If they do a spinoff, which character should it be?? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

11-24-2001, 05:19 AM

After Cheers I never would have thought that Fraiser would be such a popular show. He's a good character but still I never thought they would spin him off.

So which Character do you think they should spin off and what would the show be about???

TVLanFan · 01-01-2002, 02:24 PM

I've always thought that the "whole" of the cast of Seinfeld was greater than the sum of it's parts...this ensemble cast had fantastic chemistry...

The fact that Kramer and George's shows both bombed probably indicates that either:

1) The public doesn't want to see these people other than in their Seinfeld roles... or

2) Both Cosmo and George just picked two really bad shows to try on their own..

(I didn't see either show, because I didn't think they could be any good for the reason stated above).

I heard that JLD (Elaine) has been OK'd for a pilot, but is being pretty closed-mouthed about it...we'll have to see what happens...

(I'm not crazy about Fraiser as a show , either, but I admit it's been popular for a long time). As a rule, I don't like members of ensemble casts spinning off their own shows...IMHO, they're never as good (e.g. I loved Rhoda on MTM, but hated "Rhoda" the show)...

But actually, none of these shows (Kramer's, George's or Elaine's) really qualifies as a "spin off" since they're not playing the same characters..

I don't think any of the Seinfeld characters should ever spin off a show where they're playing themselves (although I'd probably watch "Elaine" since I like JLD a lot...I think she's beautiful)..

TV Guy · 01-15-2002, 06:01 PM

Mulva.

Marvo301 · 05-29-2002, 11:50 PM

If anyone gets a spinoff it should be one of the supporting Characters. I would suggest either Newman or Uncle Leo.

Cosmic Charlie · 09-06-2002, 12:26 PM

Why spin off when you could have all of them back? They are all out of jail now, and they could start a second Seinfeld show. The chemistry between Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer is chemistry that will not be duplicated between anyone else.

Brian Damage · 09-19-2002, 04:03 PM

I think Newman or Banya would be fantastic choices. I remember there was talk of a Jackie Chiles spinoff, but for some reason, it never materialized.

Marvo301 · 09-20-2002, 12:53 AM

They should do a show about Jerry's parents and their life at the retirement community in Florida.

Cosmic Charlie · 09-20-2002, 01:08 AM

I'd watch it. I was a big fan of the Seinfeld's. I always liked the episodes that they were in. A Bania show would be interesting as well.

Maestro · 09-22-2002, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by Cosmic Charlie
The chemistry between Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer is chemistry that will not be duplicated between anyone else.

Hate to say it, but at a diffent time as a comeback/spin-off it'd be tuff to duplicate the chemistry even by the same fabulous cast. That's why these things don't happen often. I'd watch, but wouldn't expect Seinfeld.

I agree Newman & Bania are thinkable spins.

nextmjsdad · 10-17-2002, 03:01 PM

Putty, George's parents, and Jackie Childs should have gotten their own shows!!

nimrod_86 · 10-18-2002, 11:57 PM

Newman all the way.

jon123 · 12-03-2002, 02:07 AM

I doubt there will ever be any spinoff or reunion show. Jerry wanted to end the show once the quality started going downhill, and even if they tried to bring the show back with all four main characters, it could never live up to the original. They could have become famous and sucessful after their jail time but that would no longer be funny, or they could still be losers and that would no longer be funny - it would be depressing. Seinfeld will live on forever in reruns and that's where it will stay.

Coach · 12-03-2002, 02:11 AM

I would love to see a spinoff with Newman. If not him I'd say either Puddy or Babu. But personally, I don't think a spinoff of Seinfeld would work out. I could be wrong; just look at Frasier.

cowgirl55 · 05-13-2003, 10:40 PM

i dont think a spin off is a good idea for seinfeld. like someone else said, it was so succesful and they ended at an unexpected part where nobody really thinks a show will end. but if they come back, it should be as a reunion, just the four of them coming together sharing memories, and clips. for one example of how a sitcom should end when its good, look at friends: they should have stopped the show last year or the year before. now its just stupid. i used to watch it all the time, and now i could care less bc its simply not good anymore. something to think about!!!

onefortheroad · 06-04-2003, 04:10 PM

frank and estelle

11-24-2001, 05:19 AM	#1
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09-19-2002, 04:03 PM	#6
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: 63,107	I think Newman or Banya would be fantastic choices. I remember there was talk of a Jackie Chiles spinoff, but for some reason, it never materialized.
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10-18-2002, 11:57 PM	#11
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05-13-2003, 10:40 PM	#14
cowgirl55 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 06, 2002 Location: usa. Posts: 57	i dont think a spin off is a good idea for seinfeld. like someone else said, it was so succesful and they ended at an unexpected part where nobody really thinks a show will end. but if they come back, it should be as a reunion, just the four of them coming together sharing memories, and clips. for one example of how a sitcom should end when its good, look at friends: they should have stopped the show last year or the year before. now its just stupid. i used to watch it all the time, and now i could care less bc its simply not good anymore. something to think about!!!
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01-01-2002, 02:24 PM	#2
TVLanFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 199	I've always thought that the "whole" of the cast of Seinfeld was greater than the sum of it's parts...this ensemble cast had fantastic chemistry... The fact that Kramer and George's shows both bombed probably indicates that either: 1) The public doesn't want to see these people other than in their Seinfeld roles... or 2) Both Cosmo and George just picked two really bad shows to try on their own.. (I didn't see either show, because I didn't think they could be any good for the reason stated above). I heard that JLD (Elaine) has been OK'd for a pilot, but is being pretty closed-mouthed about it...we'll have to see what happens... (I'm not crazy about Fraiser as a show , either, but I admit it's been popular for a long time). As a rule, I don't like members of ensemble casts spinning off their own shows...IMHO, they're never as good (e.g. I loved Rhoda on MTM, but hated "Rhoda" the show)... But actually, none of these shows (Kramer's, George's or Elaine's) really qualifies as a "spin off" since they're not playing the same characters.. I don't think any of the Seinfeld characters should ever spin off a show where they're playing themselves (although I'd probably watch "Elaine" since I like JLD a lot...I think she's beautiful)..

01-15-2002, 06:01 PM	#3
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05-29-2002, 11:50 PM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	If anyone gets a spinoff it should be one of the supporting Characters. I would suggest either Newman or Uncle Leo.

09-06-2002, 12:26 PM	#5
Cosmic Charlie Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Jacksonville, Alabama Posts: 74	Why spin off when you could have all of them back? They are all out of jail now, and they could start a second Seinfeld show. The chemistry between Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer is chemistry that will not be duplicated between anyone else.

09-20-2002, 12:53 AM	#7
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	They should do a show about Jerry's parents and their life at the retirement community in Florida.

09-20-2002, 01:08 AM	#8
Cosmic Charlie Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Jacksonville, Alabama Posts: 74	I'd watch it. I was a big fan of the Seinfeld's. I always liked the episodes that they were in. A Bania show would be interesting as well.

10-17-2002, 03:01 PM	#10
nextmjsdad Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 10, 2001 Location: Owings Mills, MD Posts: 8	Putty, George's parents, and Jackie Childs should have gotten their own shows!!

12-03-2002, 02:07 AM	#12
jon123 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Temecula Valley, CA Posts: 395	I doubt there will ever be any spinoff or reunion show. Jerry wanted to end the show once the quality started going downhill, and even if they tried to bring the show back with all four main characters, it could never live up to the original. They could have become famous and sucessful after their jail time but that would no longer be funny, or they could still be losers and that would no longer be funny - it would be depressing. Seinfeld will live on forever in reruns and that's where it will stay.

12-03-2002, 02:11 AM	#13
Coach Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 21, 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 45	I would love to see a spinoff with Newman. If not him I'd say either Puddy or Babu. But personally, I don't think a spinoff of Seinfeld would work out. I could be wrong; just look at Frasier.

06-04-2003, 04:10 PM	#15
onefortheroad #1 Cheers Fanatic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2003 Location: Boston, waiting for Cheers Season 2 to come out on DVD Posts: 2,359	frank and estelle