It seems like all the shows I watch in their original run get canceled within the season. Here's a list of my favorite short lived series:

1. George & Leo (1997-1998) 22 episodes
2. The Fugitive (2000-2001) 22 episodes
3. DAG (2000-2001) 17 episodes
4. Two of a Kind (1998-1999) 22 episodes
5. Cursed/The Weber Show (2000-2001) 17 episdes
6. The Ellen Show (2001-2002) 18 episodes
7. Thieves (2001) 8 episodes
8. The Tick (2001) 9 episodes

I'm sure there are others, but I can't remember right now.:crazy:

wow is that really how long two of a kind lasted? i thought it went longer..

I always loved Jenny McCarthy's sitcom "JENNY" from 1997 - 1998 it also starred Heather Paige Kent. It wasnt that poplar but I thought it was pretty good.
17 episodes made was not enough!!:mad: :mad: :mad:

Here are my favorites:

The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957-1960) 13 episodes
My Brother and Me (1993/1994?) 13 episodes I think
Baby Talk (1991-1992) 22 episodes I think
The Brady Brides (1981) 10 episodes
Life With Lucy (1986) 13 episodes

Mine are:
Greg the Bunny
Titus
Clerks
Family Guy
That 80's Show

JESSE was an excellent show aswell, good job I have all episodes on tape as it is not shown anymore.

I thought Bette and The Ellen Show were good:talk:

POPULAR!!!!
The Ellen Show
Bette
Jesse
That 80's Show
Phyllis
Grosse Pointe
The Golden Palace

Does anyone else remember the horrible short lived sitcom "When the Whistle Blows". The title was partly correct.

I'd love to find some episodes of "The Good Life" where Drew Carey played a supporting roll. The show was a vehicle for underrated comedian John Camponera and it was on in the early 90's for less than a dozen episodes. Anyone have any tapes of this they'd like to trade?

I also liked "Life's Work" from around 1997. This had Michael O`Keefe (Caddyshack) and cutie Lisa Ann Walker. It also had Larry Miller as her boss....Larry Miller cracks me up.

Still pissed off that it was cancelled,
The best new show to premiere last Fall,

"Undeclared."

My Favorites:

Oh Madeline
Bette
The Geena Davis Show
Life With Lucy
Hello Larry


My Least Favorites:

Gloria [Good acting and plots, but unfunny writing]
Tucker [Stupid humor, lifeless writing]
Danny [Good supporting cast, terribly writing]
The Bradys [Marcia Gets Drunk episode is fun, but the rest are dumb and totally mindless]
Inside Schwartz [Almost commit suicide while watching this piece of crap]

Originally posted by callmetootie
The Bradys [Marcia Gets Drunk episode is fun]


Oh I love that episode. I have it on tape. I think The Bradys is the best spin off ever of The Brady Bunch.

Holmes and Yoyo (1976)
Joe and Sons (1975)
Rhythm and Blues (1991?)
The Tony Randall Show (1976-77)

Life with Lucy... definitely... As for The Lucy Desi Comedy Hour, yeah, it was 13 episodes, sporadically over 3 seasons, though... and never pulled a rating below #10 its entire run...

Does anyone have:
Holmes and Yoyo
Hell Town
The Ellen Show
The Tony Randall Show

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Eric

LWL really was an excellent sitcom which was put into a terribly timeslot. It could've been as successful as her other shows, but that timeslot was just wicked. I'm even surprised that LWL received ratings in the 40's and 50's....I would've expected even worse.

I can now add "Bram and Alice" to my original list.

Originally posted by TVAdam
I can now add "Bram and Alice" to my original list.

Bram And Alice wasn't nearly as bad as the critics said it was. It needed some work, I'll grant you that, but they never had the chance.

There are other shows that premiered that were far worse..

My favorite short lived sitcoms:


DELTA (ABC, 1992-93): De;ta Burke as a country singer

THE ROYAL FAMILY (CBS, 1991-92): Redd Foxx and Della Reese as retirees suddenly faced with their daughter and her kids moving home.

THE FIVE MRS. BUCHANANS (CBS, 1994-95): Four women with nothing in common except pure hatred of their mother in law.

MY SISTER SAM (CBS, 1986-88): Pam Dawber and Rebecca Schaeffer as sisters living together in San Francisco.

Anyone remember "Cleghorne!" with comedianne Ellen Cleghorne she played Ellen Carlson. i never seen it was it any good?


"Cleghorne!" WB 1995-1996 12 Episodes

Greg the Bunny
the 80s show (even tho it was stupid, i wouldve liked to see it at least go for like 3 seasons)
USA High (it went for awhile but i wish it wouldve went longer, plus it only aired on USA Network)
Life with Lucy
The Lucy Desi Comedy Hour

okay, so this is my deal!!

every tv show i ever really love is always cancelled!! always!!

THE GREATEST TV SHOW OF ALL TIMES>>>JUST THE 10 OF US!!

sister kate
day by day
rags to riches
popular


and none of them are in reruns or syndication on any channel!!

HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!:eek:

I would love to see Open All Night from the late 70's! We didn't have a VCR at that time yet. Anyone remember that show?:eyes2:

Getting By
Double Rush
The Single Guy

Grand
Day by Day
That 80's show
Sledge Hammer!

Nurses
Getting By
Teen Angel
Life With Roger
Can't Hurry Love
Cafe Americain
The Five Mrs. Buchanans
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Sports Night
Titus

I'm sure there are more.

Why do networks cancel the shows that we love?

My fav short lived sitcoms:
- Grownups
- Soul Man
- The Ellen Show
- Lucy Desi Comedy Hour (Though it was on looooooong before I was born)

Fay - 1975
All Is Forgiven - 1986
Bridget Loves Bernie - 1972-73
The New Dick Van Dyke Show - 1971-1974
Mary Tyler Moore's variety hour 1978-79
The Faculty - Around 98 or 99
My Sister Sam - 1986-88

Maybe It's Me

My Favorite short-lived shows (excluding dramas and soaps)

1. Just The Ten Of Us (ABC, 1987-1989)

2. Jenny (NBC, 1997)

3. Popular (WB, 1999-2001)

4. Maybe Its Me (WB, 2001-2002)

5. USA High (USA Network, ?)

6. Women Of The House (CBS, 1994-1995)

7. Head Over Heels (UPN, 1997)

8. Phenom (ABC, 1994-1995)

9. Style and Substance (CBS, 1999-2000)

10. Can't Hurry Love (CBS, 1995-1996)

Phyllis
Phenom
The Brady Brides

Im so pleased to see The Ellen Show recurring on this page, what are the networks thinking? Of course the number one and two cancellation crimes are Freaks and Geeks and My So called life, but in terms of sitcoms im surprised and disapointed to see that no one's mentioned Flying Blind, original, witty and well written.
cancellation crimes:
Popular
The Ellen Show
Flying Blind
all american girl

My favourite short lived sitcoms:

Baby Talk( I was 9 years old when I watched this show, but I hardly remember it now, so I'm not sure if I'd like it if it was on TV now)

That 80's Show( I absolutely loved this show)

1. George & Leo (1997-1998)
2. Payne (1999)
3. A.U.S.A. (2003)
4. Michael Richards Show (2000)
5. Get Smart (1995)

1. Frank's Place
2. Stark Raving Mad
3. Clerks

Titus
Square Pegs
WKRP in Cincinnati (not that short-lived really, but it should have gone longer)
Gidget
Teen Angel
The Monkees

Originally posted by jimmiegirl48
The Monkees

Although I would have loved a third season, the four guys themselves said they didn't want to do a third season. Peter once mentioned how unless it was changed to a variety show, he didn't want to return. I think were all had their egos at that time. Which I guess that happens to celebrities. They all seem pretty cool now, looking back at their 2-year run on TV.

I was totally getting into "Undeclared" and "DAG, as well, and they went and cancelled them.
"Freaks and Geeks" was good too.
Did they cancel "Andy Richter controls the universe?" I seen a few episodes in the beginning of the season, but with all the reality shows on Fox, it doesn't seem to have a consistent run.
"Sports Night" was a great show, even though it lasted for more than 1 season. They play those episodes on Comedy Central.

Originally posted by BotchieB
Did they cancel "Andy Richter controls the universe?" I seen a few episodes in the beginning of the season, but with all the reality shows on Fox, it doesn't seem to have a consistent run.

Andy Richter Controls the Universe came in March 2002. Then after six episodes FOX cancelled it. Then they brought it back in January 2003. They quit showing it, and say they haven't made a decision yet. However, two of it's star's (Andy Richter, Paget Brewster) have already found other sitcoms. I'll never get into any shows on FOX again. They'll just cancel it. They always have.

1. Archie Bunker's Place
2. Welcome Back, Kotter
3. The Monkees
4. The Munsters
5. Julia
6. Gidget
7. Square Pegs
8. Bosom Buddies
9. Freaks and Geeks
10. That 80s Show

Though it wasn't a sitcom, I thought "The Dana Carvey Show" (1996-sketch comedy) was really funny. It only lasted like 6 episodes.

Two of them include:

The Ben Stiller Show
The Young Ones

Good grief Howie Mandel
any have it?

also new short live not old shows
Day by day
boston common
jesse
I think its called sister kate british nun had jason priestly in it.

oops
anyone have it too?

so many good shows the network cancels.

Way too many older shows that were good that was cancelled to list.

I agree the young ones were great too

For single season shows, the following are my favs.

George and Leo

Oh Madeline

Pruitts of Southhampton

Now and Again

My So Called Life

Those that didn't last much more than 30 episodes.

The Marshall

That's Life

There are some short-lived sitcoms by the Olsen Twins:

1. Two of a Kind
2. So Little Time
3. Mary-Kate & Ashley in Action!

That 80's Show

Wanda At Large

Kirk (Kirk Cameron comedy on UPN 1994-ish).

Greg The Bunny

Boston Common

That's Life

The Oblongs (cartoon on WB, 2000).

Kristin

Here's my list:

-Archie Bunker's Place (1979-83); Although it ran a good 4 seasons, it was still #25 when it was cancelled and never even had a finale episode.
-Gloria (1982-83); Was in the top 20 (#19) when cancelled.
-The Ropers (1979-80); Was placed in a horrible timeslot against CHiPs.
-Three's A Crowd (1984-85)
-The New Odd Couple (1982-83); Had pottential, but used recycled scripts.
-AUSA (2003)



Chris

1. Raising Dad
2. Tucker
3. Moesha
4. Sabrina The Teenage Witch
5. So Little Time
6. Clarrisa Explains It All

7. Caroline In The City
8. Malabu CA

^^ umm this thread is about short lived series that didn't last very long.
I know Moesha lasted like 5 years, Caroline in the City lasted 4 and Sabrina was like 8 years or sumthing!!


But for my picks i'd have to say:
Kirk
Popular
USA High
Aliens In The Family
My Brother and Me
Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters From Beverly Hills
Fired Up

and thats all i can think of right now! :P

Originally posted by D-Dey
The Ben Stiller Show

I was really disappointed when they cancelled that show.

Jesse

Titus

Square Pegs

Freaks and Geeks (One of the best ever, and they go and yank it)

My Sister Sam

Bosom Buddies

Square Pegs I actually enjoy this show and I am surprised that it only lasted one season ( too bad ).

The New Odd Couple
Since I am a fan of both Sanford and Son and Barney Miller, I want to see an episode of this show sooo bad ( it hurts)
Does anybody have a copy????:) :D

I have several episodes of The New Odd Couple. If interested in a trade, email at ChrisRWithers@netscape.net





Chris.

Family Guy. George and Leo.

here are some of my favorite short lived sitcoms.

Baby I'm Back
That's My Mama
Roll Out (anyone even remember that? i think it stared Stu Gilluim)
Flo
Grady
Sanford Arms
George And Leo

Men Behaving Badly with Justine Bateman

Its Your Move
Bosom Buddies
Day By Day - Julie Louis Dryfess (Whatever the spelling)
Hermans Head
Mr President
Baby Makes 5
Its a Living
9 to 5
Rags to Riches
My Sister Sam
Tracy Ullman Show (with the original Simpsons)
Nurses
Townies

I watched 'Maybe it's Me' during summer, cos all the other 'teen sitcoms' were absolute rubbish- Clarissa was probably the best teen sitcom.
The Ellen Show should never have been cancelled- I don't think it did too bad ratings wise (the christmas ep with Mary Tyler Moore did brilliantly- but they kept using old mtm alumni- apart from Cloris Leachman were any of the writers/directors involved in MTM as well?) - it was only 18 episodes it ran for (someone said 19 earlier-if there's another ep I mightn't have heard about tell me! I'm a big Ellen fan!!!)
Popular- I used to hate it when it was first being ran on tv but now it's been cancelled I watch it every Sunday (in the UK it did extremely well in it's first run so it's been repeated on many different channels since cancellation).
The In-Laws- Was Fantastic! I know I go easy on sitcoms anyway (apart from Bram and Alice) but this really was THE best- I wish I'd taped it, cos it was my fave show on tv (after I taped all of ellen and third rock). Marlene was the funniest in that show, but I loved it!
The Trouble With Normal- hilarious, well, at least Larry Joe Campbell's still working on According to Jim (my now favourite show on tv).

Just the 10 of us

Just the 10 of us

Freaks and Geeks

Cafe Americain

Can't Hurry Love

Tracy Ullman Show

Hermans Head

Bosom Buddies

The Ropers(and then they weren't allowed to return to TC!)

My 5 favorite for short -lived sitcom in order:

1. Bob (2 seasons)
2. Working
3. George and Leo
4. Something Wilder
5. Getting By (Guilty Pleasure)

P.S--I'd like to include "Freaks and Geeks" however, I don't know if that would qualify as a sitcom, but most certainly a TRUE television classic.