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Tiger32 · 06-01-2014, 08:07 PM

I love this show, and this is clearly Ted Danson's best acting role of his life. He is better on Becker than he was on Cheers, it is a shame that it did not get the ratings of Cheers, because I think it is hands down a better series than Cheers.

I got 5 seasons on DVD, hopefully they will release season 6 on DVD soon.

Zoneboy · 06-01-2014, 08:56 PM

Becker isn't even close to being the best sitcom of the past 40 years.

EmoJoe · 06-01-2014, 10:24 PM

lol..what

robyrob · 06-01-2014, 11:25 PM

ok, maybe the second best - after "Check It Out" of course.

king of comedy · 06-02-2014, 07:01 AM

He was better in this one. I loved his secretary.

70s show watcher · 06-02-2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Becker isn't even close to being the best sitcom of the past 40 years.

i agree becker was a very funny show it may have even one of the best in the last 15 years or so but in no was it the best sitcom of the last 40 years

Mr. Television · 06-02-2014, 07:41 PM

It was a very underrated sitcom. It's not as good as Cheers but is better than most of today's sitcoms.

Hawkee · 06-16-2020, 02:51 AM

When you look at the general picture many people think that after Cheers ended Ted Danson was still not going to rest on his laurels yet and so after Cheers aired it's finale Ted still had his sitcom moves and so when CBS cast him in the role of John Becker in Becker it indeed showed that Ted Danson still had the grace of a sitcom star. I think Becker was the sitcom that allowed Ted Danson to express himself in sitcoms and because of him I think that's what made Becker a smash sitcom for CBS and when you think of anything with Ted Danson it is sure to be a smash hit. If you want to see Ted Danson at his funniest beyond Becker I recommend the movie A Fine Mess which is really cool and when paired with Howie Mandel Ted's funny side shows in this movie
Bestie

JamesG · 06-16-2020, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by LaBestia

... when you think of anything with Ted Danson it is sure to be a smash hit.

"Ink" and "Help Me Help You" ... lol.

TV Guy · 06-16-2020, 05:56 AM

Yes, it is, followed closely by Caroline in the City, Yes Dear, and Suddenly Susan.

Torgo · 06-16-2020, 12:57 PM

Or what.

Wawwie · 06-16-2020, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiger32

Is Becker the best Sitcom in the last 40 years or what

what

Chocolate Moose · 06-16-2020, 03:03 PM

it was definitely very good!

kentrout0 · 10-05-2020, 06:35 PM

Maybe the top 50.

Will Dockery · 03-26-2021, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiger32

I love this show, and this is clearly Ted Danson's best acting role of his life. He is better on Becker than he was on Cheers, it is a shame that it did not get the ratings of Cheers, because I think it is hands down a better series than Cheers.

I got 5 seasons on DVD, hopefully they will release season 6 on DVD soon.

I've been catching two episodes a night on Antenna TV for a month or so, and the show really good, and I do prefer it to Cheers... a good ensemble cast.

06-01-2014, 08:07 PM	#1
Tiger32 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 624	Is Becker the best Sitcom in the last 40 years or what I love this show, and this is clearly Ted Danson's best acting role of his life. He is better on Becker than he was on Cheers, it is a shame that it did not get the ratings of Cheers, because I think it is hands down a better series than Cheers. I got 5 seasons on DVD, hopefully they will release season 6 on DVD soon.

06-01-2014, 08:56 PM	#2
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Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,734	When you look at the general picture many people think that after Cheers ended Ted Danson was still not going to rest on his laurels yet and so after Cheers aired it's finale Ted still had his sitcom moves and so when CBS cast him in the role of John Becker in Becker it indeed showed that Ted Danson still had the grace of a sitcom star. I think Becker was the sitcom that allowed Ted Danson to express himself in sitcoms and because of him I think that's what made Becker a smash sitcom for CBS and when you think of anything with Ted Danson it is sure to be a smash hit. If you want to see Ted Danson at his funniest beyond Becker I recommend the movie A Fine Mess which is really cool and when paired with Howie Mandel Ted's funny side shows in this movie Bestie
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