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SBTB Geek · 02-22-2003, 08:32 PM

I doubt it, but I do sure hope so.

Mr. Stefani · 02-22-2003, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by SBTB Geek
I doubt it, but I do sure hope so.

I doubt it.

I saw a commercial for it yesterday. Is the husband the same guy from the movie?

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 02-22-2003, 09:40 PM

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Originally posted by Nirvana

I doubt it.

I saw a commercial for it yesterday. Is the husband the same guy from the movie?

Nope it isn't. He had some other commitments. Theyre getting someone else to play the husband.

Sitcomwriter · 02-23-2003, 12:52 AM

John Corbet,The husband from the movie is going to be in another midseason sitcom,"Lucky" but supposidly he will have a recurring role on MBFGL as the husband's best friend.

And to answer your question, I doubt it.

callmetootie · 02-24-2003, 01:22 PM

It won't be anywhere as good as the film...and to be perfectly honest, the film wasn't THAT great. I will watch it, but I doubt it'll be anywhere as funny. It'll probably be scattershot comedy, milking the heck out of the fantastic supporting cast. It'll be the highest rated show tonight probably, but when it moves to Sunday...boy is it gonna slide. I love Lanie Kazan and Michael Constantine, but I don't think they have enough energy for a primetime series. NYPOST previewed some of the mid-season shows, and one of the worst on the list was MBFGL, with Lost At Home & Charlie Lawrence as the best. I'll see how it is tonight...but don't expect any fireworks.

Sitcomwriter · 02-24-2003, 08:51 PM

TV Guide liked it calling it "One of the better mid-season shows" so I guess we'll see....

shocolah · 02-24-2003, 10:51 PM

It's ok so far, but (excuse me -- CHANGES) already: He's calling his wife "Nia" and she was Tula in the movie. Also Tula's (Nia's?) father gave the house in the movie but in the first ep, he's giving them the house for the first time. ???????????????

tony_the_tiger324 · 02-25-2003, 12:29 AM

thats not a blooper, she changed the name of the character for the show

Sitcomwriter · 02-25-2003, 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by shocolah
It's ok so far, but bloopers already: He's calling his wife "Nia" and she was Tula in the movie. Also Tula's (Nia's?) father gave the house in the movie but in the first ep, he's giving them the house for the first time. ???????????????

Those aren't bloopers.They changed things around for the series.

Anyway I liked it but it wasn't as good as the movie.It's alot what I thought it was going to be like which is "Everybody Loves Raymond" which a Greek family instead of Italian.IMO it should stay on Mondays and "Yes Dear" should go to Sunday.Monday SHOULD look like this:

8:00-King of Queens
8:30-My Big Fat Greek Life
9:00-Everybody Loves Raymond
9:30-Still Standing

I'd like that.

shocolah · 02-25-2003, 10:31 AM

Bloopers, changes, whatever. The story "continued" into the series and they rewrote it, and that was dumb! There was no need to do that.

Sitcomwriter · 02-25-2003, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by shocolah
Bloopers, changes, whatever. The story "continued" into the series and they rewrote it, and that was dumb! There was no need to do that.

I agree.That was my biggest nitpick.My only other one is that there's no words in the theme song.Not even an "Oompa"!

MonarC · 03-03-2003, 09:54 AM

why do they change the name and the whole plot and everything that is so stupid

02-22-2003, 08:32 PM	#1
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Would This Be as Good as the Movie? I doubt it, but I do sure hope so.

02-24-2003, 01:22 PM	#5
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	It won't be anywhere as good as the film...and to be perfectly honest, the film wasn't THAT great. I will watch it, but I doubt it'll be anywhere as funny. It'll probably be scattershot comedy, milking the heck out of the fantastic supporting cast. It'll be the highest rated show tonight probably, but when it moves to Sunday...boy is it gonna slide. I love Lanie Kazan and Michael Constantine, but I don't think they have enough energy for a primetime series. NYPOST previewed some of the mid-season shows, and one of the worst on the list was MBFGL, with Lost At Home & Charlie Lawrence as the best. I'll see how it is tonight...but don't expect any fireworks.
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02-24-2003, 10:51 PM	#7
shocolah Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 01, 2001 Posts: 546	It's ok so far, but (excuse me -- CHANGES) already: He's calling his wife "Nia" and she was Tula in the movie. Also Tula's (Nia's?) father gave the house in the movie but in the first ep, he's giving them the house for the first time. ???????????????
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03-03-2003, 09:54 AM	#12
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	why do they do that? why do they change the name and the whole plot and everything that is so stupid

02-23-2003, 12:52 AM	#4
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	John Corbet,The husband from the movie is going to be in another midseason sitcom,"Lucky" but supposidly he will have a recurring role on MBFGL as the husband's best friend. And to answer your question, I doubt it.

02-24-2003, 08:51 PM	#6
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	TV Guide liked it calling it "One of the better mid-season shows" so I guess we'll see....

02-25-2003, 12:29 AM	#8
tony_the_tiger324 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 18, 2002 Posts: 59	thats not a blooper, she changed the name of the character for the show

02-25-2003, 10:31 AM	#10
shocolah Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 01, 2001 Posts: 546	Bloopers, changes, whatever. The story "continued" into the series and they rewrote it, and that was dumb! There was no need to do that.