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RBA · 01-07-2007, 12:31 AM

Showing my age. Which show was better?

Danny Serafini · 01-07-2007, 01:07 AM

Since I never saw Real People I'll have to vote for Fran Tarkenton and "That's Incredible!"

MrCinatit · 01-07-2007, 01:19 AM

I liked Davidson and Tarkantan a lot - and I seem to remember having a boyhood crush on Cathy Lee Crosby.
Real people was okay - i do rememer Willard giving me some chuckles.
But, my vote goes with That's Incredible.

Yachtzee · 01-07-2007, 02:02 AM

Well, Cathy Lee Crosby was hotter than Sara Purcell. Fran Tarkenton could beat the crap out of Skip Stephenson. However, Fred Williard is way cooler than that the velveeta-smooth John Davidson. Plus Real People had Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie from "A Christmas Story." I call it a push. I remember enjoying both shows as a kid.

Dom Heffner · 01-07-2007, 02:39 AM

Yikes. I'm the only vote for Real People. I loved Fred Willard, and still do. He's one of just a few people who makes me laugh on sight. The scene in Best in Show where he asks the serious British dog show commentator, "How much do you think I can bench press?" gets me everytime.

Or, "That man actually has two left feet."

Sara Purcell, Skip Stephenson, and Byron Allen, who I still occasionally see doing entertainment interviews (he's awful) were just great.

I got the feeling that much of That's Incredible was staged.

Yachtzee · 01-07-2007, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dom Heffner

I got the feeling that much of That's Incredible was staged.

Yes. But Cathy Lee Crosby was hot. Ever see "Coach" (the movie, not the Craig T. Nelson show)?

Dom Heffner · 01-07-2007, 03:23 AM

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But Cathy Lee Crosby was hot.

I loved her at the time (I was maybe 10-12 years old) but looking back now, I dunno.

Sarah Purcell seems hotter now looking back.

I have not seen Coach the film.

UKFlounder · 01-07-2007, 11:19 AM

I remember the shows, but don't recall if I preferred either one. I guess I'll go with Real People because I remember Skip Stevenson from it, but that's not much to go on

westofyou · 01-07-2007, 11:25 AM

That's Incredible! was a television show that ran on the ABC television network from 1980 to 1984.

I was out.... I remember seeing That's Incredible only with the sound off and music blaring.

Redsland · 01-07-2007, 12:08 PM

Davidson: "Folks, do not try this at home."

Falls City Beer · 01-07-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsland

Davidson: "Folks, do not try this at home."

Davidson looked like a male version of CL Crosby--and, well, vice versa.

Did you know? John Davidson was performing the night of the Beverly Hills Club fire in Ft. Thomas? (not to inject a dour note; just a bit of trivia).

redsfanmia · 01-07-2007, 01:56 PM

Sarah Purcell was the real deal hottie on Real People, she was fine.

Ltlabner · 01-07-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Falls City Beer

Did you know? John Davidson was performing the night of the Beverly Hills Club fire in Ft. Thomas? (not to inject a dour note; just a bit of trivia).

Don't want to hijack, but I vaguely remember watching the live news coverage of the fire. I don't remember any real details but we were at my Grandparents house for the Memorial Day weekend and we all sat quietly around the TV. Being 5 I really didn't understand the magnitude of the tragedy at the time.

TeamCasey · 01-07-2007, 02:20 PM

Truth or Consequences!

BoydsOfSummer · 01-07-2007, 03:19 PM

I really liked them both. No preference. I had some serious teenage lust for Sarah I do remember.

View Poll Results: Which show was better?
That's Incredible!	16	44.44%
Real People	13	36.11%
Huh??? I never heard or seen these shows	7	19.44%
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01-07-2007, 12:31 AM	#1
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,952	"That's Incredible" or "Real People"? Showing my age. Which show was better?

01-07-2007, 01:07 AM	#2
Danny Serafini 15 game winner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sultanes de Monterrey Posts: 4,174	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? Since I never saw Real People I'll have to vote for Fran Tarkenton and "That's Incredible!"

01-07-2007, 01:19 AM	#3
MrCinatit Baseball card addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Piqua Posts: 4,428	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? I liked Davidson and Tarkantan a lot - and I seem to remember having a boyhood crush on Cathy Lee Crosby. Real people was okay - i do rememer Willard giving me some chuckles. But, my vote goes with That's Incredible. __________________ whisper words of wisdom I wrote a book! My AmazonShort My other AmazonShort

01-07-2007, 02:02 AM	#4
Yachtzee Hisssssssss Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Land of the Lost Posts: 6,996	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? Well, Cathy Lee Crosby was hotter than Sara Purcell. Fran Tarkenton could beat the crap out of Skip Stephenson. However, Fred Williard is way cooler than that the velveeta-smooth John Davidson. Plus Real People had Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie from "A Christmas Story." I call it a push. I remember enjoying both shows as a kid. __________________ "I don't classify 'em, I just pacify 'em." - George Foster.

01-07-2007, 02:39 AM	#5
Dom Heffner Potential Lunch Winner Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,666	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? Yikes. I'm the only vote for Real People. I loved Fred Willard, and still do. He's one of just a few people who makes me laugh on sight. The scene in Best in Show where he asks the serious British dog show commentator, "How much do you think I can bench press?" gets me everytime. Or, "That man actually has two left feet." Sara Purcell, Skip Stephenson, and Byron Allen, who I still occasionally see doing entertainment interviews (he's awful) were just great. I got the feeling that much of That's Incredible was staged. __________________ If you're watchin' a parade, make sure you stand in one spot, don't follow it, it never changes. And if the parade is boring, run in the opposite direction, you will fast-foward the parade. --Mitch Hedberg

01-07-2007, 11:19 AM	#8
UKFlounder Go Reds Go! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern KY Posts: 1,829	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? I remember the shows, but don't recall if I preferred either one. I guess I'll go with Real People because I remember Skip Stevenson from it, but that's not much to go on

01-07-2007, 11:25 AM	#9
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,661	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? That's Incredible! was a television show that ran on the ABC television network from 1980 to 1984. I was out.... I remember seeing That's Incredible only with the sound off and music blaring.

01-07-2007, 12:08 PM	#10
Redsland You know his story Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 7,713	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? Davidson: "Folks, do not try this at home." __________________ Makes all the routine posts.

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redsfanmia Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,463	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? Sarah Purcell was the real deal hottie on Real People, she was fine. __________________ I was in the ORG once, best 6 months of my life.

01-07-2007, 02:20 PM	#14
TeamCasey Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: TeamBoone's Attic Posts: 12,317	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? Truth or Consequences!

01-07-2007, 03:19 PM	#15
BoydsOfSummer So Long Uncle Joe Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hamilton,Ohio Posts: 3,849	Re: "That's Incredible" or "Real People"? I really liked them both. No preference. I had some serious teenage lust for Sarah I do remember. __________________ 0 Value Over Replacement Poster "Sit over here next to Johnathan (Bench)...sit right here, he's smart."--Sparky Anderson

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