Which of these shows is the more dramatic comedy? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-24-2004, 11:12 AM

All in the Family

One Day at a Time

Good Times

Maude

It a tie betweem Maude/All in the Famiily

dlemond · 08-24-2004, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
All in the Family

One Day at a Time

Good Times

Maude

It a tie betweem Maude/All in the Famiily

I'd agree with that.

Though I think All in the Family definitely pushed it a little further.
And if you got rid of the abortion thing with Maude it wouldn't even be close.

Marvo301 · 08-28-2004, 10:50 PM

One Day at a Time and Goodtimes definitely had the most drama behind the scenes. One Day at a Time because of Mackenzie Phillips drug addiction and Goodtimes because of the contriversial departures from the cast of John Amos and later Esther Rolle. But I agree that on screen All in the Family and Maude were the most dramatic.

treky · 09-04-2004, 01:28 AM

well, since I haven't seen "Good Times" & "One Day at a Time" in YEARS, and "Maude" in about 3 years, I'll say "All In The Family"

TVFactFan · 09-04-2004, 12:23 PM

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well, since I haven't seen "Good Times" & "One Day at a Time" in YEARS, and "Maude" in about 3 years, I'll say "All In The Family"

I heard One day at a Time had very depressing eps which is why i'm trying to obtain some eps.

treky · 09-05-2004, 12:41 AM

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I heard One day at a Time had very depressing eps which is why i'm trying to obtain some eps.

well, from what I remember, "One Day at a Time" had a couple sad episodes, but I wouldn't say deppresing.

TVFactFan · 09-05-2004, 12:45 AM

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well, from what I remember, "One Day at a Time" had a couple sad episodes, but I wouldn't say deppresing.

What about the 4 part episode at the start of the 76-77 season? TV Guide called it TOO DRAMATIC

barwars · 09-05-2004, 12:48 AM

Why would anyone ever want to watch something depressing??

Dramatic, I completely understand (although thats not my thing).... but to watch something depressing is kind of stupid.

TVFactFan · 09-05-2004, 12:53 AM

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Originally posted by barwars
Why would anyone ever want to watch something depressing??

Dramatic, I completely understand (although thats not my thing).... but to watch something depressing is kind of stupid.

I want to analyze One Day a Time for myself to see if i agree with the TV Guide Critic about how depressing certain episodes were.

Brian Damage · 09-05-2004, 12:53 AM

I remember a two parter where Barbara(Valerie Bertinelli) ignores a girl who desperately wants to be her friend. She becomes depressed when Barbara yells at her so she tries to commit suicide by overdosing on pills. It was real good.

barwars · 09-05-2004, 12:54 AM

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I want to analyze One Day a Time for myself to see if i agree with the TV Guide Critic about how depressing certain episodes were.

There's a difference between being dramatic and being depressing.
A big difference.

Mr. Television · 09-05-2004, 12:58 AM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
I remember a two parter where Barbara(Valerie Bertinelli) ignores a girl who desperately wants to be her friend. She becomes depressed when Barbara yells at her so she tries to commit suicide by overdosing on pills. It was real good.

I remember that episode. It was really good.

TVFactFan · 09-05-2004, 01:00 AM

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Originally posted by barwars
There's a difference between being dramatic and being depressing.
A big difference.

I meant to say Dramatic

Brian Damage · 09-05-2004, 01:00 AM

I think the 4 parter you are thinking of is called "The Runaways"

TVFactFan · 09-05-2004, 01:07 AM

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I think the 4 parter you are thinking of is called "The Runaways"

Yeah that's it.

08-24-2004, 11:12 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,137	Which of these shows is the more dramatic comedy? All in the Family One Day at a Time Good Times Maude It a tie betweem Maude/All in the Famiily

09-04-2004, 01:28 AM	#4
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	well, since I haven't seen "Good Times" & "One Day at a Time" in YEARS, and "Maude" in about 3 years, I'll say "All In The Family"
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08-28-2004, 10:50 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	One Day at a Time and Goodtimes definitely had the most drama behind the scenes. One Day at a Time because of Mackenzie Phillips drug addiction and Goodtimes because of the contriversial departures from the cast of John Amos and later Esther Rolle. But I agree that on screen All in the Family and Maude were the most dramatic.

09-05-2004, 12:48 AM	#8
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Why would anyone ever want to watch something depressing?? Dramatic, I completely understand (although thats not my thing).... but to watch something depressing is kind of stupid.

09-05-2004, 12:53 AM	#10
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I remember a two parter where Barbara(Valerie Bertinelli) ignores a girl who desperately wants to be her friend. She becomes depressed when Barbara yells at her so she tries to commit suicide by overdosing on pills. It was real good.

09-05-2004, 01:00 AM	#14
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I think the 4 parter you are thinking of is called "The Runaways"