'Eight Is Enough' Is A Sitcom?!? - Page 2 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Mr. Television · 06-27-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

When I was young, I just thought the laughter was coming from people at home watching the show on TV. I guess I thought the noise they made went through the television.

That's the way I always think of it. lol

lakesgirl · 10-09-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by old grouch

Although it has a laugh track and some moments of light comedy, I would put it in the family drama category along with 'The Waltons' and 'Little House on the Prairie'.

Same here. Can't they re-categorize it? It definitely belongs in same category as "The Waltons" and "Little House on the Prairie".

Bonniegirl · 10-16-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lakesgirl

Same here. Can't they re-categorize it? It definitely belongs in same category as "The Waltons" and "Little House on the Prairie".

I think so too!

tlc38tlc38 · 10-16-2014, 02:40 PM

I'd never seen an episode of EIE before I bought season 1 way-back-when. I was expecting a "Brady Bunchesque" type sitcom because according to this site, EIE is a sitcom. I was sort of disappointed in the show. I still have the season 1 set but I haven't bought anymore seasons.

lakesgirl · 10-17-2014, 10:21 PM

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I'd never seen an episode of EIE before I bought season 1 way-back-when. I was expecting a "Brady Bunchesque" type sitcom because according to this site, EIE is a sitcom. I was sort of disappointed in the show. I still have the season 1 set but I haven't bought anymore seasons.

I would purchase season 2 if I were you. I think it's the best season. In season 1, the producers were still trying to get a feel for the show and the chemistry of the cast. Then Diana Hyland died and they sort of muddled along the rest of the season (which was only a few more episodes). Eight is Enough really hit their stride in season 2 and had a lot of heartfelt moments. I would buy it. But if you don't like season 2, I would stop there because you most likely won't like the rest of the seasons.

Bonniegirl · 10-17-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I'd never seen an episode of EIE before I bought season 1 way-back-when. I was expecting a "Brady Bunchesque" type sitcom because according to this site, EIE is a sitcom. I was sort of disappointed in the show. I still have the season 1 set but I haven't bought anymore seasons.

As far as a show based on a large family. It wasn't nearly as good as the Brady Bunch in the way of a comedy, and it wasn't nearly as good as the Waltons in the way of a drama.

But it was OK! It's watchable. Nothing really that memorable about it. At the time I was a teenager and if I was home or not on the phone with my friends I'd watch it, but I didn't drop everything I was doing to watch it when it was on!

Lots of girls crushed on Tommy/ Willie Aames, I never did. But the older son David/ Grant Goodeve was hot I thought!

OH Nuts! · 05-04-2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I'd never seen an episode of EIE before I bought season 1 way-back-when. I was expecting a "Brady Bunchesque" type sitcom because according to this site, EIE is a sitcom. I was sort of disappointed in the show. I still have the season 1 set but I haven't bought anymore seasons.

I love the show to pieces. But if you're looking for a 100% comedy EIE isn't it. It can run the gamut from 100% drama to maybe 50% comedy. My recommendation: see if your public library has it and borrow some seasons to see if you want more. But for me it's definitely in my top 10 favorite shows OF ALL TIME.

TJ · 05-13-2021, 12:00 AM

Eight Is Enough has been moved to the 1970s Dramas/Dramedies section. I will leave a redirect in the 1970s Sitcoms section so people can still find it from there.

OH Nuts! · 05-13-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Eight Is Enough has been moved to the 1970s Dramas/Dramedies section. I will leave a redirect in the 1970s Sitcoms section so people can still find it from there.

As someone who LOVES this show and has seen every ep, I’d have to say that while it is a bit of a hybrid, it’s definitely more of a drama than comedy. And when it is comedic, the humor is very low-key, despite the msnufactured laugh tracks. As someone who has watched the series closely, it MUCH more dramatic and comedic. IMO what EIE REALLY is is endearing and poignant.

If I could only take 5 TV shows to a desert island, this would DEFINITELY be one of them. And of course you know what my 2nd choice would be.

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05-13-2021, 12:00 AM	#23
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,658	Eight Is Enough has been moved to the 1970s Dramas/Dramedies section. I will leave a redirect in the 1970s Sitcoms section so people can still find it from there.