Should the major networks bring back the "Family Hour"? - Page 2 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

barwars · 11-22-2003, 05:35 PM

I agree.
Friday nights on ABC.

But make it FUNNY shows this time.
Keep George Lopez.... and 3 new ones.

Dude111 · 12-29-2024, 05:39 PM

I dont think it would work if they did,people cannot function as a family unit anymore and its sad...

24/7 reruns · 12-29-2024, 08:48 PM

When the original Family Hour was designated there were pretty much just the 3 major networks, PBS, and local independent stations. It was often mocked. This was about the same time that Saturday morning cartoon programing started to show tame examples of characters we all knew in a similar stance as Family Hour. That was basically the start of the downfall of Saturday morning cartoons.

If it were implemented now it may not have the same affect as the original since there are so many viewing options.

Coffeecup · 12-31-2024, 05:54 PM

The way I looked at it 9 to 11pm should be for adult shows and have some time 7pm-8pm for the youngsters. Some of the youngsters show I even like.

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11-22-2003, 05:35 PM	#16
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I agree. Friday nights on ABC. But make it FUNNY shows this time. Keep George Lopez.... and 3 new ones.

12-29-2024, 05:39 PM	#17
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,768	I dont think it would work if they did,people cannot function as a family unit anymore and its sad...

12-29-2024, 08:48 PM	#18
24/7 reruns Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 10, 2022 Location: New York Posts: 1,468	When the original Family Hour was designated there were pretty much just the 3 major networks, PBS, and local independent stations. It was often mocked. This was about the same time that Saturday morning cartoon programing started to show tame examples of characters we all knew in a similar stance as Family Hour. That was basically the start of the downfall of Saturday morning cartoons. If it were implemented now it may not have the same affect as the original since there are so many viewing options.

12-31-2024, 05:54 PM	#19
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	The way I looked at it 9 to 11pm should be for adult shows and have some time 7pm-8pm for the youngsters. Some of the youngsters show I even like.