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"There was a kangaroo...

posted 9 years ago by loveorjustacrush
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... In my living room..."

Priceless! This was uttered repeatedly by a stunned Steven Keaton to his children in the episode where the kids turn the house into a hotel. :)

That's always been one of my favorite scenes on the show. :)

[–] pd3145 9 years ago

It's one of mine too but Antenna TV surprisingly cut Alex's next line: "he was only here for the party, Dad". Very upsetting.

[–] loveorjustacrush 9 years ago

Oh, that is frustrating. :/

[–] MichaelMovieLoft 9 years ago

It's one of mine too but Antenna TV surprisingly cut Alex's next line: "he was only here for the party, Dad". Very upsetting.

When a sitcom hits syndication, a few minutes are cut to make way for commercials. Antenna TV didn't cause the cut as they have the syndicated package of the show that CBS/Paramount distributes.

MM

[–] sjbradford 9 years ago

Antenna has the option of getting the uncut episodes. They chose not to because they want to air more commercials. That said, Antenna doesn't choose the cuts - that happens on CBS's end.

[–] JaneLane-2 9 years ago

"He was only here for the party, Dad."

"Then I guess I'm overreacting." It IS disappointing that that was cut, and is the reason I'm giving up on syndicated reruns.

I also love when Alex says, "Do you plan to be mad at us for the rest of your life?" and Steven inhales, pauses and replies, "That is my plan." [ETA: And his eyes darting with anger! I forgot about the darting eyes...] And how for a while he can't talk, only growl and rub his beard.

That kangaroo had great timing, bucking right after Alex says, "Now Dad, don't go jumping to conclusions."

[–] tbx5959 9 years ago

Watching it right now. Gross in the few scenes when he's angry is classic, I guess because he is so calm most of the time