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Family Fan · 01-19-2008, 01:00 AM

Nothing ever compares to the original. Still, this actually lasted as long as the original. I think the actors did an adequate job, much better than the 'new' cast movies in the 90's, those were awful. They should realease it on DVD.

Mace Dolex · 02-04-2014, 06:43 PM

I've seen clips on Youtube and it's really wretched, hardly watchable and once they make little Eddie hip by giving him 80's style threads it just became another turd among a sea of sitcom turds.

QTMcWhiskers · 03-25-2018, 06:01 PM

It's nice to see a continuation rather than a reboot where they change the premise and slap on the same name.

There are some talented actors in the series, no question, and I appreciate the show tried to keep the same feel as the original.

Some jokes work marvellously... right down to Lilly saying "I'll get the bats' milk"...

...and yet, something about the show does not work despite it all. Not just due to the 80s color scheme... then again, the original 1960s pilot (in color!) didn't do much for me either. Maybe it's because I'm used to the show in black'n'white and that has a more apropos feel?

I'm somewhat surprised it lasted longer than the original. The same can be said for Star Trek The Next Generation considering how awful its first season got...!

'80sSitcoms · 03-27-2018, 10:33 AM

I actually LOVE the show in color; I wish the original had been, as well.

'80sSitcoms · 10-03-2018, 09:52 AM

It's October! Happy Halloween!

Man, I really wish some cable channel would pick this show up for their line-up; even if only an October marathon.

Bd25 · 01-17-2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by '80sSitcoms

It's October! Happy Halloween!

Man, I really wish some cable channel would pick this show up for their line-up; even if only an October marathon.

It's available on Hulu:
https://www.hulu.com/series/the-muns...f-1c76e11ab89d

Zoneboy · 01-17-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bd25

It's available on Hulu:
https://www.hulu.com/series/the-muns...f-1c76e11ab89d

Hulu would have to pay me to watch it.

DJM77 · 01-17-2019, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bd25

It's available on Hulu:
https://www.hulu.com/series/the-muns...f-1c76e11ab89d

Not for much longer. It leaves Hulu on January 28th.

OH Nuts! · 02-09-2019, 02:04 PM

When you try to re-make a cult original 99.9999% of the time you end up being TRYING. Sometimes the smart thing to do is to leave well enough alone; and rather push forth syndication of the endearing original.

But, sigh, someone ALWAYS has to try and reinvent the wheel; the end result usually being a very clunky square!

01-19-2008, 01:00 AM	#1
Family Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Posts: 249	It was a Fun Show, But, ... Nothing ever compares to the original. Still, this actually lasted as long as the original. I think the actors did an adequate job, much better than the 'new' cast movies in the 90's, those were awful. They should realease it on DVD.

02-04-2014, 06:43 PM	#2
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,660	I've seen clips on Youtube and it's really wretched, hardly watchable and once they make little Eddie hip by giving him 80's style threads it just became another turd among a sea of sitcom turds.

03-25-2018, 06:01 PM	#3
QTMcWhiskers Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 06, 2017 Location: USA Posts: 124	It's nice to see a continuation rather than a reboot where they change the premise and slap on the same name. There are some talented actors in the series, no question, and I appreciate the show tried to keep the same feel as the original. Some jokes work marvellously... right down to Lilly saying "I'll get the bats' milk"... ...and yet, something about the show does not work despite it all. Not just due to the 80s color scheme... then again, the original 1960s pilot (in color!) didn't do much for me either. Maybe it's because I'm used to the show in black'n'white and that has a more apropos feel? I'm somewhat surprised it lasted longer than the original. The same can be said for Star Trek The Next Generation considering how awful its first season got...!

03-27-2018, 10:33 AM	#4
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	I actually LOVE the show in color; I wish the original had been, as well.

10-03-2018, 09:52 AM	#5
'80sSitcoms Member Forum Star Join Date: Jan 30, 2013 Posts: 12,474	It's October! Happy Halloween! Man, I really wish some cable channel would pick this show up for their line-up; even if only an October marathon.

02-09-2019, 02:04 PM	#9
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	When you try to re-make a cult original 99.9999% of the time you end up being TRYING. Sometimes the smart thing to do is to leave well enough alone; and rather push forth syndication of the endearing original. But, sigh, someone ALWAYS has to try and reinvent the wheel; the end result usually being a very clunky square!