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Janice · 08-21-2003, 02:59 AM

Christine and Kelly got along so well. I think it's nice that they didn't have a stereotypical combative relationship. It would have been so easy for them to be jealous of each other and vie for Hayden's time and affection.
On many occasions, Christine would go to bat for Kelly with Hayden and Kelly would do the same for Christine.
The writers should be commended for not falling into the wicked stepmother trap.

Penny Lane · 08-26-2003, 11:06 AM

I agree with you Janice! I love those two characters. The writers are to be commended!

Although the friendship between the two would get to Hayden sometimes. He could be a really big baby!

catlover79 · 12-26-2007, 02:51 PM

I too enjoyed the Christine/Kelly bond. Yes, Hayden really was a big baby sometimes.

browneyes106 · 03-24-2009, 04:58 PM

I liked the relationship between the two of them. Kelly was really mature and wanted her dad to be happy. Christine also understood that Kelly was a major part of Hayden's life.

catlover79 · 10-17-2009, 02:39 AM

I loved the dynamic Hayden had with both Christine and Kelly.

Miss Lisa · 06-02-2010, 09:35 PM

Agreed. The show would never have been as good if Kelley and Christine fought because then it would have just made all three of them seem like big babies.

catlover79 · 06-02-2010, 09:56 PM

Plus, Kelly was already 18 when she met Christine and her parents had been divorced since she was a baby. So that probably made the relationship much easier for her to accept - and she was able to bond with Christine as an adult.

Hughsgirl · 12-28-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Plus, Kelly was already 18 when she met Christine and her parents had been divorced since she was a baby. So that probably made the relationship much easier for her to accept - and she was able to bond with Christine as an adult.

I have to agree with this. But it is very easy for writers to fall into that hate realtionship with stepparents/children - no matter the age. I also enjoyed their friendship. And I think it helped that Kelly saw Christine as a friend of hers rather than just her dad's finace' and later wife.

catlover79 · 06-26-2013, 04:35 PM

Exactly. Coach was a show that bucked several stereotypes, and this was one of them. I give major kudos to the cast and crew for doing so.

Penny Lane · 06-26-2013, 06:49 PM

I am still waiting for season 5 and the rest of the series to be released. I wonder what the holdup is?

I wasn't too crazy about the later seasons. I hated their move to Florida but there were some funny moments.(Like the UFO episode. hysterical!)Luther and Dauber could be such dorks sometimes!(ALL of the time?)

And I didn't care for the episodes about them trying to conceive. That got tiresome for me. But I could see right there that the show would soon be cancelled. Always happens when a new baby or a move to another place happens. Example: LaVerne & Shirley

But I still would like the entire series on dvd. Any news about a release date?

Penny Lane · 06-26-2013, 06:52 PM

Wow! I just noticed how old this thread is! Started 10 years ago in 2003!

catlover79 · 06-26-2013, 08:27 PM

I wish they'd at least release Seasons 5 & 6, which were the last years in Minnesota. For me, the show ended when they left for Orlando.

Mr. Television · 06-26-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I wish they'd at least release Seasons 5 & 6, which were the last years in Minnesota. For me, the show ended when they left for Orlando.

Yea it just was not the same when they moved to Orlando. I only watched it sometimes after the move.

catlover79 · 06-26-2013, 08:45 PM

Yeah, there was no more Judy, no more Mrs. Rizzendough, no more Riley Pringle, etc. I really missed "Minnesota State" and Hayden's cabin - they really provided such a cozy atmosphere.

Bronson · 05-24-2014, 10:35 AM

I also liked Christine and Kelly's relationship. It was a nice change to see a stepmother and stepdaughter get along.

08-21-2003, 02:59 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	Christine and Kelly's relationship Christine and Kelly got along so well. I think it's nice that they didn't have a stereotypical combative relationship. It would have been so easy for them to be jealous of each other and vie for Hayden's time and affection. On many occasions, Christine would go to bat for Kelly with Hayden and Kelly would do the same for Christine. The writers should be commended for not falling into the wicked stepmother trap.
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08-26-2003, 11:06 AM	#2
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 50,934	I agree with you Janice! I love those two characters. The writers are to be commended! Although the friendship between the two would get to Hayden sometimes. He could be a really big baby! Attached Images
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12-26-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I too enjoyed the Christine/Kelly bond. Yes, Hayden really was a big baby sometimes.
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10-17-2009, 02:39 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I loved the dynamic Hayden had with both Christine and Kelly. Attached Images

06-02-2010, 09:35 PM	#6
Miss Lisa Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: My very own Green Acres Posts: 1,113	Agreed. The show would never have been as good if Kelley and Christine fought because then it would have just made all three of them seem like big babies.
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03-24-2009, 04:58 PM	#4
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	I liked the relationship between the two of them. Kelly was really mature and wanted her dad to be happy. Christine also understood that Kelly was a major part of Hayden's life.

06-02-2010, 09:56 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Plus, Kelly was already 18 when she met Christine and her parents had been divorced since she was a baby. So that probably made the relationship much easier for her to accept - and she was able to bond with Christine as an adult.

06-26-2013, 04:35 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Exactly. Coach was a show that bucked several stereotypes, and this was one of them. I give major kudos to the cast and crew for doing so.

06-26-2013, 06:49 PM	#10
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 50,934	I am still waiting for season 5 and the rest of the series to be released. I wonder what the holdup is? I wasn't too crazy about the later seasons. I hated their move to Florida but there were some funny moments.(Like the UFO episode. hysterical!)Luther and Dauber could be such dorks sometimes!(ALL of the time?) And I didn't care for the episodes about them trying to conceive. That got tiresome for me. But I could see right there that the show would soon be cancelled. Always happens when a new baby or a move to another place happens. Example: LaVerne & Shirley But I still would like the entire series on dvd. Any news about a release date?

06-26-2013, 06:52 PM	#11
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 50,934	Wow! I just noticed how old this thread is! Started 10 years ago in 2003!

06-26-2013, 08:27 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I wish they'd at least release Seasons 5 & 6, which were the last years in Minnesota. For me, the show ended when they left for Orlando.

06-26-2013, 08:45 PM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Yeah, there was no more Judy, no more Mrs. Rizzendough, no more Riley Pringle, etc. I really missed "Minnesota State" and Hayden's cabin - they really provided such a cozy atmosphere.

05-24-2014, 10:35 AM	#15
Bronson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 27, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 274	I also liked Christine and Kelly's relationship. It was a nice change to see a stepmother and stepdaughter get along.