Who Were the Better Parents?

#1

Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:04pm

Ozzie & Harriet, Rob & Laura or Lucy and Ricky?

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#2

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:05pm

Charla and Steve

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"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

#3

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:05pm

my vote for best parents goes to either June and Ward or Mike and Carol....those others were just awful by comparison!

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"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD

#4

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:07pm

You two!

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#5

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:08pm

yessum?

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"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD

#6

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:10pm

:) Don't you need a break from the computer screen? At least I went to the gym.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#7

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:11pm

I just got back from a two hour choir rehearsal.

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"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

#8

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:12pm

Do Charla and Steve live in Texas?

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#9

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:12pm

today is "recovery day" for me...i plan on sitting here all day

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"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD

#10

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:13pm

They're my parents. So yeah.

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"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

#11

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:14pm

I'll drink to that.

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#12

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:15pm

"cousin john, i believe you'd drink to anything..."

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"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD

#13

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:18pm

(I actually don't drink) but it's such a good line! :)

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" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

#14

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:18pm

Roseanne and Dan Conner

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Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10

#15

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:20pm

Don't drink.

Who wants a beer belly?

Gross.

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"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

#16

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:20pm

Roseanne and Dan....no way!

and glebb...what musical does that line I quoted come from??

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"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD

#17

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:20pm

The Bradys were not such great parents - they made six kids share one bathroom!!!

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#18

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:21pm

Lucy and Ricki

And today is my "stay at home and be lazy" day since i spent 7 hours straight singing yesterday at this all-state choir convention. Fun times..?

#19

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:27pm

blah!
Carol and Mike had no choice!!

today is "the day after surgery" day for me

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"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD

#20

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:29pm

Roseanne & Dan Conner would get my vote for most "realistic" parents ever portrayed on TV.

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"Noah, someday we'll talk again. But there's things we'll never say. That sorrow deep inside you. It inside me, too. And it never go away. You be okay. You'll learn how to lose things..."

#21

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:30pm

I never thought the Conners were really bad parents. They loved each other and loved their kids. They might have been a little white-trashy, but all in all, I'd choose their househole over and of those "Norman Rockwell" homes, any day of the week.

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Sueleen Gay: "Here you go, Bitch, now go make some fukcing lemonade." 10/28/10

#22

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:31pm

realistic, yes....good, not hardly

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"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD

#23

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:31pm

yeah, I think Roseanne was frighteningly realistic. My favorite TV family was from the Donna Reed show, though. She made a cake for dessert EVERY night!

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#24

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:32pm

Most reaslistic parents?

Frank and Marie on EVERYBODY LOVES RAMOND

No contest

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"One no longer loves one's insight enough once one communicates it."

The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.

#25

re: Who Were the Better Parents?

Posted: 9/12/04 at 7:35pm

First off, the Conner's were not "White Trash". They were far from it. They were working class americans just like my family was and we were not trash. And they were not the best parents in the world, but I'm guessing neither were any of yours. They were two people who juggled family, jobs, bills and everyday life. It's not easy and they did the best they could. That is the only show in the history of television that actually got it right. It will never happen again, either.

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"Noah, someday we'll talk again. But there's things we'll never say. That sorrow deep inside you. It inside me, too. And it never go away. You be okay. You'll learn how to lose things..."