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Post by annabella on Jul 3, 2014 0:52:38 GMT
What is the premise of this show? I just don't understand how we're supposed to believe that Al Bundy is married to Sofia Vergera who is 27 years his junior? Is that supposed to be his kid on the show? What is the backstory to their relationship?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 3, 2014 0:55:04 GMT
I don't know the backstory but, no, Manny is Sofia Vergara's son from a prior relationship. The blonde girl and the red-headed guy are Al's two kids. (And sorry, I am blanking on the other names at the moment...)
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jul 3, 2014 0:57:27 GMT
2nd marriage, stepson, a self- made businessman....they are both very funny and sweet together
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Post by 5peanutsnana on Jul 3, 2014 1:01:34 GMT
I always wondered about that too. I'm thinking $ has something to do with Gloria's original attraction to to Jay. She really does seem to love him, though.
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Post by annabella on Jul 3, 2014 1:02:03 GMT
ok that makes sense
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Post by jonnam on Jul 3, 2014 1:02:51 GMT
Mitchell and Claire are Al Bundy's kids on this show.
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Post by dulcemama on Jul 3, 2014 1:05:25 GMT
I've honestly seen much odder couples in real life. I think they're very sweet together.
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Post by lilbug13 on Jul 3, 2014 1:10:54 GMT
I've honestly seen much odder couples in real life. I think they're very sweet together. Agreed. I love the family dynamic on the show.
Phil is hysterical
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Jul 3, 2014 1:11:06 GMT
Jay was originally interested in Gloria's older sister, and Gloria "threw herself" at Jay because of his money. She truly loves him now, and they have a very cute relationship. Jay and Gloria also have a baby together, named Joe.
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Post by sacteach on Jul 3, 2014 1:24:49 GMT
Jay and Gloria have a son (Joe) and she has a son from a previous relationship (Manny)
Jay has two grown children (Claire and Mitchell)
Claire is married to Phil and they have three teenagers (Hailey, Alex (girl), Luke) - though Hailey might be in her early 20s at this point
Mitchell is recently married to Cam and they have an adopted daughter (Lily) - I think she's around 5 now (there was a bit of an age jump when they changed actresses)
They all live in the same city and their storylines are all interwined in each episode.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 3, 2014 1:30:24 GMT
This is one of my favorite shows. I watch an episode almost every night. I have had it TiVoed for about 6 months and have seen most of the episodes. If you want to watch the 2013-14 season, Hulu Plus has it in its line up.
I was suspicious of Jay and Gloria's relationship at first, but the writers have done a nice job of showing how the relationship works.
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Post by azredhead on Jul 3, 2014 1:30:59 GMT
It took me a while to figure it out- Gloria's former husband (Mannys the son) is played by Benjiman Bratt he's done a few episode.
sacteach explained the rest. The only thing I don't like is the night ones show the same episodes over and over again. I wish they would do new ones but I'm sure it's not in syndication yet. We've really started to like it though.
ETA- and their kids aged REALLY fast even for tv shows.
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Post by peabay on Jul 3, 2014 1:32:55 GMT
His first wife, played by Shelley Long, is a hot mess. Her first husband, played by Benjamin Bratt, is also horrible. They found each other and it works. She's a trophy wife; he's a stable guy with a successful business and they ended up loving each other.
I love that show.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Jul 3, 2014 1:37:47 GMT
It was all pretty much explained already I just wanted to say I love this show.
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 3, 2014 1:42:42 GMT
I love that they really love each other and she isn't a gold digger and he doesn't just love her because she is smoking hot. One of my favorite episodes was the one where Jay and Cam's dad are trying to figure out their sons' relationship. It was sweet, and probably very realistic for men of their age trying to figure things out.
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Post by annabella on Jul 3, 2014 1:42:50 GMT
Guess I've never noticed a baby on the show, maybe I should actually sit and really concentrate on watching an episode.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jul 3, 2014 1:46:37 GMT
Sofia Vergera is in the movie Chef, too (talk about a non sequitar) and plays a cuban mom too. Love her and I think they make a sweet couple.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 3, 2014 1:56:50 GMT
Sofia Vergera is in the movie Chef, too (talk about a non sequitar) and plays a cuban mom too. Love her and I think they make a sweet couple. I like her blonder highlights in Chef. She didn't have the whiny accent with long drawn out words that she speaks with in MF. We love MF reruns.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 1:59:00 GMT
You've never seen a trophy wife? Really?
Wealthy older men have younger, hot wives all.the.time.
That said, on this show, they really seem to love each other and Gloria has never been portrayed as a gold digger (though Claire may not always agree).
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Post by Kelpea on Jul 3, 2014 1:59:17 GMT
I just saw a clip interviewing some of them on Youtube recently. Apparently the cast members all really get along well, and they love Sofia, and mentioned how her accent is authentic. Great writers on that show!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2014 2:12:19 GMT
Mitchell and Claire are Al Bundy's kids on this show. lol...you called him Al Bundy...that made me laugh. First season there were a few episodes where Gloria's attraction to Jay was money was talked about. But she has proven herself over and over she really does love him. We enjoy this show - we all watch it.
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Post by kittens on Jul 3, 2014 2:40:22 GMT
I enjoy this show too! Still haven't seen all the episodes yet.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 3, 2014 2:41:59 GMT
Sofia Vergera is in the movie Chef, too (talk about a non sequitar) and plays a cuban mom too. Love her and I think they make a sweet couple. I like her blonder highlights in Chef. She didn't have the whiny accent with long drawn out words that she speaks with in MF. We love MF reruns. She is a blonde IRL.
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Post by tracylynn on Jul 3, 2014 2:43:25 GMT
I wasn't necessarily a fan of the show at the beginning, but I watch it now and really do enjoy it!
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Post by jackie on Jul 3, 2014 2:43:53 GMT
You've never seen a trophy wife? Really? Wealthy older men have younger, hot wives all.the.time. That said, on this show, they really seem to love each other and Gloria has never been portrayed as a gold digger (though Claire may not always agree). Really. I was thinking the same thing. Young, beautiful single mom who is struggling to make ends meet for her son meets kind wealthy man much older than her who loves her and treats her like a queen--I think this happens a lot.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Jul 3, 2014 3:11:39 GMT
I just started watching the shows in syndication. I really like it except for a few things. Phil and Cam whine too much and this is completely shallow, but the way Cam holds his arms always looks awkward to me.
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Post by cme37 on Jul 3, 2014 3:26:54 GMT
I love this show. It can make me laugh and cry in the same 30 minute show. And the tears are happy tears.
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Post by amandad74 on Jul 3, 2014 3:54:49 GMT
Great show!
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Post by krazykatlady on Jul 3, 2014 4:04:17 GMT
I like the show but I honestly cannot figure out why Claire married Phil. He's one strange man. I love Cam, he always cracks me up. I'm behind on this season. Did Mitchell and Cam tie the knot? One last thing, I know a lot of people don't like the actress playing Lily but I think she's great!
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Post by anniefb on Jul 3, 2014 4:19:51 GMT
I love this show too. Wasn't aware of some of the back story (about Jay and Gloria's sister) so thanks for adding that bothmykidsrbrats.
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