Was TV better to you in 1984 or is it better now in 2004? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 06-13-2004, 03:21 PM

I like TV better now in 2004 because of reality TV and More options to watch Sports than on one channel. Cable wasn't as strong as it is now, ESPN wasn't still kind of new and plus classic TV from the 70's had just about ended

Happy Days
Three's Company
Jeffersons
Alice

So watching TV in 2004 is much better.

Small Wonderian · 06-13-2004, 03:26 PM

TV was much better in 1984 than today, because there weren't all these crazy reality shows and they were tons and tons of great sitcoms you could watch.

spunkygirl · 06-13-2004, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Small Wonderian
TV was much better in 1984 than today, because there weren't all these crazy reality shows and they were tons and tons of great sitcoms you could watch.

ClassicTV4Ever · 06-13-2004, 03:37 PM

Television was better in 1984 because of all the great sitcoms and The Big 3 took a great deal of pride in their programming by making elaborate and catchy campaigns and jingles.

Mr. Television · 06-13-2004, 04:06 PM

Even though theirs more channels today, tv was better in 1984. Their is really a lot of junk on tv today.

barwars · 06-13-2004, 04:25 PM

Although I still like lots of shows on TV today (mainly Arrested Development, The Simpsons and Reno 911!).... I prefer TV in 1984.

Its a sad day in the world of sitcoms when FOX has the best shows.

just to name a FEW sitcoms....
Cheers
The Cosby Show
Family Ties
Night Court
Newhart
Who's The Boss?
The Facts of Life
Diff'rent Strokes
Silver Spoons

Nighthawk76 · 06-13-2004, 04:59 PM

In 1984 I watched Charles In Charge, Family Ties and Diff'rent Strokes. The only "New" sitcom I watch in 2004 is Still Standing. So I guess 1984 was better.

Brian · 06-13-2004, 08:53 PM

I choose 2004. Last season, every night except Saturday nights had a show or two that I would watch religiously. Those shows are

Cold Case
CSI Miami
American Idol
Navy NCIS
24
CSI
Tru Calling
Without a Trace
Joan of Arcadia

If you look at that list you would find that I prefer dramas more than sitcoms, although there are some sitcoms I really like. 1984 had some of my favorite shows like "Newhart", "Simon & Simon", "The A-Team", and "Magnum, PI." There aren't too much shows that I love from that time period. So 2004 gets my vote.

tvfan0101 · 06-13-2004, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I like TV better now in 2004 because of reality TV

That there is the reason television was bettern in 1984.

That's it. End of thread.

TVFactFan · 06-13-2004, 09:22 PM

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Originally posted by tvobscurities
That there is the reason television was bettern in 1984.

That's it. End of thread.

It's not my fault you never seen the Apprentice.

I am Roboto · 06-13-2004, 10:30 PM

1984. There aren't many established sitcoms today, just reality television, most of which is not nearly of the same quality level.
In '84, you had:

Cheers
Family Ties
Three's A Crowd
AfterMASH
The Cosby Show
The Jeffersons

TVFactFan · 06-13-2004, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by cheers_rules
1984. There aren't many established sitcoms today, just reality television, most of which is not nearly of the same quality level.
In '84, you had:

Cheers
Family Ties
Three's A Crowd
AfterMASH
The Cosby Show
The Jeffersons

THree's a Crowd?

tvfan0101 · 06-13-2004, 10:45 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
It's not my fault you never seen the Apprentice.

I've seen more than enough of The Apprentice to know it doesn't hold my interest. And by more than enough I mean about five, seven, perhaps twelve seconds.

TVFactFan · 06-13-2004, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by tvobscurities
I've seen more than enough of The Apprentice to know it doesn't hold my interest. And by more than enough I mean about five, seven, perhaps twelve seconds.

You got to be kiddin me

I am Roboto · 06-13-2004, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
THree's a Crowd?

It was and is better than many of today's TV shows, and continued the storyline of TC.

06-13-2004, 03:21 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,949	Was TV better to you in 1984 or is it better now in 2004? I like TV better now in 2004 because of reality TV and More options to watch Sports than on one channel. Cable wasn't as strong as it is now, ESPN wasn't still kind of new and plus classic TV from the 70's had just about ended Happy Days Three's Company Jeffersons Alice So watching TV in 2004 is much better.

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I am Roboto wtfmate Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,224	RE 1984. There aren't many established sitcoms today, just reality television, most of which is not nearly of the same quality level. In '84, you had: Cheers Family Ties Three's A Crowd AfterMASH The Cosby Show The Jeffersons
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ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,420	Television was better in 1984 because of all the great sitcoms and The Big 3 took a great deal of pride in their programming by making elaborate and catchy campaigns and jingles.

06-13-2004, 04:25 PM	#6
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Although I still like lots of shows on TV today (mainly Arrested Development, The Simpsons and Reno 911!).... I prefer TV in 1984. Its a sad day in the world of sitcoms when FOX has the best shows. just to name a FEW sitcoms.... Cheers The Cosby Show Family Ties Night Court Newhart Who's The Boss? The Facts of Life Diff'rent Strokes Silver Spoons

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Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,256	In 1984 I watched Charles In Charge, Family Ties and Diff'rent Strokes. The only "New" sitcom I watch in 2004 is Still Standing. So I guess 1984 was better.

06-13-2004, 08:53 PM	#8
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I choose 2004. Last season, every night except Saturday nights had a show or two that I would watch religiously. Those shows are Cold Case CSI Miami American Idol Navy NCIS 24 CSI Tru Calling Without a Trace Joan of Arcadia If you look at that list you would find that I prefer dramas more than sitcoms, although there are some sitcoms I really like. 1984 had some of my favorite shows like "Newhart", "Simon & Simon", "The A-Team", and "Magnum, PI." There aren't too much shows that I love from that time period. So 2004 gets my vote.