Was the producers' plan all along to do spinoffs? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Jude The Obscure · 02-13-2008, 11:23 PM

When TC became a big hit, did the producers look at the British models and say, let's do spinoffs too? I mean, was it the intention since the beginning of TC to do a US version of "George & Mildred" and "Robin's Nest"?

Brian Damage · 02-13-2008, 11:32 PM

I've always wondered that myself. I agree, oce TC became a hit, it became easy for the producers to spin off the Ropers.

TVFactFan · 02-14-2008, 01:11 PM

I still would like to know why the producers FORCED norman fell to do a spinoff?? Isn't that a sign that they just felt the Ropers wasn't really needed anymore on TC?

Jude The Obscure · 02-14-2008, 07:27 PM

The producers of TC at the time were Nicholl Ross West correct? The same people who forced Isabel Sanford into doing The Jeffersons?

TVFactFan · 02-14-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

The producers of TC at the time were Nicholl Ross West correct? The same people who forced Isabel Sanford into doing The Jeffersons?

I just don't understand if someone says no why they couldnt just stay on the show they are already on

Mr. Television · 02-14-2008, 07:46 PM

The producers of TC didn't like anyone to disagree with them.

02-13-2008, 11:23 PM	#1
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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,055	I still would like to know why the producers FORCED norman fell to do a spinoff?? Isn't that a sign that they just felt the Ropers wasn't really needed anymore on TC?

02-14-2008, 07:27 PM	#4
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	The producers of TC at the time were Nicholl Ross West correct? The same people who forced Isabel Sanford into doing The Jeffersons?