It really was a great show:
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Was a really good show..watched it every weekComment -
I watched it on reruns when I was a little kid. I don't think the show ever explained how Salami got his nickname.
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Ha-ha. I'll try to find that answer. I actually DON'T think it was a nickname.Originally posted by IanI watched it on reruns when I was a little kid. I don't think the show ever explained how Salami got his nickname.
The show did try to tackle issues like racism. The roster was a mix of brothers plus other ethnicities:
*Mexican: Gomez
*Jewish Caucasian: Goldstein
*Italian Caucasian: Salami (I think that was his real last name)Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
I stand corrected, Ian. You are correct:
Timothy Van Patten as Mario "Salami" Pettrino.
...I'll try to find a derivation of the SALAMI nickname.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Ian, I don't know if this is a LEGIT answer. But it's a funny one. This website has an answer:
Says that SALAMI was "the kid from Carver who banged his sexy teacher." LOLWhere's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Remember the character "Boner" on Growing Pains?Originally posted by IanI watched it on reruns when I was a little kid. I don't think the show ever explained how Salami got his nickname.
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Sort of. I know that HASSELHOFF had that nickname in one show. Is that him?Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21
Remember the character "Boner" on Growing Pains?Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
No, he was Kirk Cameron's friend in the sitcom "Growing Pains" I believe he died like 20-30 years ago as I vaguely remember hearing about it back in the day.Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat
As far as the question you asked, I have heard of White Shadow but do not think I've ever seen an episode.Comment -
White Shadow was a great show, really stood out. And Ken Howard was exceptional, maybe best portrayal of a coach ever on TV or film. It was that good.
YouTube: 'white shadow' season 1, episodes 1-4 right there at top result. Go ahead and watch - but only after you've been to the gym. Couch potatoes do not deserve this show.Comment -
Nice, Shea. Yes, it was my favorite show. I found most sitcoms to be un-watchable. In my video above (post #1):Originally posted by ByeShea
*Van Patten (Salami) talks about the show taking on different social issues. This wasn't standard for shows of that time.
*Howard (Coach Reaves) talks about being well-received by coaches like Jim Calhoun and Coach K (from Duke). Howard's portrayal is really good. He's stern with his players, just like many coaches from that time. But he also helps his players and sometimes jokes with them.
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Same here, I was in grade school when that show aired (early 80s?)Originally posted by ByeShea
It was a quality show, so was Craig T. Nelson's 'Coach'
The White Shadow was more believable IMOComment -
Shea, i went back. Been watching the clip you referenced. So good:Originally posted by ByeShea
1) In the first show. "Yeah. Like a white shadow."
2) Kenny Reaves is so good! He's tackling real life issues. He tries to help his players.
...Observe an inner-city HS team. A lot of the issues this show addresses.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
great show. The center should of made it to the nbaComment -
Instead he became PRESIDENT.Originally posted by ttwarrior1Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Ten-man roster. Funny that two of the players had a virtual non-speaking role.Originally posted by ttwarrior1Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Kenny Reeves is an all-timer. What a coach.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
top 3 show of youthComment -
Ken Howard grew up in my neck of the woods, on the other side of the Long Island Sound. (Manhassett, Long Island).
Howard was a standout player at Manhasset HS. He was dubbed 'The White Shadow by his teammates because he was the only white kid on the teamComment -
Been re-watching the episodes. Very good:
*Thomas Carter (Hayward) is probably the oldest actor on the team. He was age 25 in season one. Howard (Reeves) was age 34. So, the gap was really only 9 years.
...Similar age discrepancy on GOOD TIMES. John Amos was only age 34. Jimmy Walker was playing his son, but Walker was 26 years old. Jimmy was playing a character much younger. In fairness, Jimmy was hilarious and the age-diff wasn't a problem.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Strange but true story about the cast:
*Jason Bernard played Principal Jim Willis in 1st episode.
...Ed Bernard played Principal Jim Willis from episode 2+.
...Strange part (for me) = same last name but NOT brothers.
...Looked similar enough to not be a distraction. Go figure.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Yes, enjoyed the Show.Comment -
Been binge-watching. Man, this was a great show.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
I think he ended up hanging himself.Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21Comment -
Coach was a good one. I always wanted a cabin like his on the lake.Originally posted by stevenashComment -
I always wanted to rail Shelly Fabares.Originally posted by packerd_00
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This is a great video. Shows Bruce Paltrow's views. The actors are very complimentary of him:
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