Thread: Was Martha Raye overused as a guest?

Not meaning to say I didn't LIKE her. But maybe she should have just been promoted to semi-regular status like Earl or Henry? Notice how some of the diner regulars seemed to drop off as the years went by......like we saw less and less of Chuck and the other two truckers seemed to have disappeared.

Quote: Originally Posted by ThomasE As far as the waitresses go, yes they did insult Mel a little more and I was cool with it since he did not know how to respect them. I loved Jolene's insults to Mel. However, I did like Mel too. Your comments about the "Do you think I'm sexy" performance has almost got me in tears!!! LOL. I have not see that episode since the late 90's. I can't even find that episode on...

Not to me. She didn't wear her welcome out, and she brought much needed energy, especially in the post-Flo years. The interaction between her and Vic Tayback is classic. Plus, everytime she appeared, the audience gave her an applause. They didn't get tired of her either. You could tell she was in high demand.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jude86 If we ever get around to seeing season 1 again, we will see what a HUGE difference time made on the show. Season 1 wasn't by far a good season, but in comparison, I think I'd rather rewatch those again. The Diner had a more CRUSTY look to it in 1976 vs 81 and after

Martha Raye was alright, nothing spectacular. I really could have done without her mug in the DO YA THINK I'M SEXY episode. __________________ Tara, you can do it girl!!! I'm rooting for ya.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal Martha Raye was alright, nothing spectacular. I really could have done without her mug in the DO YA THINK I'M SEXY episode. That was just creepy. *shudders* __________________ My TV Blog The Land of Game Show Caps _____________________________ "I wish dating was like slaying. You know, simple, direct, stake to the heart, no muss, no fuss." -Xander Harris, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Another episode that I had to "sacrifice" since I more-less "boycotted" Ion since the popup ads, and one that they apparenty did show: The infamous "Do You Think I'm Sexy" duet. For me, this episode contines to be stuck in the world of the "Jump the Shark" website, since I haven't had the pleasure of actually seeing it yet. Last edited by Sammy Reed : 04-10-2008...

Quote: Originally Posted by catlover79 I've seen pics of Martha Raye in her starlet days, and she was very pretty!! It's just seeing the "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" duet that'll scar you for life!! Martha Raye's starlet days: Wow ...she was pretty in her younger days.

Very earthy and those lips!!

As far as the waitresses go, yes they did insult Mel a little more and I was cool with it since he did not know how to respect them. I loved Jolene's insults to Mel. However, I did like Mel too. Your comments about the "Do you think I'm sexy" performance has almost got me in tears!!! LOL. I have not see that episode since the late 90's.