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tv star collector · 12-12-2007, 02:03 PM

There's a thread for shows that overstayed their welcome, so why not the
flip side of the coin?

Comedies that were gone too soon:

Car 54, Where Are You? (1961-1963)
The Munsters (1964-1966)
The Addams Family (1964-1966)
F Troop (1965-1967)
Gidget (1965-1966)
My World and Welcome to It (1969-1970)
CPO Sharkey (1976-1978)
Carter Country (1977-1979)
Fish (1977-1978)
Sledge Hammer! (1986-1988)
The Charmings (1987-1988)

Mikado · 12-12-2007, 02:23 PM

I agree with Sledge Hammer.........I'd also add Julia; although, I think someone at SO said that Diann Carrol actually had to quit the show for some reason, so it wouldnt really qualify. Can anyone confirm that for me?

Chocoholic · 12-12-2007, 04:21 PM

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Futurama

tv star collector · 12-12-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

NewsRadio
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
Sports Night
Futurama

I agree with Futurama, although for my purposes here I decided to narrow it
down to shows that only ran less than three seasons (Futurama was on for
four seasons). I think it would have lasted longer if it had had a better timeslot; it was pre-empted or delayed so many times by football games.
Now, thanks to DVD, TV shows--like movies--get a second chance at finding
an audience.

JulieSomoski · 12-12-2007, 05:05 PM

8 Simple Rules - I think it still could have been a great show if they hadn't moved it to Friday nights. It was the highest rated show on TGIF it's last 2 seasons, and was still cancelled. They should have just left it at Tuesday where it was it's first season.

Surface - it was a show a couple seasons ago that was doing good at first, but then they put it on hiatus, and kept moving it's timeslots nonstop, and viewers eventually got lost and it was cancelled.

EmoJoe · 12-12-2007, 05:06 PM

i agree with 8 Simple Rules. it could've gone to five seasons i think, even without John Ritter.

JulieSomoski · 12-12-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe®

i agree with 8 Simple Rules. it could've gone to five seasons i think, even without John Ritter.

Completely. The show was great no matter what, but for some reason, after John Ritter died, it felt like ABC was trying to cancel the show. And, if it could have gone another season, they would have reached the syndication bar.

friendsfan77 · 12-12-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

I agree with Futurama, although for my purposes here I decided to narrow it
down to shows that only ran less than three seasons (Futurama was on for
four seasons). I think it would have lasted longer if it had had a better timeslot; it was pre-empted or delayed so many times by football games.
Now, thanks to DVD, TV shows--like movies--get a second chance at finding
an audience.

I agree Futurama always got screwed when it was on Fox. Thankfully I think Cartoon Network is still bringing it back for new episodes next year.

friendsfan77 · 12-12-2007, 05:16 PM

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treky · 12-12-2007, 05:17 PM

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Adamantium · 12-12-2007, 05:24 PM

Andy Richter Controls the Universe - One of the funniest shows I've ever seen, and I miss it to this day. It made 19 episodes (though only 14 aired).

George & Leo - Hey, I liked it, lol. Although I don't think Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch were great together, the show in general was hilarious. Jason Bateman was great, and he had real chemistry with both Newhart and Hirsch.

sunshinefizzy · 12-12-2007, 05:30 PM

I know this is a very recent cancellation but The Class, that ticked me off. I thought the show was good enough that Jason didn't need the label of "son of..."

dawsongirl · 12-13-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sunshinefizzy

I know this is a very recent cancellation but The Class, that ticked me off. I thought the show was good enough that Jason didn't need the label of "son of..."

That show grew on me too. Better than Rules of Engagement. That show is not funny.

Nighthawk76 · 12-13-2007, 01:05 AM

Square Pegs

Dean Winchester · 12-13-2007, 01:36 AM

Ellen, granted 4 1/2 years is a respectable run, but I thought the series still had a good two seasons left in the tank when ABC cancelled it.

12-12-2007, 02:03 PM	#1
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Sitcoms That Got Cancelled Too Soon There's a thread for shows that overstayed their welcome, so why not the flip side of the coin? Comedies that were gone too soon: Car 54, Where Are You? (1961-1963) The Munsters (1964-1966) The Addams Family (1964-1966) F Troop (1965-1967) Gidget (1965-1966) My World and Welcome to It (1969-1970) CPO Sharkey (1976-1978) Carter Country (1977-1979) Fish (1977-1978) Sledge Hammer! (1986-1988) The Charmings (1987-1988)

12-12-2007, 05:05 PM	#5
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12-12-2007, 02:23 PM	#2
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	I agree with Sledge Hammer.........I'd also add Julia; although, I think someone at SO said that Diann Carrol actually had to quit the show for some reason, so it wouldnt really qualify. Can anyone confirm that for me?

12-12-2007, 04:21 PM	#3
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12-12-2007, 05:24 PM	#11
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,826	Andy Richter Controls the Universe - One of the funniest shows I've ever seen, and I miss it to this day. It made 19 episodes (though only 14 aired). George & Leo - Hey, I liked it, lol. Although I don't think Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch were great together, the show in general was hilarious. Jason Bateman was great, and he had real chemistry with both Newhart and Hirsch.

12-12-2007, 05:30 PM	#12
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	I know this is a very recent cancellation but The Class, that ticked me off. I thought the show was good enough that Jason didn't need the label of "son of..."

12-13-2007, 01:05 AM	#14
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Square Pegs

12-13-2007, 01:36 AM	#15
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Ellen, granted 4 1/2 years is a respectable run, but I thought the series still had a good two seasons left in the tank when ABC cancelled it.