TV's All-Time Funniest -- 2-Hour Special on ABC Friday, May 9, 8-10pm ET/PT - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 04-14-2008, 01:44 PM

“TV’S ALL-TIME FUNNIEST,” A PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SPECIAL, PREMIERES FRIDAY, MAY 9 ON ABC

TV Fans Voted: Cliff Huxtable or Homer Simpson as Funniest Father?
Lucy Ricardo or Marion Cunningham as Funniest Mother?

Conjure up a list of your favorite comedy characters from the greatest sitcoms in history… Who would be your favorites? TV fans across the country were asked to choose their funniest characters in the following eight categories: Funniest Comedy Fathers, Funniest Mothers, Funniest Kids, Funniest Relatives, Funniest Neighbors, Funniest Friends, Funniest Boss and Funniest Co-Workers. Collected by Nielsen Media Research, the results will be revealed in the two- hour “TV’s All-Time Funniest,” a Paley Center for Media special, airing FRIDAY, MAY 9 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Who is America’s funniest father? Is it Cliff Huxtable or Homer Simpson? Is the funniest mother Lucy Ricardo or Marion Cunningham? Watch to see if your funniest character is also America’s funniest. Interviews with TV icons such as Rainn Wilson (“The Office”), Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), David Hyde Pierce (“Frasier”), Marion Ross (“Happy Days”), Mary Tyler Moore (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show”), Valerie Harper (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show”) and Rue McClanhan (“The Golden Girls”) will be highlighted. These comedic stars will offer revealing insight into their funniest sitcom moments, accompanied by hilarious clips.

The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative and social significance of television, radio and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org.

“TV’s All-Time Funniest” is produced by Brad Lachman Productions in association with The Paley Center for Media. Executive producers are Pat Mitchell (The Paley Center for Media) and Brad Lachman (“Don’t Forget the Lyrics”). A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to the airdate.

SPLAIN · 04-14-2008, 02:35 PM

Wow, that's great, we haven't seen one of those specials in a while and Lucy was prominently featured on the old ones so i feel this will be a great one to see, thanks for the heads up.

Lodee · 04-14-2008, 04:37 PM

Yeah, that sounds good. Like Splain said: thanks for the heads up.

Lodee · 05-07-2008, 08:44 PM

I'm bumping this up.........bump

SPLAIN · 05-08-2008, 08:43 AM

Yes, i'm recording this, Friday at eight on ABC, right? These Museum of Broadcasting shows are always great, they also always have the best clips and show Lucy at her best.

Pavan · 05-08-2008, 10:13 AM

Yes, Friday 8-10pm et/pt.

SPLAIN · 05-08-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

Yes, Friday 8-10pm et/pt.

Oh wow, T W O hours, that's great!

comedyfreak · 05-08-2008, 09:45 PM

I'll be sure and watch.

SPLAIN · 05-09-2008, 08:23 AM

I'm recording it, i'm sure it will be well done, the Museum of Broadcasting ones always are, this is not TV land crap.

Lodee · 05-09-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLAIN

this is not TV land crap.

SPLAIN · 05-09-2008, 03:05 PM

Hit a nerve, did I? LOL! Oh and your friend insulted someone again today at the other board and i called her on it.

Lodee · 05-09-2008, 06:19 PM

Good for you for calling her on it! Go Splain! Oh, and yeah, I thought your remark about TVLand was funny. Plus, I really like that little laughing guy smilie and wanted to use it.

SPLAIN · 05-11-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lodee

Good for you for calling her on it! Go Splain! Oh, and yeah, I thought your remark about TVLand was funny. Plus, I really like that little laughing guy smilie and wanted to use it.

It was a GOOD special, not GREAT, some of the choices were assinine, other very appropriate. I especially liked the clip of Lucy with Cosby at the end, but they should have colorized Lucy or black and whited Cosby to make it look like they were together. And you'd think they could come up with a different clip of Lucy once in a while, Vita and the hospital one have been shown much too often, she had other material you know.

Haunted_Armoire · 05-14-2008, 12:10 AM

Cosby woo!

InspectorExstead · 05-14-2008, 09:04 PM

i wasn't home on friday for this & my annoying vcr won't record anything, so i couldn't set it.
can someone tell me what number lucy was?

04-14-2008, 01:44 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	TV's All-Time Funniest -- 2-Hour Special on ABC Friday, May 9, 8-10pm ET/PT “TV’S ALL-TIME FUNNIEST,” A PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SPECIAL, PREMIERES FRIDAY, MAY 9 ON ABC TV Fans Voted: Cliff Huxtable or Homer Simpson as Funniest Father? Lucy Ricardo or Marion Cunningham as Funniest Mother? Conjure up a list of your favorite comedy characters from the greatest sitcoms in history… Who would be your favorites? TV fans across the country were asked to choose their funniest characters in the following eight categories: Funniest Comedy Fathers, Funniest Mothers, Funniest Kids, Funniest Relatives, Funniest Neighbors, Funniest Friends, Funniest Boss and Funniest Co-Workers. Collected by Nielsen Media Research, the results will be revealed in the two- hour “TV’s All-Time Funniest,” a Paley Center for Media special, airing FRIDAY, MAY 9 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Who is America’s funniest father? Is it Cliff Huxtable or Homer Simpson? Is the funniest mother Lucy Ricardo or Marion Cunningham? Watch to see if your funniest character is also America’s funniest. Interviews with TV icons such as Rainn Wilson (“The Office”), Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), David Hyde Pierce (“Frasier”), Marion Ross (“Happy Days”), Mary Tyler Moore (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show”), Valerie Harper (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show”) and Rue McClanhan (“The Golden Girls”) will be highlighted. These comedic stars will offer revealing insight into their funniest sitcom moments, accompanied by hilarious clips. The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative and social significance of television, radio and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the collection and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit www.paleycenter.org. “TV’s All-Time Funniest” is produced by Brad Lachman Productions in association with The Paley Center for Media. Executive producers are Pat Mitchell (The Paley Center for Media) and Brad Lachman (“Don’t Forget the Lyrics”). A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to the airdate.
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04-14-2008, 02:35 PM	#2
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Wow, that's great, we haven't seen one of those specials in a while and Lucy was prominently featured on the old ones so i feel this will be a great one to see, thanks for the heads up.

04-14-2008, 04:37 PM	#3
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	Yeah, that sounds good. Like Splain said: thanks for the heads up.

05-07-2008, 08:44 PM	#4
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	I'm bumping this up.........bump

05-08-2008, 08:43 AM	#5
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Yes, i'm recording this, Friday at eight on ABC, right? These Museum of Broadcasting shows are always great, they also always have the best clips and show Lucy at her best.

05-08-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Yes, Friday 8-10pm et/pt.

05-09-2008, 08:23 AM	#9
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	I'm recording it, i'm sure it will be well done, the Museum of Broadcasting ones always are, this is not TV land crap.

05-09-2008, 03:05 PM	#11
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Hit a nerve, did I? LOL! Oh and your friend insulted someone again today at the other board and i called her on it.

05-09-2008, 06:19 PM	#12
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	Good for you for calling her on it! Go Splain! Oh, and yeah, I thought your remark about TVLand was funny. Plus, I really like that little laughing guy smilie and wanted to use it.

05-14-2008, 12:10 AM	#14
Haunted_Armoire Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 27, 2006 Posts: 293	Cosby woo!