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BLT · 05-18-2004, 10:38 PM

My favorite generation of comedies were the 1990s, and in particular the sitcoms on NBC. Back when I was in high school, just about all of my favorite shows (sans Simpsons) were on NBC: Frasier, Wings, NewsRadio, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Seinfeld, along with the ifrst few seasons of "Just Shoot Me," and an occasional "John Larroquette", or "Caroline in the City." Which really makes the passing of the "Frasier" show even more depressing as its the end of an era. You could also say the same thing about "Friends" ending, but I HATED that show. Since "3rd Rock" ended, "Frasier" was the ONLY show I routinely watched on NBC.

What is your favorite era of comedy: the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 00s?

LucyFan · 05-19-2004, 12:01 AM

My favorite decade of comedy is the 1960's because it had diverse group of comedies:

Workplace: "The Lucy Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show"
Rural: "Green Acres" and "The Andy Griffith Show"
Fantasy: "I Dream of Jeannie", "Bewitched", "The Munsters", "The Addams Family", "Mister Ed", and "Gilligan's Island"
Cute: "Dennis the Menace"

jamesanthony · 05-19-2004, 08:53 AM

For purely nostalgic reasons I vote for the mid 60s to early 70s (about 1964-74) just because the nation changed so dramatically during those years and it is reflected in what was on TV.

barwars · 05-19-2004, 05:03 PM

in order from best to worst....

80s
90s
70s
60s
00s
50s

Chain Gang Member · 05-19-2004, 07:20 PM

70s:All In The Family,Happy Days,Sanford & Son,and Three's Company

90s:California Dreams,City Guys,Married With Children,Saved By The Bell,Step By Step,Unhappily Ever After

00s:8 Simple Rules,Rock Me Baby,That 70s Show

60s

ick Van Dyke,Green Acres,The Munsters

80s:Charles In Charge & Growing Pains

PZelda · 05-19-2004, 07:35 PM

Def. a tossup between the 70's and 80's.

FamilyTiesGOP · 05-19-2004, 10:00 PM

The 80s have the best shows to me.

Steve M. · 05-20-2004, 11:44 PM

My favorite is the seventies, for CBS's big four sitcoms of the decade; "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Bob Newhart Show," "M*A*S*H" and "All in the Family."

Mrs. Ducky · 05-21-2004, 03:56 PM

In order from greatest to least

1970's- Had the most shows that I like
2000's
1980's
1990's
1960's
1950's- Not many to choose from

ramuno · 05-24-2004, 07:51 PM

"1950's- Not many to choose from"

How about these from the 1950's:

The Burns and Allen Show
I Love Lucy
My Little Margie
The Amos & Andy Show
Our Miss Brooks
Ozzie & Harriet
Topper
Father Knows Best
The Honeymooners
The Peoples Choice
Sgt. Bilko
The Real McCoys
Leave it to Beaver
Doby Gillis

EmoJoe · 05-24-2004, 07:54 PM

80s and early 90s.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 05-24-2004, 08:01 PM

I think the 90's had the best with such shows as:
Roseanne
Seinfeld
Frasier
Friends
Veronica's Closet
Jesse
Saved by the Bell
NewsRadio

dawsongirl · 05-24-2004, 10:56 PM

mid 60s-mid 70s.

05-18-2004, 10:38 PM	#1
BLT Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2003 Posts: 496	Favorite decade of Comedy My favorite generation of comedies were the 1990s, and in particular the sitcoms on NBC. Back when I was in high school, just about all of my favorite shows (sans Simpsons) were on NBC: Frasier, Wings, NewsRadio, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Seinfeld, along with the ifrst few seasons of "Just Shoot Me," and an occasional "John Larroquette", or "Caroline in the City." Which really makes the passing of the "Frasier" show even more depressing as its the end of an era. You could also say the same thing about "Friends" ending, but I HATED that show. Since "3rd Rock" ended, "Frasier" was the ONLY show I routinely watched on NBC. What is your favorite era of comedy: the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 00s?
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05-19-2004, 07:20 PM	#5
Chain Gang Member 1st Female Triple Crown Champ Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Watching Three's Company & Wrestling Posts: 8,931	70s:All In The Family,Happy Days,Sanford & Son,and Three's Company 90s:California Dreams,City Guys,Married With Children,Saved By The Bell,Step By Step,Unhappily Ever After 00s:8 Simple Rules,Rock Me Baby,That 70s Show 60sick Van Dyke,Green Acres,The Munsters 80s:Charles In Charge & Growing Pains
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05-19-2004, 07:35 PM	#6
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,252	Def. a tossup between the 70's and 80's.
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05-20-2004, 11:44 PM	#8
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,326	My favorite is the seventies, for CBS's big four sitcoms of the decade; "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "The Bob Newhart Show," "MAS*H" and "All in the Family."
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05-21-2004, 03:56 PM	#9
Mrs. Ducky Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,460	In order from greatest to least 1970's- Had the most shows that I like 2000's 1980's 1990's 1960's 1950's- Not many to choose from
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05-19-2004, 12:01 AM	#2
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	My favorite decade of comedy is the 1960's because it had diverse group of comedies: Workplace: "The Lucy Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" Rural: "Green Acres" and "The Andy Griffith Show" Fantasy: "I Dream of Jeannie", "Bewitched", "The Munsters", "The Addams Family", "Mister Ed", and "Gilligan's Island" Cute: "Dennis the Menace"

05-19-2004, 08:53 AM	#3
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	For purely nostalgic reasons I vote for the mid 60s to early 70s (about 1964-74) just because the nation changed so dramatically during those years and it is reflected in what was on TV.

05-19-2004, 05:03 PM	#4
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	in order from best to worst.... 80s 90s 70s 60s 00s 50s

05-19-2004, 10:00 PM	#7
FamilyTiesGOP _ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2003 Posts: 1,631	The 80s have the best shows to me.

05-24-2004, 07:51 PM	#10
ramuno Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 24, 2004 Location: Agoura, California Posts: 31	"1950's- Not many to choose from" How about these from the 1950's: The Burns and Allen Show I Love Lucy My Little Margie The Amos & Andy Show Our Miss Brooks Ozzie & Harriet Topper Father Knows Best The Honeymooners The Peoples Choice Sgt. Bilko The Real McCoys Leave it to Beaver Doby Gillis

05-24-2004, 07:54 PM	#11
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,470	80s and early 90s.
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05-24-2004, 08:01 PM	#12
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	I think the 90's had the best with such shows as: Roseanne Seinfeld Frasier Friends Veronica's Closet Jesse Saved by the Bell NewsRadio
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05-24-2004, 10:56 PM	#13
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	mid 60s-mid 70s.