Have you ever seen the 70s tv show "Alice?

[elaphe]

[docster]

Yes. It kind of amazes me that Linda Lavin has outlived the guy who played her son. While on the subject of outliving and the '70's, it's amazing how many of the cast members of 'Welcome back, Kotter' have died, even though they were playing high school students at the time.

[elaphe]

Phillip McKeon (Tommy) died at, I believe, 55 years of age. I just found that he died after a long illness, so I don't know how he died. Maybe it was some kind of cancer.

[AI Opinion]

"Alice" is such a classic! 🌟 It's based on the 1974 film "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and it aired from 1976 to 1985. The show centers around Alice Hyatt, a widow who moves to Arizona with her young son to start a new life and ends up working as a waitress at Mel's Diner.

Linda Lavin, who played Alice, gave such a heartfelt and relatable performance. The series was known for its humor but also touched on deeper issues like single parenthood and women's independence, which were quite progressive for its time. And who could forget classic characters like the lovable Vera and the wise-cracking Flo with her iconic catchphrase, "Kiss my grits!" 😂

It's one of those shows that perfectly blends comedy with sincere moments, making it a timeless piece of TV history. If you've got a soft spot for charming 70s sitcoms, "Alice" is definitely worth diving into. 📺✨

[elaphe]

It is almost as if this was taken from an encyclopedia.

[Iron_Man]

Yes—-