Family - Little Brother (with Dorian Harewood, 1977)

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 19 січ 2020
  • Willie invites Emmett (Kirk Calloway), a homeless youth, to stay with the family, envisioning an easier life for him. However, Emmett views the situation much differently. Meanwhile, Buddy researches the more colorful members of her family history while creating a family tree for school. With Dorian Harewood.
  • Фільми й анімація

КОМЕНТАРІ • 179

  • @rickjag4928
    @rickjag4928 Рік тому +29

    This is a DAMN GOOD show.

  • @christinescott5002
    @christinescott5002 10 місяців тому +10

    Emmett is wise beyond his years.

  • @handsome-brute2666
    @handsome-brute2666 Рік тому +28

    I loved the moms wit and sarcasm in these episodes😚

    • @jenniferwilcox9759
      @jenniferwilcox9759 10 місяців тому

      Her sarcasm borders on passive-aggressive behavior which is a form of dysfunctional communication. However, since she's a "sacred cow" not too many people would agree.

    • @fatima1009
      @fatima1009 2 місяці тому

      @@jenniferwilcox9759 Huh?

  • @terridemaio7334
    @terridemaio7334 Рік тому +21

    Can't Get Enough of this show Back then And Now

  • @BobbieXxoo
    @BobbieXxoo 4 роки тому +49

    When TV was actually enjoyable! Miss programming like this! 🖤 Thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @MissCharlotte75
    @MissCharlotte75 10 місяців тому +9

    James Broderick seems like such a gentle & loving soul. I did find 2 youtube videos of Sada & Kristy getting their Emmys. They both thanked 'Jim' Broderick with such loving affection. When I first started watching the clips I thought Matthew Broderick isn't really like his Dad. But as I get to know his Dad more and more each week. I see the same gentleness that James had in his son Matthew. But James is definitely the favourite of the two Broderick man. So thank you to @xanthas71 for posting these clips. xxx

  • @sueyardley7489
    @sueyardley7489 8 місяців тому +4

    Good episode. I thought the ending was going to be Emmett being forced to go to his aunt against his will and he and Willy saying a teary goodbye and Willie promising to stay in touch. I loved that Emmett had the confidence to say, no man, I'll be ok, I got skills. And that he wasn't afraid to tell Willie he wasn't going to be a substitute for his dead wife. This kid could probably have had his own spin-off show.

  • @milagroslove5694
    @milagroslove5694 4 роки тому +42

    Wow!!!!! So deeply appreciated thank you for making it possible for us to enjoy these shows again

  • @LadyTeePrinceLover
    @LadyTeePrinceLover 2 роки тому +9

    💜O M Gee! I was just a little kid drooling over Emmett!💜

  • @debbieschultz2224
    @debbieschultz2224 4 роки тому +32

    This is a first time for me seeing this! It’s so about family and it’s a good feeling inside after you watch it. Thank you

  • @pezmezsez9565
    @pezmezsez9565 4 роки тому +37

    Thanks again for posting these trips down memory lane. That "YMCA" was my jr high gymnasium back when they still called it jr high. And the elephant slide in the park brought back memories I had forgotten about! A lot in the city this show was filmed in is very much the same, but some things have changed.

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому +1

      It's fun to stay at the YMCA

  • @printerudell3604
    @printerudell3604 Рік тому +5

    I always loved Willie

  • @LindaAucone-xb5in
    @LindaAucone-xb5in 10 місяців тому +11

    "Willie was married at 17? Why not just make the character at least 19?"

    • @marjoriecohn3868
      @marjoriecohn3868 5 місяців тому +1

      Was wondering the same. I hadn't even known he'd been married. And when he was told he's just a minor, I thought, he's not even eighteen?

    • @lindaoscutt62
      @lindaoscutt62 3 місяці тому

      Seems like an inconsistency among the script writers; happens quite often. He was not of age when he married Lizzie?

  • @MyHeartStrings55
    @MyHeartStrings55 3 роки тому +11

    The end of this episode is priceless, haha. Love this show

  • @lynn1464
    @lynn1464 4 роки тому +32

    They never showed Willie have an interest in music now they said he knows how to play the guitar and it's a music teacher at the YMCA. First time seeing this one it was really good. Thanks for uploading

    • @TomMarvan
      @TomMarvan 3 роки тому +17

      I do recall an early episode where he picks up a guitar and sings with Nancy’s husband on piano and some family members...

    • @girlgeniusnyc272
      @girlgeniusnyc272 2 роки тому +10

      He plays guitar on Christmas Eve with his family, the episode where Annie tries to go to Seattle

    • @patriciaharris-love413
      @patriciaharris-love413 11 місяців тому +11

      Kate made sure all of the children were exposed to music as she is a musician and music teacher.

  • @greenonions5296
    @greenonions5296 3 роки тому +14

    Willie does a really good acting job in this episode.

  • @marjoriecohn3868
    @marjoriecohn3868 5 місяців тому +2

    Emmett was a sharp cookie. He knew everything!

  • @yvettewest3279
    @yvettewest3279 4 роки тому +7

    thank-you to gregory denallo for writing this story! We all can make up stories. You have encouraged me to continue writing my stories.

  • @juliajacklin5584
    @juliajacklin5584 3 роки тому +18

    It must have been difficult for Kate to be immersed in the worldly transition from doing what was honorable & good to " if it feels good-do it"!

  • @color-head1696
    @color-head1696 4 роки тому +13

    wow. I feel like this smart homeless boy just washed my head. Thanks dude!

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому +1

      Do you have a bad afro too?

    • @kprieto2655
      @kprieto2655 2 роки тому +2

      @@XxowendanxX Get over your obsession with afros. What is your real issue?

  • @peanuts867
    @peanuts867 10 місяців тому +3

    One episode I dont remember. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing!

  • @user-zw2rj8xh1z
    @user-zw2rj8xh1z 5 місяців тому

    This family quality show. I haven't see couple years until now appreciate it thanks

  • @widowrumstrypze9705
    @widowrumstrypze9705 8 місяців тому +2

    43:08 Emmet said what we've *ALL* been hollering at Willie, lol!

  • @jshelley7468
    @jshelley7468 Рік тому +2

    Great show

  • @theresa42213
    @theresa42213 3 роки тому +7

    Emmet outsmarted Willie! l'm _impressed!_

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому +3

      Impressed? A turnip could outsmart Willie.

    • @theresa42213
      @theresa42213 3 роки тому +1

      @@XxowendanxX ~ Yea....well you probably can tell then, that l am NOT one of those out of the 'GENIUS' category! xD

    • @theresa42213
      @theresa42213 3 роки тому +1

      @@XxowendanxX ~ EVERYTHING of the world dies. The ONLY worthy thing that will never die is _GOD'S KINGDOM!_ Set your sights on the Eternal things my friend. :)

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому +3

      @@theresa42213 you make that statement as if it conflicts with mine, but it doesn't. Human genius is one of God's creations.

    • @theresa42213
      @theresa42213 3 роки тому +1

      @@XxowendanxX ~ Yet BANKRUPT, and wholly INADEQUATE! Set your eyes on _GODS KINGDOM._ ALL things of _this_ world decay, and Die, but JESUS said ''MY Kingdom will NEVER die.'' May THE LORD Bless you my friend. :))) _ALL GLORY_ to The KING of Kings, and LORD of Lords!

  • @doggerel49
    @doggerel49 7 місяців тому +2

    Finally! We see the reason for Willie's incredibly LONG fingernails!! Seasons ago, it was figured he was a guitar/banjo-picker (in real life) with those carefully scalloped nails (R>L). But often the character hid his hands in his pockets, under things, etc. Now we can rest. Those are pickin' fingers. Yay! Good job Willie. Pick away!

  • @alicewolfson4423
    @alicewolfson4423 5 місяців тому +1

    I like the music he played in the opening scene.

  • @Leesaloves
    @Leesaloves 4 роки тому +14

    12 string? I wish he'd played more.

  • @girlgeniusnyc272
    @girlgeniusnyc272 2 роки тому +5

    Okay so it's complicated. Willie recently lost his wife, Emmet needs a father-figure. Willie wants to do good in the world but is a bit confused about how.

  • @terryrollins1973
    @terryrollins1973 Рік тому +4

    I dig his hair

  • @elleyj1754
    @elleyj1754 2 роки тому +4

    What a beautiful song Willie was playing at the beginning! I wanted to strangle Buddy for making him stop.

  • @donnaallgaier-lamberti3933
    @donnaallgaier-lamberti3933 3 роки тому +9

    I find it surprsiing and interesting that these young adults have such trouble being launched from the home. I was born in 1950 and it was 18 and out in my family.

    • @vilzvet1
      @vilzvet1 3 роки тому +17

      That's really sad! 18 you would be in college most likely. My parents hated to see us all leave, we mostly did upon getting married! Must be an Italian thing lol. My brother had a girlfriend in high school, the family of 8 kids were each literally THROWN out at 17. She had nowhere to go so we took her in. To this day she sends my parents cards on every occasion, expressing how much she appreciated their love and care.

    • @SnazzyDetritus
      @SnazzyDetritus 3 роки тому +1

      because many people who are well-off socioeconomically coddle their children into adulthood, as they have enough money to have them as dependents after they grow up, plus their kids are used to privilege, having things handed to them, and life being easy. These are the same people who have college degrees but say there aren't any jobs because they refuse to take any jobs that are lower than what their degree is for.

    • @rosecolwill5383
      @rosecolwill5383 Рік тому +6

      It has nothing to do with having trouble “ launching” one self! Not every parent thinks the second their child turns 18 they are done parenting and it’s “ there’s the door kids” ! I was raised in a large Italian family and we lived at home until we either married or got ourselves established . I am SOOO happy I had the parents I did that gave me the opportunity to do that . And it is NOT coddling .. it’s called LOVE❤️ my child is in college now and they still live with me and I am FINE with that ! It’s part of my responsibility to getting them ready to be on their own in the world ….

    • @Theaddora
      @Theaddora 10 місяців тому +1

      My parents said nothing about me living with them until I married, but when I got a job I had to pay rent. Not much but just to help out with food and all.

    • @melancholycat3978
      @melancholycat3978 8 місяців тому +3

      ​@@TheaddoraSame here. I was allowed to live at home rent-free as long as I was in school; but the minute I decided not to go to school (college) anymore, I was expected to pay rent. Only $200 a month in the late 80s- more to make a point I think than anything else. But I was never asked to move out 😊

  • @rodneysexton6090
    @rodneysexton6090 3 роки тому +3

    When Buddy take about Puzzle she is sad! But she great with Willie's friend!

    • @rodneysexton1034
      @rodneysexton1034 3 роки тому

      Rodney Section Buddy was sad because Lizzie died 2 months before!

  • @maxipazz8214
    @maxipazz8214 2 роки тому +3

    Dorian harewood was also in against all odds with Rachel ward

  • @jelsner5077
    @jelsner5077 Рік тому +4

    I really liked this show when it first ran. I was Buddy's age. This was my house: Mom: How was your day? Me: (wincing) Fine. The End.

    • @mario-qi3yw
      @mario-qi3yw 10 місяців тому

      Your very lucky to have had a mom like Kate. I’m buddy’s age too.

  • @traceylennon1204
    @traceylennon1204 Рік тому +2

    Kirk Calloway was FINE!!!

  • @fernandasantiago3
    @fernandasantiago3 Рік тому

    Amoooooo🎉

  • @priscillasalzberg5349
    @priscillasalzberg5349 Рік тому +6

    How did Willie get married if he is a minor? Some things in this episode don't fit. Willie is a minor and he is going to find a place to live.

    • @Magazinelady
      @Magazinelady 10 місяців тому +2

      I think he was old enough to get married, but not old enough to be a foster or adoptive parent.

    • @claudiabottom4086
      @claudiabottom4086 4 місяці тому

      Good question

  • @pamelahurt8168
    @pamelahurt8168 8 місяців тому +1

    Willie needs to talk his parents first before making promises. He's in no position to be anyone's guardian.

  • @pinksparkle258
    @pinksparkle258 4 роки тому +2

    In the opening I thought Wille was playing "Stephanie" by Buckingham Nicks! 💖

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому +3

      It sounds as if Buddy was playing "Color My World" by Chicago on the piano

    • @KennethofTroy
      @KennethofTroy 3 роки тому +1

      @@XxowendanxX i believe she was! that's what i heard!

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому +2

      @@KennethofTroy I'm not a piano player but it sounds like it'd be an easy tune to play

  • @kaleahcollins4567
    @kaleahcollins4567 4 роки тому +6

    And it moves to New Orleans then move to Atlanta where he meets is future baby mother then he had Clifford Harris born September 25th 1980 who later becomes rapper TI multi-millionaire so I think everything worked out for this guy lol

    • @raquelclass9647
      @raquelclass9647 3 роки тому

      Kaleah Collins are you saying the actor who played Little Brother is Ice T

    • @michellefarfaglia5050
      @michellefarfaglia5050 3 роки тому +2

      The young actor is TI's Dad?

    • @ShawnBen
      @ShawnBen 3 роки тому

      This is interesting to know.

    • @greenonions5296
      @greenonions5296 Рік тому

      @@michellefarfaglia5050 Joking because he's the spitting image?

  • @bronwynbrown2693
    @bronwynbrown2693 Місяць тому

    That was a good on , sad thourgh , strong ypung bot emmet ,sad ,gave that on a ten put ten

  • @rodneysexton1034
    @rodneysexton1034 3 роки тому +2

    What was bothering Buddy at the piano?

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому +4

      All of Emmett's prying questions about Willie's personal life

  • @handsome-brute2666
    @handsome-brute2666 Рік тому +3

    It was the few times THAT they had a BLACK as the main storyline in the six years

  • @ddivincenzo1194
    @ddivincenzo1194 2 роки тому +1

    "Full Metal Jacket" anyone?

  • @just4music687
    @just4music687 3 роки тому +8

    LOL Willie doesn't know that he is a rich kid, omggg

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому +7

      Comfortable.

    • @greenonions5296
      @greenonions5296 Рік тому +1

      Maybe Doug never had a big house payment because that was his father's house and they drive pinto type cars - except for princess Nancy who could have got her beemer or Mercedes in divorce?

    • @SnazzyDetritus
      @SnazzyDetritus Рік тому +2

      Most privileged people act completely oblivious to their privilege. To them, life has just always been that way.

    • @Magazinelady
      @Magazinelady 10 місяців тому +2

      I think it is because Willie knows he hasn't established himself in the world to live a rich life. His father is rich and that benefited Willie. But on his own, he doesn't have much money yet.

  • @iluvmusic1710
    @iluvmusic1710 9 місяців тому

    I wish they could get the old gang back together, whoever is left and do a Christmas in the old house.

  • @embracedchimera5886
    @embracedchimera5886 2 роки тому +3

    when 25 year olds play 14 year olds...

  • @kaleahcollins4567
    @kaleahcollins4567 4 роки тому +7

    This might only sound funny to African American people but this guy must be the rapper TI father he sounds the same exact way he does walk the same talks the same if he says expeditiously I'm definitely stuck

    • @mellowyellow403
      @mellowyellow403 3 роки тому +1

      Kinda favors Jaden Smith too

    • @fleurmartin
      @fleurmartin 3 роки тому +5

      @@mellowyellow403 Don't insult the actor. I don't like Smith family

    • @traceylennon1204
      @traceylennon1204 Рік тому

      OMGGGGG I was just thinking how he reminds me of TI !!!

  • @UnownLeaf
    @UnownLeaf 4 роки тому +16

    This is a cute episode with a logical conclusion. However, I can't help but think that the Lawrences should have adopted Emmett. That way, Annie wouldn't have been needed and even Willie would have had more material to work with than random love interests.
    By the way, Emmett means truth in Hebrew. That can't be a coincidence since the character is so honest and sharp.

    • @fleurmartin
      @fleurmartin 3 роки тому +4

      I guess. As long as this episode was before different strokes. Then it would be a copy cat. And this show is at least trying to be real. Back then, it wasn't cool for whites to adopt darker people for the fun of it. I personally think the plot would have worked, but Ann was a better fit only for that reason. I don't like the fact that they brought her on probably because ratings were bad and they needed a new kid.

  • @SnazzyDetritus
    @SnazzyDetritus 4 роки тому +10

    willie had a wife!?

  • @oldaggieb9403
    @oldaggieb9403 3 місяці тому

    Does Willie ever find himself?

  • @priscillasalzberg5349
    @priscillasalzberg5349 Рік тому +2

    How old was Lizzie? Willie was a minor who was married to how old a woman?

    • @marjoriecohn3868
      @marjoriecohn3868 5 місяців тому

      hahaha, seriously. I didn't know two minors could get married.

    • @user-se1ev7my6f
      @user-se1ev7my6f 4 місяці тому

      @@marjoriecohn3868with signed parental consent

    • @priscillasalzberg5349
      @priscillasalzberg5349 4 місяці тому

      Willie was still a minor who married a woman in college working on her Ph.D. It's a great plot but it has holes in it when you put the pieces near each other.

  • @highlyfavored12
    @highlyfavored12 4 роки тому +20

    Never liked how Buddy talked to her parents.

    • @suzee6335
      @suzee6335 4 роки тому +13

      You could not have watched this show very much.Buddy was always respectful..she grew up on this show..all issues were always addressed lovingly.

    • @highlyfavored12
      @highlyfavored12 4 роки тому +12

      @@suzee6335 ..Watched the show all the time. IMO Buddy did not respect her parents on many occasions.

    • @user-mj8nf2vp7q
      @user-mj8nf2vp7q 4 роки тому +14

      @@highlyfavored12 I quite agree. She wasn't alone though. Willie was also disrespectful at times. My parents would've slapped the shit out of me for saying half as much.

    • @lmarteen2778
      @lmarteen2778 3 роки тому +10

      @@highlyfavored12 and the reason she was disrespectful, was because they let her.

    • @annehajdu8654
      @annehajdu8654 3 роки тому +11

      Buddy was way too rude much too often.

  • @Monamika84
    @Monamika84 4 роки тому +3

    Willie was married?

    • @bethcooley9224
      @bethcooley9224 3 роки тому +3

      Yes. She died from radiation poisoning issue.

    • @KennethofTroy
      @KennethofTroy 3 роки тому

      yes, brooke adams ('invasion of the body snatchers') played his wife.

  • @ourtravelingzoo3740
    @ourtravelingzoo3740 4 роки тому +4

    How old is Willie here? They said he’s a minor?!? And this is after his 2 second wife’s death

    • @Xanthas71
      @Xanthas71  4 роки тому +5

      Not yet 21

    • @tomdac
      @tomdac 4 роки тому +2

      Our travelingzoo he’s had two wives already????

    • @Xanthas71
      @Xanthas71  4 роки тому +8

      @@tomdac I think he was only married once, and his wife died.

    • @hoagie1978
      @hoagie1978 4 роки тому +10

      Gary Frank was pushing 30 and they kept him under 21 for most of the series.

    • @tomdac
      @tomdac 4 роки тому +13

      ROFL.. yeah, when i was a kid watching this, i kept thinking, "he's kinda old to be living at home and sponging off mom and dad". LOL

  • @janiznick
    @janiznick 3 роки тому +13

    Bring back the afro

    • @kprieto2655
      @kprieto2655 2 роки тому

      @@XxowendanxX of courseyou would bring trump into this

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 2 роки тому +2

      @@kprieto2655 of course I would. He's a lot less boring than you

    • @afwalker1921
      @afwalker1921 2 роки тому +1

      I think the afro proved to be a fire hazard. Didn't Richard Pryor and Michael Jackson both burn down during this period? I may be wrong... it could have been during the Eighties... I'm not sure...

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 2 роки тому

      @@afwalker1921 MJ's hair caught on fire in 84 when he was shooting a Pepsi commercial 💩🔥 Richard Pryor set himself on fire freebasing I'm not sure when maybe early 90s

    • @afwalker1921
      @afwalker1921 2 роки тому +1

      @@XxowendanxX Thanks for the information! I knew they both combusted- I vaguely remember sending donations to the Ignited Negro College Fund in their honor- but I couldn't remember what decade. What I do know it that once an afro is fully involved, it can be difficult to put out. It's better to buzz it down to limit the burning time, or shave to the scalp like RuPaul. He's flaming, mind you, but in a good way... Safety first!

  • @tammybrown6606
    @tammybrown6606 Рік тому

    Enjoyed this until a buddy's line at the end. The wages of sin are death.

  • @madamex3247
    @madamex3247 2 роки тому +1

    Was Emmott from the deep south or what?

  • @priscillasalzberg5349
    @priscillasalzberg5349 Рік тому

    Willie got married, got a place to live and he was a minor. Did he graduate high school?

    • @rickjag4928
      @rickjag4928 Рік тому +1

      Nope. He dropped out. I'm thinking the "minor" remark maybe refered to his being under the age of 21.

    • @priscillasalzberg5349
      @priscillasalzberg5349 Рік тому

      @@rickjag4928 I think he was under the age of 18. 20 years old is not a minor.

    • @user-se1ev7my6f
      @user-se1ev7my6f 4 місяці тому

      He received his GED

    • @priscillasalzberg5349
      @priscillasalzberg5349 4 місяці тому

      Where did that get disclosed? All I ever heard was he dropped out to go find himself.@@user-se1ev7my6f

  • @annr3800
    @annr3800 3 роки тому

    I don't think they ever showed the parents kiss

    • @cedricliggins7528
      @cedricliggins7528 2 роки тому +1

      They showed them in bed a few times.

    • @annr3800
      @annr3800 2 роки тому

      @@cedricliggins7528 Oh ok. But they didn't seem romantic towards each other. They were more like just.close friends

    • @martiwaterman1437
      @martiwaterman1437 2 роки тому +7

      The parents shared several romantic moments throughout the series but not what you’d call passionate.

    • @annr3800
      @annr3800 2 роки тому

      @@martiwaterman1437 Exactly

  • @ericjennings6267
    @ericjennings6267 4 місяці тому

    Willie was always such a moocher and fool . Telling his parents he was going to adopt this kid and move him in yeah right if i was Mr. Lawrence i would have kicked Willie out right then

  • @molliemae6855
    @molliemae6855 2 роки тому +1

    Oh, Willie, is your guitar class too much for you?!!! 🤮

  • @elmobolan4274
    @elmobolan4274 4 роки тому +9

    Wow, the episode feels so creepy...

    • @lisatrautner9426
      @lisatrautner9426 4 роки тому +4

      Willie is creepy!😂

    • @BobbieXxoo
      @BobbieXxoo 4 роки тому +15

      Ya, believe it or not, people used to care! Strange concept, huh?

    • @elmobolan4274
      @elmobolan4274 4 роки тому +3

      @@BobbieXxoo yeah its called grooming...

    • @BobbieXxoo
      @BobbieXxoo 4 роки тому +1

      @@elmobolan4274 Grooming? There was sexual or gross going on.

    • @elmobolan4274
      @elmobolan4274 4 роки тому +1

      @@BobbieXxoo Nope, just creepy...

  • @bridgetcafarella6017
    @bridgetcafarella6017 3 роки тому +8

    To bad the Lawrences could of adopted him or at least let him stay with Willie in the guest house,but maybe back then they would not have let a young Black man live with a White family which sucks.

    • @XxowendanxX
      @XxowendanxX 3 роки тому

      Mr. Drummond adopted two strays in Different Strokes and that was a year after this.

    • @cedricliggins7528
      @cedricliggins7528 2 роки тому +3

      Not with Buddy in the house. Not a good idea

    • @madamex3247
      @madamex3247 2 роки тому +4

      @@cedricliggins7528 right. She might have assaulted him sexually.

    • @SnazzyDetritus
      @SnazzyDetritus Рік тому +1

      @@cedricliggins7528 Are you serious???

    • @printerudell3604
      @printerudell3604 Рік тому +1

      South Pasadena meets Compton, or Watts...