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dlemond · 10-12-2004, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL
Oh, a note to all family sitcoms; can we please move away from the "pissy teenage daughter who's embarrased by her family" cliche?

It's getting a bit stale.

Better luck next time Jason.

I caught the episode on 10/4 and it was ok, bland basically.

Then:

I watched 2 minutes of the show last night and as soon as the daughter acted pissy and embarrassed- again- and Jason Alexander complained that he and his daughter used to be so close- AGAIN- I turned it off and I will never watch the show AGAIN.

CliffClavin · 10-12-2004, 01:30 PM

why?

dlemond · 10-12-2004, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CliffClavin
why?

Because they are harping on the cliche over and over- I mean 2 episodes in a row where he basically complains about the same thing- his daughter doesnt want to hang out with him.

I can almost swear he said the exact same line, something like "I don't understand, we used to be pals"
Come on, 2 episodes in a row?

And that means it is going to be a running theme throughout the show. As TJL said, haven't we've had enough of that pissy daughter who is embarrassed by her family?

Plus, the show is just not very funny.

Bob's TV Treasures · 10-15-2004, 09:24 AM

I agree. The SEINFELD curse continues. Jason Alexander is in another bomb...wait, I take that back...bombs go off, this just goes on and on. If it wasn't sandwiched between STILL STANDING and RAYMOND, it would've been the season's first casualty. BRING BACK "YES, DEAR!!!"

Riff · 10-15-2004, 12:52 PM

Hell, bring back "Bob Patterson." Seeing Jason Alexander taking a dump or having an ill-timed erection are starting to seem mighty appealing all of a sudden.

Marvo301 · 10-29-2004, 04:19 AM

The premise of the show has good comedy potential. Unfortunately the show is very poorly written. The dialogue is juvenile. A talented cast is wasted on this lousey material!

sonyab · 11-02-2004, 12:40 PM

Ouch most of you hate the show.. Well I hope you don't hate me but I love the show. It always cracks me up. He reminds me of George Costanza.. I think the Seinfeld Curse is broken!!! Okay go ahead and hate me..

CCRYDER1968 · 11-02-2004, 07:36 PM

We don't hate you! We just hate this show!

sonyab · 11-03-2004, 11:00 AM

hehe okay..

So I guess you don't watch the show anymore?

michael9607 · 11-03-2004, 03:52 PM

I love the show cause it carries over George's zany Seinfield personality. I'm not sure it'll be on much longer as last show was already a rerun after only 3 or 4 shows. I am looking forward to Seinfield on dvd in November!
Be Blessed!

CCRYDER1968 · 11-03-2004, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sonyab
hehe okay.. So I guess you don't watch the show anymore?

No,I watched 2 1/2 episodes...enuff for me.But given it's time slot,it may just stay on for you fans!

10-12-2004, 01:30 PM	#32
CliffClavin Yada Yada Yada Senior Member Join Date: May 04, 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,403	why?
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10-15-2004, 09:24 AM	#34
Bob's TV Treasures Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 12, 2004 Location: california Posts: 529	YECCH I agree. The SEINFELD curse continues. Jason Alexander is in another bomb...wait, I take that back...bombs go off, this just goes on and on. If it wasn't sandwiched between STILL STANDING and RAYMOND, it would've been the season's first casualty. BRING BACK "YES, DEAR!!!"

11-03-2004, 03:52 PM	#40
michael9607 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 51	Listen Up I love the show cause it carries over George's zany Seinfield personality. I'm not sure it'll be on much longer as last show was already a rerun after only 3 or 4 shows. I am looking forward to Seinfield on dvd in November! Be Blessed!
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10-15-2004, 12:52 PM	#35
Riff My Name Isn't Earl Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Posts: 37	Hell, bring back "Bob Patterson." Seeing Jason Alexander taking a dump or having an ill-timed erection are starting to seem mighty appealing all of a sudden.

10-29-2004, 04:19 AM	#36
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,450	The premise of the show has good comedy potential. Unfortunately the show is very poorly written. The dialogue is juvenile. A talented cast is wasted on this lousey material!

11-02-2004, 12:40 PM	#37
sonyab Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 03, 2002 Location: rochester ny Posts: 288	Ouch most of you hate the show.. Well I hope you don't hate me but I love the show. It always cracks me up. He reminds me of George Costanza.. I think the Seinfeld Curse is broken!!! Okay go ahead and hate me..

11-02-2004, 07:36 PM	#38
CCRYDER1968 #1 Sitcom Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 438	We don't hate you! We just hate this show!

11-03-2004, 11:00 AM	#39
sonyab Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 03, 2002 Location: rochester ny Posts: 288	hehe okay.. So I guess you don't watch the show anymore?