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schneidy25 · 01-06-2005, 01:33 PM

1. Wings (obviously). I just watched a couple of my tapes and the humor in Wings is so smart. The writers of that show were great.
2. Friends. Actually I used to hate friends until my wife turned me onto it. Once again great writing and cast. Really developed the characters.
3. Home Imrovement. Great family sitcom. I don't think we'll see anymore good family sitcoms. Ever show is crime based. I'm a little sick of it.
4. Mad About You. I thought this show was a little underrated.
5. Cosby Show. Enough said on this one.

Of course I'm a little biased growing up with these sitcoms, but reality shows and crime dramas have replaced these types of shows and I don't think we'll ever see this types again.

Chocoholic · 01-08-2005, 03:19 PM

I think there are way too many reality shows and crime dramas (and dramas in general) on TV too. I really don't care for them. Most of the sitcoms that are on now don't interest me. Anyhoo, my top five sitcoms...

1. The Simpsons- It's hilarious and fun to watch over and over again. While the quality of the show has gone down in past years, it's still a heck of a lot better than the tripe that passes for entertainment these days.

2. Wings- Such a smart, witty sitcom with brilliant writing, lovable characters, and great acting. It truly is an under-rated classic.

3. NewsRadio- Same response as Wings.

4. Scrubs- While I could do without the raunchiness, it's still a brialliant show which is sadly not getting the recognition it deserves. It's far funnier than Will & Grace and Everybody Loves Raymond, IMHO.

5. Taxi- A true classic. 'nuff said.

kellynch · 01-08-2005, 09:16 PM

Sorry, but I've been watching sitcoms since the 1960s, and I cannot come up with just 5. I'll break them down by decade:

1950s:

I Love Lucy -- yes, her antics often make me cringe, but 50 years later it's still absolutely hilarious.

1960s:

1. Get Smart -- it was written by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry. 'nuff said.

2. McHale's Navy -- OK, perhaps this is more sentiment than anything else because I used to watch it (and Get Smart) with my father, but I don't remember not laughing at every single episode. It's where I discovered how brilliant Tim Conway is. And "brilliant" is not a word I use lightly.

3. The Monkees -- yes, it started life as a rip-off of "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help," but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and this imitation works.

1970s

The Bob Newhart Show -- "Newhart" was funny too, but this is all-round BRILLIANT. Never not funny. Even when the plots are absurd, they work. It's a great ensemble cast, and all the actors have terrific chemistry with one another. Again, another show that is consistenly witty, entertaining and that doesn't need to rely solely on crass, vulgar humor to get cheap laughs.

WKRP in Cincinnati -- not an unfunny episode in the bunch. See Bob Newhart Show.

1980s

Night Court -- see Bob Newhart Show.

1990s

Wings -- see Bob Newhart Show.

"Designing Women" gets an honorable mention. For a while, I just loved it but, towards the end, it got awfully preachy and boring. I also liked "Taxi," but I thought that they tried too hard after a while.

Yes, there is a trend. I don't mind some raciness, but I strongly object to vulgarity for vulgarity's sake. There's also nothing currently on the air that I would even consider making time to watch.

kellynch · 01-08-2005, 11:33 PM

D'oh! I feel so stupid.

How could I have forgotten Barney Miller????? It deserves a place in the sitcom hall of fame. It is outstanding.

spunkygirl · 01-09-2005, 12:59 AM

Kristen I agree with you about reality shows, but I'd take dramas over reality any day.

My top 5:

1. Boy Meets World

2. Wings

3. Who's the Boss?

4. Two Guys and a Girl

5. A Different World

aNaHiD DaLy PeRRy · 01-10-2005, 01:34 AM

My favorite series are...

1. The Simpson
2. Friends
3. Wings
4. Saved by the Bell
5. The Nanny

Adamantium · 01-10-2005, 05:08 PM

My top ten are listed in my signature. To add to it, I'm including my top 25.

1. NewsRadio (1995-1999)
2. Taxi (1978-1983)
3. Wings (1990-1997)
4. Ellen (1994-1998)
5. Boy Meets World (1993-2000)
6. The Odd Couple (1970-1975)
7. Perfect Strangers (1986-1993)
8. Chico and the Man (1974-1978)
9. The King of Queens (1998-Present)
10. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-Present)
11. Mister Ed (1961-1966)
12. Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002-2003)
13. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961-1963)
14. The Honeymooners (1955-1956)
15. Futurama (1999-2003)
16. Happy Days (1974-1984)
17. M*A*S*H (1972-1983)
18. The Joey Bishop Show (1962-1965)
19. Ned & Stacey (1995-1997)
20. Too Close for Comfort (1980-1986)
21. ALF (1986-1990)
22. Strangers with Candy (1999-2000)
23. I Love Lucy (1951-1957)
24. The Munsters (1964-1966)
25. The Monkees (1966-1968)

~*Emma*~ · 04-15-2005, 07:59 AM

My top 5:

1. Family Ties
2. Spin City
3. The Odd Couple
4. Frasier
5. Lano & Woodley

barwars · 04-15-2005, 03:58 PM

10. Mary Tyler Moore
9. The Dick Van Dyke Show
8. The Bob Newhart Show
7. Wings
6. Coach
5. Arrested Development
4. The Cosby Show
3. Seinfeld
2. Frasier
1. Cheers

Honorable mentions: The Jeffersons, Taxi, Night Court, Friends, Family Ties, The Simpsons, Newhart, WKRP in Cincinatti, Scrubs, Murphy Brown, Roseanne, Home Improvement, The Drew Carey Show

MaydayMalonesGirl · 04-15-2005, 04:35 PM

1. Cheers
2. Wings
3. Boy Meets World
4. That 70s Show
5. Seinfeld

At the moment, Wings is probably my favorite.

barwars · 04-15-2005, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaydayMalonesGirl

At the moment, Wings is probably my favorite.

trader.

Wings#1ShowPeriod · 04-15-2005, 08:57 PM

My top 5 sitcoms are.... 1.Wings , 2.Family Guy, 3.Married With Children, 4.Threes Company and 5.{I'm going to go ahead and give it to 8 Simple Rules,because its a sitcom that I appriecate and enjoy}. Wings is just one of those shows that is a rare treat, and fantastic...

MaydayMalonesGirl · 04-15-2005, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwars

trader.

Nahh... Cheers will always be the best. The past few weeks I've just really been getting into Wings.

Brian Hackett · 04-15-2005, 11:55 PM

1. Wings
2. Night Court
3. Macgyver
4. Dr.Katz
5. Perfect Strangers

troopoleon8897 · 04-16-2005, 12:26 AM

5. Three's Company
4. Ellen
3. Full House
2. The Cosby Show
1. Roseanne

01-10-2005, 01:34 AM	#6
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04-16-2005, 12:26 AM	#15
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01-06-2005, 01:33 PM	#1
schneidy25 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 18	Top 5 sitcoms ever 1. Wings (obviously). I just watched a couple of my tapes and the humor in Wings is so smart. The writers of that show were great. 2. Friends. Actually I used to hate friends until my wife turned me onto it. Once again great writing and cast. Really developed the characters. 3. Home Imrovement. Great family sitcom. I don't think we'll see anymore good family sitcoms. Ever show is crime based. I'm a little sick of it. 4. Mad About You. I thought this show was a little underrated. 5. Cosby Show. Enough said on this one. Of course I'm a little biased growing up with these sitcoms, but reality shows and crime dramas have replaced these types of shows and I don't think we'll ever see this types again.

01-08-2005, 03:19 PM	#2
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I think there are way too many reality shows and crime dramas (and dramas in general) on TV too. I really don't care for them. Most of the sitcoms that are on now don't interest me. Anyhoo, my top five sitcoms... 1. The Simpsons- It's hilarious and fun to watch over and over again. While the quality of the show has gone down in past years, it's still a heck of a lot better than the tripe that passes for entertainment these days. 2. Wings- Such a smart, witty sitcom with brilliant writing, lovable characters, and great acting. It truly is an under-rated classic. 3. NewsRadio- Same response as Wings. 4. Scrubs- While I could do without the raunchiness, it's still a brialliant show which is sadly not getting the recognition it deserves. It's far funnier than Will & Grace and Everybody Loves Raymond, IMHO. 5. Taxi- A true classic. 'nuff said.

01-08-2005, 09:16 PM	#3
kellynch Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 09, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 177	Sorry, but I've been watching sitcoms since the 1960s, and I cannot come up with just 5. I'll break them down by decade: 1950s: I Love Lucy -- yes, her antics often make me cringe, but 50 years later it's still absolutely hilarious. 1960s: 1. Get Smart -- it was written by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry. 'nuff said. 2. McHale's Navy -- OK, perhaps this is more sentiment than anything else because I used to watch it (and Get Smart) with my father, but I don't remember not laughing at every single episode. It's where I discovered how brilliant Tim Conway is. And "brilliant" is not a word I use lightly. 3. The Monkees -- yes, it started life as a rip-off of "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help," but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and this imitation works. 1970s The Bob Newhart Show -- "Newhart" was funny too, but this is all-round BRILLIANT. Never not funny. Even when the plots are absurd, they work. It's a great ensemble cast, and all the actors have terrific chemistry with one another. Again, another show that is consistenly witty, entertaining and that doesn't need to rely solely on crass, vulgar humor to get cheap laughs. WKRP in Cincinnati -- not an unfunny episode in the bunch. See Bob Newhart Show. 1980s Night Court -- see Bob Newhart Show. 1990s Wings -- see Bob Newhart Show. "Designing Women" gets an honorable mention. For a while, I just loved it but, towards the end, it got awfully preachy and boring. I also liked "Taxi," but I thought that they tried too hard after a while. Yes, there is a trend. I don't mind some raciness, but I strongly object to vulgarity for vulgarity's sake. There's also nothing currently on the air that I would even consider making time to watch.

01-08-2005, 11:33 PM	#4
kellynch Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 09, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 177	D'oh! I feel so stupid. How could I have forgotten Barney Miller????? It deserves a place in the sitcom hall of fame. It is outstanding.

01-09-2005, 12:59 AM	#5
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Kristen I agree with you about reality shows, but I'd take dramas over reality any day. My top 5: 1. Boy Meets World 2. Wings 3. Who's the Boss? 4. Two Guys and a Girl 5. A Different World

01-10-2005, 05:08 PM	#7
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	My top ten are listed in my signature. To add to it, I'm including my top 25. 1. NewsRadio (1995-1999) 2. Taxi (1978-1983) 3. Wings (1990-1997) 4. Ellen (1994-1998) 5. Boy Meets World (1993-2000) 6. The Odd Couple (1970-1975) 7. Perfect Strangers (1986-1993) 8. Chico and the Man (1974-1978) 9. The King of Queens (1998-Present) 10. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-Present) 11. Mister Ed (1961-1966) 12. Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002-2003) 13. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961-1963) 14. The Honeymooners (1955-1956) 15. Futurama (1999-2003) 16. Happy Days (1974-1984) 17. MAS*H (1972-1983) 18. The Joey Bishop Show (1962-1965) 19. Ned & Stacey (1995-1997) 20. Too Close for Comfort (1980-1986) 21. ALF (1986-1990) 22. Strangers with Candy (1999-2000) 23. I Love Lucy (1951-1957) 24. The Munsters (1964-1966) 25. The Monkees (1966-1968)

04-15-2005, 07:59 AM	#8
~Emma~ -------------------- Senior Member Join Date: Feb 12, 2005 Posts: 2,761	My top 5: 1. Family Ties 2. Spin City 3. The Odd Couple 4. Frasier 5. Lano & Woodley

04-15-2005, 03:58 PM	#9
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	10. Mary Tyler Moore 9. The Dick Van Dyke Show 8. The Bob Newhart Show 7. Wings 6. Coach 5. Arrested Development 4. The Cosby Show 3. Seinfeld 2. Frasier 1. Cheers Honorable mentions: The Jeffersons, Taxi, Night Court, Friends, Family Ties, The Simpsons, Newhart, WKRP in Cincinatti, Scrubs, Murphy Brown, Roseanne, Home Improvement, The Drew Carey Show

04-15-2005, 04:35 PM	#10
MaydayMalonesGirl ACID! POLICEHHHH! Forum Star Join Date: Apr 24, 2003 Location: in a van down by the river. Posts: 18,393	1. Cheers 2. Wings 3. Boy Meets World 4. That 70s Show 5. Seinfeld At the moment, Wings is probably my favorite.

04-15-2005, 08:57 PM	#12
Wings#1ShowPeriod Boo Lois, Yay Beer. Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 03, 2005 Location: Inside the Big Brother House Posts: 797	My top 5 sitcoms are.... 1.Wings , 2.Family Guy, 3.Married With Children, 4.Threes Company and 5.{I'm going to go ahead and give it to 8 Simple Rules,because its a sitcom that I appriecate and enjoy}. Wings is just one of those shows that is a rare treat, and fantastic...

04-15-2005, 11:55 PM	#14
Brian Hackett Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 16, 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 83	1. Wings 2. Night Court 3. Macgyver 4. Dr.Katz 5. Perfect Strangers