Overrated show

[Lee G]

I never did like The Andy Griffith Show. It is overly sappy and sentimental. And I always found Andy Griffith himself to be annoying, he was always preaching to people. And Don Knotts as that bug eyed buffoon of a deputy. No matter what show or movie Knotts was in, he always played a nervous type of person. That act wears thin with me real quick. And Ronny Howard is a bland actor. He was bland in Andy Griffith, and was the same way in Happy Days. I'm not surprised he ended up working behind the camera. And the dumb characters in the show like Floyd the barber and Otis the drunk. In my humble opinion- If you want to see a good rural sitcom, watch Green Acres. Great characters, humorous dialogue, and hilarious sight gags.

[omg65]

I enjoyed Andy Griffith when I was younger but as I get older I don't enjoy it as much.Maybe it's because my tastes have changed or maybe it's because TV Land overplays it wayyy to much.Lately I have enjoyed the colored episodes more than the black and white ones.I hate to say it's overrated because it's still 20 times better than anything put out the last 25 years.I think the storylines on Andy Griffith were the shows stregnth.I will say the best season of the Show IMO was the year of the Gomer Pyle character.

I agree wholeheartedly about Green Acres.That was probably the most brilliant and cleverly written sitcom of all time.The timing of the actors and the chemistry of that show will never be duplicated. It's my personal favorite show ever.It was just riotously hilarious for people like me who understood it.Couldn't you just feel for poor Mr Douglas the only sane person in a town of nut cases?What's even funnier is that his wife fit right in while he never could.That show was truly underrated and misunderstood by the so called sophisticated people that watched boring and truly wayyyyyy overrated shows like MASH.

[Lee G]

Originally Posted by omg65

I enjoyed Andy Griffith when I was younger but as I get older I don't enjoy it as much.Maybe it's because my tastes have changed or maybe it's because TV Land overplays it wayyy to much.Lately I have enjoyed the colored episodes more than the black and white ones.I hate to say it's overrated because it's still 20 times better than anything put out the last 25 years.I think the storylines on Andy Griffith were the shows stregnth.I will say the best season of the Show IMO was the year of the Gomer Pyle character.

I agree wholeheartedly about Green Acres.That was probably the most brilliant and cleverly written sitcom of all time.The timing of the actors and the chemistry of that show will never be duplicated. It's my personal favorite show ever.It was just riotously hilarious for people like me who understood it.Couldn't you just feel for poor Mr Douglas the only sane person in a town of nut cases?What's even funnier is that his wife fit right in while he never could.That show was truly underrated and misunderstood by the so called sophisticated people that watched boring and truly wayyyyyy overrated shows like MASH.

Yep, I agree with you. Do you have seasons 1, 2, & 3 of Green Acres on DVD? I hope they will issue the other seasons also. It's been a bit of a wait for season four.

[omg65]

Originally Posted by Lee G

Yep, I agree with you. Do you have seasons 1, 2, & 3 of Green Acres on DVD? I hope they will issue the other seasons also. It's been a bit of a wait for season four.

I have seasons 1 and 2 and will be getting 3 shortly.I have been recording Green Acres for the last 2 months off TV Land and will have most of the episodes from seasons 4-6.They always skip some episodes though.

[buckeyeblogger]

Originally Posted by Lee G

I never did like The Andy Griffith Show. It is overly sappy and sentimental. And I always found Andy Griffith himself to be annoying, he was always preaching to people. And Don Knotts as that bug eyed buffoon of a deputy. No matter what show or movie Knotts was in, he always played a nervous type of person. That act wears thin with me real quick. And Ronny Howard is a bland actor. He was bland in Andy Griffith, and was the same way in Happy Days. I'm not surprised he ended up working behind the camera. And the dumb characters in the show like Floyd the barber and Otis the drunk. In my humble opinion- If you want to see a good rural sitcom, watch Green Acres. Great characters, humorous dialogue, and hilarious sight gags.

That's nice. So, might I ask why are you posting this in an ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW forum??

I mean, hell, I don't like Seinfeld...I think it's perhaps the most nihilistic show in the history of television and it doesn't do a thing for me but, I don't bother bashing it in a SEINFELD forum.

What's the point?

[robindenay]

Originally Posted by Lee G

I never did like The Andy Griffith Show. It is overly sappy and sentimental. And I always found Andy Griffith himself to be annoying, he was always preaching to people. And Don Knotts as that bug eyed buffoon of a deputy. No matter what show or movie Knotts was in, he always played a nervous type of person. That act wears thin with me real quick. And Ronny Howard is a bland actor. He was bland in Andy Griffith, and was the same way in Happy Days. I'm not surprised he ended up working behind the camera. And the dumb characters in the show like Floyd the barber and Otis the drunk. In my humble opinion- If you want to see a good rural sitcom, watch Green Acres. Great characters, humorous dialogue, and hilarious sight gags.

I guess it is a good thing there are other channels for you to watch then. Please don't come on here and bash something we all so dearly love. If you have nothing nice to say then keep it to yourself.....I mean this in the kindest possible way.

[Lee G]

Originally Posted by buckeyeblogger

That's nice. So, might I ask why are you posting this in an ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW forum??

Because I felt like posting my opinion.

I mean, hell, I don't like Seinfeld...I think it's perhaps the most nihilistic show in the history of television and it doesn't do a thing for me but, I don't bother bashing it in a SEINFELD forum.

What's the point?

If you don't like Seinfeld, then go on the Seinfeld board and post your opinion. Don't be shy. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, it doesn't mean you're trying to start a dispute.

[Lee G]

Originally Posted by robindenay

I guess it is a good thing there are other channels for you to watch then. Please don't come on here and bash something we all so dearly love. If you have nothing nice to say then keep it to yourself.....I mean this in the kindest possible way.

I wanted to post my opinion, and everyone is entitled to their opinion. There is nothing that says if you don't like a show, you can't post on the board. The boards are open for all comments about TV shows, both pro and con. Different opinions can make for interesting discussion.

[Janice]

Originally Posted by Lee G

There is nothing that says if you don't like a show, you can't post on the board.

Actually there is a rule against members offering only criticism about a show. Rule #8.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...php?f=154&a=18

[An 80s Guy]

Originally Posted by Lee G

I wanted to post my opinion, and everyone is entitled to their opinion. There is nothing that says if you don't like a show, you can't post on the board. The boards are open for all comments about TV shows, both pro and con. Different opinions can make for interesting discussion.

Right on.There is nothing wrond with your voicing your opinion.His post isn't negatve he's basically asking what other people think of the show.This mesage is not negative.

[Mr. Television]

Actually I think the AGS is one of the best sitcoms of all time. It along with The Beverly Hillbillies are my favorite sitcoms from the 60's. I agree Green Acres is good too. You should go to that board and post possitive feedback instead of coming to the AGS to bash it. Or at least post this thread on the general sitcoms board. Most of the people who post on the different sitcom boards are fans of that particular show and it causes fights when someone goes over there just to bash a show. I mean I can't stand Friends but I would never go to that Board just to bash it.

[showfan]

I don't think the entertainment industry is waving a banner saying that The Andy Griffith Show is the greatest show of all time. I think the people is what has made it so great. As I understand it, it has never been off the air in reruns. I'm sure ratings for those reruns are the reason. After a show remains so popular in the ratings for 40 years, a lot of people just have to say, WOW!! I also think the show didn't rely on actual jokes, it just drew humor from the everyday people and situations. Having grown up in a small town, I certainly relate to The Andy Griffith Show more than any other rural comedy.

[AB]

I never get tired of watching Andy, Barney & the gang, its one of my favorites. There are so many good shows from the past, that there are not
enough hours in the day to watch them all. So pick your favorites and sit back and enjoy and if you don't like a show, don't watch it.

[Lee G]

Originally Posted by Walking Tall

I can't stand Friends but I would never go to that Board just to bash it.

Why not? Don't be shy, if you don't like Friends then log on the board and post your opinion. It doesn't have to mean you're trying to start a dispute, everyone has a right to their opinion whether it be pro or con.

[Lee G]

Originally Posted by annball1957

if you don't like a show, don't watch it.

That's right, I don't watch it. In my humble opinion, Andy Griffith is wayyyyy overrated.