Who else thinks this show is underrated? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Number 9 Dream · 09-24-2005, 02:21 PM

I certainly do. I'm not talking about recent episodes ( because, admit it, the show has declined recently ) but I don't recall there ever being a buzz about it when it debuted in 1998. The earlier episodes ( I'd say Seasons 1-4 are the best...just my opinion ) are so witty and reflects that decade perfectly. Definately my pick for best sitcom from the 90's ( to present day, of course ), along with Third Rock from the Sun.

nasman · 09-24-2005, 03:16 PM

I think it was underatted. It got noticed a lot in the 5th season which is my personal favorite, but after that the qaulity really went down.

snl 70s show fan · 09-24-2005, 08:51 PM

it is very underrated no matter how many times i see certan eps or how many times a day i watch it i never fail to get a laugh and thats the mark of a great sitcom. buy the way i also think third rock is underrted as well

Brian Damage · 09-24-2005, 10:22 PM

I agree, I think it is a very underrated show.

DukeDevils9192 · 09-24-2005, 11:53 PM

I'm not sure that a show that's going into its 8th year can be considered underrated. It's had a lot of success and while it probably won't be remembered by most alongside Cheers, Friends, Seinfeld, etc., it's an amazing sitcom that I feel will be remembered fondly, crappy seasons aside.

RamOntheRun · 09-25-2005, 08:14 AM

I remember there was a buzz about it when the show began in late '98 amoung sitcom viewers and critics alike.Ratings were very healthy in its prime and syndication made it really huge.
If it's underrated now- deservedly so. I recently saw a re-run of an episode from season 1 on Fx and forgot how great the show used to be. I started to lose interest somewhere around season 5, and completely bailed by last season;didn't see one episode. The formula for the show wasn't built to last 8 seasons for obvious reasons: 1.)it was about the high school years 2.)the bulk of the show as far as location was built around Eric's parents house 3.)you can't sustain tension or interest in a relationship ( Eric and Donna) for 8 years.
However Seasons 1-3 are so good- really fresh and innovative television.
What killed the show was its success.It couldn't just end by season 4 because it was too popular, even though that would have been a perfect time to end it.

Dr. Thong · 09-25-2005, 11:05 AM

I think it's overrated. Not funny at all. Laura Prepon does get points for hotness, though.

Rachel3118 · 10-03-2005, 08:33 PM

I think the earlier seasons were underrated. It never seemed to get that much attention. It was such a funny show.

jom · 10-09-2005, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachel3118

I think the earlier seasons were underrated. It never seemed to get that much attention. It was such a funny show.

It was VERY underrated at one time. But as I've stated a few times here before the show as seriously declined in more recent seasons. Time goes by so damn fast I can't remember exactly when but as I recall once the original Laurie left the show it kind of tanked. I'm not saying that it was for THAT particular reason but it's a marker of sorts. So whatever the season that ended with Fez and Laurie getting "married" was probably the last good season.

I've been recently watching some older re-runs on FX and the show was terrific. The dynamic between Eric, his sister and Red was great stuff....and, yes, very underrated.

jom

Number 9 Dream · 10-09-2005, 04:37 PM

I agree....although there have been a few good episodes lately, I doubt that 70's show will be the cool show it once was. I really loved Seasons 1-4 best ( perhaps a little bit of 5 ) and I don't think it'll go back to its original hilarity. With Eric now gone, how will the show handle itself? The show has had a good run and now I think it's time to put it to rest and enjoy our DVDs and reruns

Quote:

Originally Posted by jom

It was VERY underrated at one time. But as I've stated a few times here before the show as seriously declined in more recent seasons. Time goes by so damn fast I can't remember exactly when but as I recall once the original Laurie left the show it kind of tanked. I'm not saying that it was for THAT particular reason but it's a marker of sorts. So whatever the season that ended with Fez and Laurie getting "married" was probably the last good season.

I've been recently watching some older re-runs on FX and the show was terrific. The dynamic between Eric, his sister and Red was great stuff....and, yes, very underrated.

jom

Lexah92 · 10-15-2005, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

I think it's overrated. Not funny at all. Laura Prepon does get points for hotness, though.

I think the quality has gone down but for some reason i keep watching because they hook me in. i started watching the season hyde &jackie got together and i've seen all the eps before that. i think you have to watch the old eps to get caught in2 it.

Gill · 10-28-2005, 12:53 PM

This has to be one of my favourite shows ever. We are just away to get Season 5 over here - think it premieres next week - which I am very excited about

pokerchip · 10-31-2005, 04:33 PM

i definitely think its underrated. you gotta love the cast. fez so hilarious. The DvDs are out!!! get them while they're hot and yes new eps coming up wednesday a whole hour premiere

Chain Gang Member · 10-31-2005, 05:52 PM

I don't think the show will make it through a full season because I think that without Eric & Kelso,the show won't be the same

NASHMAN · 10-31-2005, 07:53 PM

Well, if you ask me, I think the show really ran it's own course by withholding 1980 by extending 1979 by far proportions. It shouldv'e ended with the whole cast having a decent send off last season IMO, but I will still support the show despite it jumping the shark already but I will still be watching.

09-24-2005, 02:21 PM	#1
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Who else thinks this show is underrated? I certainly do. I'm not talking about recent episodes ( because, admit it, the show has declined recently ) but I don't recall there ever being a buzz about it when it debuted in 1998. The earlier episodes ( I'd say Seasons 1-4 are the best...just my opinion ) are so witty and reflects that decade perfectly. Definately my pick for best sitcom from the 90's ( to present day, of course ), along with Third Rock from the Sun.
	__________________ Live a little be a gypsy get around http://www.librarything.com/profile/skelterhelter http://retrogirl82.dvdaf.com/owned formerly Retrogirl82

09-24-2005, 10:22 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	I agree, I think it is a very underrated show.
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

09-25-2005, 11:05 AM	#7
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	I think it's overrated. Not funny at all. Laura Prepon does get points for hotness, though.
	__________________ "Sunday has been cancelled due to lack of interest. That is all."

10-03-2005, 08:33 PM	#8
Rachel3118 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 1,768	I think the earlier seasons were underrated. It never seemed to get that much attention. It was such a funny show.
	__________________ Rachel

10-31-2005, 05:52 PM	#14
Chain Gang Member 1st Female Triple Crown Champ Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Watching Three's Company & Wrestling Posts: 8,925	I don't think the show will make it through a full season because I think that without Eric & Kelso,the show won't be the same
	__________________ Mickie is the best woman to step inside the ring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOTh3hVT0HU

09-24-2005, 03:16 PM	#2
nasman Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 04, 2005 Location: nowhere Posts: 59	I think it was underatted. It got noticed a lot in the 5th season which is my personal favorite, but after that the qaulity really went down.

09-24-2005, 08:51 PM	#3
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	it is very underrated no matter how many times i see certan eps or how many times a day i watch it i never fail to get a laugh and thats the mark of a great sitcom. buy the way i also think third rock is underrted as well

09-24-2005, 11:53 PM	#5
DukeDevils9192 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 22, 2004 Posts: 287	I'm not sure that a show that's going into its 8th year can be considered underrated. It's had a lot of success and while it probably won't be remembered by most alongside Cheers, Friends, Seinfeld, etc., it's an amazing sitcom that I feel will be remembered fondly, crappy seasons aside.

09-25-2005, 08:14 AM	#6
RamOntheRun Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 08, 2002 Location: usa Posts: 38	I remember there was a buzz about it when the show began in late '98 amoung sitcom viewers and critics alike.Ratings were very healthy in its prime and syndication made it really huge. If it's underrated now- deservedly so. I recently saw a re-run of an episode from season 1 on Fx and forgot how great the show used to be. I started to lose interest somewhere around season 5, and completely bailed by last season;didn't see one episode. The formula for the show wasn't built to last 8 seasons for obvious reasons: 1.)it was about the high school years 2.)the bulk of the show as far as location was built around Eric's parents house 3.)you can't sustain tension or interest in a relationship ( Eric and Donna) for 8 years. However Seasons 1-3 are so good- really fresh and innovative television. What killed the show was its success.It couldn't just end by season 4 because it was too popular, even though that would have been a perfect time to end it.

10-28-2005, 12:53 PM	#12
Gill Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Oct 28, 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3	This has to be one of my favourite shows ever. We are just away to get Season 5 over here - think it premieres next week - which I am very excited about

10-31-2005, 04:33 PM	#13
pokerchip Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 15, 2004 Posts: 47	i definitely think its underrated. you gotta love the cast. fez so hilarious. The DvDs are out!!! get them while they're hot and yes new eps coming up wednesday a whole hour premiere

10-31-2005, 07:53 PM	#15
NASHMAN KGW NewsChannel 8 Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 06, 2004 Location: Centralia, WA 98532 Halfway between Seattle & Portland on I-5 Posts: 433	Well, if you ask me, I think the show really ran it's own course by withholding 1980 by extending 1979 by far proportions. It shouldv'e ended with the whole cast having a decent send off last season IMO, but I will still support the show despite it jumping the shark already but I will still be watching.
	__________________ Today, Justice is a Baseball Bat! --Judge Extreme Akim "Eye for an Eye" Eric's last and final words on T70sS: "SO LONG POINT PLACE!" Goodbye Ashton and Topher it is great knowing you. 1998-2005 That '70s Show/Will & Grace (1998-2006) Good Night Wisconsin!!!! http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...lite_Truck.PNG KCRA 3 and KQCA 58 We are Where The News Comes First!