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GCW · 08-16-2005, 05:36 PM

Just taking a poll on other shows that started to focus on one character more than the others or characters that were more popular on the show.

Family Matters - Steve Urkel
Happy Days - Fonzie
Family Ties - Alex Keaton
Full House - Michelle
Good Times - JJ
Step By Step - Cody

Both Family Matters and Happy Days paid much more attention to these characters to the point where some of the other characters were ignored.

Any other shows?

Ireneparalegal · 08-16-2005, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GCW

Just taking a poll on other shows that started to focus on one character more than the others or characters that were more popular on the show.

Family Matters - Steve Urkel
Happy Days - Fonzie
Family Ties - Alex Keaton
Full House - Michelle
Good Times - JJ
Step By Step - Cody

Both Family Matters and Happy Days paid much more attention to these characters to the point where some of the other characters were ignored.

Any other shows?

Yeah that damn little know it all on MY WIFE AND KIDS. I actually wrote to ABC telling them the reason the show HAD JUMPED THE SHARK was because of that little kid. You know which one, that little boy neighbor. I can't recall his character's name, and I don't want to know his name. But it was ridiculous how he was giving advice, especially love advice to the father. He was always around. I loved the little daughter on the show. They could have showcased her alot more without that damn kid around. Instead, they used him soooo much I couldn't help but describe him as the NEW URKEL. Thanx for letting me get that off my chest!!!!!

chipsandsoda · 08-17-2005, 01:17 PM

I know this isn't a sitcom, and probably most of you don't watch the show anymore because it's for kids, but Elmo seems to have taken over Sesame Street in a similar way. He started out 20 years ago in 1985 as a minor charachter and gradually moved his way up to the most popular charachter on that show. In 1998 they made half of the show Elmo's own segment called "Elmo's World" and most Sesame Street merchandise you see is all about Elmo and the other charachters have been pushed into the background. They also ended up getting rid of a lot of minor charachters because of Elmo.

GCW · 08-17-2005, 05:17 PM

I never watched Mad About You but I heard that when they had a baby named Mabel, that Mad About You became "Mad About Mabel".

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chipsandsoda

I know this isn't a sitcom, and probably most of you don't watch the show anymore because it's for kids, but Elmo seems to have taken over Sesame Street in a similar way. He started out 20 years ago in 1985 as a minor charachter and gradually moved his way up to the most popular charachter on that show. In 1998 they made half of the show Elmo's own segment called "Elmo's World" and most Sesame Street merchandise you see is all about Elmo and the other charachters have been pushed into the background. They also ended up getting rid of a lot of minor charachters because of Elmo.

I love Elmo and so does my son. It's actually abt 20 mins. of Elmo's World. What would make it better is if Sesame Street went back to being an hour and a half long. I think I recall it even being two hours. Am I wrong??? I could've sworn it was alot longer than an hour. Or did they just have episodes played back to back? I wish Kermit was shown alot more.

chipsandsoda · 08-17-2005, 08:00 PM

Kermit no longer appears on the show because Disney now has legal rights to that charachter and not Sesame Workshop.

Ireneparalegal · 08-17-2005, 08:03 PM

That's strange. On Noggin (childrens channel) there is PLAY WITH ME SESAME and he makes appearances on that.

MikeLutton · 08-19-2005, 09:52 AM

wow i didnt know that how seasme street get rid of kermet the frog.

SimpsonsFan · 08-20-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeL

wow i didnt know that how seasme street get rid of kermet the frog.

I didn't know that either.

TMC · 12-07-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chipsandsoda

I know this isn't a sitcom, and probably most of you don't watch the show anymore because it's for kids, but Elmo seems to have taken over Sesame Street in a similar way. He started out 20 years ago in 1985 as a minor charachter and gradually moved his way up to the most popular charachter on that show. In 1998 they made half of the show Elmo's own segment called "Elmo's World" and most Sesame Street merchandise you see is all about Elmo and the other charachters have been pushed into the background. They also ended up getting rid of a lot of minor charachters because of Elmo.

Read This: Why Elmo has had an insidious effect on Sesame Street

08-16-2005, 05:36 PM	#1
GCW Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 14, 2004 Posts: 708	Other Shows With The Slighty Urkel Syndrome Just taking a poll on other shows that started to focus on one character more than the others or characters that were more popular on the show. Family Matters - Steve Urkel Happy Days - Fonzie Family Ties - Alex Keaton Full House - Michelle Good Times - JJ Step By Step - Cody Both Family Matters and Happy Days paid much more attention to these characters to the point where some of the other characters were ignored. Any other shows?

08-19-2005, 09:52 AM	#8
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,886	reply wow i didnt know that how seasme street get rid of kermet the frog.

08-17-2005, 01:17 PM	#3
chipsandsoda Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2005 Posts: 91	I know this isn't a sitcom, and probably most of you don't watch the show anymore because it's for kids, but Elmo seems to have taken over Sesame Street in a similar way. He started out 20 years ago in 1985 as a minor charachter and gradually moved his way up to the most popular charachter on that show. In 1998 they made half of the show Elmo's own segment called "Elmo's World" and most Sesame Street merchandise you see is all about Elmo and the other charachters have been pushed into the background. They also ended up getting rid of a lot of minor charachters because of Elmo.

08-17-2005, 05:17 PM	#4
GCW Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 14, 2004 Posts: 708	I never watched Mad About You but I heard that when they had a baby named Mabel, that Mad About You became "Mad About Mabel".

08-17-2005, 08:00 PM	#6
chipsandsoda Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 28, 2005 Posts: 91	Kermit no longer appears on the show because Disney now has legal rights to that charachter and not Sesame Workshop.

08-17-2005, 08:03 PM	#7
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	That's strange. On Noggin (childrens channel) there is PLAY WITH ME SESAME and he makes appearances on that.