Sitcoms with bizarre, far-out concepts are a risky proposition on TV. Here's a rundown of some big hits, and even bigger misses:

THE HITS


"Bewitched" (1964-72, ABC): If only we could twitch our noses and make magic happen. Climbed to as high as No. 2 in the ratings and was named by TV Guide as one of television history's best 50 shows.

"The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-71, CBS): Jed, Granny, Jethro and Elly May invade the land of movie stars and swimming pools. It's one of CBS's longest-running sitcoms.

"Mork & Mindy" (1978-82, ABC): Nutty alien from the planet Ork struggles to adjust to Earth's strange ways, and the world is introduced to Robin Williams.

"3rd Rock From the Sun" (1996-2001, NBC): It's nonstop lunacy as aliens land on Earth to study a very "unimportant" planet." Hammy John Lithgow nabs three Emmys.


THE MISSES


"Homeboys in Outer Space" (1996, UPN): Traveling in the 23rd century Space Hoopty was a trip we didn't want to take.

"Meego" (1997, CBS): Bronson Pinchot played a goofy alien named Meego, but it was a no-go.

"The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer" (1998, UPN): Critics and activist groups crucified this crude period sitcom before it even aired.

"Baby Bob" (2002, CBS): Six-month-old baby talks like a full-grown adult. America is not amused.

My husband is looking forward to the show. You never know, it may be a hit.

Oh man I remember the uproar regarding this show:

"The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer" (1998, UPN): Critics and activist groups crucified this crude period sitcom before it even aired.


Thanx for reminding me of that show. :lol: I so look forward to Caveman.

My husband is looking forward to the show. You never know, it may be a hit.


So true...look at 3rd Rock from the Sun. You just can't predict this stuff. :lol:

So true...look at 3rd Rock from the Sun. You just can't predict this stuff. :lol:
Hey I loved 3rd Rock from the Sun. :D :lol:

Hey I loved 3rd Rock from the Sun. :D :lol:


I mean, think about it, Aliens land on Earth and adapt to social living. It can't be much crazier than a few cavemen doing the same thing. ;)

I mean, think about it, Aliens land on Earth and adapt to social living. It can't be much crazier than a few cavemen doing the same thing. ;)
That's true. :lol: IF it was on another network I'd probably have more faith. ABC hasn't had a hit sitcom in years. :lol:

That's true. :lol: IF it was on another network I'd probably have more faith. ABC hasn't had a hit sitcom in years. :lol:


Just be glad it isn't on the CW...but you are right about that. Maybe if this was a drama it would do much better. :lol:

Maybe if they put Caveman on HBO, it could have the caveman walking around in what else? Nothing! Just like they were meant to be. :lol:

Maybe if they put Caveman on HBO, it could have the caveman walking around in what else? Nothing! Just like they were meant to be. :lol:


The Cavemen of Cathouse...eeeeeewwwwww

The Cavemen of Cathouse...eeeeeewwwwww
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G-String Cavemen :lol:

Maybe if they put Caveman on HBO, it could have the caveman walking around in what else? Nothing! Just like they were meant to be. :lol:
:caveman:

;)

:caveman:

;)
That caveman is HOT! :D :lol:

If I'm not mistaken, Caveman is the TV show that came from a commerical.
Maybe if Caveman is a hit, The Fruit of Loom guys could get their own show.

If I'm not mistaken, Caveman is the TV show that came from a commerical.
Maybe if Caveman is a hit, The Fruit of Loom guys could get their own show.

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I don't know. I always though that the Cavemen commercials got a bit old at the end...I mean, they were cute at first, but then they just overused it. Maybe I'm the only one who feels that way?