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BlAiRwArNeR09 · 01-15-2001, 12:25 PM

Hi everyone. I don't know if it is just me or what, but I don't think the episode "Brian and Sylvia" was that great. i think it should have evolved around the girls instead of Brian and Sylvia..and one more thing..were Brian, Sylvia, and Sylvia's mom on Different Strokes?

ks · 01-15-2001, 12:50 PM

I agree, I know they were trying to do a spinoff, but I still found that show, well -BORING. I did love Nat's reaction though when she saw it was an interracial marriage. That was a Hallmark moment

ks

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Jo: Things are NOT going well here. They're dragging your name through the mud...I think I'm gonna have to hit somebody.

Natalie: Who asked you to defend my honor?

Jo: I think I'm gonna have to hit you.
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Michele35 · 01-15-2001, 01:18 PM

I think Sylvia's mom was the neighbor on 'Good Times' which was popular during the late 70's. Her character was the one who adopted Janet Jackson's character on GT.

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

Jo: Beats me, Tootie.

jayman75 · 01-15-2001, 10:59 PM

Keep in mind, boring as it may be, that probably the only other show at the time that had an inter-racial marriage was "The Jeffersons," with Tom and Helen Willis. I believe that "The Jeffersons" was on CBS, and since TFOL was on NBC, they might have been trying to get an audience on their side (remember, NBC was pathetic going into the 1980's). It's the same thing now with "Will & Grace." A show that has a prominate gay male character, and they start popping up (John Goodman? Puh-leaze!!!).

Just a thought.....

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80's Sitcoms Rock!!

ThomasE · 01-16-2001, 01:42 PM

I agree about the Brian and Sylvia episode. It wasn't all that.

perezd · 01-16-2001, 02:36 PM

Brian and Slyvia eps. bombed. that's why the spin-off attempt didn't work out who are they. it's one of my least fav. eps. they skip shoplifting and other key eps. for this.

FOL85NatandMrsGRock · 01-16-2001, 06:35 PM

UGH!!! i HATE this episode!! it's the only episode of facts of life that i never left on tape!! i thought it was SOOO dumb! cuz i mean... it was a REALLy bad spin off attempt! who's gonna watch a show about an interratial marriage taht isn't really BASED on anythign... just a few things here or there... i mean at least with the one from diff'rent strokes mrs. garrett DID some things with the girls and solved problems and stuff and you had like situations... in this one it was just like.. oh i got a job to new york, and then im not going, and then oh yes you are... BIG WHOP!! hehe...

if you ask me... i think this was a big letdowner!

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jo: mrs. g gone on ahead I KNOW i can fix the problem
MRs. G: jo only twice in my life have i spoke in an arbitrary manner, once when my ex husband morgaged our home to pay the bookee, and now, GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE OR I'LL BEAT YOU WITH MY FRYING PAN!!!

Jo: Woaw Nat!! (grabs blairs palm tree from nat) Nice Girls Don't Throw Trees!!!

blair: now jo i know we usually dont agree but that was a scuzy thing for your mother to do!
tootie: wahts so scuzy about it!?!? dont you read the national enquirer, some of the best people are Shacking up!!
mrs. g: TOOTIE!!! im surrounded by x-rated kids!!!
~FOL85NatandMrsGRock~
*Sarah Lynn*

coily2 · 01-16-2001, 06:40 PM

That show missed the exit for Relevance Avenue by about 10 years. It may have been more enjoyable and socially relevent then. But in any case, it was not funny.

iluvfacts14 · 01-16-2001, 06:40 PM

The only reason I taped it was 'cuz Nat was pretty funny in it!! She had some good lines and reactions.....

"In 5, 4, 3, 2, .....

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Mr. Bradley: .....and that girls is the thrill of victory!

Tootie: Or the agony of DA FEET!

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(Tootie starts rambling)

Natalie (thinking): I am going to nail her mouth to the floor. I can picture it now there'd be a spike through her tongue, but the lips would still be moving. She'd just keep whining on and on about how she'd never do that to me because she's my best friend. And if it made me feel guilty about nailing her mouth to the floor than she's glad I did it and......
(stops and realizes everyone's looking at her)

callmetootie · 03-24-2001, 11:05 AM

This episode was pretty lousy. I agree on that, but the last 2 episodes were the worst.

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Andrew Carden

Czas na Zywiec · 07-13-2002, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ks
I agree, I know they were trying to do a spinoff, but I still found that show, well -BORING. I did love Nat's reaction though when she saw it was an interracial marriage. That was a Hallmark moment

Looks like Hallmark will be missinng out on their Hallmark moment.

blair_and_jo_fan · 07-13-2002, 03:47 PM

Never see that episode!

Warm & Fuzzy · 07-14-2002, 10:25 PM

I have to agree that this episode was pretty lame. Probably on my top 5 worst episodes list... it focused too much on Brian and Sylvia and not enough on the girls & Mrs. G. Although Nat and Tootie had pretty large roles..

Mr. Stefani · 07-15-2002, 06:41 PM

I HATED this episode. Probably the worst of the series. Out of all the spin off attempts, the only good one would of been Natalie living in NYC.

01-15-2001, 12:25 PM	#1
BlAiRwArNeR09 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 13, 2001 Posts: 75	Brian and Sylvia... Hi everyone. I don't know if it is just me or what, but I don't think the episode "Brian and Sylvia" was that great. i think it should have evolved around the girls instead of Brian and Sylvia..and one more thing..were Brian, Sylvia, and Sylvia's mom on Different Strokes?

07-14-2002, 10:25 PM	#13
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	I have to agree that this episode was pretty lame. Probably on my top 5 worst episodes list... it focused too much on Brian and Sylvia and not enough on the girls & Mrs. G. Although Nat and Tootie had pretty large roles..
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01-15-2001, 12:50 PM	#2
ks Certifiably Insane Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 21, 2000 Location: I live in my hole... Posts: 5,501	I agree, I know they were trying to do a spinoff, but I still found that show, well -BORING. I did love Nat's reaction though when she saw it was an interracial marriage. That was a Hallmark moment ks ------------------ ---------------- Jo: Things are NOT going well here. They're dragging your name through the mud...I think I'm gonna have to hit somebody. Natalie: Who asked you to defend my honor? Jo: I think I'm gonna have to hit you. ---------------

01-15-2001, 01:18 PM	#3
Michele35 Jazz Girl Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2000 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 804	I think Sylvia's mom was the neighbor on 'Good Times' which was popular during the late 70's. Her character was the one who adopted Janet Jackson's character on GT. ------------------ Tootie: Muffy? Her name is Muffy? What kind of person is named Muffy? Jo: Beats me, Tootie.

01-15-2001, 10:59 PM	#4
jayman75 I Love the 80s! Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2000 Location: THE GREAT UNITED STATES Posts: 3,809	Keep in mind, boring as it may be, that probably the only other show at the time that had an inter-racial marriage was "The Jeffersons," with Tom and Helen Willis. I believe that "The Jeffersons" was on CBS, and since TFOL was on NBC, they might have been trying to get an audience on their side (remember, NBC was pathetic going into the 1980's). It's the same thing now with "Will & Grace." A show that has a prominate gay male character, and they start popping up (John Goodman? Puh-leaze!!!). Just a thought..... ------------------ 80's Sitcoms Rock!!

01-16-2001, 01:42 PM	#5
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I agree about the Brian and Sylvia episode. It wasn't all that.

01-16-2001, 02:36 PM	#6
perezd Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 27, 2000 Location: Bronx, N.Y., U.S.A. Posts: 148	Brian and Slyvia eps. bombed. that's why the spin-off attempt didn't work out who are they. it's one of my least fav. eps. they skip shoplifting and other key eps. for this.

01-16-2001, 06:35 PM	#7
FOL85NatandMrsGRock The Lovable Sarah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2000 Location: Wisconsin (Same Place Charlotte's From and where That 70's Show takes place!) .... Wish I was in Mayfield USA! Posts: 1,770	UGH!!! i HATE this episode!! it's the only episode of facts of life that i never left on tape!! i thought it was SOOO dumb! cuz i mean... it was a REALLy bad spin off attempt! who's gonna watch a show about an interratial marriage taht isn't really BASED on anythign... just a few things here or there... i mean at least with the one from diff'rent strokes mrs. garrett DID some things with the girls and solved problems and stuff and you had like situations... in this one it was just like.. oh i got a job to new york, and then im not going, and then oh yes you are... BIG WHOP!! hehe... if you ask me... i think this was a big letdowner! ------------------ jo: mrs. g gone on ahead I KNOW i can fix the problem MRs. G: jo only twice in my life have i spoke in an arbitrary manner, once when my ex husband morgaged our home to pay the bookee, and now, GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE OR I'LL BEAT YOU WITH MY FRYING PAN!!! Jo: Woaw Nat!! (grabs blairs palm tree from nat) Nice Girls Don't Throw Trees!!! blair: now jo i know we usually dont agree but that was a scuzy thing for your mother to do! tootie: wahts so scuzy about it!?!? dont you read the national enquirer, some of the best people are Shacking up!! mrs. g: TOOTIE!!! im surrounded by x-rated kids!!! ~FOL85NatandMrsGRock~ Sarah Lynn

01-16-2001, 06:40 PM	#8
coily2 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 28, 2000 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 969	That show missed the exit for Relevance Avenue by about 10 years. It may have been more enjoyable and socially relevent then. But in any case, it was not funny.

01-16-2001, 06:40 PM	#9
iluvfacts14 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 23, 2000 Location: Eastland School for Girls, Peekskill, NY, U.S.A. Posts: 256	The only reason I taped it was 'cuz Nat was pretty funny in it!! She had some good lines and reactions..... "In 5, 4, 3, 2, ..... " ------------------ Mr. Bradley: .....and that girls is the thrill of victory! Tootie: Or the agony of DA FEET! ------------* (Tootie starts rambling) Natalie (thinking): I am going to nail her mouth to the floor. I can picture it now there'd be a spike through her tongue, but the lips would still be moving. She'd just keep whining on and on about how she'd never do that to me because she's my best friend. And if it made me feel guilty about nailing her mouth to the floor than she's glad I did it and...... (stops and realizes everyone's looking at her)

03-24-2001, 11:05 AM	#10
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	This episode was pretty lousy. I agree on that, but the last 2 episodes were the worst. ------------------ Andrew Carden

07-13-2002, 03:47 PM	#12
blair_and_jo_fan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 11, 2002 Posts: 88	Never see that episode!

07-15-2002, 06:41 PM	#14
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	I HATED this episode. Probably the worst of the series. Out of all the spin off attempts, the only good one would of been Natalie living in NYC.