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GQ28 · 03-20-2011, 01:02 AM

Out of all the 1950's sitcoms, The Honeymooners and I Love Lucy has long gevity. These two classics has loyal followers, die hard fans. Most of the other 50's sitcoms are just too pre dated. What do you think it is that keep ILL and THM stand out from that decade of sitcoms and still relevant today?

Marvo301 · 03-20-2011, 01:35 AM

Both ILL and THM have at their a heart a relationship between a husband and wife. That is very universal and rings true from one generation to the next. That's what makes these two shows timeless.

GQ28 · 03-21-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Both ILL and THM have at their a heart a relationship between a husband and wife. That is very universal and rings true from one generation to the next. That's what makes these two shows timeless.

I agree 100%

MickeyMac · 03-22-2011, 06:48 PM

What about Father Knows Best, Leave It To Beaver, and Ozzie & Harriet?

GQ28 · 03-22-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

What about Father Knows Best, Leave It To Beaver, and Ozzie & Harriet?

They don't stand out like these two and they are pre-dated. Most histornions say that these two shows are models of most sitcoms. These two never been off the air. With the exception of LB alot of ppl in my generation never heard of these shows. They know about the honeymooners, ILl and three stoges

1960'sTVfan · 03-22-2011, 08:21 PM

I enjoy The Honeymooners classic 39, but none of the other variations of the show. I've never got into I Love Lucy all that much, some episodes are funny but overall I'm not that impressed with it. Leave It To Beaver is still a great show, so is Amos N Andy. Father Knows Best is so-so. Most other 50's sitcoms are dated and don't play back very well today.

MickeyMac · 03-23-2011, 01:14 PM

50's sitcoms, and 50's TV are a piece of history that should not be overlooked, whether they are dated or not. Thats my take.

Mr. Television · 03-23-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

50's sitcoms, and 50's TV are a piece of history that should not be overlooked, whether they are dated or not. Thats my take.

I agree and the fact that some are dated is exactly why they are great. It's a look at another era.

1960'sTVfan · 03-23-2011, 05:56 PM

All old TV shows are part of history. Inferior shows and shows that have become dated retain some nostalgic value.

GQ28 · 03-23-2011, 07:44 PM

The thread that I started was mainly about why the HM and Ill stands out over most 50's sitcoms and is still relevant today....

aaliya · 03-25-2011, 02:26 AM

Yup, I think this one is a big question.. no really I too don't know about this.

03-20-2011, 01:02 AM	#1
GQ28 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 13, 2008 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 211	50's sitcoms Out of all the 1950's sitcoms, The Honeymooners and I Love Lucy has long gevity. These two classics has loyal followers, die hard fans. Most of the other 50's sitcoms are just too pre dated. What do you think it is that keep ILL and THM stand out from that decade of sitcoms and still relevant today?

03-20-2011, 01:35 AM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	Both ILL and THM have at their a heart a relationship between a husband and wife. That is very universal and rings true from one generation to the next. That's what makes these two shows timeless.
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03-22-2011, 06:48 PM	#4
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	What about Father Knows Best, Leave It To Beaver, and Ozzie & Harriet?

03-22-2011, 08:21 PM	#6
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,144	I enjoy The Honeymooners classic 39, but none of the other variations of the show. I've never got into I Love Lucy all that much, some episodes are funny but overall I'm not that impressed with it. Leave It To Beaver is still a great show, so is Amos N Andy. Father Knows Best is so-so. Most other 50's sitcoms are dated and don't play back very well today.

03-23-2011, 01:14 PM	#7
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	50's sitcoms, and 50's TV are a piece of history that should not be overlooked, whether they are dated or not. Thats my take.

03-23-2011, 05:56 PM	#9
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,144	All old TV shows are part of history. Inferior shows and shows that have become dated retain some nostalgic value.

03-23-2011, 07:44 PM	#10
GQ28 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 13, 2008 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 211	The thread that I started was mainly about why the HM and Ill stands out over most 50's sitcoms and is still relevant today....

03-25-2011, 02:26 AM	#11
aaliya Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 25, 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8	Yup, I think this one is a big question.. no really I too don't know about this.