My mom couldn't understand why I loved watching this show, but I sure did. Can't tell you what I loved about it, because I was just a little kid, born in 1955.
I had to laugh at the beginning when the father was calling the daughter's boyfriend a lazy nut. The guy would have a heart attack if he could see into the future of what millennials and generation z are like. lol!
@@rowbygoren1830 Oh, I am very familiar with Mr. Brown's work! :-) It's just that I always saw Digger in my mind's eye as tall, thin, and cadaverous, with lank grey hair and full mourning gear complete with top hat.
@@MaskedMan66 Some actors have the voice but not the appearance of a character. William Conrad had the voice of Matt Dillon on the radio Gunsmoke but James Arness had the looks for TV.
My mom couldn't understand why I loved watching this show, but I sure did. Can't tell you what I loved about it, because I was just a little kid, born in 1955.
one of the 1st sitcoms ever
Babs: "Simon's not like all the other boys. He never tried to kiss a girl."
Riley: "On top of everything else, he's a dope, too!"
About ten years later William Bendix took over for Jackie Gleason in his originating role in a Bradway musical .
Great sitcom but that whistle is mind numbing!!!! Thank goodness for fast forwarding!!!
Really Love Jackie Gleson Just Do
I had to laugh at the beginning when the father was calling the daughter's boyfriend a lazy nut. The guy would have a heart attack if he could see into the future of what millennials and generation z are like. lol!
Were those laugh tracks added afterwards or was this a live audience?
Not at all how I pictured Digger O'Dell!
Digger was played by versatile actor John Brown. More on John Brown: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown_(actor)
@@rowbygoren1830 Oh, I am very familiar with Mr. Brown's work! :-) It's just that I always saw Digger in my mind's eye as tall, thin, and cadaverous, with lank grey hair and full mourning gear complete with top hat.
@@MaskedMan66 Some actors have the voice but not the appearance of a character. William Conrad had the voice of Matt Dillon on the radio Gunsmoke but James Arness had the looks for TV.
@@DavidSmith-sb2ix Exactly!
14:31 Digger O'Dell
He looks just like Brad Garrett.
Probably why Brad played him in the movie.
This wasn't the role for Jackie, but I still like watching him. Jackie is the Great One. I wish cigarettes never were.