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jennymcc · 03-01-2006, 06:08 PM

I was watching "Mr. President" the other day and thought how great that cast was: George C. Scott, Madeline Kahn, Conrad Bain. And got to think how many other failed sitcoms had such stellar casts?

Another that comes to mind: "The Ellen Show" (1991), Ellen Degeneres, Chloris Leachman, Martin Mull.

Any others?

jennymcc · 03-01-2006, 06:10 PM

Replying to my own message after noticing MY OWN avatar!!! DUH!

"George and Leo" Bob Newhart, Judd Hirsch, Jason Bateman!!

TJL · 03-01-2006, 06:52 PM

A current show that will probably be put into the "failed" category very soon would probably be "Joey."
Great cast, but things just didn't click.

Two of my favorite shows that never got great audience numbers featured amazing casts. "The Job" with Denis Leary, and "SportsNight," starring Felicity Huffman.

Janice · 03-01-2006, 09:59 PM

I liked the actors on Good Morning Miami. I can't think of their names, but it was a good cast.

Madness · 03-02-2006, 01:01 AM

I would totally have to say the one that sticks out in my head is Center of the Universe--John Goodman, Olympia Dukakis, Diedrich Bader, Spencer Breslin, Jean Smart, Melinda McGraw, Ed Asner.

All names I've heard of, most of them pretty big names...HORRIBLE show. Just goes to show how the writing is so important on a sitcom!

Mr. Television · 03-02-2006, 01:19 AM

If Crumbs doesn't last it won't be because of the cast...Fred Savage, Jane Curtin and William Devane.

TJL · 03-02-2006, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I liked the actors on Good Morning Miami. I can't think of their names, but it was a good cast.

Please Janice, don't get me started on Good Morning Miami!

Adamantium · 03-02-2006, 05:43 PM

I'll back up "George & Leo". I loved that show.

Also,

The Tick

TJL · 03-02-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TVAdam

Also,

The Tick

That's true. There were lots of funny people on that great short lived show.

snl 70s show fan · 03-02-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I liked the actors on Good Morning Miami. I can't think of their names, but it was a good cast.i agree it was one of my fave shows

TJL · 03-02-2006, 08:41 PM

Another current show that's full of great people but is a big ol mess is "Courting Alex." The leads are all appealing, but the show is just not funny.

troopoleon8897 · 03-02-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jennymcc

I was watching "Mr. President" the other day and thought how great that cast was: George C. Scott, Madeline Kahn, Conrad Bain. And got to think how many other failed sitcoms had such stellar casts?

Another that comes to mind: "The Ellen Show" (1991), Ellen Degeneres, Chloris Leachman, Martin Mull.

Any others?

The Ellen Show was from 1999...

troopoleon8897 · 03-02-2006, 09:34 PM

Pretty much any short lived show from ABC in the 90's...

All-American Girl - Margot Cho
Thunder Alley - Ed Asner
The Jackie Thomas Show - Tom Arnold
Buddies - Dave Chappel
Soul Man - Dan Ackroid
Over The Top - Tim Curry

and many, many more...

Madness · 03-03-2006, 02:59 AM

I liked Soul Man. It was a pretty funny show but was axed I remember hearing because it didn't fit in with the current sitcoms they were airing. It's too bad because it had potential.

treky · 03-03-2006, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by troopoleon8897

The Ellen Show was from 1999...

no it wasn't; it was from 2000. I remember, cause it replaced the first half of the CBS revival of "The Fugitive" on fridays.

03-01-2006, 06:08 PM	#1
jennymcc VP:AmCanTranConComCo Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 13, 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 206	Great Casts/Failed Sitcoms I was watching "Mr. President" the other day and thought how great that cast was: George C. Scott, Madeline Kahn, Conrad Bain. And got to think how many other failed sitcoms had such stellar casts? Another that comes to mind: "The Ellen Show" (1991), Ellen Degeneres, Chloris Leachman, Martin Mull. Any others?

03-01-2006, 06:52 PM	#3
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03-01-2006, 06:10 PM	#2
jennymcc VP:AmCanTranConComCo Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 13, 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 206	Replying to my own message after noticing MY OWN avatar!!! DUH! "George and Leo" Bob Newhart, Judd Hirsch, Jason Bateman!!

03-01-2006, 09:59 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I liked the actors on Good Morning Miami. I can't think of their names, but it was a good cast.

03-02-2006, 01:01 AM	#5
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	I would totally have to say the one that sticks out in my head is Center of the Universe--John Goodman, Olympia Dukakis, Diedrich Bader, Spencer Breslin, Jean Smart, Melinda McGraw, Ed Asner. All names I've heard of, most of them pretty big names...HORRIBLE show. Just goes to show how the writing is so important on a sitcom!

03-02-2006, 05:43 PM	#8
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	I'll back up "George & Leo". I loved that show. Also, The Tick

03-02-2006, 08:41 PM	#11
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Another current show that's full of great people but is a big ol mess is "Courting Alex." The leads are all appealing, but the show is just not funny.

03-02-2006, 09:34 PM	#13
troopoleon8897 Let's Go!! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2004 Location: Not Hell, But the same Zip Code Posts: 1,751	Pretty much any short lived show from ABC in the 90's... All-American Girl - Margot Cho Thunder Alley - Ed Asner The Jackie Thomas Show - Tom Arnold Buddies - Dave Chappel Soul Man - Dan Ackroid Over The Top - Tim Curry and many, many more...

03-03-2006, 02:59 AM	#14
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	I liked Soul Man. It was a pretty funny show but was axed I remember hearing because it didn't fit in with the current sitcoms they were airing. It's too bad because it had potential.