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04-20-2001, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by factsoflife:
I think it is time for Oprah to retire, her show is so boring and reduntant now, as well as Jerry springer and jenny jones and ricki lake.

Those aren't sitcome but you do have a point

Robyn · 06-17-2001, 07:31 PM

Family Matters was great, now leave it alone. I think it had some of the greatest character development in television history, even if nobody agrees with me. So perhaps it did go on a bit too long for most, but it really did need that final season to mature a little bit and tie up loose ends (e.g. Steve and Laura getting engaged).

TV Guy · 06-18-2001, 03:02 PM

I think the last season or two of "Cheers" showed how tired the show was getting. Kirstie Alley as Rebecca Howe revitalized the show, but it was a mistake to turn her into such a ditz. It was much better was she was a tough-on-the-outside businesswoman who was Sam's boss.

I agree with the posting about "Dallas" running out of gas during 85-86 (the infamous dream season when Bobby was dead). Recovered somewhat when Bobby returned for 86-87, then died when Pam blew up in 1987. But I think the spinoff, "Knots Landing", was pretty decent up until '91, when many of the writers left to do "Homefront". The last two seasons were weaker, but not nearly as much as the final years of "Dallas".

"The Waltons" weakened during its sixth year, with John-Boy gone and Grandma absent due to illness. It really got bad a year later, with Grandpa gone, and the writers focusing on more controversial issues, like drug addiction (Mary-Ellen), and alcoholism (Cora Beth). It didn't help that Michael Learned was always coming and going during those last few seasons (Mama's in a sanitorium with TB. No, now she's working for the Red Cross in D.C. No, now she's in Arizona with TB again.). The first five seasons with the original cast are classics, though.

factsoflife · 06-18-2001, 08:38 PM

Sorry for the double post.

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factsoflife · 06-18-2001, 08:40 PM

The Power Rangers ( i know it's not a sitcom)..... but after it went from Mighty Morphin to In Space, it was enough.

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MARFAR104 · 06-19-2001, 12:51 PM

I DEFINITELY AGREE WITH TV GUY ABOUT THE WALTON'S! I LOVED THAT SHOW BUT THE STORY LINES GOT A LITTLE HARD TO SWALLOW! IT WAS TOTALLY OUT OF CHARACTER FOR OLIVIA TO UP AND LEAVE HER BELOVED FAMILY TO RUN OFF TO WORK FOR THE RED CROSS! THE OLIVIA WE LEARNED TO LOVE JUST WOULDN'T HAVE DONE THAT!ANYWAY, THAT'S HOW I FEEL ABOUT THAT!
I ALSO THINK THAT HAPPY DAYS WENT WAY OVER! SO DUMB AND BORING IN THOSE LATTER EPISODES!

James · 06-20-2001, 02:01 AM

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Originally posted by MARFAR104:
I DEFINITELY AGREE WITH TV GUY ABOUT THE WALTON'S! I LOVED THAT SHOW BUT THE STORY LINES GOT A LITTLE HARD TO SWALLOW! IT WAS TOTALLY OUT OF CHARACTER FOR OLIVIA TO UP AND LEAVE HER BELOVED FAMILY TO RUN OFF TO WORK FOR THE RED CROSS! THE OLIVIA WE LEARNED TO LOVE JUST WOULDN'T HAVE DONE THAT!ANYWAY, THAT'S HOW I FEEL ABOUT THAT!
I ALSO THINK THAT HAPPY DAYS WENT WAY OVER! SO DUMB AND BORING IN THOSE LATTER EPISODES!

I agree about "The Waltons" after Olivia (Michael Learned) left. Now I can understand why so many people disliked the episodes of "Laverne & Shirley" after Shirley (Cindy Williams) left.

As far as the Burtons (Olivia's cousin Rose (played by Peggy Rea) and her grandchildren Serena and Jeffrey) who entered the show during the second-to-last season, they should have been in only a handful of episodes instead of made regulars during those seasons (I mean, Peggy Rea's name appears during the opening credits). With that in mind I perfectly understand why many fans of "The Brady Bunch" hated the episodes with Cousin Oliver!

James · 06-20-2001, 02:09 AM

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Originally posted by JohnMcMillin:
there've been many threads about sitcoms that were cancelled before given the chance to shine, ok. So what about the shows (mainly sitcoms) that ran past their expiration date?

Here are a few that went (and are some are STILL going) too long:

Cheers
Three's Company
All in the Family
The Simpsons
Married ... with Children
Night Court
The Facts of Life
Friends
Frasier
Beverly Hills, 90210

Rob · 06-20-2001, 11:15 AM

Family matters, without a doubt! Also, I think Saturday Night Live has been on for way too long, and its time cancel it.

RainMan · 05-11-2002, 04:05 PM

SHUDDERS.......

Friends Definitely........ENOUGH WE DON"T FREAKIN CARE WHO HAS SEX WITH WHO....Note that's like the only thing they talk about on that show.

SHUDDERS.......

Charmed........ALL IT IS IS ABOUT KILLING THE VILLIANS...NOT ANY FUN IF YOU ASK ME.

SHUDDERS.......

Baby Bob.......WORST CBS SHOW I CAN THINK OF....PAYNE WAS BETTER THAN THAT.

SHUDDERS.......

AND THE WORST SHOW OF ALL TIME THAT RAN TOO LONG IS...................................

RUGRATS - RUGRATS - RUGRATS - YES WE KNOW THEY ARE POOPY WE DON'T NEED TO KNOW ANY MORE.........GET THE HELL OFF TV RUGRATS.

11 SEASONS IS LONG ENOUGH SO GO AWAY!

Cordially,
Nathan Bush
"The Rain Man"

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seanhayesfan · 05-11-2002, 04:12 PM

I think Roseanne went to long by one season. The 9th and last season just wasn't as funny as all 8 seasons before it.

Bewitched Should have ended when the first Darrin had to leave.

Full House should have ended when the cuteness of the olsen Twins ended.

DJM77 · 05-11-2002, 04:29 PM

M*A*S*H*
Lasted: 11 seasons
Should have only lasted: 6 seasons

Murphy Brown
Lasted: 10 seasons
Should have only lasted: 7 seasons

Alice
Lasted: 9 seasons
Should have only lasted: 6 seasons

Coach
Lasted: 9 seasons
Should have only lasted: 4 seasons

One Day At A Time
Lasted: 9 seasons
Should have only lasted: 7 seasons

Barney Miller
Lasted: 8 seasons
Should have only lasted: 6 seasons

Laverne & Shirley
Lasted: 8 seasons
Should have only lasted: 7 seasons

Facts Of Life
Lasted: 9 seasons
Should have only lasted: 6 seasons

Family Matters
Lasted: 9 seasons
Should have only lasted: 7 seasons

Boy Meets World
Lasted: 7 seasons
Should have only lasted: 3 seasons

°Bubbly Blonde° · 05-11-2002, 04:39 PM

The Facts of Life went a few years too long IMO even tho I love the show

Three's Company should have ended 2 seasons earlier

All in the Family should have ended when Mike and Gloria moved away.

I can't think anymore right now...

Sean Snow · 05-11-2002, 10:49 PM

Hmm here is my list:

"The Andy Griffith Show"- I don't really watch this show a lot (It isn't one of my favorites, far from them too), but I think it should've ended in 1965 with the departure of Don Knotts. It just wasn't as funny as it was with him.

"Roseanne"- I never really liked this show to begin with, but the final few seasons were terrible imo.

"Chico & the Man"- They should've ended it after the 1977 season. It wasn't the same w/o Freddie Prinze.

"The Brady Bunch"-Oliver. 'nuff said.

Notorious · 05-11-2002, 11:22 PM

Murphy Brown & Roseanne (what was up with that last season? terrible!)

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05-11-2002, 04:39 PM	#28
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05-11-2002, 11:22 PM	#30
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06-17-2001, 07:31 PM	#17
Robyn Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 10, 2001 Location: New York, NY, USA Posts: 18	Family Matters was great, now leave it alone. I think it had some of the greatest character development in television history, even if nobody agrees with me. So perhaps it did go on a bit too long for most, but it really did need that final season to mature a little bit and tie up loose ends (e.g. Steve and Laura getting engaged).

06-18-2001, 03:02 PM	#18
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	I think the last season or two of "Cheers" showed how tired the show was getting. Kirstie Alley as Rebecca Howe revitalized the show, but it was a mistake to turn her into such a ditz. It was much better was she was a tough-on-the-outside businesswoman who was Sam's boss. I agree with the posting about "Dallas" running out of gas during 85-86 (the infamous dream season when Bobby was dead). Recovered somewhat when Bobby returned for 86-87, then died when Pam blew up in 1987. But I think the spinoff, "Knots Landing", was pretty decent up until '91, when many of the writers left to do "Homefront". The last two seasons were weaker, but not nearly as much as the final years of "Dallas". "The Waltons" weakened during its sixth year, with John-Boy gone and Grandma absent due to illness. It really got bad a year later, with Grandpa gone, and the writers focusing on more controversial issues, like drug addiction (Mary-Ellen), and alcoholism (Cora Beth). It didn't help that Michael Learned was always coming and going during those last few seasons (Mama's in a sanitorium with TB. No, now she's working for the Red Cross in D.C. No, now she's in Arizona with TB again.). The first five seasons with the original cast are classics, though.

06-18-2001, 08:38 PM	#19
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	Sorry for the double post. [This message has been edited by factsoflife (edited 06-18-2001).]

06-18-2001, 08:40 PM	#20
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	The Power Rangers ( i know it's not a sitcom)..... but after it went from Mighty Morphin to In Space, it was enough. [This message has been edited by factsoflife (edited 06-18-2001).]

06-19-2001, 12:51 PM	#21
MARFAR104 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 07, 2001 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 153	I DEFINITELY AGREE WITH TV GUY ABOUT THE WALTON'S! I LOVED THAT SHOW BUT THE STORY LINES GOT A LITTLE HARD TO SWALLOW! IT WAS TOTALLY OUT OF CHARACTER FOR OLIVIA TO UP AND LEAVE HER BELOVED FAMILY TO RUN OFF TO WORK FOR THE RED CROSS! THE OLIVIA WE LEARNED TO LOVE JUST WOULDN'T HAVE DONE THAT!ANYWAY, THAT'S HOW I FEEL ABOUT THAT! I ALSO THINK THAT HAPPY DAYS WENT WAY OVER! SO DUMB AND BORING IN THOSE LATTER EPISODES!

06-20-2001, 11:15 AM	#24
Rob Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 06, 2001 Location: Levittown, N.Y. United States Posts: 197	Family matters, without a doubt! Also, I think Saturday Night Live has been on for way too long, and its time cancel it.

05-11-2002, 04:12 PM	#26
seanhayesfan Will and Grace fan Occasional Poster Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: a dump Posts: 31	I think Roseanne went to long by one season. The 9th and last season just wasn't as funny as all 8 seasons before it. Bewitched Should have ended when the first Darrin had to leave. Full House should have ended when the cuteness of the olsen Twins ended.

05-11-2002, 10:49 PM	#29
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	Hmm here is my list: "The Andy Griffith Show"- I don't really watch this show a lot (It isn't one of my favorites, far from them too), but I think it should've ended in 1965 with the departure of Don Knotts. It just wasn't as funny as it was with him. "Roseanne"- I never really liked this show to begin with, but the final few seasons were terrible imo. "Chico & the Man"- They should've ended it after the 1977 season. It wasn't the same w/o Freddie Prinze. "The Brady Bunch"-Oliver. 'nuff said.