Shows that were on too long - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

dawsongirl · 05-31-2005, 05:05 PM

I hope this hasn't been done recently, but I thought it'd be a good companion for the 'Shows Axed too Soon' thread. Which TV shows do you think overstayed their welcome?

Mr. Television · 05-31-2005, 05:06 PM

The Drew Carey Show

Dean Winchester · 05-31-2005, 05:23 PM

Happy Days should've ended after the 1979-1980 season when Ron Howard and Donny Most left (or maybe Marshall should've renegotiated with Howard and Most and made the 1980-1981 season the final year and go out in grace). It was plummetting in the ratings by that point anyways (#17 in 1979-1980 compared to #4 in 1978-1979) and the quality of the show was already in swift decline, if it ended then, the show would be regarded better, and there wouldn't be Joanie Loves Chachi punchlines.

I also think Friends probably could've and should've ended with Chandler and Monica's marriage. The last three seasons were pure comfort food and nothing else.

TJL · 05-31-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

The Drew Carey Show

As much as I am a fan of "M*A*S*H," they should have cut the series run by a season or two. By the end they were going through the motions.

TripperFan · 05-31-2005, 06:10 PM

Happy Days
The Drew Carey Show
Laverne & Shirley (like, by about 11 years)!!
The Andy Griffith Show

Mr. Television · 05-31-2005, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

Happy Days
The Drew Carey Show
Laverne & Shirley (like, by about 11 years)!!
The Andy Griffith Show

Laverne And Shirley was unwatchable after they moved to California with the last season being the worst.

Another sitcom that lasted a year to long and probably 2-3 years to long was Roseanne.

eltonfan80 · 05-31-2005, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

The Drew Carey Show

i agree

snl75 · 06-01-2005, 02:41 AM

i have to agree about mash .i know there are diehard fans who love every ep. but imho they should have stopped after season 8 seasons 9 and 10 esp had some very weak almost unwatchable eps season 11 was a little better but not by much the finale saved that season.

treky · 06-01-2005, 02:53 AM

I agree about "MASH". It should have ended when Radar left.
And "Laverne & Shirley" should have ended when they moved to California, and half the town moved with them!-which has to be the all-time WORST sitcom "twist" ever!

Nighthawk76 · 06-01-2005, 04:27 AM

The X-Files

L&OFan4Eva · 06-01-2005, 07:07 AM

Happy Days
Murphy Brown
Family Matters
Step by Step
Dawson's Creek

Sid · 06-01-2005, 09:08 AM

Andy Griffith-Should've ended after Barney left.
Chico and the Man-Should've ended after Freddie Prinze died.
Welcome Back Kotter-one season too many.
Friends
Coach
Walker, Texas Ranger
Frasier
7th Heaven

Glampire · 06-01-2005, 02:10 PM

I definitely agree with the person who said that Roseanne went on too long. It was a great show that really took a dive by the end.

factsoflife · 06-01-2005, 04:01 PM

i hate to say it, but The Facts Of Life... by the end of its run it was like, okay when is it going to end!

FRASER!!!!! that show should have ended many years before it did...

Superstar · 06-01-2005, 04:06 PM

Sabrina the Teenage Witch - I still enjoyed the last season, but it had lost its original appeal and innocence.

05-31-2005, 05:06 PM	#2
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,129	The Drew Carey Show
	__________________ Sonny

05-31-2005, 06:10 PM	#5
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Happy Days The Drew Carey Show Laverne & Shirley (like, by about 11 years)!! The Andy Griffith Show
	__________________ If I don't see you in this world, I'll meet you in the next one.....don't be late James Marshall Hendrix Voodoo Chile The Forum Legend formerly known as TripperFan "religion is for people who are afraid of hell--spirituality is for people who have been through hell"---anonymous

06-01-2005, 02:53 AM	#9
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I agree about "MASH". It should have ended when Radar left. And "Laverne & Shirley" should have ended when they moved to California, and half the town moved with them!-which has to be the all-time WORST sitcom "twist" ever!
	__________________ the Clampetts are in a fancy Beverly Hills jewelry store. Granny points to a tray of rubies. Granny: "How much fer one o' them red diamonds?" clerk: "Madam, those are rubies." Granny: "OK ask her kin we buy one offa her." clerk: " The ruby I am talking about is not a lady." Granny: "Lissen, how she got them diamonds is her business. I'm just sayin' ask her kin we buy one from her."

06-01-2005, 09:08 AM	#12
Sid Little Mac and Doc Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 22, 2003 Posts: 150	Andy Griffith-Should've ended after Barney left. Chico and the Man-Should've ended after Freddie Prinze died. Welcome Back Kotter-one season too many. Friends Coach Walker, Texas Ranger Frasier 7th Heaven
	__________________ from South Park Jimmy: Okay. Try this one on for size: Why did the... pigeon cross the road? Cartman: Okay, why? Jimmy: Because it was having sex with the chihi... Because it was having sex with the ch-hi-hi... Because it was having sex with the ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch... eh, it was having sex with the ch-ch-hiicken

06-01-2005, 04:01 PM	#14
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,744	i hate to say it, but The Facts Of Life... by the end of its run it was like, okay when is it going to end! FRASER!!!!! that show should have ended many years before it did...
	__________________ "and to the fans. I was only supposed to be on every other Tuesday. But, thanks to you, I'm here, and I promise! I will try my best never to let you down. I am going back into that studio on Monday, and I'm going to play Erica Kane for all she's worth!"-- Susan Lucci, May 1999 Daytime Emmy Speech.

05-31-2005, 05:05 PM	#1
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Shows that were on too long I hope this hasn't been done recently, but I thought it'd be a good companion for the 'Shows Axed too Soon' thread. Which TV shows do you think overstayed their welcome?

05-31-2005, 05:23 PM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Happy Days should've ended after the 1979-1980 season when Ron Howard and Donny Most left (or maybe Marshall should've renegotiated with Howard and Most and made the 1980-1981 season the final year and go out in grace). It was plummetting in the ratings by that point anyways (#17 in 1979-1980 compared to #4 in 1978-1979) and the quality of the show was already in swift decline, if it ended then, the show would be regarded better, and there wouldn't be Joanie Loves Chachi punchlines. I also think Friends probably could've and should've ended with Chandler and Monica's marriage. The last three seasons were pure comfort food and nothing else.

06-01-2005, 02:41 AM	#8
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	i have to agree about mash .i know there are diehard fans who love every ep. but imho they should have stopped after season 8 seasons 9 and 10 esp had some very weak almost unwatchable eps season 11 was a little better but not by much the finale saved that season.

06-01-2005, 04:27 AM	#10
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	The X-Files

06-01-2005, 07:07 AM	#11
L&OFan4Eva Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 02, 2005 Posts: 477	Happy Days Murphy Brown Family Matters Step by Step Dawson's Creek

06-01-2005, 02:10 PM	#13
Glampire Selene Corvin Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 102	I definitely agree with the person who said that Roseanne went on too long. It was a great show that really took a dive by the end.

06-01-2005, 04:06 PM	#15
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Sabrina the Teenage Witch - I still enjoyed the last season, but it had lost its original appeal and innocence.