Of all the sitcoms that are usually referred to as "Best Sitcom Ever"... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Chocoholic · 06-23-2005, 03:37 PM

...which one do YOU personally think is the best?

I've become a MASH fan in recent months (I was a baby when it ended and never really watched it before.) and I find this show has truly lived up to its reputation as "Best Sitcom Ever". It has wonderful acting and writing and has a good mix of comedy and drama. I wish we had more sitcoms like this on the air again. I'm really kicking myself for never getting into it before.

The Simpsons is a huge favorite of mine and also deserves to be called the Best Sitcom Ever. I love the comedy and satire in this show. Even a bad Simpsons episode still has a little humor in it.

I do love Cheers and The Cosby Show, but I think both are a little over-rated. They're great sitcoms, but I wouldn't call them the Best Sitcom Ever.

I never cared for I Love Lucy, All in the Family, Seinfeld, or Friends. Call me all the mean names you want, but those shows never appealed to me.

barwars · 06-23-2005, 03:46 PM

I like all of those, but Cheers is the best.

The only other series that I think could honestly be considered the best sitcom ever are Mary Tyler Moore, The Dick Van Dyke Show or The Andy Griffith Show.

Mr. Television · 06-23-2005, 03:54 PM

All In The Family

JT · 06-23-2005, 03:55 PM

Well I thought for sure that Mary Tyler Moore was going to be on the list (it would have definitely gotten my vote), but since it isn't, I picked I Love Lucy. I also like All in the Family, Cheers and The Simpsons.

gidgetgrape · 06-23-2005, 08:36 PM

I Love Lucy gets my vote.

barwars · 06-23-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

I Love Lucy gets my vote.

Ohh wow.... I just want to say that the picture of Elizabeth Montgomery in your avatar is one of the best pictures I've ever seen of anyone, ever.
I always thought she was beautiful before, but in that pic, she looks perfect.

Skywalker · 06-23-2005, 10:26 PM

Seinfeld

moeee · 06-23-2005, 10:37 PM

Enough said.

supershaun1986 · 06-24-2005, 07:54 PM

The Simpsons for me most consistantly funny I know the ones lately have sucked but from 92-02 it was brilliant

~*Emma*~ · 06-24-2005, 07:59 PM

I'm going to say Seinfeld. Its one of the very few shows that actually got funnier and funnier instead of slowly losing its charm. Most of the best episodes are in the last season.

TV DVD Fan · 06-24-2005, 08:09 PM

i agree with barwars. (his first post), that mtm could also be considered the best sitcom ever (or dick van dyke and andy griffith), but outa the list-
1) lucy
2) seinfeld
3) cheers

pat

USTVFanFromUK · 06-24-2005, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ~*Emma*~

I'm going to say Seinfeld. Its one of the very few shows that actually got funnier and funnier instead of slowly losing its charm. Most of the best episodes are in the last season.

Are you kidding? The last season of 'Seinfeld' it probably the worst season. Not only did critics hate it, so did diehard fans. I guess to each their own.....

I voted for 'Seinfeld' as well......it's also the show that's cited as the 'Best Sitcom Ever' by most media sources.

Mr. Television · 06-24-2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by USTVFanFromUK

Are you kidding? The last season of 'Seinfeld' it probably the worst season. Not only did critics hate it, so did diehard fans. I guess to each their own.....

I voted for 'Seinfeld' as well......it's also the show that's cited as the 'Best Sitcom Ever' by most media sources.

I think I'm one of the few who loved the last episode of Seinfeld.

spunkygirl · 06-24-2005, 08:29 PM

From your list: M*A*S*H

Overall The Dick Van Dyke Show

barwars · 06-24-2005, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by barwars

The only other series that I think could honestly be considered the best sitcom ever are Mary Tyler Moore, The Dick Van Dyke Show or The Andy Griffith Show.

I meant, in addition to those on the list.

View Poll Results: Which do you like best?
I Love Lucy	20	32.26%
All in the Family	12	19.35%
MASH	3	4.84%
Cheers	1	1.61%
The Cosby Show	3	4.84%
The Simpsons	9	14.52%
Seinfeld	6	9.68%
Friends	8	12.90%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

06-23-2005, 03:37 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Of all the sitcoms that are usually referred to as "Best Sitcom Ever"... ...which one do YOU personally think is the best? I've become a MASH fan in recent months (I was a baby when it ended and never really watched it before.) and I find this show has truly lived up to its reputation as "Best Sitcom Ever". It has wonderful acting and writing and has a good mix of comedy and drama. I wish we had more sitcoms like this on the air again. I'm really kicking myself for never getting into it before. The Simpsons is a huge favorite of mine and also deserves to be called the Best Sitcom Ever. I love the comedy and satire in this show. Even a bad Simpsons episode still has a little humor in it. I do love Cheers and The Cosby Show, but I think both are a little over-rated. They're great sitcoms, but I wouldn't call them the Best Sitcom Ever. I never cared for I Love Lucy, All in the Family, Seinfeld, or Friends. Call me all the mean names you want, but those shows never appealed to me.

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TV DVD Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,602	i agree with barwars. (his first post), that mtm could also be considered the best sitcom ever (or dick van dyke and andy griffith), but outa the list- 1) lucy 2) seinfeld 3) cheers pat
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06-23-2005, 03:46 PM	#2
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I like all of those, but Cheers is the best. The only other series that I think could honestly be considered the best sitcom ever are Mary Tyler Moore, The Dick Van Dyke Show or The Andy Griffith Show.

06-23-2005, 08:36 PM	#5
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	I Love Lucy gets my vote.

06-23-2005, 10:26 PM	#7
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	Seinfeld

06-23-2005, 10:37 PM	#8
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Enough said.

06-24-2005, 07:54 PM	#9
supershaun1986 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 22, 2005 Posts: 7	The Simpsons for me most consistantly funny I know the ones lately have sucked but from 92-02 it was brilliant

06-24-2005, 07:59 PM	#10
~Emma~ -------------------- Senior Member Join Date: Feb 12, 2005 Posts: 2,761	I'm going to say Seinfeld. Its one of the very few shows that actually got funnier and funnier instead of slowly losing its charm. Most of the best episodes are in the last season.

06-24-2005, 08:29 PM	#14
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	From your list: MAS*H Overall The Dick Van Dyke Show