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waichingliu81 · 05-24-2007, 03:58 PM

what short-lived shows, particuarly your personal favourites and ones which were cancelled, ought to have lasted a season or two more in their syndication?

for me, it would be caroline in the city and alas it should've went ahead with the 5th season- even though the writing of the 4th was lousy and nowhere near as good as the first 2 seasons, and hangin with mr cooper- it would've been interesting to see how the mark and vanessa relationship would've developed later on

AB · 05-24-2007, 05:11 PM

There was a show called Invasion that I really liked and it was cancelled after the first season. They didn't get to make an ending to it, it just left you wondering about the fate of all the characters.

TwilightAdy · 05-24-2007, 05:18 PM

hmm
its easy to guess what i'm going to say here
but less than perfect
4 seasons
could have gone on for much longer
if abc hadnt given it awful time slots, moved it around too much and ultimately ruined it

waichingliu81 · 05-24-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TwilightAdy

hmm
its easy to guess what i'm going to say here
but less than perfect
4 seasons
could have gone on for much longer
if abc hadnt given it awful time slots, moved it around too much and ultimately ruined it

yeah, i agree with you. good point.

that played a major role in the downfall of most shows being on for no less than 3, 4 or 5 seasons. had the networks not tampered with the time slots and the shifting of schedules for the majority of those shows, then perhaps things might've been different

catlover79 · 05-24-2007, 09:11 PM

The Other Half - I LOVED that show! Danny Bonaduce was probably at his most sane.

Providence - I was so disappointed when it was cancelled, especially since it was still getting good ratings.

Brian Damage · 05-24-2007, 09:15 PM

Crime Story immediately comes to mind.

Also, Joey, I think it was finally finding its groove, but it was too little to late.

catlover79 · 05-24-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Crime Story immediately comes to mind.

Also, Joey, I think it was finally finding its groove, but it was too little to late.

Wasn't that the show with Dennis Farina? Del Shannon's "Runaway" was the theme song? I remember that one. My dad liked that show.

treky · 05-25-2007, 02:26 AM

WKRP IN CINNCINATI, THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO, STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE (however, if it stayed the same way it was during the 2nd and 3rd seasons I wouldn't have been sorry to see it go. But it was starting to get better in the 4th season. But, alas, it was too late by then. Unfortunately

).

BrianPGH1972 · 05-25-2007, 02:36 AM

The Class, Stark Raving Mad, Delta, It's All Relative, Dark Shadows (the 1991 revival)... there are so many.

Also, one of my all-time favorites, Wonder Woman -- which I would've liked to have seen go on for one more season, with the new setting and supporting characters that they introduced in the last episode they filmed.

comedyfreak · 05-25-2007, 03:48 AM

The Class
Less Than Perfect
Jericho Damn CBS not even a final show to tie up the loose ends.
Soap could've went one more season
Still Standing

Ant-Lox · 05-25-2007, 01:54 PM

Dark Angel - A third season would have been really good if it was written well.

blue4t · 05-25-2007, 01:55 PM

Everwood -- at least another season. Darn WB for not having enough money and CW for renewing 7th Heaven (even though I like that show) instead of Everwood.
Teen Angel -- I know, bad acting, bad writing, whatever. I thought it was a cute, funny, TGIF sitcom that deserved another season.
Still Standing

I know there's more that I feel this way about, but none are coming to mind.

TVFactFan · 05-25-2007, 02:25 PM

CPO Sharkey

Baby I'm Back

Welcome back Kotter

All three shows should have lasted until the 80's

BrianPGH1972 · 05-25-2007, 02:50 PM

How could I have forgotten Still Standing?
That definitely deserved to last longer.

Mama's Family could've run another season, too. Would've been fun to see them all trying to raise Tiffany Thelma.

andress_jade · 05-25-2007, 05:38 PM

I Dream of Jeannie could have had another season. I would have liked to have seen Tony and Jeannie have a baby and to see how they dealt with it. Of course, we know they did have a son in the reunion show 15 Years Later but it would have been nice to have seen them have the baby and so on. I mean seeing Tony and Jeannie's genie baby? It would have been hilarious!

Joey could have lasted longer but unfortunately NBC pulled the plug without really giving it a chance. I liked it.

I agree about Mama's Family, I would have loved to have seen them raise Tiffany Thelma. That would have been entertaining.

05-24-2007, 03:58 PM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Shows that should've had a longer run what short-lived shows, particuarly your personal favourites and ones which were cancelled, ought to have lasted a season or two more in their syndication? for me, it would be caroline in the city and alas it should've went ahead with the 5th season- even though the writing of the 4th was lousy and nowhere near as good as the first 2 seasons, and hangin with mr cooper- it would've been interesting to see how the mark and vanessa relationship would've developed later on

05-24-2007, 09:11 PM	#5
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05-24-2007, 09:15 PM	#6
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05-25-2007, 02:26 AM	#8
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05-25-2007, 03:48 AM	#10
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05-24-2007, 05:11 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	There was a show called Invasion that I really liked and it was cancelled after the first season. They didn't get to make an ending to it, it just left you wondering about the fate of all the characters.

05-24-2007, 05:18 PM	#3
TwilightAdy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 23, 2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 20	hmm its easy to guess what i'm going to say here but less than perfect 4 seasons could have gone on for much longer if abc hadnt given it awful time slots, moved it around too much and ultimately ruined it

05-25-2007, 02:36 AM	#9
BrianPGH1972 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 25, 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 36	The Class, Stark Raving Mad, Delta, It's All Relative, Dark Shadows (the 1991 revival)... there are so many. Also, one of my all-time favorites, Wonder Woman -- which I would've liked to have seen go on for one more season, with the new setting and supporting characters that they introduced in the last episode they filmed.

05-25-2007, 01:54 PM	#11
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05-25-2007, 01:55 PM	#12
blue4t Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 15, 2005 Posts: 168	Everwood -- at least another season. Darn WB for not having enough money and CW for renewing 7th Heaven (even though I like that show) instead of Everwood. Teen Angel -- I know, bad acting, bad writing, whatever. I thought it was a cute, funny, TGIF sitcom that deserved another season. Still Standing I know there's more that I feel this way about, but none are coming to mind.

05-25-2007, 02:25 PM	#13
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05-25-2007, 02:50 PM	#14
BrianPGH1972 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 25, 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 36	How could I have forgotten Still Standing? That definitely deserved to last longer. Mama's Family could've run another season, too. Would've been fun to see them all trying to raise Tiffany Thelma.

05-25-2007, 05:38 PM	#15
andress_jade Life Goes On... Moderator Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2004 Location: Iola, KS or Glenbrook Posts: 1,220	I Dream of Jeannie could have had another season. I would have liked to have seen Tony and Jeannie have a baby and to see how they dealt with it. Of course, we know they did have a son in the reunion show 15 Years Later but it would have been nice to have seen them have the baby and so on. I mean seeing Tony and Jeannie's genie baby? It would have been hilarious! Joey could have lasted longer but unfortunately NBC pulled the plug without really giving it a chance. I liked it. I agree about Mama's Family, I would have loved to have seen them raise Tiffany Thelma. That would have been entertaining.
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