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LucyFan · 05-15-2004, 09:25 PM

Out of these choices, which do you think was the most underrated show ever on Nick-at-Nite:

- Mork and Mindy (got aired less and less overtime)
- The Lucy Show (aired in lousy timeslots most of the time)
- WKRP In Cincinnatti (never got a chance from the start)
- Laverne & Shirley (aired in lousy timeslots most of the time)
- Family Ties (same as TLS and L&S)

James"Thunder"Early · 05-15-2004, 09:32 PM

WKRP, Laverne and Shirley and Family Ties

Dean Winchester · 05-15-2004, 09:35 PM

WKRP seemed to be on Nick for like 3-5 months, so that gets it by default

Dean Winchester · 05-15-2004, 09:37 PM

Diff'rent Strokes belongs on here too.

That was on Nick's schedule for about four whole months, and I don't think Nick ever got past the 1981-1982 season except for when they showed a few episodes from the latter seasons during their "party blocks"

Lee · 05-15-2004, 10:03 PM

That should be past, not passed.

Lee · 05-15-2004, 10:04 PM

Family Ties started in 1982, not 1981.

Lee · 05-15-2004, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
Diff'rent Strokes belongs on here too.

That was on Nick's schedule for about four whole months, and I don't think Nick ever got past the 1981-1982 season except for when they showed a few episodes from the latter seasons during their "party blocks"

Actually, Nick-At-Nite ended their "Block Party Summers" after the
2000 one, the 2001 summer marathons were called "Un-Real-
A-Thons".

Diff'rent Strokes aired on Nick-At-Nite from March until September
2001 and then for one week at the start of 2002.

Impressions · 05-15-2004, 10:10 PM

I think Charles in Charge and Coach are two of the most recent 'passed' underrated shows on Nick at Nite. Both series were pushed back into late-night slots without being given much a chance; they didn't last that long either because of their short-term contracts.

barwars · 05-15-2004, 10:17 PM

WKRP in Cincinnati.... although I prefer Family Ties.
But FT got a big break thanks to TVLand. (where it fits better anyways)

Dean Winchester · 05-15-2004, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Impressions
I think Charles in Charge and Coach are two of the most recent 'passed' underrated shows on Nick at Nite. Both series were pushed back into late-night slots without being given much a chance; they didn't last that long either because of their short-term contracts.

I was shocked how little a break Nick gave Coach. It ran on ABC for 9 seasons, and was top 10 for 3 or 4 of those. I was shocked at how disposable it was treated, as if it ran for 3-4 seasons and never peaked above the 30's

AKA · 05-15-2004, 10:30 PM

They're doing a crappy job with Wings, too.

Dean Winchester · 05-15-2004, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AKA
They're doing a crappy job with Wings, too.

true, but Nick has at least kept it on it's schedule for over a year.... can't say they've done that with any other post-Cosby acquisition yet, tho Roseanne and Full House may be safe

James · 05-15-2004, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
Diff'rent Strokes belongs on here too.

I totally agree!

Lady T · 05-15-2004, 11:20 PM

WKRP in Cincinnati

benjamoon · 05-15-2004, 11:30 PM

Definitley "WKRP" is the most poorly treated show by N@N ever... It began at a 12AM slot during Block Party Summer and then was regulated to once a week by November

Other shows that should be mentioned:
Coach
Charles in Charge
Diff'rent Strokes
Wings

... even though I don't really like any of those shows, they got shafted by N@N

View Poll Results: Pick the Most Underrated N@N Show Ever!
"The Lucy Show" (1962-1968)	5	21.74%
"Laverne & Shirley" (1976-1983)	7	30.43%
"Mork and Mindy" (1978-1982)	4	17.39%
"WKRP In Cincinnatti" (1978-1982)	15	65.22%
"Family Ties" (1981-1989)	8	34.78%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

05-15-2004, 09:25 PM	#1
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	The Most Underrated Past Nick at Nite Show Out of these choices, which do you think was the most underrated show ever on Nick-at-Nite: - Mork and Mindy (got aired less and less overtime) - The Lucy Show (aired in lousy timeslots most of the time) - WKRP In Cincinnatti (never got a chance from the start) - Laverne & Shirley (aired in lousy timeslots most of the time) - Family Ties (same as TLS and L&S)
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05-15-2004, 10:10 PM	#8
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	I think Charles in Charge and Coach are two of the most recent 'passed' underrated shows on Nick at Nite. Both series were pushed back into late-night slots without being given much a chance; they didn't last that long either because of their short-term contracts.
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05-15-2004, 11:30 PM	#15
benjamoon Bewitched Senior Member Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,450	Definitley "WKRP" is the most poorly treated show by N@N ever... It began at a 12AM slot during Block Party Summer and then was regulated to once a week by November Other shows that should be mentioned: Coach Charles in Charge Diff'rent Strokes Wings ... even though I don't really like any of those shows, they got shafted by N@N
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05-15-2004, 09:32 PM	#2
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	WKRP, Laverne and Shirley and Family Ties

05-15-2004, 09:35 PM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	WKRP seemed to be on Nick for like 3-5 months, so that gets it by default

05-15-2004, 09:37 PM	#4
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Diff'rent Strokes belongs on here too. That was on Nick's schedule for about four whole months, and I don't think Nick ever got past the 1981-1982 season except for when they showed a few episodes from the latter seasons during their "party blocks"

05-15-2004, 10:03 PM	#5
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	That should be past, not passed.

05-15-2004, 10:04 PM	#6
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	Family Ties started in 1982, not 1981.

05-15-2004, 10:09 PM	#7
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	Originally posted by BuffySlayer79 Diff'rent Strokes belongs on here too. That was on Nick's schedule for about four whole months, and I don't think Nick ever got past the 1981-1982 season except for when they showed a few episodes from the latter seasons during their "party blocks" Actually, Nick-At-Nite ended their "Block Party Summers" after the 2000 one, the 2001 summer marathons were called "Un-Real- A-Thons". Diff'rent Strokes aired on Nick-At-Nite from March until September 2001 and then for one week at the start of 2002.

05-15-2004, 10:17 PM	#9
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	WKRP in Cincinnati.... although I prefer Family Ties. But FT got a big break thanks to TVLand. (where it fits better anyways)

05-15-2004, 10:30 PM	#11
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	They're doing a crappy job with Wings, too.

05-15-2004, 11:20 PM	#14
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	WKRP in Cincinnati