. I know a lot of Americans don't get British humour. I personally like both kinds. I've liked a few British shows. It's easier for you guys to get the American shows over there (I know it depends on the popularity of the show), than it is for us to get the British shows. We fare a bit better now that there's BBC America, but still.

Although, I do feel badly for anyone who does not like Lowell. He is one of the funniest characters I've ever watched on TV. He's freakin' hilarious sometimes. It depends on your point of view I suppose.

>>I am not familiar with Thomas Haden church work outside of 'wings' but I
tend to find his character too stupid and annoying to be funny.<<

pilotguy · 09-05-2003, 06:37 AM

Something that I've noticed about Lowell in these earlier episodes that I think was toned down in later seasons....

His very funny "Macho Cowboy" mannerisms...like when he swaggers and starts talking like John Wayne with this "A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do" attitude.....He's HILARIOUS when he does that!

I also love how Lowell can do and say these things and keep a perfectly straight, deadpan face. In fact, I think that I've seen Thomas Haden Church "break character" and sort of crack up laughing only once.....In "Duet For Cello and Plane", when Fay, Lowell and Roy walk into the hangar after Joe and Helen fight with the fire extinguisher and grease gun, Lowell and Roy are looking around at the mess...and you can tell that they're both really fighting back the laughter and trying not to completely crack up!

08-14-2003, 06:53 PM	#1
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	Am I the only person who doesn't like Lowell I am not familiar with Thomas Haden church work outside of 'wings' but I tend to find his character too stupid and annoying to be funny.

09-05-2003, 06:17 AM	#14
AgtSkye Jedi knightess Frequent Poster Join Date: May 04, 2003 Location: a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away Posts: 185	Peter, don't take this the wrong way, but maybe it's cos your a Brit. I know a lot of Americans don't get British humour. I personally like both kinds. I've liked a few British shows. It's easier for you guys to get the American shows over there (I know it depends on the popularity of the show), than it is for us to get the British shows. We fare a bit better now that there's BBC America, but still. Although, I do feel badly for anyone who does not like Lowell. He is one of the funniest characters I've ever watched on TV. He's freakin' hilarious sometimes. It depends on your point of view I suppose. >>I am not familiar with Thomas Haden church work outside of 'wings' but I tend to find his character too stupid and annoying to be funny.<<
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08-14-2003, 07:28 PM	#3
losthighway Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2003 Posts: 370	Careful Peter, you could be flogged for such comments! Personally, I didn't care for Lowell at all for about the first 15 or 20 episodes. I've never liked those characters that just couldn't possibily be this stupid, and could only survive in the world of "sitcoms" and are just a plot device for writers. I think as the show progressed, the writers and Thomas Hayden Church added some endearing and more realistic qualities that made him a much better character. A couple of my favorite "Lowell" episodes are "Mathers of the Heart" when Lowell asks Helen out....that line by Crystal Bernard always makes my life: Helen: Joe, if my life hasn't gotten pathetic enough, I just got dumped.....by Lowell. And "It's So Nice to have a Mather around the house" when Lowell moves in with Joe and Brian and does all the cooking and cleaning. But yeah, when he is just too stupid I don't think it works.

08-14-2003, 07:59 PM	#4
Chad22 Captain Juke N Jive Moderator Forum Addict Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Caribou, Maine Posts: 71,661	I Like Lowell myself, He reminds me of Potsie.

08-15-2003, 11:59 AM	#8
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Lowell had some funny moments, but overall, he wasn't a favorite of mine. The show did suffer when he left though. I liked Antonio better as the naive, innocent one of the group. And as for people in real life dumber than Lowell, I've met quite a few

08-17-2003, 09:44 AM	#13
Krista2882 Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 10, 2003 Location: CT Posts: 1,370	Lowell isn't one of ,my favorite characters, and at the beginning I didn't really like him. But by the 4th season, I started to like him, and the show really wasn't the same after he left. ~Krista

09-05-2003, 06:37 AM	#15
pilotguy Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 1,305	Something that I've noticed about Lowell in these earlier episodes that I think was toned down in later seasons.... His very funny "Macho Cowboy" mannerisms...like when he swaggers and starts talking like John Wayne with this "A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do" attitude.....He's HILARIOUS when he does that! I also love how Lowell can do and say these things and keep a perfectly straight, deadpan face. In fact, I think that I've seen Thomas Haden Church "break character" and sort of crack up laughing only once.....In "Duet For Cello and Plane", when Fay, Lowell and Roy walk into the hangar after Joe and Helen fight with the fire extinguisher and grease gun, Lowell and Roy are looking around at the mess...and you can tell that they're both really fighting back the laughter and trying not to completely crack up!