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ThomasE · 09-15-2007, 09:19 PM

Well, it sounds like it is making sense now, in the beginning of this topic, I think that it was Ms I.P. who gave information that Norman Lear really disliked the idea of someone calling it a spinoff and hated that. In the video that we saw he says that he really hates to use that word, but it is a word that is used today called "spinoff". He doesn't like it, but he knows that is what it is. That is what I take it for.

I can understand the points from the others about this show not being a spinoff, but the fact of the matter is that an idea for a show can be created before another show, but the show after it like "Maude" can be a catalyst to assist in getting that other show off the ground by using some of the ideas from the other show. It is a spinoff.

kooky12 · 09-19-2007, 01:50 PM

Everyone please calm down....new Shimmer is a floor wax AND a dessert topping !

Per the m-w.com dictionary definition I vote for spinoff:

3 : something that is imitative or derivative of an earlier work, product, or establishment; especially : a television show starring a character popular in a secondary role of an earlier show

TVFactFan · 09-19-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Well, it sounds like it is making sense now, in the beginning of this topic, I think that it was Ms I.P. who gave information that Norman Lear really disliked the idea of someone calling it a spinoff and hated that. In the video that we saw he says that he really hates to use that word, but it is a word that is used today called "spinoff". He doesn't like it, but he knows that is what it is. That is what I take it for.

I can understand the points from the others about this show not being a spinoff, but the fact of the matter is that an idea for a show can be created before another show, but the show after it like "Maude" can be a catalyst to assist in getting that other show off the ground by using some of the ideas from the other show. It is a spinoff.

Tom I'm hurt-lol

ThomasE · 09-19-2007, 04:18 PM

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Tom I'm hurt-lol

Don't worry. This will not affect our trading relationship. LOL.

Brieannas21 · 09-19-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Don't worry. This will not affect our trading relationship. LOL.

Too Funny

Ireneparalegal · 09-19-2007, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Don't worry. This will not affect our trading relationship. LOL.

Awwwww, that is so sweet. *irene reaching for a tissue*

TVFactFan · 09-19-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Awwwww, that is so sweet. *irene reaching for a tissue*

LOL

09-15-2007, 09:19 PM	#46
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Well, it sounds like it is making sense now, in the beginning of this topic, I think that it was Ms I.P. who gave information that Norman Lear really disliked the idea of someone calling it a spinoff and hated that. In the video that we saw he says that he really hates to use that word, but it is a word that is used today called "spinoff". He doesn't like it, but he knows that is what it is. That is what I take it for. I can understand the points from the others about this show not being a spinoff, but the fact of the matter is that an idea for a show can be created before another show, but the show after it like "Maude" can be a catalyst to assist in getting that other show off the ground by using some of the ideas from the other show. It is a spinoff.
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09-19-2007, 01:50 PM	#47
kooky12 Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 06, 2005 Posts: 2,022	Everyone please calm down....new Shimmer is a floor wax AND a dessert topping ! Per the m-w.com dictionary definition I vote for spinoff: 3 : something that is imitative or derivative of an earlier work, product, or establishment; especially : a television show starring a character popular in a secondary role of an earlier show