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newwavepop · 03-10-2007, 07:10 AM

anyone remember that one?
i thought it was a really good show and it had a pretty long run from what i recall but no one i ever mention it too ever remembers.
its also the first series i remember seeing on one of the cable film channels.

wkomorow · 03-10-2007, 12:31 PM

I really enjoyed the show - Lou, Joe, and Cliff. Lou has got to be one the best and most complex characters ever on a sitcom. I remember a young Yeardly Smith as Lou's daughter - she was classic. The show was in late night syndication in several "blue state" cities. But even then a number of the topics were too "sensitive" and the show was heavily edited. Showtime has produced a number of quality, progressive series aimed at socially conscious urban audiences. Showtime had a lot of success with them: It's Gary Shandling, Stargate SG1, Odyssey 5, Farscape, and later with QAF, the L Word and Weeds, and Street Time. Ultimately, each of these shows had a statement to make.

Jaqui-Michel · 03-10-2007, 01:12 PM

Brothers was a great show. Brandon Maggart was hilarious as older brother Lou and Phillip Charles Mackenzie was priceless as Donald. Donald was the first gay character I'd seen that was not one-noted. He was definely flamboyant but also a man of substance. Smart, witty, successful and a great guide for newly out brother Cliff. The show may be tame for today but back then they covered timely issues with class and humor.

newwavepop · 03-11-2007, 05:03 AM

i havent seen it since it was on i barely remember it but i remember really liking it.guess its never been put out yet?

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-11-2007, 04:19 PM

I think Brothers aired in Reruns for a While on Local Station's I know it aired on WNOL weeknight's at 1:00 am

03-10-2007, 07:10 AM	#1
newwavepop Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 10, 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10	BROTHERS, 1980's showtime series anyone remember that one? i thought it was a really good show and it had a pretty long run from what i recall but no one i ever mention it too ever remembers. its also the first series i remember seeing on one of the cable film channels.

03-10-2007, 12:31 PM	#2
wkomorow Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 24, 2005 Posts: 227	I really enjoyed the show - Lou, Joe, and Cliff. Lou has got to be one the best and most complex characters ever on a sitcom. I remember a young Yeardly Smith as Lou's daughter - she was classic. The show was in late night syndication in several "blue state" cities. But even then a number of the topics were too "sensitive" and the show was heavily edited. Showtime has produced a number of quality, progressive series aimed at socially conscious urban audiences. Showtime had a lot of success with them: It's Gary Shandling, Stargate SG1, Odyssey 5, Farscape, and later with QAF, the L Word and Weeds, and Street Time. Ultimately, each of these shows had a statement to make.
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03-10-2007, 01:12 PM	#3
Jaqui-Michel Brick City Citizen Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 355	Brothers was a great show. Brandon Maggart was hilarious as older brother Lou and Phillip Charles Mackenzie was priceless as Donald. Donald was the first gay character I'd seen that was not one-noted. He was definely flamboyant but also a man of substance. Smart, witty, successful and a great guide for newly out brother Cliff. The show may be tame for today but back then they covered timely issues with class and humor.
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03-11-2007, 04:19 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I think Brothers aired in Reruns for a While on Local Station's I know it aired on WNOL weeknight's at 1:00 am
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03-11-2007, 05:03 AM	#4
newwavepop Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 10, 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10	i havent seen it since it was on i barely remember it but i remember really liking it.guess its never been put out yet?