tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post6961713483110803250..comments2024-03-17T07:25:56.478-04:00Comments on Thrilling Days of Yesteryear: Me-TV’s Summer of Classic TV Blogathon: The Mothers-in-LawIvan G Shreve Jrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067177808320053382noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-54583954954280617762013-07-22T08:33:08.748-04:002013-07-22T08:33:08.748-04:00Great write-up, Ivan -- I really need to give this...Great write-up, Ivan -- I really need to give this show a watch!Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250238254417726987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-46141625447123671362013-07-19T18:29:37.555-04:002013-07-19T18:29:37.555-04:00Great read! I've not seen one single episode ...Great read! I've not seen one single episode of The Mothers In Law. Sadly. But I do love both its stars - Eve Arden in particular.<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-58211323048776641502013-07-18T21:18:08.899-04:002013-07-18T21:18:08.899-04:00Fun post! I have not seen the show, but with those...Fun post! I have not seen the show, but with those two stars, it's something I should see. You did a fine job of detailing why you like it, and I think I'd feel the same way as you do.Classicfilmboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278928051994100842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-52082144482243007252013-07-18T18:39:03.425-04:002013-07-18T18:39:03.425-04:00I last watched "The Mothers-in-Law" when...I last watched "The Mothers-in-Law" when it was a network series. Would not have missed an Eve Arden show for anything (having been a huge fan of the TV version of "Our Miss Brooks"). Unfortunately, I don't remember that much about the program beyond the fact that I liked it - with the exception of Deborah Walley, who I found irritating (it began with "Gidget Goes Hawaiian"). I'll have to give "The Mothers-in-Law" (couldn't they have come up with a catchier title?) another look.<br /><br />The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-22769651523281483092013-07-18T11:17:04.117-04:002013-07-18T11:17:04.117-04:00I have fond memories of enjoying "The Mothers...I have fond memories of enjoying "The Mothers-in-Law", but I haven't seen the show since its original airing. I never can watch "The King and I" without remembering Marni Nixon's guest episode. Don't tell me my memory is failing me.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-22755328118402739562013-07-18T10:05:10.082-04:002013-07-18T10:05:10.082-04:00I got the DVD set when it came out and showed it t...I got the DVD set when it came out and showed it to my grandchildren, who have no concept of the history of the show or the stars, and they loved it.Dan in Missourinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-57901711085028704612013-07-18T05:27:45.196-04:002013-07-18T05:27:45.196-04:00The Mothers-In-Law is not a show I was familiar wi...The <i>Mothers-In-Law</i> is not a show I was familiar with until your excellent post, but anything that includes a <i>Star Trek</i> era Roger C. Carmel will certainly grab my attention. I'm definitely going to look for this one on Me-TV.Troy Y.http://pastimescapes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-17199458011615969492013-07-17T23:42:56.751-04:002013-07-17T23:42:56.751-04:00This is one of those series I had only read about-...This is one of those series I had only read about--until I finally was able to watch it on Me-TV! LOVE Eve Arden! Thanks for writing this piece.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332977249074073942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-60400424363405671512013-07-17T20:17:28.748-04:002013-07-17T20:17:28.748-04:00Awesome post! I too love Eve and Kaye. While the s...Awesome post! I too love Eve and Kaye. While the stories maybe dated in some respects,the interplay between the two ladies still stands up well!bcalGilby37https://www.blogger.com/profile/12559239743969365425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-78803436424860031462013-07-17T16:58:46.108-04:002013-07-17T16:58:46.108-04:00I loved this series -- and what a great, thorough ...I loved this series -- and what a great, thorough post. I saw the first few episodes on Me-TV recently, and I was struck by how much you could tell it was the I Love Lucy writers -- much of the dialog could have been the Ricardos and Mertzes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-63485534056751394842013-07-17T16:29:18.461-04:002013-07-17T16:29:18.461-04:00What a wonderful article! I discovered the series ...What a wonderful article! I discovered the series via Me-TV last year and have enjoyed the episodes I've seen. On IMDb Fogel actually posted a comment that he loved working with Ballard, and that doing the series is one of his favorite memories. That was so nice to read.<br /><br />Arden and Ballard had chemistry to spare. Both are wonderful, and the colors on the show really pop. I also agree with Classic Film and TV Cafe that it's not as dated as some of the early 70s shows he mentioned (and I love those too). Plus, it makes me laugh, and that's all that matters! Amanda By Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910620012465381103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-23377145484672763932013-07-17T15:23:02.359-04:002013-07-17T15:23:02.359-04:00I've been DVR'ing THE MOTHERS IN LAW since...I've been DVR'ing THE MOTHERS IN LAW since last summer when Me also aired it on Sundays. I agree the chemistry was better with Carmel and it's a shame he left just before the writers started to hit stride.<br /><br />Still a really funny series, with Ballard's contribution a particular highlight for me.Halhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291930694234773688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-65177893535430755602013-07-17T14:27:12.436-04:002013-07-17T14:27:12.436-04:00Ivan, what a fabulous history of a series that end...Ivan, what a fabulous history of a series that ended before its time! It does seem more dated than other shows (e.g., I LOVE LUCY) when watching it today--but less so than THE BRADY BUNCH or PARTRIDGE FAMILY. The secret to the show's success is--as you highlighted so well--the interplay between Arden and Ballard. Frankly, I thought that Deacon (always a reliably amusing star) was an upgrade over Carmel. I'm glad that you sang Desi's praises as pioneering TV producer. A lot of non-classic TV fans are oblivious to that side of him.Classic Film and TV Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548537117263337339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307577717655310918.post-75358615835886827932013-07-17T13:58:27.823-04:002013-07-17T13:58:27.823-04:00Really interesting, Ivan. I've known of The M...Really interesting, Ivan. I've known of The Mothers-in-Law, of course, but I've never known that much about it. I might have seen an episode or two of it when I was a kid but, if so, I don't remember anything of it. I may have to check it out now, though, if for no other reason than to see Kaye Ballard and, especially, Eve Arden. Those are two funny ladies!Mitchell Hadleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695771505209080030noreply@blogger.com