Apple's Way (1974–1975)The Apple family adjusts to life in a small Iowa town. Creator:Earl Hamner Jr. |
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Apple's Way (1974–1975)The Apple family adjusts to life in a small Iowa town. Creator:Earl Hamner Jr. |
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| Ronny Cox | ... |
George Apple
(27 episodes, 1974-1975)
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| Frances Lee McCain | ... |
Barbara Apple
(27 episodes, 1974-1975)
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| Vincent Van Patten | ... |
Paul Apple
(27 episodes, 1974-1975)
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Eric Olson | ... |
Steven Apple
(27 episodes, 1974-1975)
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| Malcolm Atterbury | ... |
Grandfather Aldon
(27 episodes, 1974-1975)
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Patti Cohoon-Friedman | ... |
Cathy Apple
(26 episodes, 1974-1975)
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| Kristy McNichol | ... |
Patricia Apple
(15 episodes, 1974-1975)
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Frannie Michel | ... |
Patricia Apple
(13 episodes, 1974)
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After years of experiencing the rat race of Los Angeles, George Apple, his wife Barbara and their four children move back to George's hometown of Appleton, Iowa, where adjusting to a new culture, new climate, new friends and a new pace are not as easy as they thought it would be. Written by Marty McKee <mmckee@soltec.net>
I suspect that were I to see this show today I'd find it hokey and corny and wonder what I ever liked about it back in the day. I saw an afterschool special w/Kristy McNichol about 5 years ago & I was like "Oh this is so unreal. That would never happen in real life that the divorced dad only sees his kids every other Sun afternoon & doesn't invite his kids to his wedding" I think seeing this would bring on similar comments.
The Apple family, as I recall, left the big city to live in the country (IA or some such). I remember Ronny Cox in the tree and I recall Franny Michael being replaced by Kristy McNichol & preferring Franny.
I remember well Ronny Cox in the tree. Must have been their biggest episode b/c several remember it. I also remember the family in a basement or something and singing corny songs to pass the time. One of the girls was cranky about it and I don't remember if they were locked in or hiding from a tornado. I don't remember the grandpa at all.
I mainly recall the thrill I got when I wrote to complain about the show being canceled and they sent me an autographed photo of the cast. I had the biggest crush on Vincent Van Patten.
BTW, the person above was wrong. Vincent Van Patten was never on "Eight is Enogh" unless it was a one time guest role. They must be thinking of Willie Aames