WAs Laverne and Shirley the greatest spinoff ever? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

nerrad · 04-26-2004, 03:00 PM

It seemed like it. At least from my time. Who remembers a different world, threes a crowd, the ropers, checkin in. There are many more, but none seemed to match up with L & S.

Krista2882 · 05-18-2004, 11:26 AM

I didn't even know that Laverne & Shirley was a spinoff. what was it spunoff of??

~Krista

Nanny Fine · 05-18-2004, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by Krista2882
I didn't even know that Laverne & Shirley was a spinoff. what was it spunoff of??

~Krista

Happy Days

MilknPepsiGirl · 05-19-2004, 06:09 PM

dude, i totally forgot it was a spinoff..totally was clueless about that no wonder fonzie was in it alot *rolls eyes*

LucyFan · 05-22-2004, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by nerrad
It seemed like it. At least from my time. Who remembers a different world, threes a crowd, the ropers, checkin in. There are many more, but none seemed to match up with L & S.

I don't know if Laverne & Shirley can be considered or have the title of 'greatest sitcom spin-off ever' because it will have to go through heavy competition with these spin-offs: The Andy Griffith Show, The Simpsons, The Jeffersons, Frasier and Family Matters.

Personally, I think Laverne & Shirley IS the greatest spin-off ever.

LucyFan · 05-22-2004, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by nerrad
It seemed like it. At least from my time. Who remembers a different world, threes a crowd, the ropers, checkin in. There are many more, but none seemed to match up with L & S.

I don't know if Laverne & Shirley can be considered or have the title of 'greatest sitcom spin-off ever' because it will have to go through heavy competition with these spin-offs: The Andy Griffith Show, The Simpsons, The Jeffersons, Frasier and Family Matters.

Personally, I think Laverne & Shirley IS the greatest spin-off ever.

Moondance · 05-26-2004, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by LucyFan
I don't know if Laverne & Shirley can be considered or have the title of 'greatest sitcom spin-off ever' because it will have to go through heavy competition with these spin-offs: The Andy Griffith Show, The Simpsons, The Jeffersons, Frasier and Family Matters.

Personally, I think Laverne & Shirley IS the greatest spin-off ever.

I agree! Lightning struck twice for Garry Marshall...first Happy Days was a hit, then he created Laverne & Shirley from that...who knew that two shows set in the 50's & 60's would be a major hit in the 70's!!! And thanks to American Graffiti! Garry Marshall was trying to pitch Happy Days since 1970...but the networks weren't interested until AMERICAN GRAFFITI became a box office HIT...suddenly the hum-drum life was cool again! hahaha!

Feen

jamesanthony · 05-26-2004, 03:33 PM

I don't know what criteria would be used to determine greatness in this particular case, so it is hard to say. I wonder if this show would've done as well as it did if it hadn't followed its parent show on Tuesday nights. Timeslots do make a big difference in a show's success.

TJL · 05-26-2004, 03:44 PM

I think "Frasier" was the greatest spinoff ever. It lasted what 10 seasons, won multiple Emmy awards, and was a ratings hit for NBC. Some critics have argued that "Farsier" was at times superior to the show it was spun from.

Moondance · 05-26-2004, 03:53 PM

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I think "Frasier" was the greatest spinoff ever. It lasted what 10 seasons, won multiple Emmy awards, and was a ratings hit for NBC. Some critics have argued that "Farsier" was at times superior to the show it was spun from.

It's hard to narrow it down to just one and Frasier was a great show

But let's say that Laverne and Shirley was the best show from the 1970's...every decade has at least one!

Feen

04-26-2004, 03:00 PM	#1
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05-18-2004, 11:26 AM	#2
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05-19-2004, 06:09 PM	#4
MilknPepsiGirl BOO BOO KITTY! Occasional Poster Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: shotz brewery Posts: 21	dude, i totally forgot it was a spinoff..totally was clueless about that no wonder fonzie was in it alot rolls eyes

05-26-2004, 03:33 PM	#8
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	I don't know what criteria would be used to determine greatness in this particular case, so it is hard to say. I wonder if this show would've done as well as it did if it hadn't followed its parent show on Tuesday nights. Timeslots do make a big difference in a show's success.