I love Judy Bryant. One of the iconic characters of Prisoner, along with Doreen, Bea, Lizzie and Mrs Jackson/Morris. When they, other than Mrs J/M left the show was never quite the same. Whilst similar replacement characters were brought in the show never managed to reach those early highs again.
Damn she really did say, "Oh my god" a lot. I got to meet Betty in Parramatta 5 years ago. It was definitely worth getting up with the chickens to make the trip from Melbourne and back the same day. I was just fortunate to be in Australia at the same time. I liked her because she was American like me. I hope she and the other castmates who have since gone to the great beyond are hamming it up day and night. ❤
I agree Brandon. A good strong character with plenty of big storylines for her first couple of hundred episodes. After Jock Stuart's demise she became too bland and weak.
Agree with you both! Watching how Judy behaved when she arrived at Wentworth in 1980 and how she departed in 1985, it’s like 2 different people. Judy was originally tough, strong and took no crap from anyone… she even stood up to Smith when she had to. The Halfway House bore fest turned Judy into a hysterical, over-reacting over-emotional mess who seemed to burst into endless ‘oh my gawds’ and screeches every 5 minutes when she wasn’t trying to be funny with one-liners and bad accents. The writers didn’t know what to do with Bryant, and Betty Bobbitt didn’t seem to know how to play her either. Had Judy left around 1982-83, she’d have left much more of a stronger character than staying another few years imho
Her stint as top dog was very underrated. And think she did a great job of filling in before Myra got settled in. She was better as Bea's conscience than Myra's best friend tho.
Funniest unintentional moment with Judy Bryant…. There’s a scene with Judy doing some stretch exercises in her cell, talking to Myra before lights out. She bends down to touch her toes and then really lets one rip! Poor Myra Desmond, as if she hadn’t suffered enough 💨 💨
1 of the best loved favourites of the entire Prisoner series... the late great Betty Bobbit as Judy Bryant.
RIP Betty you were awesome one PBH
Judy was a unique endearing character. Thank you Bette Bobbitt for your work!
I loved her. She will be greatly missed. Rip betty
REST IN PEACE
Betty Bobbitt
RIP Betty bobbit, amazing actress and played the best longest character on prisoner❤️❤️
Not the longest, Meg was in all seasons. Betty didn’t start until several seasons in
R.I.P Betty, one of the best characters in pcbh xx
Gonna miss her R.I.P 🕊
One of my favorite character ;)
Love love love you Judy Bryant.
See ya Jude ! Such a favourite of mine ! RIP
My favourite character, Judy ;) xx
David Smith
So sorry to hear of her passing rip Betty xxx
RIP Betty
RIP QUEEN
she was terrific
I love Judy Bryant. One of the iconic characters of Prisoner, along with Doreen, Bea, Lizzie and Mrs Jackson/Morris. When they, other than Mrs J/M left the show was never quite the same. Whilst similar replacement characters were brought in the show never managed to reach those early highs again.
Damn she really did say, "Oh my god" a lot. I got to meet Betty in Parramatta 5 years ago. It was definitely worth getting up with the chickens to make the trip from Melbourne and back the same day. I was just fortunate to be in Australia at the same time. I liked her because she was American like me. I hope she and the other castmates who have since gone to the great beyond are hamming it up day and night. ❤
Love Judy she was my favorite
R.I.P Betty Bobbitt 😢
Love judy and Queen bea
I love Jude!
rip
Definitely a character
Had great moments in the show
Then over did it with the acting
But definitely a main favorite through the series
She was good upon arrival, quite tough. Then the writers wrecked her character somewhat and made her a bit of a doormat over the next 5 years.
I agree Brandon. A good strong character with plenty of big storylines for her first couple of hundred episodes. After Jock Stuart's demise she became too bland and weak.
Agree with you both! Watching how Judy behaved when she arrived at Wentworth in 1980 and how she departed in 1985, it’s like 2 different people. Judy was originally tough, strong and took no crap from anyone… she even stood up to Smith when she had to. The Halfway House bore fest turned Judy into a hysterical, over-reacting over-emotional mess who seemed to burst into endless ‘oh my gawds’ and screeches every 5 minutes when she wasn’t trying to be funny with one-liners and bad accents. The writers didn’t know what to do with Bryant, and Betty Bobbitt didn’t seem to know how to play her either. Had Judy left around 1982-83, she’d have left much more of a stronger character than staying another few years imho
@@Redsleather Totally agree. Her exit with smelly Shelly was so naff.
Her stint as top dog was very underrated. And think she did a great job of filling in before Myra got settled in.
She was better as Bea's conscience than Myra's best friend tho.
Those bells though… Do still love a bit of the 1st son in law of hers too. 😋
Funniest unintentional moment with Judy Bryant…. There’s a scene with Judy doing some stretch exercises in her cell, talking to Myra before lights out. She bends down to touch her toes and then really lets one rip! Poor Myra Desmond, as if she hadn’t suffered enough 💨 💨
Correction... The late great Betty Bobbitt... with 2 T's.
Everytime Ju sat down to eat u wld think it was her last meal...rofl. The only prisoner who seemed to love jail grub.
RIP Betty