Why Is Growing Pains Not Doing Well in Ratings? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Jack1000 · 03-15-2007, 11:13 PM

Guys,

I always thought this was a cool show. The chemistry between the cast and characters works well. In fact, this was one of my favorite 80's sitcoms, along with The Cosby Show and The Hogan Family.

Why are the ratings so low? I'm surprised that people aren't so interested in this show, which had some good moral messages and generally was well-acted. (Although I do think Joanna Kerns overacted at times.) Yet Ion is temporarily dropping it, and reports are that its not doing well for Nick at Nite. Any ideas as to why?

Jack

ThomasE · 03-16-2007, 12:12 AM

Let's be real. Most shows that start in the early time slot on NAN get bumped. Family Ties, A Different World, etc. I am not even shocked anymore.

FOL85NatandMrsGRock · 03-16-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Let's be real. Most shows that start in the early time slot on NAN get bumped. Family Ties, A Different World, etc. I am not even shocked anymore.

That's exactly it too!! Because i feel bad that i've not been able to catch growing pains EVERY day... and i planned to watch it everyday and even tape it, but since i'm at college, i've always got club meetings or homework or something going on keeping me from the ONLY thing i would actually watch on tv... so, i'm sorry fans that i have let you down, but it will be ok, SOME network has to give it a chance!!!!

MikeLutton · 03-16-2007, 04:31 AM

i tape it all the time on dvr last ones are on ion right now if u want watch them they pretty good not sure why it dont do good in ratigns

FOL85NatandMrsGRock · 03-16-2007, 10:02 AM

ion must be a not so common channel or something becuase i dont get it...

PrettyinPink55 · 03-16-2007, 10:32 AM

I feel like Nick at Nite barely gave it a chance.

Ginger77 · 03-16-2007, 10:37 AM

it's too bad cuz it is a great show.

friendsfan77 · 03-16-2007, 10:50 AM

Ion seems to be rotating a lot of their shows (except Mama's Family and Diagnosis Murder.) At least they gave GP more of a chance, N@N on the other hand, can't really make the same case.

newlife · 03-20-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by friendsfan77

Ion seems to be rotating a lot of their shows (except Mama's Family and Diagnosis Murder.) At least they gave GP more of a chance, N@N on the other hand, can't really make the same case.

Ion sucks,and they brainless over there. they take off shows a show like Growing Pains. Maybe instead of dumping shows to make room other stuff why don't they just cut back on the # of episodes of each- we don'tneed full hour of Green acres or Mama's family(do we need them at all??, honestly)i would settle for a half an hour of growing pains rather then none. N@N could cut cut back on those Full House episodes- that thing runs constantly all day and all night- way to much- and what kid is sitting up that late at night to watch it anyway. leave room for other things.

Ireneparalegal · 03-20-2007, 10:49 PM

ION needs to get rid of all those infomercials!

McFly121 · 03-22-2007, 10:54 PM

Some shows just don't age well. The biggest test is a marthon where people can come in and out and go "Hmm, good show" or "Bleh". Apparently most N@N viewers said bleh. Wings, Family Ties, Night Court, Growing Pains, Hogan Family (on ABC Family), all died a quick death in their recent syndie runs. Night Court actually hung in for a year, but is gone now.

Something about the more sugary family shows make them last in reruns. Cosby, Full House, and Fresh Prince never strayed from being kid-friendly. And yes...what the friggin' hell is with Mama's Family??? TBS runs the hell out of it and ION as well. Must be a cheap per-air charge, cuz nobody talks at its board. Has like a whopping 7 posts all month.

GrowingPainsVault · 03-22-2007, 11:25 PM

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noveel · 03-23-2007, 05:05 AM

This just isn't a show that can be played over 4 times a day like Full House or Fresh Prince, they are probably more successful now than during their original runs, more GP would be on more if Kirk Cameron hadn't found religion and was a mainstream star like Will Smith

VisualSensation · 03-23-2007, 08:44 PM

I think part of the problem is that none of the actors moved on to other important roles in future shows or became movie stars, so most people forget over time that this show existed and have no interest in watching it again. Leo became famous but he was just a "Cousin Oliver' type character who didn't really add anything to the show and just became a trivia question.

ILuvZackMorris · 04-01-2007, 12:03 PM

what does Kirk Cameron becoming a Christian have to do with the syndication reruns ratings? Nick@Nite gave us hope that the show was coming, then moves it to MIDNIGHT on purpose so it'd get poor ratings. They don't want to remove their precious Roseanne or Fresh Prince, both which are aired a LOT more.

Growing Pains is a show that dealt with a lot of serious issues sandwiched between a lot of humorous episodes. I think they should consider moving it to Roseanne's time slot and kicking Roseanne off for good.

03-15-2007, 11:13 PM	#1
Jack1000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 05, 2001 Posts: 2,055	Why Is Growing Pains Not Doing Well in Ratings? Guys, I always thought this was a cool show. The chemistry between the cast and characters works well. In fact, this was one of my favorite 80's sitcoms, along with The Cosby Show and The Hogan Family. Why are the ratings so low? I'm surprised that people aren't so interested in this show, which had some good moral messages and generally was well-acted. (Although I do think Joanna Kerns overacted at times.) Yet Ion is temporarily dropping it, and reports are that its not doing well for Nick at Nite. Any ideas as to why? Jack

03-16-2007, 12:12 AM	#2
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Let's be real. Most shows that start in the early time slot on NAN get bumped. Family Ties, A Different World, etc. I am not even shocked anymore.
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03-16-2007, 10:32 AM	#6
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I feel like Nick at Nite barely gave it a chance.
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03-20-2007, 10:49 PM	#10
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03-22-2007, 10:54 PM	#11
McFly121 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 18, 2004 Location: calif Posts: 812	Some shows just don't age well. The biggest test is a marthon where people can come in and out and go "Hmm, good show" or "Bleh". Apparently most N@N viewers said bleh. Wings, Family Ties, Night Court, Growing Pains, Hogan Family (on ABC Family), all died a quick death in their recent syndie runs. Night Court actually hung in for a year, but is gone now. Something about the more sugary family shows make them last in reruns. Cosby, Full House, and Fresh Prince never strayed from being kid-friendly. And yes...what the friggin' hell is with Mama's Family??? TBS runs the hell out of it and ION as well. Must be a cheap per-air charge, cuz nobody talks at its board. Has like a whopping 7 posts all month.
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03-16-2007, 04:31 AM	#4
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,885	i tape it all the time on dvr last ones are on ion right now if u want watch them they pretty good not sure why it dont do good in ratigns

03-16-2007, 10:02 AM	#5
FOL85NatandMrsGRock The Lovable Sarah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2000 Location: Wisconsin (Same Place Charlotte's From and where That 70's Show takes place!) .... Wish I was in Mayfield USA! Posts: 1,770	ion must be a not so common channel or something becuase i dont get it...

03-16-2007, 10:37 AM	#7
Ginger77 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 31, 2005 Location: south Posts: 8	it's too bad cuz it is a great show.

03-16-2007, 10:50 AM	#8
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	Ion seems to be rotating a lot of their shows (except Mama's Family and Diagnosis Murder.) At least they gave GP more of a chance, N@N on the other hand, can't really make the same case.

03-22-2007, 11:25 PM	#12
GrowingPainsVault Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 22, 2007 Posts: 37	All I can say is I'll keep wishing the BEST for Growing Pains!! btw guys, I've updated my site a bit. Check it out by clicking the link in my signature (and if you can, sign the tagboard )
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03-23-2007, 05:05 AM	#13
noveel Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 534	This just isn't a show that can be played over 4 times a day like Full House or Fresh Prince, they are probably more successful now than during their original runs, more GP would be on more if Kirk Cameron hadn't found religion and was a mainstream star like Will Smith

03-23-2007, 08:44 PM	#14
VisualSensation Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 303	I think part of the problem is that none of the actors moved on to other important roles in future shows or became movie stars, so most people forget over time that this show existed and have no interest in watching it again. Leo became famous but he was just a "Cousin Oliver' type character who didn't really add anything to the show and just became a trivia question.

04-01-2007, 12:03 PM	#15
ILuvZackMorris Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 31, 2004 Posts: 214	what does Kirk Cameron becoming a Christian have to do with the syndication reruns ratings? Nick@Nite gave us hope that the show was coming, then moves it to MIDNIGHT on purpose so it'd get poor ratings. They don't want to remove their precious Roseanne or Fresh Prince, both which are aired a LOT more. Growing Pains is a show that dealt with a lot of serious issues sandwiched between a lot of humorous episodes. I think they should consider moving it to Roseanne's time slot and kicking Roseanne off for good.