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Chambers · 08-20-2004, 02:07 PM

This is not a "jump the shark" thread, but a thread in which we can discuss smaller faults in shows that we already like.

For example, maybe you would have liked a show more if the theme song was different, or if the set was better, or if the writers hadn't made certain decisions.

I would have liked Friends a lot more if there was less coupling involved (I was never a fan of Ross and Rachel or Monica and Chandler - although the latter couple bothered me less because there was less drama involved).

I would have liked Cheers more if it had been more of an ensemble show from the very beginning (less focus on the Sam and Diane relationship).

I would like Boy Meets World a lot more if the writers hadn't changed Topanga from a weird and funny girl to a lip-gloss-wearing, almost ordinary girl.

Dean Winchester · 08-20-2004, 02:16 PM

I'd like Sex And The City better had Darren Star stayed the head producer/writer of the series. Imagine how good the last season would've been had it actually been funny.

Friends would've been better if they didn't beat around the bush with Ross and Rachel. Also they could've brought in new writers to liven up the atmosphere because everything in the last few seasons seemed so familiar.

Superstar · 08-20-2004, 03:31 PM

That's So Raven-if they brought in some new friends, she only seems to have 2 friends and 3 enemies, she doesn't really talk to any1 else

Sabrina the Teenage Witch- if they did get rid of Hilda and Zelda and give Salem a smaller role

Charmed-if season 4 wasn't all about Cole and Phoebe

Friends-if that Ross/Rachel thing wasn't going on for most of the show, it got boring

tvfan0101 · 08-20-2004, 03:36 PM

I would have liked Freaks and Geeks more if it had not been cancelled.

barwars · 08-20-2004, 04:06 PM

I would've liked Frasier more if Niles and Daphne hadn't gotten together until the series finale.

I would've liked Friends more if Ross and Rachel were never a "will they/won't they couple?". However, Chandler and Monica together works for me.
I also would've liked Friends more if Phoebe just never existed. (IMO, Janice wouldve been a great "6th Friend")

I would've liked Cheers more if, hell -- It doesn't get any better.

I would've liked The Cosby Show more if when Denise came back from Africa, she suprises her parents by being married. But instead of having a step-daughter (Olivia), have her be pregnant.
Ohh and -- NEVER bring Pam.

I would've liked Family Matters more if the finale had been Steve and Stephon proposing to Laura, with Laura choosing Steve. (and just have them end engaged, no wedding)

barwars · 08-20-2004, 05:06 PM

I would've liked Sanford & Son more if Lamont weren't such an ass.
He's a terrible character on an otherwise great show.

spunkygirl · 08-20-2004, 05:37 PM

Roseanne-I would have liked more, if they'd kept Sarah Chalke as Becky, instead of rotating her with Lecy Goranson, I liked Sarah better as Becky.

I agree with Barwars about The Cosby Show

Bewitched I would have liked more, if they'd just cancelled the show after Dick York left.

barwars · 08-20-2004, 05:41 PM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
Roseanne-I would have liked more, if they'd kept Sarah Chalke as Becky, instead of rotating her with Lecy Goranson, I liked Sarah better as Becky.

I completely agree.
Better actress, and better looking.

spunkygirl · 08-20-2004, 05:44 PM

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Originally posted by barwars
I completely agree.
Better actress, and better looking.

IMO she fit the part better, and she made Becky less whiny, I couldn't stand Becky when Lecy played her

Chambers · 08-20-2004, 06:02 PM

I thought Becky was just an annoying character - maybe a trend with characters named Rebecca...I don't know.

I would have liked BMW more if Minkus had stuck around.

barwars · 08-20-2004, 06:05 PM

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Originally posted by Chambers
I would have liked BMW more if Minkus had stuck around.

me too.
although he grew up into one ugly guy.
Season 1 was always my favorite, and Minkus is probably why.

spunkygirl · 08-20-2004, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chambers
I thought Becky was just an annoying character - maybe a trend with characters named Rebecca...I don't know.

I would have liked BMW more if Minkus had stuck around.

I couldn't stand Minkus, and as they grew up, he def. wouldn't have fit with the rest of the series

barwars · 08-20-2004, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by Angela Micelli
I couldn't stand Minkus, and as they grew up, he def. wouldn't have fit with the rest of the series

hater.

spunkygirl · 08-20-2004, 06:23 PM

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Originally posted by barwars
hater.

dawsongirl · 08-21-2004, 02:39 AM

Hogan's Heroes- If it weren't so much about Hogan. I know his name is in the title, but there were other prisoners! And they were interesting too, dammit.

Futurama- If they got rid of Zoidberg. Annoying damn lobster.

Powerpuff Girls- NO PRINCESS.

Incredible Hulk- More Jack McGee, less other stupid characters.

Saved by the Bell- No Tori!!

The Nanny- Less Maggie, more Brighton.

Lois and Clark- That annoying chick Cat...or Kat. Whatever...she was ANNOYING. Thank GOD they dumped her ass after season 1.

Route 66- They didn't NEED Linc Case. He was so not Buz and shame on the producers for thinking he was.

08-20-2004, 02:07 PM	#1
Chambers The Crane Trinity Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2004 Location: Where everybody knows a Crane. Posts: 5,427	I'd like this show more if.... This is not a "jump the shark" thread, but a thread in which we can discuss smaller faults in shows that we already like. For example, maybe you would have liked a show more if the theme song was different, or if the set was better, or if the writers hadn't made certain decisions. I would have liked Friends a lot more if there was less coupling involved (I was never a fan of Ross and Rachel or Monica and Chandler - although the latter couple bothered me less because there was less drama involved). I would have liked Cheers more if it had been more of an ensemble show from the very beginning (less focus on the Sam and Diane relationship). I would like Boy Meets World a lot more if the writers hadn't changed Topanga from a weird and funny girl to a lip-gloss-wearing, almost ordinary girl.
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08-20-2004, 02:16 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I'd like Sex And The City better had Darren Star stayed the head producer/writer of the series. Imagine how good the last season would've been had it actually been funny. Friends would've been better if they didn't beat around the bush with Ross and Rachel. Also they could've brought in new writers to liven up the atmosphere because everything in the last few seasons seemed so familiar.

08-20-2004, 03:31 PM	#3
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	That's So Raven-if they brought in some new friends, she only seems to have 2 friends and 3 enemies, she doesn't really talk to any1 else Sabrina the Teenage Witch- if they did get rid of Hilda and Zelda and give Salem a smaller role Charmed-if season 4 wasn't all about Cole and Phoebe Friends-if that Ross/Rachel thing wasn't going on for most of the show, it got boring

08-20-2004, 03:36 PM	#4
tvfan0101 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 961	I would have liked Freaks and Geeks more if it had not been cancelled.

08-20-2004, 04:06 PM	#5
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I would've liked Frasier more if Niles and Daphne hadn't gotten together until the series finale. I would've liked Friends more if Ross and Rachel were never a "will they/won't they couple?". However, Chandler and Monica together works for me. I also would've liked Friends more if Phoebe just never existed. (IMO, Janice wouldve been a great "6th Friend") I would've liked Cheers more if, hell -- It doesn't get any better. I would've liked The Cosby Show more if when Denise came back from Africa, she suprises her parents by being married. But instead of having a step-daughter (Olivia), have her be pregnant. Ohh and -- NEVER bring Pam. I would've liked Family Matters more if the finale had been Steve and Stephon proposing to Laura, with Laura choosing Steve. (and just have them end engaged, no wedding)

08-20-2004, 05:06 PM	#6
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I would've liked Sanford & Son more if Lamont weren't such an ass. He's a terrible character on an otherwise great show.

08-20-2004, 05:37 PM	#7
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Roseanne-I would have liked more, if they'd kept Sarah Chalke as Becky, instead of rotating her with Lecy Goranson, I liked Sarah better as Becky. I agree with Barwars about The Cosby Show Bewitched I would have liked more, if they'd just cancelled the show after Dick York left.

08-20-2004, 06:02 PM	#10
Chambers The Crane Trinity Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 27, 2004 Location: Where everybody knows a Crane. Posts: 5,427	I thought Becky was just an annoying character - maybe a trend with characters named Rebecca...I don't know. I would have liked BMW more if Minkus had stuck around.

08-21-2004, 02:39 AM	#15
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Hogan's Heroes- If it weren't so much about Hogan. I know his name is in the title, but there were other prisoners! And they were interesting too, dammit. Futurama- If they got rid of Zoidberg. Annoying damn lobster. Powerpuff Girls- NO PRINCESS. Incredible Hulk- More Jack McGee, less other stupid characters. Saved by the Bell- No Tori!! The Nanny- Less Maggie, more Brighton. Lois and Clark- That annoying chick Cat...or Kat. Whatever...she was ANNOYING. Thank GOD they dumped her ass after season 1. Route 66- They didn't NEED Linc Case. He was so not Buz and shame on the producers for thinking he was.