With alot of episodes or commercials for short-lived, mostly forgotten shows popping up on youtube I figure maybe we should try to make a more definitive list of what is out there. As I have said in another thread, alot of the people who have copies of these rare series do not post or trade anymore and I can't stand to see all these series being forgotten. So here is just a handful, and I shall add to it when I have time...your welcome to share your own as well.

Open All Night (1981-82) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGh-kcnVai0VMe7kS2_hGL83bT_KWHE2B) - 8 episodes uploaded

Monty (1994** (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwdb0NtK1c4&feature=youtube_gdata_player) - 1 ep uploaded

Delta (1992-93) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYNRc5wDfSI&feature=youtube_gdata_player) - 1 ep uploaded

Delta House (1979** (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTkdOHyQr4I&feature=youtube_gdata_player) - 1 episode uploaded

Listen Up (2004-05) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrQxi5sOZS4&feature=youtube_gdata_player) - All 22 eps

Free Spirit (1989-1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xleqqBVo0N8 (complete series, including unaired 14th ep)

Scorch (1992) 3 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itJxTEih0dk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sixI1JeKMDg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEEJf_GXmAg

A Family for Joe (1990) (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=A+Family+For+Joe) - 3 episodes

Amanda's (1983) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxPz6A_C0UjpOrxtJALYFMx2A4B8zuXJ)all 13 episodes (Bea Arthur series after Maude)

Angie (1979-80) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9tqPju_h2k) - 9 episodes?

All is Forgiven (1986) - 2 episodes? uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy2uNS8eT8Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmXUJZUOHaQ

The Popcorn Kid (1987) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLULHdqLrlB0ChV0bLetbcoJKmCaQ4Oogp) - complete series, all 6 episodes

Harry and the Hendersons (1991-1993 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg1-r2TCMak)) 1 episode uploaded

The George Carlin Show (1994-1995) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG5OoaN1NBlSc8zXxmljgA/playlists) - complete series

Good Grief (1990-1992) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a3tWR1PPAF8kGCLyG5r4g) - 6 episodes uploaded

Emeril (2001) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGh-kcnVai0WBy_X06NmKfa7jv0P2JY5r) - complete series uploaded, including unaired pilot.

Whoops! (1992) (http://youtu.be/qPx178VfNpE?list=PL2Z_UAZ4Ov6KOb9G_xeXv7DNBWmvKEq8A) - 1 episode

Goodtime Girls (1980) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5izullB60mg) - 1 episode

Whoopi (2003-2004 (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD439CEBEEAA7933F)) - complete series

Bette (2000-2001) (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDE9510DB4AC8D20F) - complete series

A.U.S.A. (2003) (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDE9510DB4AC8D20F) - 8 episodes

Mr. Sunshine (1986) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQckSfNz_9s) - 1 episode?

Teen Angel (1997-98) (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3E7B41626FBC8FDB)- complete series

E/R (1984-85) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfl8cpJcmAULU0huLz6gB14529DtVftb) - complete series

The Charmings (1987-88) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jmt5GpVscU) - complete season 1 uploaded, 3-4 of season 2

Mary (1985-86) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgWgDRb5yW4) - complete series

Married People (1990-91) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDEMexFzbs) - 1 episode?

Nearly Departed (1989) (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGh-kcnVai0UHCd8GWKegkTH9BTSIcIfT) - 2 episodes uploaded

Our Man Higgins(1962 - 1963) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en7jZAPJ0xQ) - 1 episode?

Run Buddy Run (1966-67) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1czI_IBbpE) 1 episode (from TVland's Ultimate Fan Hour)

Doctor, Doctor (1989-91) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRz1M873Rtk) - 2 episodes uploaded?

That 80's Show (2002) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADF3254ED1CEF14C) - complete series

Soul Man (1997-98) - 2 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aDsgxBDW_0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhw3X4j1r1k

The Secret Life of Desmond Pfeiffer (1998) (https://www.youtube.com/user/SecretDiaryOfDesmond/playlists) 3 episodes

Something Wilder (1994-95) - 4-5 episodes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96XotpsL0zU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npG0GwTwsdk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7JfkkXhKlE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhf1-R3SReg

Sister Kate (1989 - 90)
("Sister Kate" Jason Priestley & Stephanie Beacham…: http://youtu.be/jCsJE6RUps4) - 1 episode

UPDATED (Thanks to DJM77 and all the other helpers!)

The Phyllis Diller Show (1966-1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBhcw_qO3Y0
OK Crackerby (1965-1966) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi1vO9rlLww
Topper (1953-1955) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcQE9Pvek-8
Phyllis (1975-1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjDDJZoTpTg
Tabitha (1976-1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HNHVXjiQhc
Private Benjamin (1981-1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPmq1SF7HfU
Ferris Bueller (1990-1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70J1Lo6jIAg
Occasional Wife (1966-1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=409C...VRYyg4ewIG86Wi
Get A Life (1990-1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6P-...EJ87FTcBlH6wwe
At Ease (1983) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...FVslr8YfJM7V4a
On Our Own (1994-1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdtt9fY86a4
My Brother And Me (1994-1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdtt9fY86a4
Watching Ellie (2002-2003) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjdWMlxySHM
The Michael Richards Show (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbqYETP8rf0
Going Places (1990-1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhsO4fd4nlo
The Famous Teddy Z (1989-1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pB8kKPsz2Y
Thea (1993-1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LX9o4_zLks
South Central (1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Benqj6zhUyQ
Smart Guy (1997-1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb-RQy4yjjg
Raising Dad (2001-2002) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAphmteUdis
Spencer (1984-1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gK1d53wmbM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S952NpiX6c
The Powers That Be (1992-1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM-E...0rfm5GfueZWG29
Mr. Merlin (1981-1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgnXfkvPBT0
Frank's Place (1987-1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5_mlLamnm0
Best Of The West (1981-1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5PygW0pXYw
AfterMash (1983-1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMS5tmay0zc
Police Squad (1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzD01Hu1nPs
Run, Buddy, Run (1966-1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1czI_IBbpE
Captain Nice (1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYbBDUrOXXI
Mr. Terrific (1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-8Aaf7YcQ
Mr. President (1987-1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L77JHlGZ8Y
New Attitude (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTphH2iv2uc
The Bill Engvall Show (2007-2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViTC5h0Pfo4
Working (1997-1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcZj...280A6BEDA48C19
The Art Of Being Nick (pilot/never picked up as series) (1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq9-ZBvkfz0
W*A*L*T*E*R* (pilot/never picked up as series) (1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS8Vd1vVqXc

The McLean Stevenson Show (1976-77)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n1rvC

Angel (60-61) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVuJD40hVqQ

(More Updates)

Accidental Family (67-68) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqoiV3Z5HUw

Action (1999) (complete series) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB8901FDB040DDE6C

The New Addams Family (98-99) - a bunch of episodes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33Bo-PhNaP8&list=PLE2EC80D420619C39

The Adventues of Hiram Holiday (56-57) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FGNhxKYa1o&list=PLx7nFNCVfZF8XX5vgJNAgb0Vp0urUo6Wg

All About the Andersons (03-04) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRszdaP83pM

All-American Girl (95-95) on DVD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Q8HhKT3MY

All Around Towne aka, The Dennis O'Keefe Show (59-60) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-RgncD64HA

Almost Perfect (95-96) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89kk3y_5C9E

Arnie (70-72) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrERSrrLkIU

Arsenio (1997) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFXe9_vlk6k

Ask Harriet (1998) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKg1TyCiohc

Austin Stories (97-98) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWu_rHCcoBk&list=PLeYsjZ9XP_bRaXTPHwlx4t00Ij99h_cnV

In-Laws (2002-2003) (All 15 eps)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbR2h45T7DQ&list=PL9gR1UrbNtQ7ZJA-soVhYb28pRfILwc3a

It's Your Move (1984-85) - (all 18 eps) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGYvKU460So

It's Not Easy (1983) (1 episode online, 9 episodes filmed, only 4 aired)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdzyMmNMyIU

Baby, I'm Back(1978) - (all 13 eps?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2vcdNcccwM

Best of the West (81-82) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5PygW0pXYw

The Betty Hutton Show (aka, Goldie) (59-60) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFhBCexGr50&list=PLeagipoZmyfmot2auWfXKjVYL51jWfBPk

Big Wave Daves (1993) - 1 ep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbCPaKYU-fU

Coming of Age (88-89) - 1 ep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJvLbsp86tU

Committed (2005) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shqt-l0g8CI&list=PLPBRiHP7oNkud5hsTKcM1IqnVNIWNqxHU

Cursed (The Weber Show) (2000-2001) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT8gpHVdc1A

Diana(73-74) - 2nd episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM5ZInmw2wQ

Double Rush (1995) - pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmWmTCx9-6I

Family Man (1990-91) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF7LAHr7Z_A

From a Bird's Eye View (1970-71) - all 16 eps - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIrwaflwfTk-cS9ufC8Ny9GLNOm6pNRJ_

Good & Evil (1991) pilot episode. 11 aired (5 unaired) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C07I7Ow8TDc&list=PLDzH6IAuHoITfdSz5JwUuowNUWBm8srHF&index=7

Karen (1964-65) - 1 episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFN7v6FIllY&index=1&list=PLadM92QDIdfouKL_7os1APi_3tnAFUdDx

Life's Work (1996-97) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iavlJJnX_cg

Love and Money (1999-2000 - 13 episodes, all on youtube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llWiL9MxImM

Madigan Men (2000) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yt4rAobmOg

Maybe This Time (1995-1996) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUk62HeYIWw

Meego (1997) - 13 episodes. 7 unaired in the U.S. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL_8CmSJzvk&index=33&list=PLDzH6IAuHoITfdSz5JwUuowNUWBm8srHF

Ozzie's Girls (1973-74) - pilot ep and 4 more episodes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cg9Tc6nXGI
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLmI49Xr9ydJA7zNfZHbdx9VdOtFG0Fkh

Pete & Gladys (1960-62) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tATdlcqyBro&list=PLAiOZtrSDJD9nsCHJUrHrSxVjR9di-fkA&index=4 There seems to be a handful of episodes on Youtube. 72 episodes were produced, no clue how many still exist.

Public Morals (1996) - 1 episode aired.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUQG5ZW2-Qo&list=PLDzH6IAuHoITfdSz5JwUuowNUWBm8srHF&index=6

705 Hauser (1994) - 1 episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxgo86TJ-s0

Some of My Best Friends (2001) - Complete Series including unaired pilot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoR6w2BiZXU

Style and Substance (1998) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOW9TKGjKSU) - complete series

The Trouble with Normal (2000 - 13 eps all on youtube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX_MUPylo_k

Quintuplets (2004-2005) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f2O7aVG72M)

The Royal Family (91-92) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6n2NnK5Kio&index=1&list=PL11522FB6B9C99846) - (2 eps? out of 15) (Redd Foxx's last sitcom, he died on the set)

Women In Prison (1987) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIqNMWxjhg0) - 1st episode


Work It (2012) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g1QQ_eS18Q&index=19&list=PLDzH6IAuHoITfdSz5JwUuowNUWBm8srHF) - episode 2. (13 episodes, 11 unaired)


Zoe, Duncan Jack and Jane (Zoe) (1999-2000) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35fJxVLyGrQ) - complete series.



This is only the tip of the "forgotten sitcom" iceberg. Many all that is online is a commercial or clip.

I'm shocked at people having actually been interested in these shows to take the time and record with their VCR's.

But wouldn't the networks have an archive of their long forgotten short lived shows stashed somewhere in a warehouse like in Raiders Of The Lost Ark?

[QUOTE=littletydramon]With alot of episodes or commercials for short-lived, mostly forgotten shows popping up on youtube I figure maybe we should try to make a more definitive list of what is out there. As I have said in another thread, alot of the people who have copies of these rare series do not post or trade anymore and I can't stand to see all these series being forgotten. So here is just a handful, and I shall add to it when I have time...your welcome to share your own as well.

Open All Night (1981-82) - 8 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGh-kcnVai0VMe7kS2_hGL83bT_KWHE2B
Delta (1992-93) - 1 ep uploaded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYNRc5wDfSI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Delta House (1979} - 1 episode uploaded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTkdOHyQr4I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Free Spirit (1989-1990) 3 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSGfxyIbP2g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vXfdI9IV8w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSzDzZg4nfs

Scorch (1992) 3 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itJxTEih0dk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sixI1JeKMDg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEEJf_GXmAg

Amanda's (1983) all 13 episodes (Bea Arthur series after Maude)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxPz6A_C0UjpOrxtJALYFMx2A4B8zuXJ

All is Forgiven (1986) - 2 episodes? uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy2uNS8eT8Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmXUJZUOHaQ

The Popcorn Kid (1987) - complete series, all 6 episodes
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLULHdqLrlB0ChV0bLetbcoJKmCaQ4Oogp

Harry and the Hendersons (1991-1993) 1 episode uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg1-r2TCMak

The George Carlin Show (1994-1995) - complete series
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG5OoaN1NBlSc8zXxmljgA/playlists

Good Grief (1990-1992) - 6 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a3tWR1PPAF8kGCLyG5r4g

Emeril (2001) - complete series uploaded, including unaired pilot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZf6Rux-0Dc&list=PLltW1he4aq6BK4ShBpim6kD8Hlhvo_xE6

This is only the tip of the "forgotten sitcom" iceberg. Many all that is online is a commercial or clip.[/QUOTE



Thanks for the list:wave:

Just added a handful and will be adding alot more later this week. I'd say MOST of the sitcoms out there you can find a commercial at least, but episodes....not so much. :(

Nice of you to put that list up. I might have to check these episodes out.

5 more series added to the list and made it a little easier on the eyes.
Feel free to share your own links to episodes or playlists of short-lived sitcoms. Ill add them when I can. Remember we are mostly looking at sitcoms that were only on for 2 seasons or less.

Great thread idea! Thanks for the links!:) :cool:

Keep it up. This is a great list.

Angie has only 8 episodes I think not 9.

Also, there's one episode of 'Women in the House.'

Then, 'The Bad News Bears,' 'Breaking Away,' and 'My Sister Sam,' are all uploaded in full (or maybe 1 or 2 episodes missing).

Angie has only 8 episodes I think not 9.

Also, there's one episode of 'Women in the House.'

Then, 'The Bad News Bears,' 'Breaking Away,' and 'My Sister Sam,' are all uploaded in full (or maybe 1 or 2 episodes missing).

Bad News Bears is out on DVD in Germany.

Earlier this year I watched three or four episodes of Turnabout, but they sadly seem to have been removed. Now there's only a rather lame MST3K-wannabe treatment of the pilot still up.

the first ep of the maclean Stevenson show from 1976 is on youtube

How about Brothers and Sisters? It was a Animal House clone on NBC in 1979.

Any updates to the list?

There are two (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KtxUAkKUCM) episodes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqze-2qEy24) of "Broadside", the distaff "McHale's Navy" that lasted one season in the early 60s.
And if we're talking really short lived, here's an episode of the "Tammy Grimes Show" from 1966 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h96wPrUA_jo). Lasted only four episodes when that never happened.

There's also five episodes of "Angel", a culture class sitcom from 1960. Here's one. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ZkkIS70Y4) No wonder it lasted only one season; the actress is the definition of "cute as a button" but that accent is really hard to follow.

Hello, Larry (1979-1980) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU8RSxLhXik
It's Your Move (1984-1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH6Ungv6Rfg
Goodnight Beantown (1983-1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTQ-x6KODQ0
Condo (1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dfl4f7GVW0
The Royal Family (1991-1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAGydacveCI

The Betty White Show (1977-1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPmcPYu0i6I
Fish (1977-1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5eJiwYkVAg
True Colors (1990-1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYA_7Biwfng
The Brady Brides (1981) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZvyshnrPOk

Working Stiffs (1979) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFTZBAv5hUc
Me And The Chimp (1972) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcjCAV0atUA

The Tortellis - the ill-fated Cheers spin-off:

Episode #1:

Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcUhCdHODIE
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwhKn8vHlqs
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahzbL6IDEtI

Arnie (1970-1972) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrERSrrLkIU
Ozzie's Girls (1973-1974) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cg9Tc6nXGI
Blansky's Beauties (1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOWAYTslvkk
Dusty's Trail (1973-1974) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNcG4_D1siI
The Paul Lynde Show (1972-1973) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjHiVKzDqEA&spfreload=1
The New Odd Couple (1982-1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QAGaCHJSuU
Oh Madeline (1983-1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pwXjm_cpdI

The New WKRP In Cincinnati (1991-1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n93DP--n8ms
Sanford Arms (1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsQ6N1jicRY
That's My Mama (1974-1975) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXsllHo5M1k
Square Pegs (1982-1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU1TDWC6g_M

Throb (1986-1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10g8pdhwyPc
What A Country! (1986-1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hph-_beirmM

Life With Lucy (1986) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA4EB_EZ_aE
The Torkelsons (1991-1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kIaR_yqzjY
You Again? (1986-1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCHPlAwBVZE
The Good Guys (1968-1970) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V_iP-azT9U
Joannie Loves Chachi (1982-1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIpzT9rUTDU
Gloria (1982-1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87hl0ZtNP5A
The Mothers-In-Law (1967-1969) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pa87PACmpM
My Mother, The Car (1965-1966) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVV_8D5Rvfs
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968-1970) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVRh4AZBl0A
When Things Were Rotten (1975) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V4aITHOfJE
Quark (1977-1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM4YJ-jNteY
Homeboys In Outer Space (1996-1997) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GlEAYp-vt0
Stockard Channing In Just Friends (1979) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s7qx-4Fn0U
Out Of Practice (2005-2006) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5exSpJx1x0
Something So Right (1996-1998) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRNOqWBoL9M
The Tony Randall Show (1976-1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF2CR5UWMsM
Harper Valley PTA (1981-1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RffJaA-gSN0
Temperatures Rising (1972-1974) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SM4JyF7G1M
My World And Welcome To It (1969-1970) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1P9-BtHj60
The Bill Cosby Show (1969-1971) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU33qnMRU0E
The Phyllis Diller Show (1966-1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBhcw_qO3Y0
OK Crackerby (1965-1966) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi1vO9rlLww
Topper (1953-1955) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcQE9Pvek-8
Phyllis (1975-1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjDDJZoTpTg
Tabitha (1976-1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HNHVXjiQhc
Private Benjamin (1981-1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPmq1SF7HfU
Ferris Bueller (1990-1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70J1Lo6jIAg
Occasional Wife (1966-1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=409CdOUlYdA&list=PL7dRmlJnLblKTO1XESwVRYyg4ewIG86Wi
Get A Life (1990-1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6P-9zvrT-U&list=PL0yYA9IlBHjDqtDI6WfEJ87FTcBlH6wwe

At Ease (1983) Starring Jimmie Walker

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLULHdqLrlB0BasH5vZOFVslr8YfJM7V4a

With alot of episodes or commercials for short-lived, mostly forgotten shows popping up on youtube I figure maybe we should try to make a more definitive list of what is out there. As I have said in another thread, alot of the people who have copies of these rare series do not post or trade anymore and I can't stand to see all these series being forgotten. So here is just a handful, and I shall add to it when I have time...your welcome to share your own as well.

Open All Night (1981-82) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGh-kcnVai0VMe7kS2_hGL83bT_KWHE2B) - 8 episodes uploaded

Monty (1994** (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwdb0NtK1c4&feature=youtube_gdata_player) - 1 ep uploaded

Delta (1992-93) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYNRc5wDfSI&feature=youtube_gdata_player) - 1 ep uploaded

Delta House (1979** (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTkdOHyQr4I&feature=youtube_gdata_player) - 1 episode uploaded

Listen Up (2004-05) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrQxi5sOZS4&feature=youtube_gdata_player) - All 22 eps

Free Spirit (1989-1990) 3 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSGfxyIbP2g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vXfdI9IV8w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSzDzZg4nfs

Scorch (1992) 3 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itJxTEih0dk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sixI1JeKMDg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEEJf_GXmAg

A Family for Joe (1990) (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=A+Family+For+Joe) - 3 episodes

Amanda's (1983) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxPz6A_C0UjpOrxtJALYFMx2A4B8zuXJ)all 13 episodes (Bea Arthur series after Maude)

Angie (1979-80) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9tqPju_h2k) - 9 episodes?

All is Forgiven (1986) - 2 episodes? uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy2uNS8eT8Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmXUJZUOHaQ

The Popcorn Kid (1987) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLULHdqLrlB0ChV0bLetbcoJKmCaQ4Oogp) - complete series, all 6 episodes

Harry and the Hendersons (1991-1993 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg1-r2TCMak)) 1 episode uploaded

The George Carlin Show (1994-1995) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG5OoaN1NBlSc8zXxmljgA/playlists) - complete series

Good Grief (1990-1992) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a3tWR1PPAF8kGCLyG5r4g) - 6 episodes uploaded

Emeril (2001) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGh-kcnVai0WBy_X06NmKfa7jv0P2JY5r) - complete series uploaded, including unaired pilot.

Whoops! (1992) (http://youtu.be/qPx178VfNpE?list=PL2Z_UAZ4Ov6KOb9G_xeXv7DNBWmvKEq8A) - 1 episode

Goodtime Girls (1980) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5izullB60mg) - 1 episode

Whoopi (2003-2004 (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD439CEBEEAA7933F)) - complete series

Bette (2000-2001) (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDE9510DB4AC8D20F) - complete series

A.U.S.A. (2003) (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDE9510DB4AC8D20F) - 8 episodes

Mr. Sunshine (1986) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQckSfNz_9s) - 1 episode?

Teen Angel (1997-98) (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3E7B41626FBC8FDB)- complete series

E/R (1984-85) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfl8cpJcmAULU0huLz6gB14529DtVftb) - complete series

The Charmings (1987-88) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jmt5GpVscU) - complete season 1 uploaded, 3-4 of season 2

Mary (1985-86) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgWgDRb5yW4) - complete series

Married People (1990-91) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDEMexFzbs) - 1 episode?

Nearly Departed (1989) (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGh-kcnVai0UHCd8GWKegkTH9BTSIcIfT) - 2 episodes uploaded

Our Man Higgins(1962 - 1963) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en7jZAPJ0xQ) - 1 episode?

Run Buddy Run (1966-67) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1czI_IBbpE) 1 episode (from TVland's Ultimate Fan Hour)

Doctor, Doctor (1989-91) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRz1M873Rtk) - 2 episodes uploaded?

That 80's Show (2002) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADF3254ED1CEF14C) - complete series

Soul Man (1997-98) - 2 episodes uploaded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aDsgxBDW_0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhw3X4j1r1k

The Secret Life of Desmond Pfeiffer (1998) (https://www.youtube.com/user/SecretDiaryOfDesmond/playlists) 3 episodes

Something Wilder (1994-95) - 4-5 episodes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96XotpsL0zU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npG0GwTwsdk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7JfkkXhKlE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhf1-R3SReg

Sister Kate (1989 - 90)
("Sister Kate" Jason Priestley & Stephanie Beacham…: http://youtu.be/jCsJE6RUps4) - 1 episode





This is only the tip of the "forgotten sitcom" iceberg. Many all that is online is a commercial or clip.

The link for AUSA brings you to Bette. But, AUSA is up on Youtube.

On Our Own (1994-1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdtt9fY86a4
My Brother And Me (1994-1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdtt9fY86a4
Watching Ellie (2002-2003) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjdWMlxySHM
The Michael Richards Show (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cd6-AQ-znQ
Going Places (1990-1991) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhsO4fd4nlo
The Famous Teddy Z (1989-1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pB8kKPsz2Y
Thea (1993-1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LX9o4_zLks
South Central (1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Benqj6zhUyQ
Smart Guy (1997-1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb-RQy4yjjg
Raising Dad (2001-2002) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAphmteUdis
Spencer (1984-1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S952NpiX6c&list=PLGJA1dmweVmLI2y98kQINhB44TEEdH6SQ
The Powers That Be (1992-1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM-E0kn-efY&list=PL0yYA9IlBHjAnf2klJT0rfm5GfueZWG29

This will be my last one because I'm tired of doing this.

Mr. Merlin (1981-1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgnXfkvPBT0
Frank's Place (1987-1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5_mlLamnm0
Best Of The West (1981-1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5PygW0pXYw
AfterMash (1983-1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMS5tmay0zc
Police Squad (1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzD01Hu1nPs
Run, Buddy, Run (1966-1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1czI_IBbpE
Captain Nice (1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYbBDUrOXXI
Mr. Terrific (1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-8Aaf7YcQ
Mr. President (1987-1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L77JHlGZ8Y
New Attitude (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTphH2iv2uc
The Bill Engvall Show (2007-2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViTC5h0Pfo4
Working (1997-1999) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcZjrS5L9qU&list=PL8C280A6BEDA48C19
The Art Of Being Nick (pilot/never picked up as series) (1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq9-ZBvkfz0
W*A*L*T*E*R* (pilot/never picked up as series) (1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS8Vd1vVqXc

Wow DJM77!! Awesome List, thankyou! I'll check out the links later :)

If this is your last time doing this list, then DJM, take a bow!! You've earned it!! Great stuff and postings. ;)

Thank you, littletydramon and mets82!

today I was on you tube and found an ep of just our luck from 1983 it must have aired in the uk at some point because it has a thames tv opening and at first I thought it as a different show but it was the 1983 sitcom starring tk carter

The list at the beginning has been updated with all the contributions, thanks everyone! :)

added: Normal, Ohio (2000) - John Goodman series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uwOyYMQ84w (7? eps)

You know over the weekend I went through a long list of shows with my mom and a friend on youtube. Its amazing the treasure trove of shows you can watch on there from 1950s to now.

Anybody want to help tackle other letters using SitcomsOnline's listings?
I just got through the A's. Added what was on YouTube to the list (If it was under 2 seasons and obscure to some extent).

Also added Best of The West (1981-82) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5PygW0pXYw


A handful of series from the 80's and 70's there was nothing but short commercials.

Anybody want to help tackle other letters using SitcomsOnline's listings?
I just got through the A's. Added what was on YouTube to the list (If it was under 2 seasons and obscure to some extent).

Also added Best of The West (1981-82) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5PygW0pXYw


A handful of series from the 80's and 70's there was nothing but short commercials.

On my Videos Page (http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=323055), I have a category called Short Lived Sitcoms which has a link to this page so that everyone could see the great work that you are doing here and some of the shows that I might have missed. The difference is that I have listed my videos in chronological order starting with the 1950s and going on to the mid-80s. If there's something you want to see that I haven't included, let me know and I'll see if I can find it.

Free Spirit got blocked.

Free Spirit got blocked.

Not this one.....THE UNAIRED EPISODE!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkBp7Z3Pp64&index=7&list=PLW-9eI7jzrVQrYN_YY7SHo_q2oiz-jcNX

grab it while you can!

A very young Alyson Hanningan before she was Buffy.

after watching the episode I realize it is from an airing in Australia. Makes you wonder how many other unaired episodes of shows aired overseas.

Not short-lived per say but A 3 season series called Rocky Road? Most eps are on YouTube. I never heard of it.

https://www.youtube.com/user/georgolden/videos

Eisenhower and Lutz has just been uploaded to Youtube. Grab them while you can. It aired in 1988 for 13 episodes with Scott Bakula and Patricia Richardson. Only 11 out of 13 are available, but Its still pretty hard to find.

https://youtu.be/XRFuJ64VVYg

good morning Miami is on you tube even some of the season 2 eps that were unaired by nbc

Too bad Leg Work episodes isn't on youtube when i first saw this show i loved it's theme song too

good morning Miami is on you tube even some of the season 2 eps that were unaired by nbc

Well if it was there it seems Warner Bros. Copyright took it down.

Hope whoever wanted this series (I wasn't familar with it) grabbed them.

more series:

It's Like, You Know... (1999-2000) All episodes including the unaired ones.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8rp5A2Z9nrT7G1m_d8SvjfwJAsH-VTTn

Second Chance (1987) - first episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGKK2zwKTsM

I Second Chance a second chance and I turned it off.

Best of the West was absolutely hilarious and a travesty it was cancelled after one season.

not sure this was mentioned but Hello Larry episodes are also on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-IdBMqQiB001opCQcHS7KA

not sure this was mentioned but Hello Larry episodes are also on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-IdBMqQiB001opCQcHS7KA

Not anymore it looks like.

"This video contains content from BBTV_SonyPictures, who has blocked it on copyright grounds."

watch?v=aQn9gZQ3ATU

Damn i should've checked before.

I hate when they do that especially when the show isn't even out on dvd.

That kinda bugs me too. I mean, it is their show, so copyright is copyright.

But still...why not let folks enjoy it if there's no profit to be made, and you're not planning to release it commercially. I guess it's just the principle.

Episode 19 of Going Places (1990-1991)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhsO4fd4nlo

I dont want to jinx this but I hope the copyright police dont start taking these shows down. I just have a funny feeling which would really suck.

That is why I implore people to use keepvid.com or some other similar site to grab these episodes while you can. We have allready seen a few get taken down. At the same time I find it just ridiculous Warner or any other bigwig would take down a show that lasted one season, nobody remembers, and most likely will never be released on DVD.

Episode 4 of the 1985 sitcom, Sarah. Co-Starring Bronson Pinchot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr7auQPr1Vg part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMouqn4oDsE part 2

Working Stiffs (1979) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFTZBAv5hUc


This got removed before I got around to watching it.

That is why I implore people to use keepvid.com or some other similar site to grab these episodes while you can. We have allready seen a few get taken down. At the same time I find it just ridiculous Warner or any other bigwig would take down a show that lasted one season, nobody remembers, and most likely will never be released on DVD.

I'm STILL waiting for "Kirk" featuring Kirk Cameron to be on youtube.com, keepvid.com, or The Warner Archive.

I'm sick of these bigwigs saying "Buy the DVD and if it's not on DVD...you're ****ed"!

Anyone remember "We'll Get By?" I don't think I saw it on the list

Love and Money (1999-2000 - 13 episodes, all on youtube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llWiL9MxImM

The Trouble with Normal (2000 - 13 eps all on youtube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX_MUPylo_k

Women In Prison (1987 - 1st episode)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIqNMWxjhg0


And two episodes uploaded of Jennifer Slept Here. (1983)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JWO7alsIvgE

Updated the original post with:

"Ozzie's Girls" (1973-74) - 4 episodes are on youtube
NBC sitcom A Bird's Eye View (70-71) all 16 eps.
Diana (74-73) - 2nd ep
Family Man (1990-91) - Most of the 22 episodes
Free Spirit (1989-90) - originally there were only 3 episodes online now the entire series is available.
Pete & Gladys (1960-62) - A handful of episodes out of 72 produced. (god she's like a lucy clone! looks like her, sounds like her....)
Zoe (1999-2000) - whole series
Karen (1964-65) - Like a leave it to Beaver copy but with girls. Never knew this existed.

Just added "Some of My Best Friends". A 2001 CBS sitcom with a very limited run. The entire series is on youtube.

Also added to the first post listing is the 2000 series "Madigan Men". 12 episodes and 3 unaired, there are at least 3 or more on Youtube currently.

http://www.epguides.com/MadiganMen/

http://www.epguides.com/SomeofMyBestFriends/

It's Not Easy, a short-lived 1983 ABC sitcom with Ken Howard and Bert Convy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdzyMmNMyIU

Nothing groundbreaking, but the episode did give me a few laughs. I think it aired on Thursdays against Magnum P.I., so it didn't really have a chance. Plus, sitcoms wouldn't get really big for another year.

I'm shocked at people having actually been interested in these shows to take the time and record with their VCR's.

But wouldn't the networks have an archive of their long forgotten short lived shows stashed somewhere in a warehouse like in Raiders Of The Lost Ark?

You bring up a good question.
Either old, mostly-forgotten films are hidden in some archival room somewhere but are so obscure that they would be hard to impossible to find, or those old, mostly-forgotten films have somehow been discarded.

In either case it amounts to the same.

I have heard that the very very first episode of All In The Family was stored in a film archive and only after AITF became so iconic and historic in the history of TV-show broadcasting did certain people want to see the very original pilot episode, and this was only a few years after AITF was on the air, but it was said to have been somehow lost in such a vast vault of old film; and this is regarding a film that was only made in the early 1970s which considering how old TV - show broadcasting is, is not that long ago.

But I guess that with the advent of VCRs a lot of people videotaped short lived TV shows since VCRs became available to the general public.
If it were not for individuals who have their own recordings of certain forgotten TV shows, perhaps not even a network archive would have them

But I guess that with the advent of VCRs a lot of people videotaped short lived TV shows since VCRs became available to the general public.
If it were not for individuals who have their own recordings of certain forgotten TV shows, perhaps not even a network archive would have them

Exactly. Hundreds of series would have never been seen again in any format if not for people taping them back in the 80s and 90s. There's still so many series that even collectors don't seem to have copies of. I have yet to see ANYONE out there with copies of failed sitcoms from the late 70s-90's. There are even many sitcoms from the 2000's that SOMEBODY must have copies of. I've been attempting to see the few episodes aired of the two Daniel Stern sitcoms from the 2000's but no such luck.

Also of note: I was going through my links in the original post and sadly MANY of these sitcoms have been taken down for copyright. This frustrates me to no end seeing as these companies are making zero money on the shows just sitting in the vaults. So as I've said above, its important for people to try and grab them while they can (keepvid.com or some other youtube file saver).

well it seems more of the series on the list have been taken down for copyright, how unfortunate especially when these shows have never aired in 20 plus years and most likely will never be streamed or released by the companies. I'll try to start updating the list when I can if anybody else has more series that have popped up feel free to let us know.

Updated - Added Style and Substance (1998), It's Not Easy (1983), and Maybe This Time (1995).

Has anyone found a show called Payne? It was a short-lived American version of Faulty Towers that aired on CBS in 1999, and it had John Larroquette, Julie Benz, and JoBeth Williams.

Ran for 9 episodes with 1 unaired.

Has anyone found a show called Payne? It was a short-lived American version of Faulty Towers that aired on CBS in 1999, and it had John Larroquette, Julie Benz, and JoBeth Williams.

Ran for 9 episodes with 1 unaired.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrYH12RHdls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrYH12RHdls

Thank you!

well it seems more of the series on the list have been taken down for copyright, how unfortunate especially when these shows have never aired in 20 plus years and most likely will never be streamed or released by the companies. I'll try to start updating the list when I can if anybody else has more series that have popped up feel free to let us know.

Updated - Added Style and Substance (1998), It's Not Easy (1983), and Maybe This Time (1995).

I don't understand that either. Obviously they don't value the show much to begin with. As you said nobody is ever going to release it or stream it. Maybe some contract clauses make them do it? There is obviously not any financial loss to them.

Not a sitcom, but I just found several episodes of “Our World”(ABC, 1986-87)starring Linda Ellerbee and Ray Gandolf. It was basically ABC’s sacrificial lamb against the Cosby Show and was cancelled after one season. After acquiring my first VCR, I was able to tape two episodes(1968 and 1972)before the end.

The opening to the premiere:

https://youtu.be/PjIeEHC60_Q

After reading the most recent comments, I got the impression that the first page - along with any additions (as well as the unfortunate subtractions) - need to be updated so I will try to do so later today. Look for the updated list on a new page.

I'm been searching hi & low for King's Crossing, 1982. It was on ABC for 7 episodes only, including the pilot 75-minute movie. They made 2 or 3 more episodes that never aired. I'm guessing since it's not listed with your YouTube list on this thread, that to date nobody has uploaded their VHS recordings of this show. Any info anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated!