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TVFactFan · 06-05-2004, 02:35 PM

Jeffersons and THat's My Mama

IN 1974, critics called That's My Mama a great show. Only lasted a season and a half.

In 1975, critics said the Jeffersons was a AWFUL show, they said the theme STUNK and that George was snobbish. And that the show would not last. The show lasted from 75-85.

Anyone else know when TV critics were wrong?

EmoJoe · 06-05-2004, 07:09 PM

The Critics never gave new shows a chance. Most shows got bad reviews in their first season. These four long-running shows got bad 1st season reviews:

The Facts of Life
Who's the Boss?
Full House
Everybody Loves Raymond

TVFactFan · 06-05-2004, 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by Rurry007
The Critics never gave new shows a chance. Most shows got bad reviews in their first season. These four long-running shows got bad 1st season reviews:

The Facts of Life
Who's the Boss?
Full House
Everybody Loves Raymond

Well the first season of Facts of Life was kind of weird. There were like 15 teenage girls living under one roof while one of them always wore skates-LOL

EmoJoe · 06-05-2004, 07:42 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Well the first season of Facts of Life was kind of weird. There were like 15 teenage girls living under one roof while one of them always wore skates-LOL

Good point. I think FOL couldve done without Season 1

Adamantium · 06-05-2004, 07:47 PM

Reginald VelJohnson said that critics thought "Family Matters" wouldn't make it past the first season. It of course made 9 seasons.

All the critics loved "Andy Richter Controls the Universe", but it only lasted two mid seasons.

TVFactFan · 06-05-2004, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
Reginald VelJohnson said that critics thought "Family Matters" wouldn't make it past the first season. It of course made 9 seasons.

All the critics loved "Andy Richter Controls the Universe", but it only lasted two mid seasons.

Probably because in season one, Family Matters was a laid back comedy.

sara · 06-05-2004, 09:02 PM

The critics didn't like According to Jim, and it's doing well.

tvfan0101 · 06-05-2004, 09:04 PM

The critics hated M*A*S*H during its first season and we all know how wrong they were.

Skywalker · 06-05-2004, 09:12 PM

The critics called Laverne and Shirley "tv junk food". I don't think the critics liked Three's Company either.

TVFactFan · 06-05-2004, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by tvobscurities
The critics hated M*A*S*H during its first season and we all know how wrong they were.

The critics were right, MASH STINKS.

LOL-Only Joking with you

barwars · 06-05-2004, 09:18 PM

Critics are stupid and hypocritical sometimes.

But any fan of The Dick Van Dyke Show, Cheers or Seinfeld knows perfectly well that if it weren't for critics, none would be what they are today.

Lee · 06-06-2004, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer:
Well the first season of Facts of Life was kind of weird. There were like 15 teenage girls living under one roof.

Actually, seven girls, a dorm mother, a headmaster and an
english teacher.

TVFactFan · 06-06-2004, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by webwarrior762004
Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer:
Well the first season of Facts of Life was kind of weird. There were like 15 teenage girls living under one roof.

Actually, seven girls, a dorm mother, a headmaster and an
english teacher.

Are you sure? I thought it was more than 7.

EmoJoe · 06-06-2004, 12:03 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Are you sure? I thought it was more than 7.

Lets see:

1. Blair
2. Nancy
3. Sue Ann
4. Tootie
5. Molly
6. Cindy
7. Natalie

There was 7. But 7 is still a lot.

Chocoholic · 06-07-2004, 12:07 PM

I don't agree with TV critics about Wings. I don't think it is a bad Cheers rip-off at all. I think it's such a funny and well-written show and I'd rather watch Wings than some other critically-acclaimed favorites out there.

I don't agree with critics about Friends. Good riddance to bad rubbish, in my opinion.

06-05-2004, 02:35 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,154	When were the Critics wrong about TV Shows? I know they were wrong about the Jeffersons and THat's My Mama IN 1974, critics called That's My Mama a great show. Only lasted a season and a half. In 1975, critics said the Jeffersons was a AWFUL show, they said the theme STUNK and that George was snobbish. And that the show would not last. The show lasted from 75-85. Anyone else know when TV critics were wrong?

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EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,470	The Critics never gave new shows a chance. Most shows got bad reviews in their first season. These four long-running shows got bad 1st season reviews: The Facts of Life Who's the Boss? Full House Everybody Loves Raymond
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sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	The critics didn't like According to Jim, and it's doing well.
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Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,840	Reginald VelJohnson said that critics thought "Family Matters" wouldn't make it past the first season. It of course made 9 seasons. All the critics loved "Andy Richter Controls the Universe", but it only lasted two mid seasons.

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tvfan0101 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 961	The critics hated MASH* during its first season and we all know how wrong they were.

06-05-2004, 09:12 PM	#9
Skywalker Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	The critics called Laverne and Shirley "tv junk food". I don't think the critics liked Three's Company either.

06-05-2004, 09:18 PM	#11
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Critics are stupid and hypocritical sometimes. But any fan of The Dick Van Dyke Show, Cheers or Seinfeld knows perfectly well that if it weren't for critics, none would be what they are today.

06-06-2004, 12:29 AM	#12
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer: Well the first season of Facts of Life was kind of weird. There were like 15 teenage girls living under one roof. Actually, seven girls, a dorm mother, a headmaster and an english teacher.

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Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I don't agree with TV critics about Wings. I don't think it is a bad Cheers rip-off at all. I think it's such a funny and well-written show and I'd rather watch Wings than some other critically-acclaimed favorites out there. I don't agree with critics about Friends. Good riddance to bad rubbish, in my opinion.