Do most companies NOT think of this? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

BuddyHinton · 02-19-2007, 08:27 PM

I wonder if the makers of some of the abandoned shows (that disappear after SEASON ONE installments) ever consider the fact; many people simply do not like first seasons? In my case I have not bought season one of the Simpsons, I can't stand it.

When they are running numbers, etc, I wonder if this is ever discussed?

bencasey · 02-20-2007, 04:12 AM

Key word in that question is think. These companies are run by bean counters who haven't a clue about the shows they are selling.

BuddyHinton · 02-20-2007, 08:17 AM

Guess that's true. Speaking of this tonight I bought Roseanne Season One after finishing Season 6 recently and needing my "fix". I swore I'd never buy S1 b/c of the edits but it was used for $12, for the whole season and I guess I was weak

Anyway, this show is a prime example of my above statements. Of course you expect a first season to be a bit slow but after watching the first two eps I would swear on a stack of Highway to Heavens I was either watching an entirely different show, or even a "parity" of Roseanne. Of course as a fan I like it and try to get out of it what I can but it's just so damn bizzare.

robby76 · 02-21-2007, 12:01 PM

I'm guilty of NEVER buying first seasons! Facts of Life, Three's Co, Remington Steele... shows I LOVE but I always feel the season starters are the worst. I like shows that have picked up the pace a little. Dynasty season 1 suffered greatly from this, as the first season is nothing like the rest of the series - I'm not surprised people skipped it.

I do buy season starters of my real faves... Punky and What's Happening.

Trouble is how do you overcome this? I'm having this current problem with Family Ties and One Day At A Time... 2 shows I love dearly and have wanted out for years but I really wanna skip the first season! It's a shame as I will want to buy later seasons.

BuddyHinton · 02-21-2007, 02:15 PM

I think you may have two other exceptions in there

Family Ties I bought yesterday and am already through disc one! I too thought, or at least feared season one would not be quite up to snuff, well, there I was wrong. It is GREAT. And then a show like Remington Steele where the whole show is set UP on the first episode in my opinion cannot be missed.

02-19-2007, 08:27 PM	#1
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	Do most companies NOT think of this? I wonder if the makers of some of the abandoned shows (that disappear after SEASON ONE installments) ever consider the fact; many people simply do not like first seasons? In my case I have not bought season one of the Simpsons, I can't stand it. When they are running numbers, etc, I wonder if this is ever discussed?

02-21-2007, 12:01 PM	#4
robby76 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 949	I'm guilty of NEVER buying first seasons! Facts of Life, Three's Co, Remington Steele... shows I LOVE but I always feel the season starters are the worst. I like shows that have picked up the pace a little. Dynasty season 1 suffered greatly from this, as the first season is nothing like the rest of the series - I'm not surprised people skipped it. I do buy season starters of my real faves... Punky and What's Happening. Trouble is how do you overcome this? I'm having this current problem with Family Ties and One Day At A Time... 2 shows I love dearly and have wanted out for years but I really wanna skip the first season! It's a shame as I will want to buy later seasons.
	__________________ Edison Twins * Automan * Whiz Kids Vote @ tvshowsondvd.com

02-20-2007, 04:12 AM	#2
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	Key word in that question is think. These companies are run by bean counters who haven't a clue about the shows they are selling.

02-20-2007, 08:17 AM	#3
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	Guess that's true. Speaking of this tonight I bought Roseanne Season One after finishing Season 6 recently and needing my "fix". I swore I'd never buy S1 b/c of the edits but it was used for $12, for the whole season and I guess I was weak Anyway, this show is a prime example of my above statements. Of course you expect a first season to be a bit slow but after watching the first two eps I would swear on a stack of Highway to Heavens I was either watching an entirely different show, or even a "parity" of Roseanne. Of course as a fan I like it and try to get out of it what I can but it's just so damn bizzare.

02-21-2007, 02:15 PM	#5
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	I think you may have two other exceptions in there Family Ties I bought yesterday and am already through disc one! I too thought, or at least feared season one would not be quite up to snuff, well, there I was wrong. It is GREAT. And then a show like Remington Steele where the whole show is set UP on the first episode in my opinion cannot be missed.