Memorable SERIOUS MOMENTS in a sitcom - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ireneparalegal · 08-25-2006, 12:53 PM

Or any FUNNY SHOW...There are countless moments on a situation comedy or funny show, where it turns serious...it can be a sad moment, an angry moment etc. What are some that stick out in your memory?

GOOD TIMES: Florida finding out her husband James was killed in an automobile accident. This character has the distinction of being the second person ever being killed off in a series.

Also, Flo dropping the punch bowl after dealing with the "denial" of James' death.

ROSEANNE: Her father's death and her coming to grips with what she and Jackie had to deal with when they were younger.

Roseanne dealing with Dan's infidelity.

Roseanne slapping D.J.

I LOVE LUCY: Lucy trying to tell Ricky she is pregnant. At the end of the episode Ricky sings her MY BABY AND ME.

Lucy and Ricky when they are in Hollywood and they dance at the end of the episode to ANNIVERSARY WALTZ.

GIMME A BREAK: The family dealing with Chief's untimely death.

THE COSBY SHOW: When Theo tells his dad to just "love him for who he is"...in the episode when Theo comes home with bad grades.

BRADY BUNCH: Father of the year episode; Mike reading the letter that Marcia wrote.

LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY: Laverne in denial abt her fiancee's death. He was a firefighter who died while fighting a fire.

Lenny screaming and yelling at Squiggy and then shoving him real hard after Squiggy called his girlfriend a "dummy"...she is mildy retarded.

HAPPY DAYS: Richie in a coma after a motorcycle accident and Fonzie "speaks" to God.

Fonzie dealing with his temporary blindness.

THREE'S COMPANY: Jack comforting Janet after being treated like dirt by her dance instructor.

Jack telling Teri "I'll take you" after she says who else would want her looking the way she does after being made fun of at the party where she is introduced to everyone.

SESAME STREET: Everyone dealing with Mr. Hooper's death.

Big Bird and the kids dealing with the damage done to SESAME STREET on 9/11 and what really happened.

Chain Gang Member · 08-25-2006, 01:04 PM

8 Simple Rules:When Paul died

Three's Company:Jack comforting Terri when they found out at his Bistro that Bret Wade was only gonna marry her so they won't write him off the show then get their marriage annulled

Ireneparalegal · 08-25-2006, 01:20 PM

BARNEY MILLER: The episode dedicated to the memory of Jack Soo.

FAMILY TIES: Alex dealing with his friend's death.

THE JEFFERSONS: George and the aftermath of giving CPR to a klansman who would have rather died than have a black man give him mouth to mouth.

Ireneparalegal · 08-25-2006, 01:27 PM

All the late night talk shows such as Leno, Letterman, Conan, etc. on dealing with the aftermath of 9/11.

Adamantium · 08-25-2006, 05:37 PM

Wings - The gang bid farewell to Lowell Mather, who joins the witness protection program. That farewell scene in the airport is very touching.

That '70s Show - Red and Eric talk after Red's mother has died.

Punky Brewster - Punky takes Cherry to the cemetary, where her parents are burried. Cherry cries as she talks to them for the first time, since they died.

Taxi - Alex cries over the death of his dog, Buddy.

Brian Damage · 08-25-2006, 06:06 PM

One Day at a Time---When Barbara's friend OD's on sleeping pills.

EmoJoe · 08-25-2006, 07:33 PM

Who's the Boss - Sam's grandfather died (i saw it right after my grandfather died so i was able to relate to it)

Boy Meets World - Mr Tuner in a coma after the motorcycle accident, and Shawn talks to him

Ireneparalegal · 08-25-2006, 07:42 PM

CHEERS: Diane telling Sam "I'll be back...in 6 months." The look on his face as she walks up the stairs.

Yooch · 08-25-2006, 10:33 PM

Three that come to mind right away are:

Perfect Strangers--Mr. Gorpley, Balki and Larry's boss, shows up uninvited to Balki and Larry's Christmas party because he has no other place to go, and Larry's mad because he will ruin the party, but Mr. Gorpley opens up to them and the others really understand what he's about. Balki gives him his own Christmas present because "he needed it more than he (Balki) did". It always gets to me.

On Family Ties--I don't remember the exact details, but Alex and Skippy pledge a fraternity or something. Alex, of course is accepted, but they don't want Skippy. First, it was touching that Alex, out of loyalty to Skippy, chooses not to join. But the best part is where Skippy kind of unloads on Alex; Skippy confides in Alex; he doesn't know why he doesn't fit in and wonders "what's wrong" with himself. Alex reassures Skippy that there is not only nothing wrong with him, but that he's a special individual. It is very moving. (I may have the details a little fuzzy, but that's the main idea.)

All in the Family--I think it's when Gloria and Mike lose a baby and Archie is in the hospital room with Gloria. I choke up every time I see that one.

Ohio8 · 08-25-2006, 11:32 PM

M*A*S*H: In the third season's last episode when Radar walks into the OR and says that Henry's plane was sot down, and that there were no survivors.

freshprinceofLA · 08-26-2006, 03:27 AM

Who's the boss? -The epp where tony flashes back when his grandfather coulden't become a citizen b/c he had 2 take tony down 2 the police station as a kid.
The cosby show- The epp in the 2nd season when cliff's friend dr.morgan tells cliff that his daughter's been into drugs and running away.

Ireneparalegal · 08-26-2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by freshprinceofLA

Who's the boss? -The epp where tony flashes back when his grandfather coulden't become a citizen b/c he had 2 take tony down 2 the police station as a kid.
The cosby show- The epp in the 2nd season when cliff's friend dr.morgan tells cliff that his daughter's been into drugs and running away.

Ooooo, I like that Cosby show episode. Very touching. Makes me wanna cry. Good choice!

Rosslover · 08-26-2006, 03:04 PM

one of the most famous ... Edith's 50th.... i still cringe when i watch that show...jean stapleton at her best...

when murphy found out she had breast cancer....and also on SOTC when Samantha finds out she has it...

mash anonther one is when radar gets shot and hawkeye falls apart and then him and radar end up fighting... i think it is called Fallen Idol....

two episodes of Designing Women... Killing All the Right People and my personal favorite... They shoot Fat People Don't They?

FRIENDS... when Monica and Chandler find out they can't conceive...and TOW the Morning After...i dare any one not to cry after seeing the powerful performances of Jennifer and David .

Ireneparalegal · 08-26-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosslover

one of the most famous ... Edith's 50th.... i still cringe when i watch that show...jean stapleton at her best...

when murphy found out she had breast cancer....and also on SOTC when Samantha finds out she has it...

mash anonther one is when radar gets shot and hawkeye falls apart and then him and radar end up fighting... i think it is called Fallen Idol....

two episodes of Designing Women... Killing All the Right People and my personal favorite... They shoot Fat People Don't They?

FRIENDS... when Monica and Chandler find out they can't conceive...and TOW the Morning After...i dare any one not to cry after seeing the powerful performances of Jennifer and David .

Edith's 50th...

Great one.
When Archie cheats on Edith...DAMN HIM!!!!
MAUDE: The abortion episode

PrettyinPink55 · 08-26-2006, 08:48 PM

The Fresh Prince- When Carlton OD'd on all those pills at prom.

The Fresh Prince- When Will's father came back and that scene between him and Uncle Phil, where he asked about his father: "Why doesn't he want me, man?"

Another Fresh Prince- When Uncle Phil has a heart attack and Carlton cannot go see him, and Will telling him there is going to be a time when he has nothing but tubes up his nose. I thought that scene was very sad.

The Golden Girls- When Rose finds out she may be HIV positive

The Golden GIrls- When Rose has a heart attack and the girls are praying for her.

Boy Meets World- When Shawn's dad dies.

Boy Meets World- When Topanga calls off the marriage with Cory because she finds out her father has been unfaithful to her mother.

Three's Company- The last moment in the last episode where they are all three looking back at the apartment before Terri turns out the lights.

That's all I can think of for now. There are SEVERAL Facts of Life moments as well!

08-25-2006, 12:53 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal Forum Celebrity LEGAL SPICE ;) Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,548	Memorable SERIOUS MOMENTS in a sitcom Or any FUNNY SHOW...There are countless moments on a situation comedy or funny show, where it turns serious...it can be a sad moment, an angry moment etc. What are some that stick out in your memory? GOOD TIMES: Florida finding out her husband James was killed in an automobile accident. This character has the distinction of being the second person ever being killed off in a series. Also, Flo dropping the punch bowl after dealing with the "denial" of James' death. ROSEANNE: Her father's death and her coming to grips with what she and Jackie had to deal with when they were younger. Roseanne dealing with Dan's infidelity. Roseanne slapping D.J. I LOVE LUCY: Lucy trying to tell Ricky she is pregnant. At the end of the episode Ricky sings her MY BABY AND ME. Lucy and Ricky when they are in Hollywood and they dance at the end of the episode to ANNIVERSARY WALTZ. GIMME A BREAK: The family dealing with Chief's untimely death. THE COSBY SHOW: When Theo tells his dad to just "love him for who he is"...in the episode when Theo comes home with bad grades. BRADY BUNCH: Father of the year episode; Mike reading the letter that Marcia wrote. LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY: Laverne in denial abt her fiancee's death. He was a firefighter who died while fighting a fire. Lenny screaming and yelling at Squiggy and then shoving him real hard after Squiggy called his girlfriend a "dummy"...she is mildy retarded. HAPPY DAYS: Richie in a coma after a motorcycle accident and Fonzie "speaks" to God. Fonzie dealing with his temporary blindness. THREE'S COMPANY: Jack comforting Janet after being treated like dirt by her dance instructor. Jack telling Teri "I'll take you" after she says who else would want her looking the way she does after being made fun of at the party where she is introduced to everyone. SESAME STREET: Everyone dealing with Mr. Hooper's death. Big Bird and the kids dealing with the damage done to SESAME STREET on 9/11 and what really happened. __________________ DALLAS COWBOYS ARE HERE AT TRAINING CAMP!!!

08-25-2006, 01:04 PM	#2
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08-25-2006, 05:37 PM	#5
Adamantium Senior Member TVAdam No More Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 5,676	Wings - The gang bid farewell to Lowell Mather, who joins the witness protection program. That farewell scene in the airport is very touching. That '70s Show - Red and Eric talk after Red's mother has died. Punky Brewster - Punky takes Cherry to the cemetary, where her parents are burried. Cherry cries as she talks to them for the first time, since they died. Taxi - Alex cries over the death of his dog, Buddy. __________________ -Adam Hauck Check Out My YouTube Channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/Adaweshau?feature=mhee The videos are numbered but the early ones aren't as good. #3 is where I really get going.

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08-25-2006, 07:33 PM	#7
EmoJoe Forum Legend weee. Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 70,665	Who's the Boss - Sam's grandfather died (i saw it right after my grandfather died so i was able to relate to it) Boy Meets World - Mr Tuner in a coma after the motorcycle accident, and Shawn talks to him __________________ "I know the difference between TV and reality, Jeff. TV has structure, it makes sense, there are likable leading men. In real life, we have this. We have you." - Abed Nadir, Community

08-25-2006, 01:20 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal Forum Celebrity LEGAL SPICE ;) Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,548	BARNEY MILLER: The episode dedicated to the memory of Jack Soo. FAMILY TIES: Alex dealing with his friend's death. THE JEFFERSONS: George and the aftermath of giving CPR to a klansman who would have rather died than have a black man give him mouth to mouth.

08-25-2006, 01:27 PM	#4
Ireneparalegal Forum Celebrity LEGAL SPICE ;) Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,548	All the late night talk shows such as Leno, Letterman, Conan, etc. on dealing with the aftermath of 9/11.

08-25-2006, 07:42 PM	#8
Ireneparalegal Forum Celebrity LEGAL SPICE ;) Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,548	CHEERS: Diane telling Sam "I'll be back...in 6 months." The look on his face as she walks up the stairs.

08-25-2006, 10:33 PM	#9
Yooch Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,102	Three that come to mind right away are: Perfect Strangers--Mr. Gorpley, Balki and Larry's boss, shows up uninvited to Balki and Larry's Christmas party because he has no other place to go, and Larry's mad because he will ruin the party, but Mr. Gorpley opens up to them and the others really understand what he's about. Balki gives him his own Christmas present because "he needed it more than he (Balki) did". It always gets to me. On Family Ties--I don't remember the exact details, but Alex and Skippy pledge a fraternity or something. Alex, of course is accepted, but they don't want Skippy. First, it was touching that Alex, out of loyalty to Skippy, chooses not to join. But the best part is where Skippy kind of unloads on Alex; Skippy confides in Alex; he doesn't know why he doesn't fit in and wonders "what's wrong" with himself. Alex reassures Skippy that there is not only nothing wrong with him, but that he's a special individual. It is very moving. (I may have the details a little fuzzy, but that's the main idea.) All in the Family--I think it's when Gloria and Mike lose a baby and Archie is in the hospital room with Gloria. I choke up every time I see that one. __________________ "The true meaning of America, you ask? It's in a Texas rodeo, in a policeman's badge, in the sound of laughing children, in a political rally, in a newspaper...In all these things and many more, you'll find freedom. And freedom is what America means to the world. And to me." --Audie Leon Murphy June 20, 1924-- May 28, 1971 Last edited by Yooch : 08-26-2006 at 03:29 PM.

08-25-2006, 11:32 PM	#10
Ohio8 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 5,915	MASH*: In the third season's last episode when Radar walks into the OR and says that Henry's plane was sot down, and that there were no survivors.

08-26-2006, 03:27 AM	#11
freshprinceofLA Senior Member The Bosses Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,804	Who's the boss? -The epp where tony flashes back when his grandfather coulden't become a citizen b/c he had 2 take tony down 2 the police station as a kid. The cosby show- The epp in the 2nd season when cliff's friend dr.morgan tells cliff that his daughter's been into drugs and running away. __________________ My favorite show is... Who's the boss? #2 Three's Company #3 Moonlighting RELEASE ALL SEASONS OF WHO'S THE BOSS? ON DVD Watch ION at 9:00 to 10:00 I <3 SAMANTHA! RAIDERS SUCK R.I.P. PAC & BIG we miss yall

08-26-2006, 03:04 PM	#13
Rosslover Forum Regular Member Join Date: Jun 21, 2005 Posts: 410	one of the most famous ... Edith's 50th.... i still cringe when i watch that show...jean stapleton at her best... when murphy found out she had breast cancer....and also on SOTC when Samantha finds out she has it... mash anonther one is when radar gets shot and hawkeye falls apart and then him and radar end up fighting... i think it is called Fallen Idol.... two episodes of Designing Women... Killing All the Right People and my personal favorite... They shoot Fat People Don't They? FRIENDS... when Monica and Chandler find out they can't conceive...and TOW the Morning After...i dare any one not to cry after seeing the powerful performances of Jennifer and David .

08-26-2006, 08:48 PM	#15
PrettyinPink55 Forum Veteran The Facts of Life Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,308	The Fresh Prince- When Carlton OD'd on all those pills at prom. The Fresh Prince- When Will's father came back and that scene between him and Uncle Phil, where he asked about his father: "Why doesn't he want me, man?" Another Fresh Prince- When Uncle Phil has a heart attack and Carlton cannot go see him, and Will telling him there is going to be a time when he has nothing but tubes up his nose. I thought that scene was very sad. The Golden Girls- When Rose finds out she may be HIV positive The Golden GIrls- When Rose has a heart attack and the girls are praying for her. Boy Meets World- When Shawn's dad dies. Boy Meets World- When Topanga calls off the marriage with Cory because she finds out her father has been unfaithful to her mother. Three's Company- The last moment in the last episode where they are all three looking back at the apartment before Terri turns out the lights. That's all I can think of for now. There are SEVERAL Facts of Life moments as well! __________________ ♥♥♥

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