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APPLEI · 06-26-2001, 10:57 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by dtsf:
[B]"The Associates" (ABC 1979-'80) had a great cast, plus the creative team from "Taxi".

I AGREE!
I REMEMBER IT AIRED SUNDAY NIGHTS AT 8:30 AFTER MORK & MINDY.

IT SHOULD'VE BECOME A SITCOM CLASSIC LIKE TAXI & CHEERS.

Fonz--Hom · 06-29-2001, 12:58 PM

you know what show they really shouldnt off cancelled was "The Brady Brides" i luved that show they had "a very brady christmas" and it said that jan and marcia wernt living together anymore if the show went on longer they could of hads the last ep. when jan or marcia move out

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live fast love hard and dont let anyone use your comb!

07-08-2001, 02:47 AM

"Soap" should definitely have lasted more than four seasons, considering it was the greatest comedy show of all time.
"Gloria" should have been given more time; Sally Struthers is terrific and Gloria Stivic was such a great character that the show probably could have been very good.

Drew · 07-12-2001, 08:58 PM

The Golden Palace
Start Raving Mad
Ladies Man
Then Came You
Bette
Brothers Keepers
The Brady Brides
Alf
Welcome to New York

All these shows, given more time could have made it. They were good. Networks dont take chances anymore, they need to understand is if they want a hit it needs to take time to become a hit. A show may be good, but people just dont have time to watch it. The word needs to get out. A few people watch, tell friends, then more people will watch. I think all shows should be given a two year contract. I remember hearing on the E network that Cheers wasnt very successful its first year. That summer, they played reruns, and went around promoting it. It did very well its next season. And look, it lasted 11 seasons. Facts of Life was the same way. When shows keep getting canceled it keeps drawing me away from watching tv, i get so sick of liking a show then seeing it cancelled. it gets annoying. It makes me want to even stop watching tv. Just watch the shows that are keeping going tell they end and then guit watching from there. But i wont. So o well.

Christine0079 · 07-15-2001, 05:01 AM

The New Dick Van Dyke show. I know it was on for about 3 or 4 years but it was taken off when it was gettin pretty good

factsoflife · 07-17-2001, 01:30 AM

Cybiil was only on for three years, and it was a top ten show.

Phenom wasn't given enough time.

Maybe this time should hav elasted longer.

Popular need's another season.

and.... suddenly susan should have lasted longer.

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" high school is a battelfield, for the heart."- Angelea, My so-called life.

" Sometimes i wish i had like a giant remote control for my life, nah knowing me i'd probrally loose it and get stuck on cheerleader day in the cafeteria." = Angelea, My so-called life.

factsoflife · 07-17-2001, 01:33 AM

Women of the house
The 5 mrs. Buchannans
Office ( valire harper series)
The Faculty ( meredith Baxter Barney)
Mommies
Guys like us
Head over heels

does anyone remember the name of the UPN show about two guys working at a record lable, it aired for a short time in like 1996 0r 1997. and was pretty good.

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" high school is a battelfield, for the heart."- Angelea, My so-called life.

" Sometimes i wish i had like a giant remote control for my life, nah knowing me i'd probrally loose it and get stuck on cheerleader day in the cafeteria." = Angelea, My so-called life.

Fonzarelli · 08-21-2002, 11:10 AM

Five pages of replies and nobody mentioned 'It's like, you know...'???
Does nobody know this show? This show about Arthur Garment, a New Yorker who despises Los Angeles, but stays there with his LA-friend Robbie, to write a book about it: "L.A. How can you stomach it?"
This show was hilarious, and in many ways, like Seinfeld, a 'show about nothing', but this time , unlike Seinfeld, FUNNY!
I would've loved to see the series and characters to develop, cause I would like to know what became of Arthur's crush on that girl who only wanted to be friends...

Robbie..........Steven Eckholdt
Arthur...........Chris Eigeman
And Jennifer Gray as herself!

James28 · 08-18-2007, 06:36 PM

Funny Face was a 1971 TV show starring Sandy Duncan as Sandy Stockton, a UCLA student. The show was cancelled less than 3 months after its premiere, because Duncan was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had to undergo eye surgery. The show didn't even have low ratings, it was the #8 show in the 1971-72 television season.

07-08-2001, 02:47 AM	#63
Annie Tucker Guest Posts: n/a	"Soap" should definitely have lasted more than four seasons, considering it was the greatest comedy show of all time. "Gloria" should have been given more time; Sally Struthers is terrific and Gloria Stivic was such a great character that the show probably could have been very good.
Annie Tucker Guest Posts: n/a

08-21-2002, 11:10 AM	#68
Fonzarelli Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 19, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,996	Five pages of replies and nobody mentioned 'It's like, you know...'??? Does nobody know this show? This show about Arthur Garment, a New Yorker who despises Los Angeles, but stays there with his LA-friend Robbie, to write a book about it: "L.A. How can you stomach it?" This show was hilarious, and in many ways, like Seinfeld, a 'show about nothing', but this time , unlike Seinfeld, FUNNY! I would've loved to see the series and characters to develop, cause I would like to know what became of Arthur's crush on that girl who only wanted to be friends... Robbie..........Steven Eckholdt Arthur...........Chris Eigeman And Jennifer Gray as herself!
	__________________ Dennis Kucinich '08!

08-18-2007, 06:36 PM	#69
James28 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 4,000	Funny Face was a 1971 TV show starring Sandy Duncan as Sandy Stockton, a UCLA student. The show was cancelled less than 3 months after its premiere, because Duncan was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had to undergo eye surgery. The show didn't even have low ratings, it was the #8 show in the 1971-72 television season.
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06-26-2001, 10:57 PM	#61
APPLEI Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 16, 2000 Location: JACKSON MI. 49203 Posts: 810	[QUOTE]Originally posted by dtsf: [B]"The Associates" (ABC 1979-'80) had a great cast, plus the creative team from "Taxi". I AGREE! I REMEMBER IT AIRED SUNDAY NIGHTS AT 8:30 AFTER MORK & MINDY. IT SHOULD'VE BECOME A SITCOM CLASSIC LIKE TAXI & CHEERS.

06-29-2001, 12:58 PM	#62
Fonz--Hom Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 29, 2001 Posts: 5	you know what show they really shouldnt off cancelled was "The Brady Brides" i luved that show they had "a very brady christmas" and it said that jan and marcia wernt living together anymore if the show went on longer they could of hads the last ep. when jan or marcia move out ------------------ ~~~~~~HHEEEEYY!~~~~~~~~~~ live fast love hard and dont let anyone use your comb!

07-12-2001, 08:58 PM	#64
Drew Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 12, 2001 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 300	The Golden Palace Start Raving Mad Ladies Man Then Came You Bette Brothers Keepers The Brady Brides Alf Welcome to New York All these shows, given more time could have made it. They were good. Networks dont take chances anymore, they need to understand is if they want a hit it needs to take time to become a hit. A show may be good, but people just dont have time to watch it. The word needs to get out. A few people watch, tell friends, then more people will watch. I think all shows should be given a two year contract. I remember hearing on the E network that Cheers wasnt very successful its first year. That summer, they played reruns, and went around promoting it. It did very well its next season. And look, it lasted 11 seasons. Facts of Life was the same way. When shows keep getting canceled it keeps drawing me away from watching tv, i get so sick of liking a show then seeing it cancelled. it gets annoying. It makes me want to even stop watching tv. Just watch the shows that are keeping going tell they end and then guit watching from there. But i wont. So o well.

07-15-2001, 05:01 AM	#65
Christine0079 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 14, 2001 Location: phila,pa usa Posts: 232	The New Dick Van Dyke show. I know it was on for about 3 or 4 years but it was taken off when it was gettin pretty good

07-17-2001, 01:30 AM	#66
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	Cybiil was only on for three years, and it was a top ten show. Phenom wasn't given enough time. Maybe this time should hav elasted longer. Popular need's another season. and.... suddenly susan should have lasted longer. ------------------ " high school is a battelfield, for the heart."- Angelea, My so-called life. " Sometimes i wish i had like a giant remote control for my life, nah knowing me i'd probrally loose it and get stuck on cheerleader day in the cafeteria." = Angelea, My so-called life.

07-17-2001, 01:33 AM	#67
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,747	Women of the house The 5 mrs. Buchannans Office ( valire harper series) The Faculty ( meredith Baxter Barney) Mommies Guys like us Head over heels does anyone remember the name of the UPN show about two guys working at a record lable, it aired for a short time in like 1996 0r 1997. and was pretty good. ------------------ " high school is a battelfield, for the heart."- Angelea, My so-called life. " Sometimes i wish i had like a giant remote control for my life, nah knowing me i'd probrally loose it and get stuck on cheerleader day in the cafeteria." = Angelea, My so-called life.