The Middle’s Eden Sher wishes the show would at least acknowledge real-world politics - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 11-15-2017, 12:40 AM

http://www.vulture.com/2017/11/eden-...interview.html

“We’re in a unique position of being this one show that really appeals to everyone regardless of your political beliefs,” says Sher. “I think it would’ve been good, at least in a subtle way, to hint at some kind of political change. A way to make some kind of statement of, ‘We don’t think this. We don’t think that.’ A simple way to get through to people.” But she adds that The Middle “exists in its own world and you can’t look at it as a reflection on the actual issues that are happening…I have to accept that The Middle is a different beast.”

Chocolate Moose · 11-15-2017, 10:28 AM

It's a good idea for right now, but it dates the show. In years to come, it won't be as amusing.

robyrob · 11-15-2017, 02:08 PM

why - there is enough politics on TV as it is, who needs it and why risk alienating half your viewers with every political joke.

Mr. Television · 11-15-2017, 03:00 PM

One of the reason people like The Middle is no politics.

Mr. Television · 11-15-2017, 03:01 PM

The only two shows I think handled politics well was All in the Family and Family Ties.

icecream · 11-15-2017, 03:31 PM

I am glad Eden is not a producer, politics are such a turn-off most places.

Schmoopie · 11-19-2017, 08:16 AM

I liked that episode where Axl supported that candidate because his name was Harry Butts. That was so like him! He said that if a guy with that name could be brave enough to run for office, he must be worth something! Those weren't his exact words, but it was something like that.

11-15-2017, 12:40 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,493	The Middle’s Eden Sher wishes the show would at least acknowledge real-world politics http://www.vulture.com/2017/11/eden-...interview.html “We’re in a unique position of being this one show that really appeals to everyone regardless of your political beliefs,” says Sher. “I think it would’ve been good, at least in a subtle way, to hint at some kind of political change. A way to make some kind of statement of, ‘We don’t think this. We don’t think that.’ A simple way to get through to people.” But she adds that The Middle “exists in its own world and you can’t look at it as a reflection on the actual issues that are happening…I have to accept that The Middle is a different beast.”

11-15-2017, 10:28 AM	#2
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11-15-2017, 03:00 PM	#4
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11-15-2017, 03:01 PM	#5
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	The only two shows I think handled politics well was All in the Family and Family Ties.

11-19-2017, 08:16 AM	#7
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I liked that episode where Axl supported that candidate because his name was Harry Butts. That was so like him! He said that if a guy with that name could be brave enough to run for office, he must be worth something! Those weren't his exact words, but it was something like that.