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catlover79 · 05-19-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Heidi Dawn

Well, I used to like - Perfect Strangers, Family Matters, and Step By Step. I can't stand these shows now and am glad that they're not airing reruns where I live.

I think of the ones you picked, Perfect Strangers has actually held up the best. It still makes me laugh today. Step By Step was very good the first three seasons or so, and went downhill with the addition of the baby. Full House - they should slap a saccharine warning on the DVDs/reruns.

Nighthawk76 · 05-19-2009, 01:03 PM

I hate to admit it, but just like Brian I watched Small Wonder back in the day. I also used to watch reruns of What's Happening. Also, as I get older, I am starting to think the syndicated version of Charles In Charge really wasn't very good. I think the network version is still great, but the syndicated version just doesn't seem to appeal to me anymore.

88survivor · 05-19-2009, 01:19 PM

I actually enjoyed the syndicated version of CIC, but that's just me. I remember the syndicated versions the most, though. I was so glad to see them when it on My9 before My9 changed its format back in 2004 or 2005. It showed the CBS version and then the syndicated episodes, but there were so out of order. But at least I have DVDs of Seasons 1-3. I am willing to get 4.

comedyfreak · 05-22-2009, 04:11 AM

I use to like Small Wonder and watched every week when it was on. The true classics from the 60's I will never stop liking. My current guilty pleasures would be watching iCarly, Hannah Montana, and True Jackson VP

They're too funny though.

tanquant · 05-22-2009, 03:51 PM

I love New York / Flavor of Love - I used to love these shows but looking at the reruns on TV Guide Channel I'm like "I used to look at this Crap!"

dawsongirl · 05-22-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

I use to like Small Wonder and watched every week when it was on. The true classics from the 60's I will never stop liking. My current guilty pleasures would be watching iCarly, Hannah Montana, and True Jackson VP

They're too funny though.

I get a kick out of Drake and Josh.

I watched iCarly once in a waiting room and was enjoying it. I don't seek either out, but they aren't the worst thing I've ever seen.

70s show watcher · 05-23-2009, 02:21 AM

i cant believe i once loved tv's bloopers and pratical jokes as much as i did i used to watch it every monday night without fail but now when ever i see reruns or anything i still get some laughs but it seems silly and repetitave now and i wonder why i had to watch it every week back in the day

Nighthawk76 · 05-23-2009, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 88survivor

I actually enjoyed the syndicated version of CIC, but that's just me. I remember the syndicated versions the most, though. I was so glad to see them when it on My9 before My9 changed its format back in 2004 or 2005. It showed the CBS version and then the syndicated episodes, but there were so out of order. But at least I have DVDs of Seasons 1-3. I am willing to get 4.

There is just a sweetness and family feeling to the first season that is missing from the other seasons.

ky24943 · 05-25-2009, 12:02 AM

Full House, Boy Meets World, and Family Matters

PunkyP0WER · 05-25-2009, 02:41 AM

lois and clark - i used to watch because i thought dean and teri were a cute onscreen couple and thought dean himself was cute. but when it was released on dvd and i bought it, i realized after some viewing i outgrew the show. i understand it was a fantasy shows, but a lot of the storylines were weak and i realized dean was a very wooden actor. he did improve over the seaons but when put against better actors his lack of skills showed. it was sometimes cringeworthy.

any reality show i ever watched comes to mind too. especially all those vh1 shows i watched! they are mindless and so trashy. at first i'd tune in for the shock value but after watching endless shows with these skanks acting like common street hookers, the shows really become sad commentaries on todays society.even little people big world, i found that show so inspirational when it first started but the family has gone "hollywood" and the show is a former shell of what its original premise was.

Marvo301 · 05-25-2009, 02:47 AM

Ever see Dean Cain in his recurring guest part on Hope and Faith (now there's a show I'm embarrassed to admit I watched!)? Now that was some wooden acting!!

Jude The Obscure · 05-25-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shine

There is just a sweetness and family feeling to the first season that is missing from the other seasons.

I agree.....I think Charles Callahan's Grandpa character in the syndicated years was just too darn annoying--always on Charles' case for the littlest thing. I wanted to bi***slap him. He's the reason I avoid reruns.

catlover79 · 05-25-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

I agree.....I think Charles Callahan's Grandpa character in the syndicated years was just too darn annoying--always on Charles' case for the littlest thing. I wanted to bi***slap him. He's the reason I avoid reruns.

Wasn't the actor's name JAMES Callahan?

Marvo301 · 05-25-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Wasn't the actor's name JAMES Callahan?

Yes, actor James T. Callahan played Walter Powell, the Grandpa in the syndicated seasons of Charles in Charge.

catlover79 · 05-25-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Yes, actor James T. Callahan played Walter Powell, the Grandpa in the syndicated seasons of Charles in Charge.

I thought so. He passed a couple of years ago, if I'm not mistaken.

05-22-2009, 04:11 AM	#19
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05-25-2009, 12:02 AM	#24
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05-25-2009, 02:41 AM	#25
PunkyP0WER Member Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2008 Location: MACY*S on 34th St. Posts: 1,908	lois and clark - i used to watch because i thought dean and teri were a cute onscreen couple and thought dean himself was cute. but when it was released on dvd and i bought it, i realized after some viewing i outgrew the show. i understand it was a fantasy shows, but a lot of the storylines were weak and i realized dean was a very wooden actor. he did improve over the seaons but when put against better actors his lack of skills showed. it was sometimes cringeworthy. any reality show i ever watched comes to mind too. especially all those vh1 shows i watched! they are mindless and so trashy. at first i'd tune in for the shock value but after watching endless shows with these skanks acting like common street hookers, the shows really become sad commentaries on todays society.even little people big world, i found that show so inspirational when it first started but the family has gone "hollywood" and the show is a former shell of what its original premise was.
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05-25-2009, 02:47 AM	#26
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05-19-2009, 01:03 PM	#17
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I hate to admit it, but just like Brian I watched Small Wonder back in the day. I also used to watch reruns of What's Happening. Also, as I get older, I am starting to think the syndicated version of Charles In Charge really wasn't very good. I think the network version is still great, but the syndicated version just doesn't seem to appeal to me anymore.

05-19-2009, 01:19 PM	#18
88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	I actually enjoyed the syndicated version of CIC, but that's just me. I remember the syndicated versions the most, though. I was so glad to see them when it on My9 before My9 changed its format back in 2004 or 2005. It showed the CBS version and then the syndicated episodes, but there were so out of order. But at least I have DVDs of Seasons 1-3. I am willing to get 4.

05-22-2009, 03:51 PM	#20
tanquant Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Posts: 864	I love New York / Flavor of Love - I used to love these shows but looking at the reruns on TV Guide Channel I'm like "I used to look at this Crap!"

05-23-2009, 02:21 AM	#22
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	i cant believe i once loved tv's bloopers and pratical jokes as much as i did i used to watch it every monday night without fail but now when ever i see reruns or anything i still get some laughs but it seems silly and repetitave now and i wonder why i had to watch it every week back in the day