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sue z q · 07-28-2001, 01:45 PM

...how successful shows with four women living together are? FOL, the Golden Girls, Designing Women were all about four females living together. I wonder why they are so popular? All of them had good writing, but what is it about that set-up? What do you guys think?

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Bootsy Whoosh · 07-28-2001, 06:50 PM

The women of Designing Women didn't live together....they just worked together at Julia's home. But I digress.....

Interesting observation, and I'm not sure what makes it work? Maybe having four women on the show affords having characters that can appeal to all types of viewers. I think this is true of all ensemble cast shows, even the ones that break the all female formula. Seinfeld, Friends, and Frasier were also very successful shows.

BlairW_2 · 07-29-2001, 01:34 PM

I don't think it was the fact that four women lived together. I think it was because the show was funny, it taught lessons, and it dealt with real life situations and helped people: thats what made it so popular.

Plus, is Golden Girls really that popular? Lol..

BlairW_2 · 07-29-2001, 01:34 PM

I don't think it was the fact that four women lived together. I think it was because the show was funny, it taught lessons, and it dealt with real life situations and helped people: thats what made it so popular.

Plus, is Golden Girls really that popular? Lol..

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BlairW_2 · 07-29-2001, 01:35 PM

Eek..sorry I posted twice!!

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JMPolniaczek15 · 07-29-2001, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by BlairW_2:
I don't think it was the fact that four women lived together. I think it was because the show was funny, it taught lessons, and it dealt with real life situations and helped people: thats what made it so popular.

Plus, is Golden Girls really that popular? Lol..

I agree. And yes, the Golden Girls seems to be very popular among people of all ages (me included!).

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angel676 · 07-29-2001, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlairW_2:
I don't think it was the fact that four women lived together. I think it was because the show was funny, it taught lessons, and it dealt with real life situations and helped people: thats what made it so popular.

Plus, is Golden Girls really that popular? Lol..

If memory serves me well, Golden Girls
is the most popular sitcom on Lifetime.
Alot of people watch that show, myself
included.
Angela

07-28-2001, 01:45 PM	#1
sue z q funger agger LOL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,687	Have you guys noticed... ...how successful shows with four women living together are? FOL, the Golden Girls, Designing Women were all about four females living together. I wonder why they are so popular? All of them had good writing, but what is it about that set-up? What do you guys think? ------------------ Jo: Partners? You mean 50-50? Uh, 50-50-50-50-50? Blair: Good, Jo, we'll let you do the books! Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. And from your two resident off-topic queens, Danielle and I, who are still looking for that 12 step program by the way: ^^~~~God Bless~~~^^

07-28-2001, 06:50 PM	#2
Bootsy Whoosh Storms abrewin'... Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: The Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 2,104	The women of Designing Women didn't live together....they just worked together at Julia's home. But I digress..... Interesting observation, and I'm not sure what makes it work? Maybe having four women on the show affords having characters that can appeal to all types of viewers. I think this is true of all ensemble cast shows, even the ones that break the all female formula. Seinfeld, Friends, and Frasier were also very successful shows.

07-29-2001, 01:34 PM	#3
BlairW_2 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 13, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 860	I don't think it was the fact that four women lived together. I think it was because the show was funny, it taught lessons, and it dealt with real life situations and helped people: thats what made it so popular. Plus, is Golden Girls really that popular? Lol..

07-29-2001, 01:35 PM	#5
BlairW_2 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 13, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 860	Eek..sorry I posted twice!! ------------------ Love Always and Forever, .Cassie. * * * * * * * * ..Always Believe in Yourself.. * * * * * * * * * <3 I Love NSYNC <3 * * * * * * * * * Lisa Whelchel, if you are reading this, I just want you to know that you are my role model and I really wanna meet you one day!!