Is 'Cavemen' Really That Far Fetched Of A Concept For A Sitcom?!? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-01-2007, 10:02 PM

Sitcoms with bizarre, far-out concepts are a risky proposition on TV. Here's a rundown of some big hits, and even bigger misses:

THE HITS

"Bewitched" (1964-72, ABC): If only we could twitch our noses and make magic happen. Climbed to as high as No. 2 in the ratings and was named by TV Guide as one of television history's best 50 shows.

"The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-71, CBS): Jed, Granny, Jethro and Elly May invade the land of movie stars and swimming pools. It's one of CBS's longest-running sitcoms.

"Mork & Mindy" (1978-82, ABC): Nutty alien from the planet Ork struggles to adjust to Earth's strange ways, and the world is introduced to Robin Williams.

"3rd Rock From the Sun" (1996-2001, NBC): It's nonstop lunacy as aliens land on Earth to study a very "unimportant" planet." Hammy John Lithgow nabs three Emmys.

THE MISSES

"Homeboys in Outer Space" (1996, UPN): Traveling in the 23rd century Space Hoopty was a trip we didn't want to take.

"Meego" (1997, CBS): Bronson Pinchot played a goofy alien named Meego, but it was a no-go.

"The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer" (1998, UPN): Critics and activist groups crucified this crude period sitcom before it even aired.

"Baby Bob" (2002, CBS): Six-month-old baby talks like a full-grown adult. America is not amused.

Janice · 09-01-2007, 10:21 PM

My husband is looking forward to the show. You never know, it may be a hit.

Ireneparalegal · 09-01-2007, 10:23 PM

Oh man I remember the uproar regarding this show:

"The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer" (1998, UPN): Critics and activist groups crucified this crude period sitcom before it even aired.

Thanx for reminding me of that show.

I so look forward to Caveman.

Brian Damage · 09-01-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

My husband is looking forward to the show. You never know, it may be a hit.

So true...look at 3rd Rock from the Sun. You just can't predict this stuff.

Mr. Television · 09-01-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

So true...look at 3rd Rock from the Sun. You just can't predict this stuff.

Hey I loved 3rd Rock from the Sun.

Brian Damage · 09-01-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

Hey I loved 3rd Rock from the Sun.

I mean, think about it, Aliens land on Earth and adapt to social living. It can't be much crazier than a few cavemen doing the same thing.

Mr. Television · 09-01-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I mean, think about it, Aliens land on Earth and adapt to social living. It can't be much crazier than a few cavemen doing the same thing.

That's true.

IF it was on another network I'd probably have more faith. ABC hasn't had a hit sitcom in years.

Brian Damage · 09-01-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

That's true.

IF it was on another network I'd probably have more faith. ABC hasn't had a hit sitcom in years.

Just be glad it isn't on the CW...but you are right about that. Maybe if this was a drama it would do much better.

Ireneparalegal · 09-01-2007, 10:38 PM

Maybe if they put Caveman on HBO, it could have the caveman walking around in what else? Nothing! Just like they were meant to be.

Brian Damage · 09-01-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Maybe if they put Caveman on HBO, it could have the caveman walking around in what else? Nothing! Just like they were meant to be.

The Cavemen of Cathouse...eeeeeewwwwww

Ireneparalegal · 09-01-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

The Cavemen of Cathouse...eeeeeewwwwww

G-String Cavemen

Janice · 09-02-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Maybe if they put Caveman on HBO, it could have the caveman walking around in what else? Nothing! Just like they were meant to be.

Ireneparalegal · 09-02-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

That caveman is HOT!

duckbird · 09-02-2007, 01:35 AM

If I'm not mistaken, Caveman is the TV show that came from a commerical.
Maybe if Caveman is a hit, The Fruit of Loom guys could get their own show.

PrettyinPink55 · 09-02-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by duckbird

If I'm not mistaken, Caveman is the TV show that came from a commerical.
Maybe if Caveman is a hit, The Fruit of Loom guys could get their own show.

I don't know. I always though that the Cavemen commercials got a bit old at the end...I mean, they were cute at first, but then they just overused it. Maybe I'm the only one who feels that way?

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	My husband is looking forward to the show. You never know, it may be a hit.

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duckbird Member Forum Cub Join Date: Sep 02, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2	If I'm not mistaken, Caveman is the TV show that came from a commerical. Maybe if Caveman is a hit, The Fruit of Loom guys could get their own show.