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GARFIELDKOOL · 02-02-2005, 01:51 PM

Name some parent shows you liked better than the spinoff, and the spinoff you like better than the parent show.

slackermonkey · 02-02-2005, 04:24 PM

I liked Cheers and Friends better than Frasier and Joey.

Can't think of a spinoff I liked better than the parent show.

vashti1999 · 02-02-2005, 04:35 PM

After watching the Soap season 3 dvd last week, I was surprised to see that Benson lasted longer. Soap is my favorite between the two.

I love Moesha, hate the Parkers.

The only spinoff I can think of off the top of my head liking more than the parent show is A Different World over the Cosby Show.

I like Diff'rent Strokes more than the Facts of Life, Mary Tyler Moore more than Rhoda/Phyllis, Three's Company of course more than the Ropers or Three's A Crowd, but I like all of those shows.

Others, I like fairly equally:
All In The Family/Jeffersons
Happy Days/Laverne & Shirley

spunkygirl · 02-02-2005, 04:38 PM

I like Cheers better than Frasier, Happy Days better than Laverne and Shirley, Friends better than Joey(although I love both shows), I like the Mary Tyler Moore Show better than Rhoda and Phyllis

I like A Different World better than the Cosby Show, I like the Facts of Life better than Diff'rent Strokes

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-02-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

After watching the Soap season 3 dvd last week, I was surprised to see that Benson lasted longer. Soap is my favorite between the two.

I love Moesha, hate the Parkers.

The only spinoff I can think of off the top of my head liking more than the parent show is A Different World over the Cosby Show.

I like Diff'rent Strokes more than the Facts of Life, Mary Tyler Moore more than Rhoda/Phyllis, Three's Company of course more than the Ropers or Three's A Crowd, but I like all of those shows.

Others, I like fairly equally:
All In The Family/Jeffersons
Happy Days/Laverne & Shirley

I too liked Soap better than Benson. As well as Different Strokes better than facts of Life.

slackermonkey · 02-02-2005, 05:39 PM

Ooh, I forgot about Soap and Benson. I liked Soap better too.

barwars · 02-02-2005, 08:50 PM

I like Cheers more than Frasier (although Frasier is my second favorite show)

I like Friends more than Joey

However....
I like The Facts of Life more than Diff'rent Strokes.
Laverne & Shirley AND Mork & Mindy more than Happy Days.
And most definitely The Jeffersons more than AITF. (although I like AITF a lot too)

As for Soap vs. Benson.... Benson is better IMO.

dawsongirl · 02-02-2005, 10:49 PM

I can't even think of any spinoffs.

Kristen · 02-02-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Name some parent shows you liked better than the spinoff, and the spinoff you like better than the parent show.

I like "Mary Tyler Moore" better than "Rhoda," but I like "Wings" better than "Cheers." (Sorry "Cheers" fans - I don't hate the show, it's just I got more into "Wings" for whatever reason!)

slackermonkey · 02-02-2005, 11:41 PM

Huh? Wings wasn't a spinoff of Cheers.

spunkygirl · 02-03-2005, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

I can't even think of any spinoffs.

The Jeffersons

Frasier

The Facts of Life

Laverne and Shirley

A Different World

and many more

vashti1999 · 02-03-2005, 12:32 AM

I'd also say Good Times, but that might start something...

spunkygirl · 02-03-2005, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

I'd also say Good Times, but that might start something...

Whatever do you mean?

Brian · 02-03-2005, 01:30 AM

I liked Maude better than All in the Family.

mstewart · 02-03-2005, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

I'd also say Good Times, but that might start something...

I'll start it. Good Times was a spinoff of a spinoff. Florida was on Maude as her maid. Then she went on to Good Times. I like Good Times much better than Maude. Good Times shot itself in the foot by putting too much focus on J.J. I thought James and Florida was great together and too bad there no stories more on their relationship. Killing the character of James Evans off killed the show as well. The first three seasons of Good Times was priceless.

I liked Mary Tyler Moore much better than Rhoda/Phyllis. Those two spinoffs lacked direction.

I liked Andy Griffith much better than Mayberry R.F.D. That was a boring show.

The Cosby Show was better than A Different World.

All In the Family was priceless compared to Maude. Maude was too one dimensional and it got tiring to watch. Applause to Bea Arthur to knowing when to call it quits.

Alice was far better than Flo. Flo was a supporting player and putting her out there alone was not good. She was at its best around Mel and the gang.

02-02-2005, 01:51 PM	#1
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02-02-2005, 04:24 PM	#2
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02-02-2005, 04:35 PM	#3
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	After watching the Soap season 3 dvd last week, I was surprised to see that Benson lasted longer. Soap is my favorite between the two. I love Moesha, hate the Parkers. The only spinoff I can think of off the top of my head liking more than the parent show is A Different World over the Cosby Show. I like Diff'rent Strokes more than the Facts of Life, Mary Tyler Moore more than Rhoda/Phyllis, Three's Company of course more than the Ropers or Three's A Crowd, but I like all of those shows. Others, I like fairly equally: All In The Family/Jeffersons Happy Days/Laverne & Shirley
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02-02-2005, 04:38 PM	#4
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	I like Cheers better than Frasier, Happy Days better than Laverne and Shirley, Friends better than Joey(although I love both shows), I like the Mary Tyler Moore Show better than Rhoda and Phyllis I like A Different World better than the Cosby Show, I like the Facts of Life better than Diff'rent Strokes

02-02-2005, 05:39 PM	#6
slackermonkey the big yellow joint Senior Member Join Date: Oct 05, 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,779	Ooh, I forgot about Soap and Benson. I liked Soap better too.

02-02-2005, 08:50 PM	#7
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I like Cheers more than Frasier (although Frasier is my second favorite show) I like Friends more than Joey However.... I like The Facts of Life more than Diff'rent Strokes. Laverne & Shirley AND Mork & Mindy more than Happy Days. And most definitely The Jeffersons more than AITF. (although I like AITF a lot too) As for Soap vs. Benson.... Benson is better IMO.

02-02-2005, 10:49 PM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I can't even think of any spinoffs.

02-02-2005, 11:41 PM	#10
slackermonkey the big yellow joint Senior Member Join Date: Oct 05, 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,779	Huh? Wings wasn't a spinoff of Cheers.

02-03-2005, 12:32 AM	#12
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I'd also say Good Times, but that might start something...

02-03-2005, 01:30 AM	#14
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I liked Maude better than All in the Family.