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energy · 01-16-2007, 10:35 AM

It's sad to see the King cancelled. For me it was the only funny sitcom still on the air. A great sitcom is a thing of beauty. When it's done right, it truly is art.

Most modern sitcoms are just not funny and way too raunchy -- you know, people in and out of bed with everybody. The KoQ was funny with out having to do that. It's sobering to think that there's little likelyhood of new sitcoms coming a long that you don't have to take a bath after watching them.

The only comfort is most of the great sitcoms of the past are either on DVD or very likely to be on DVD. But still, it would be nice to be hopeful that some truly funny new shows would coming down the pike. Frankly, I'm not encouraged. That why it's particularly sad to see the KoQ cancelled.

AB · 01-16-2007, 04:36 PM

My whole family watches King of Queens and we also hate to see it end. It
hasn't been on hardly any this season but I read there would be some more
episodes in the spring. Sure hope so.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-16-2007, 06:05 PM

I know my mom and Dad are upset to see King of Queens is being Cancelled

SpenceOlchin · 01-16-2007, 06:11 PM

I too am sad that the King of Queens is ending. But look on the bright side, there are still 7 more laugh filled shows coming, so it's not over yet.

Samme · 01-21-2007, 08:59 PM

The King of Queens is the last link to the classic sitcoms of the past from The Honeymooners to Seinfeld. We'll probably get another great sitcom at some point, but who knows how long it may take.
Reality shows have killed quality TV. The networks don't want to spend the money or make the effort when it's so much easier to just make junk when junk sells. They just don't care or have any pride anymore. If you compare the network schedules to what they were in the '50s, '60s, and '70s the drop in quality is staggering. Even after those great periods there were still some great shows like Seinfeld once in a while. The networks now seem to have no pride about themselves or what they sell anymore. Quality means nothing to them at all.

Ireneparalegal · 01-21-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by energy

It's sad to see the King cancelled. For me it was the only funny sitcom still on the air. A great sitcom is a thing of beauty. When it's done right, it truly is art.

Most modern sitcoms are just not funny and way too raunchy -- you know, people in and out of bed with everybody. The KoQ was funny with out having to do that. It's sobering to think that there's little likelyhood of new sitcoms coming a long that you don't have to take a bath after watching them.

The only comfort is most of the great sitcoms of the past are either on DVD or very likely to be on DVD. But still, it would be nice to be hopeful that some truly funny new shows would coming down the pike. Frankly, I'm not encouraged. That why it's particularly sad to see the KoQ cancelled.

I agree. I still have George Lopez and According to Jim to enjoy.

Chocolate Moose · 01-22-2007, 05:05 PM

I know . . when I moved I got cable but didn’t realize I couldn’t watch one channel and record another channel at the same time. I toyed with the idea of upgrading, but since there’s nothing so great on anymore . . .

TryN2BGood · 01-23-2007, 01:41 PM

so so true...

I HATE reality TV

treky · 01-24-2007, 02:43 AM

they're gonna bring it back in the spring? I thought itWAS cannceled.

Then, is that going to be it for the show?

inside_shadows · 02-01-2007, 08:31 PM

I b'lieve so, sadly. On the other hand, back when "Seinfield" was talking about ending, everyone said that was the end of sitcoms. The FRIENDS came along.

Ultimately, I don't think it's possible to kill the sitcom. Oh, you can beat it down and you can sap its energy, but never kill it. (kinda like cancer..hmm) So, although King of Queens shall be mourned, let's not mourn the entire genre with it.

01-16-2007, 10:35 AM	#1
energy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 07, 2006 Location: florida Posts: 101	Great sitcoms are becoming a thing of the past It's sad to see the King cancelled. For me it was the only funny sitcom still on the air. A great sitcom is a thing of beauty. When it's done right, it truly is art. Most modern sitcoms are just not funny and way too raunchy -- you know, people in and out of bed with everybody. The KoQ was funny with out having to do that. It's sobering to think that there's little likelyhood of new sitcoms coming a long that you don't have to take a bath after watching them. The only comfort is most of the great sitcoms of the past are either on DVD or very likely to be on DVD. But still, it would be nice to be hopeful that some truly funny new shows would coming down the pike. Frankly, I'm not encouraged. That why it's particularly sad to see the KoQ cancelled.

01-16-2007, 06:05 PM	#3
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I know my mom and Dad are upset to see King of Queens is being Cancelled
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01-24-2007, 02:43 AM	#9
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	they're gonna bring it back in the spring? I thought itWAS cannceled. Then, is that going to be it for the show?
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01-16-2007, 04:36 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	My whole family watches King of Queens and we also hate to see it end. It hasn't been on hardly any this season but I read there would be some more episodes in the spring. Sure hope so.

01-16-2007, 06:11 PM	#4
SpenceOlchin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 28, 2005 Posts: 562	I too am sad that the King of Queens is ending. But look on the bright side, there are still 7 more laugh filled shows coming, so it's not over yet.

01-21-2007, 08:59 PM	#5
Samme Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 679	The King of Queens is the last link to the classic sitcoms of the past from The Honeymooners to Seinfeld. We'll probably get another great sitcom at some point, but who knows how long it may take. Reality shows have killed quality TV. The networks don't want to spend the money or make the effort when it's so much easier to just make junk when junk sells. They just don't care or have any pride anymore. If you compare the network schedules to what they were in the '50s, '60s, and '70s the drop in quality is staggering. Even after those great periods there were still some great shows like Seinfeld once in a while. The networks now seem to have no pride about themselves or what they sell anymore. Quality means nothing to them at all.

01-22-2007, 05:05 PM	#7
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,899	I know . . when I moved I got cable but didn’t realize I couldn’t watch one channel and record another channel at the same time. I toyed with the idea of upgrading, but since there’s nothing so great on anymore . . .

01-23-2007, 01:41 PM	#8
TryN2BGood Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 10, 2003 Location: USA Posts: 260	so so true... I HATE reality TV

02-01-2007, 08:31 PM	#10
inside_shadows Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	I b'lieve so, sadly. On the other hand, back when "Seinfield" was talking about ending, everyone said that was the end of sitcoms. The FRIENDS came along. Ultimately, I don't think it's possible to kill the sitcom. Oh, you can beat it down and you can sap its energy, but never kill it. (kinda like cancer..hmm) So, although King of Queens shall be mourned, let's not mourn the entire genre with it.