Diff'rent Strokes - The 'very special' Bicycle Shop episodes - Page 2

paradicelost · 04-22-08, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HN

WTF? which episode was this one?

I believe that was the season opener for season 8 where dumbass sam gets talked into getting into a car with a scary guy to help find his dog and ends up getting kidnapped(Sam's Missing part 1&2). I think that's also the episode where the penthouse and maggie all of sudden look completely different.

On a side note anyone else remember the metal band that Steve Vai started with Sam as the lead singer.

Charlie Goose · 04-22-08, 09:14 AM

In that episode, Sam wasn't kidnapped by a molester. That family had recently lost a son about Sam's age and the mother was slowly going insane, so the father took Sam as a replacement and told his wife and teenage son that Sam was a homeless orphan.

Then there was the episode about the evils of hitchhiking. Kimberly & Arnold get picked up by some loon and he tries to rape Kimberly.

macnorton · 04-22-08, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Goose

The one where Mr. Carlson from WKRP tried to molest Arnold and Dudley. I just watched this two-partner again last night on BET. I know it's an important subject and still relative today, but it makes me laugh. Gordon Jump was pretty brave taking that role.

Was this one of the first "very special" episodes of any show?
I remember the last season of DS had VS episodes almost every week.

I think the most terrifying thing about that statement was that you saw this on BET

GuessWho · 04-22-08, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by paradicelost

On a side note anyone else remember the metal band that Steve Vai started with Sam as the lead singer.

I do. I liked the song "Nineteen"

the band was called Bad 4 Good

kvrdave · 04-22-08, 10:29 AM

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I'll be honest. I thought Family Guy made this up. I truly did.

I am without words.

Giantrobo · 04-22-08, 10:42 AM

Dudley and Arnold weren't even that cute...

Lateralus · 04-22-08, 10:44 AM

I don't remember Different Strokes being this deep.

dick_grayson · 04-22-08, 11:31 AM

The episode I remember had a scene where a police hypnotist or something helped Arnold or whomever remember the name of the street where the kidnapper lived....who still had someone kidnapped. Anyone know what I'm thinking of? Is this even the same show?

Also:

Doc MacGyver · 04-22-08, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD

...So whats the ending? Did they play Neptune?

Spoiler:

-Doc

dick_grayson · 04-22-08, 12:33 PM

Gail?

Doc MacGyver · 04-22-08, 12:53 PM

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Gail?

Sorry, dude, My F-ing PC at work has automatic Spell-checker. Really works great when I'm discussing politics through email at work, and Obama is replaced with Osama every frackin' time. I've almost punched the screen numerous times.

I went back and manually corrected it with "Gil". My apologies, all. Good catch, Dick.

-Doc

Rockmjd23 · 04-22-08, 01:31 PM

There were a few very special Mr. Belvedere's I used to be creeped out by.

Big Boy Laroux · 04-22-08, 01:37 PM

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There were a few very special Mr. Belvedere's I used to be creeped out by.

majorjoe23 · 04-22-08, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GizmoDVD

...So whats the ending? Did they play Neptune?

They stopped one planet short.

foofighters7 · 04-22-08, 04:11 PM

wait that means they played Mr. Uran.....waittt a minute here! Thats WRONG!!! HAHAHAHAH

good stuff

Xbox69 · 04-22-08, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dick_grayson

The episode I remember had a scene where a police hypnotist or something helped Arnold or whomever remember the name of the street where the kidnapper lived....who still had someone kidnapped. Anyone know what I'm thinking of? Is this even the same show?

That was the episode where Arnold and Kimberly hitchhiked to get home. I don't exactly recall the circumstances but it may have involved them not having enough money for the bus/subway fair home and they had been out shopping and it was really cold.

calhoun07 · 04-22-08, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrush

Ah yes. I remember being told of the "man in the white van" who would scoop up children and they would never be seen again. "Eat your vegetables or I will let the man in the White van will come and get you". Good times.

The Chester Mobile!

Hulkabrgr · 04-22-08, 08:42 PM

I seem to remember a Faily Ties " special " episode where Alex's friend kills dies( I am pretty sure he commited suicide, but it has been about 20 years since I saw it), and Alex has conversations with him throughout the episode.

Jimmy James · 04-22-08, 11:36 PM

Isn't there also a special Family Ties where Alex uses amphetamines to study for a big test and sleeps through it?

calhoun07 · 04-22-08, 11:38 PM

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Isn't there also a special Family Ties where Alex uses amphetamines to study for a big test and sleeps through it?

No doubt inspired by the very special episode of MASH where Charles got hooked on amphetamines to try to perform under extreme conditions.

HN · 04-23-08, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by calhoun07

No doubt inspired by the very special episode of MASH where Charles got hooked on amphetamines to try to perform under extreme conditions.

which leads us to...

TheKing · 04-23-08, 05:48 AM

Punky Brewster had three of the more famous "Very Special" episodes.

The first one was Punky being offered drugs and featured an appearance by Nancy Reagan.

Then there was the one where Cherie got locked in an old fridge, the first show to speak out against the dangers of playing in old junk piles, completely contradicting the teachings of Fat Albert and the Cosby kids.

Then there was the one where Cherie's little cousin or brother or something drank some liquid plumbr and the girls learned about CPR and 911.

Xbox69 · 04-23-08, 08:31 AM

I'm certain Nancy Reagan appeared on a "Diff'rent Strokes" episode. This was during the 'Just Say No' era. Are you sure you aren't mis-remembering it? There may have been a "Punky Brewster" drug episode but I'm not sure whether NR appeared on it. They were both NBC shows.

dogmatica · 04-23-08, 08:44 AM

TheKing, I think you're getting mixed up, I'm afraid. Nancy Regan most definitely was on Diff'rent Strokes because Arnold took drugs. The Cherie locked-in-the-fridge episode ("Cherie's Lifesaver") is also the CPR episode.

This thread inspired me to go to YouTube and watch the Diff'rent Strokes episode which lead me to this particular episode of Punky Brewster. That episode has always stuck with me, and watching it again for the first time in at least fifteen years, I was really struck by the kid who played Alan. I almost cried watching him cry when Cherie turns out okay in the end (sorry for the spoilers). The show is so over-acted, yet he was so genuine. Maybe it's a matter of perspective, watching that show as a little boy as opposed to an adult, but I didn't realize how young those kids were, and the actor playing Alan is just plain great.

Part One:

Part Two (with a little overlap):

Charlie Goose · 04-23-08, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hulkabrgr

I seem to remember a Faily Ties " special " episode where Alex's friend kills dies( I am pretty sure he commited suicide, but it has been about 20 years since I saw it), and Alex has conversations with him throughout the episode.

The friend was killed in a car crash, and Alex was supposed to be with him but opted out for some selfish reason. Thus the guilt he felt.

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Hulkabrgr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Langhorne, PA Posts: 446	I seem to remember a Faily Ties " special " episode where Alex's friend kills dies( I am pretty sure he commited suicide, but it has been about 20 years since I saw it), and Alex has conversations with him throughout the episode. __________________ Incoming!!! Sgt. Hulka Gold Trader DVD Talk Old-Timer

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dogmatica DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Hopkins, MN Posts: 2,247	TheKing, I think you're getting mixed up, I'm afraid. Nancy Regan most definitely was on Diff'rent Strokes because Arnold took drugs. The Cherie locked-in-the-fridge episode ("Cherie's Lifesaver") is also the CPR episode. This thread inspired me to go to YouTube and watch the Diff'rent Strokes episode which lead me to this particular episode of Punky Brewster. That episode has always stuck with me, and watching it again for the first time in at least fifteen years, I was really struck by the kid who played Alan. I almost cried watching him cry when Cherie turns out okay in the end (sorry for the spoilers). The show is so over-acted, yet he was so genuine. Maybe it's a matter of perspective, watching that show as a little boy as opposed to an adult, but I didn't realize how young those kids were, and the actor playing Alan is just plain great. Part One: Part Two (with a little overlap): __________________ 1. Giant signatures are always the best. \| 2. Always quote giant pics and entire posts. \| 3. Snark, snark, snark! Last edited by dogmatica; 04-23-08 at 08:47 AM.

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dick_grayson DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lyon Estates Posts: 10,493	The episode I remember had a scene where a police hypnotist or something helped Arnold or whomever remember the name of the street where the kidnapper lived....who still had someone kidnapped. Anyone know what I'm thinking of? Is this even the same show? Also:

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dick_grayson DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lyon Estates Posts: 10,493	Gail?

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Rockmjd23 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MA Posts: 14,273	There were a few very special Mr. Belvedere's I used to be creeped out by.

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foofighters7 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: IN Posts: 1,004	wait that means they played Mr. Uran.....waittt a minute here! Thats WRONG!!! HAHAHAHAH good stuff

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Jimmy James DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southside Virginia Posts: 4,506	Isn't there also a special Family Ties where Alex uses amphetamines to study for a big test and sleeps through it?

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TheKing DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: City Of Orange, CA Posts: 1,679	Punky Brewster had three of the more famous "Very Special" episodes. The first one was Punky being offered drugs and featured an appearance by Nancy Reagan. Then there was the one where Cherie got locked in an old fridge, the first show to speak out against the dangers of playing in old junk piles, completely contradicting the teachings of Fat Albert and the Cosby kids. Then there was the one where Cherie's little cousin or brother or something drank some liquid plumbr and the girls learned about CPR and 911.

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Xbox69 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,411	I'm certain Nancy Reagan appeared on a "Diff'rent Strokes" episode. This was during the 'Just Say No' era. Are you sure you aren't mis-remembering it? There may have been a "Punky Brewster" drug episode but I'm not sure whether NR appeared on it. They were both NBC shows.