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Adamantium · 07-16-2005, 02:04 AM

For sitcoms, which do you think, on paper, sounds like it could be funny? For example, my favorite sitcom is "NewsRadio." However, the premise "people working at an all-news radio station" doesn't sound too funny.

This also goes for shows that you don't like but sound like they could be funny, if done right.

My list of great sitcom plots:

#1. "The Odd Couple" - A neat freak and a slob, both divorced men, live in an apartment together.

#2. "Mister Ed" - A married man, who spends most of his time in the barn with a talking horse. The horse, only talks to this man.

#3. "Strangers with Candy" - A 45 year old high school freshman. Nuff said.

#4. "The Munsters" - A family of monsters, who are unaware that the world is afraid of them. And the one "normal" member of the family is considered to me the weird member.

What other shows can you add to the list? You can also add shows that you like, but don't have a funny premise (such as "NewsRadio", my earlier example).

robby76 · 07-16-2005, 04:36 AM

Three's Company - loved that apartment and the layout.

Other posh pads include Cosby Show and The Nanny - nice!

But the favourite is Punky Brewster's treehouse - the ultimate in living space!!!

robby76 · 07-16-2005, 04:38 AM

Got the whole thread wrong... ha ha!

TVADAM : Wrong grammar buddy, it should've read "Which sitcom had the best premise"?

Adamantium · 07-16-2005, 12:35 PM

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TVADAM : Wrong grammar buddy, it should've read "Which sitcom had the best premise"?

I'm Sorry. I couldn't think of the way I phrased it earlier that day, when I first thought it up. So I just typed it like that. But that's why I did the examples in case anyone didn't understand. However, even though you mentioned it, thinking it was a different thread - Three's Company would go in this category. "A straight man has to pretend to be gay in order to live with two girls, in a platonic relationship."

robby76 · 07-16-2005, 12:56 PM

Well I suppose a sitcom doesn't need a good premis to be good... e.g. Seinfeld. However... I like:-

Facts of Life - Girls at a boarding school... kinda unique

Golden Girls - There's life after 50!

Cosby Show - I love big families and their trials & tribulations

Fresh Prince - The homeboy in Beverly Hills

supershaun86 · 07-16-2005, 07:30 PM

Seinfeld-A show about nothing was a really creative Idea

ALF-An Alien crashes into a dull suburban families place and livens it up

barwars · 07-16-2005, 09:08 PM

"The Odd Couple" has the funniest premise, hands down. I really can't think of anything that tops it.

IHATEMTV&NBC1985 · 07-16-2005, 10:18 PM

All In The Family

The Jeffersons

Happy Days

Family Ties

Cheers

Arrested Develepment

Married With Children

Bosom Buddies

Magnum · 07-18-2005, 04:34 AM

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Facts of Life - Girls at a boarding school... kinda unique

I agree, it had a great plot. Mrs Garret was a great addition to the show, but I remember someone else playing her character. And I remember, before they were at the boarding school where most of the episodes took place, the girls were at a different school their first year, with different classmates.

And why was Natelie the first one to loose her virginity. It would have been better if it was Nancy McKeon.

barwars · 07-18-2005, 09:47 AM

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And why was Natelie the first one to loose her virginity. It would have been better if it was Nancy McKeon.

Lesbian relationships on TV were touchy back in those days.

troopoleon8897 · 07-18-2005, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnum

I agree, it had a great plot. Mrs Garret was a great addition to the show, but I remember someone else playing her character. And I remember, before they were at the boarding school where most of the episodes took place, the girls were at a different school their first year, with different classmates.

And why was Natelie the first one to loose her virginity. It would have been better if it was Nancy McKeon.

Nancy Said On The VH1's 100 Greatest Child Stars That She Told The Proouldn't Loose Her Viginity Because Her Beliefs Were To Get Married First

barwars · 07-18-2005, 12:55 PM

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Nancy Said On The VH1's 100 Greatest Child Stars That She Told The Proouldn't Loose Her Viginity Because Her Beliefs Were To Get Married First

No, that was Blair.

Chain Gang Member · 07-18-2005, 01:22 PM

Three's Company

Fresh Prince

I love misunderstandings

troopoleon8897 · 07-18-2005, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by barwars

No, that was Blair.

Oops My Bad

07-16-2005, 02:04 AM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,836	Which Sitcoms Had the Best Plots? For sitcoms, which do you think, on paper, sounds like it could be funny? For example, my favorite sitcom is "NewsRadio." However, the premise "people working at an all-news radio station" doesn't sound too funny. This also goes for shows that you don't like but sound like they could be funny, if done right. My list of great sitcom plots: #1. "The Odd Couple" - A neat freak and a slob, both divorced men, live in an apartment together. #2. "Mister Ed" - A married man, who spends most of his time in the barn with a talking horse. The horse, only talks to this man. #3. "Strangers with Candy" - A 45 year old high school freshman. Nuff said. #4. "The Munsters" - A family of monsters, who are unaware that the world is afraid of them. And the one "normal" member of the family is considered to me the weird member. What other shows can you add to the list? You can also add shows that you like, but don't have a funny premise (such as "NewsRadio", my earlier example).
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07-16-2005, 04:38 AM	#3
robby76 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 949	Got the whole thread wrong... ha ha! TVADAM : Wrong grammar buddy, it should've read "Which sitcom had the best premise"?

07-16-2005, 12:56 PM	#5
robby76 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 949	Well I suppose a sitcom doesn't need a good premis to be good... e.g. Seinfeld. However... I like:- Facts of Life - Girls at a boarding school... kinda unique Golden Girls - There's life after 50! Cosby Show - I love big families and their trials & tribulations Fresh Prince - The homeboy in Beverly Hills

07-16-2005, 07:30 PM	#6
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07-16-2005, 09:08 PM	#7
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	"The Odd Couple" has the funniest premise, hands down. I really can't think of anything that tops it.

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