WGN America's Outta Sight Retro Nights Week: A Flashback to the 80s - July 7-11, 2008 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 06-16-2008, 03:39 PM

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Here is the episode info:

All Times EASTERN

Monday, July 7, 2008: ALF
8:00PM #1004 "STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT"
8:30PM #1006 "LOOKING FOR LUCKY"
9:00PM #2003 "WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU"
10:00PM #2004 "BALLAD OF GILLIGAN'S ISLAND"

Tuesday, July 8, 2008: Family Ties
8:00PM #39 "SAY UNCLE"
8:30PM #74 "REAL THING, THE (PT.1)"
9:00PM #75 "REAL THING, THE (PT.2)"
9:30PM #133 "INVASION OF THE PSYCHOLOGIST SNATCHERS"

Wednesday, July 9, 2008: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
8:00PM E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
Starring DEE WALLACE, HENRY THOMAS, PETER COYOTE, DREW BARRYMOORE.
10:30PM E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
Starring DEE WALLACE, HENRY THOMAS, PETER COYOTE, DREW BARRYMOORE.

Thursday, July 10, 2008: The Cosby Show
8:00PM #8401 "PILOT PRESENTATION"
8:30PM #8503 "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY"
9:00PM #8521 "THEO'S HOLIDAY"
9:30PM #8903 "I'M WITH THE IN CROWD"

Friday, July 11, 2008: ALF
8:00PM #2016 "WE'RE SO SORRY, UNCLE ALBERT"
8:30PM #2019 "SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (PT.1)"
9:00PM #2020 "SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME (PT.2)"
9:30PM #3013 "ALONE AGAIN, NATURALLY"

Again see, the blog for details:
http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...-80s-week.html

JulieSomoski · 06-16-2008, 04:06 PM

IMO, this marathon is kind of disappointing. Do we really need 2 nights of ALF? I mean, it's not even that good of a show to begin with. Family Ties is probably the highlight, but having Cosby on when we get daily anyways is disappointing, too. And ET? They should have saved that for the weekend, and aired another TV show instead.

Pavan · 06-16-2008, 04:08 PM

They couldn't obtain one or two other shows, that is why E.T. and another ALF is in there. Can't exclude Cosby Show, as it is one of the best of the 80s indeed, even if it does air on WGN already.

icecream · 06-16-2008, 05:37 PM

If they went with a second night of a show it should have been Family Ties. And I was hoping to see Benson and The Wonder Years. I'd say their 70s marathon was better. At least I'll get to see Family Ties and who knows, maybe I'll love Alf.

JulieSomoski · 06-16-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

If they went with a second night of a show it should have been Family Ties. And I was hoping to see Benson and The Wonder Years. I'd say their 70s marathon was better. At least I'll get to see Family Ties and who knows, maybe I'll love Alf.

I agree, the 70's marathon was better. At least we had a great variety of shows. The 80's marathon really only showcases 2 classic 80's sitcoms, Cosby and Family Ties.

DSfan · 06-16-2008, 05:46 PM

That is disappointing. I agree with everybody above.

Cosby Show airs daily on the channel so who cares?
Family Ties and ALF are great but no need for 2nd day of ALF...
Also, ET, I mean sure for a movie night that's a great one to air but no....

Pavan · 06-16-2008, 06:09 PM

I know for a fact they were planning on having Mork & Mindy, but it fell through.

JulieSomoski · 06-16-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pavanbadal

I know for a fact they were planning on having Mork & Mindy, but it fell through.

That would've been nice . . .

JT · 06-16-2008, 08:01 PM

It's underwhelming compared to the 70s week, but I'll take it. I'm looking forward to "Family Ties," because I definitely haven't seen that in a long, long time. I think the last time I saw it was when it was on Hallmark for a short while a few years ago.

I grew up on "ALF" reruns, so I have no problem with it being included in the marathon at all. Two nights of it? Nah, I don't like that idea, especially considering they could have put a "Newhart" night in there. It would have been the perfect way to show some of the later episodes with Stephanie and Michael, but alas...

I'm not surprised by "The Cosby Show" being in there. I pretty much expected that one. I've never cared for "ET" so that's a big eh...

An 80s Guy · 06-17-2008, 11:54 AM

I don't like this.It would have been great if they could have shows like "The Facts Of Life" and Perfect Strangers.I personally don't really watch "The Cosby Show" because I've seen just about every episode and it had a lot of boring episodes like the one where the Grandfather is playing poker.I like that They're airing Alf and Family Ties.

friendsfan77 · 06-17-2008, 04:15 PM

I'm surprised they just didn't add Newhart as a part of it. It'll be nice seeing ALF and Family Ties, but I'd rather they'd have just held off for a while until they could obtain two other series.

MrBand · 06-17-2008, 08:38 PM

Well, there are always the 60s and 50s!

88survivor · 06-17-2008, 09:46 PM

Son of a gun. They didn't even bother adding Charles In Charge.

comedyfreak · 06-18-2008, 05:33 AM

It could have been a whole lot better.

TVFactFan · 06-18-2008, 10:13 AM

Why is it that only the TV stations in NYC, Chicago, and LA are creative when all the other stations everywhere is doesn't do SH*T

damm i hate where I live

06-16-2008, 05:37 PM	#4
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06-16-2008, 08:01 PM	#9
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	It's underwhelming compared to the 70s week, but I'll take it. I'm looking forward to "Family Ties," because I definitely haven't seen that in a long, long time. I think the last time I saw it was when it was on Hallmark for a short while a few years ago. I grew up on "ALF" reruns, so I have no problem with it being included in the marathon at all. Two nights of it? Nah, I don't like that idea, especially considering they could have put a "Newhart" night in there. It would have been the perfect way to show some of the later episodes with Stephanie and Michael, but alas... I'm not surprised by "The Cosby Show" being in there. I pretty much expected that one. I've never cared for "ET" so that's a big eh...
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06-16-2008, 04:06 PM	#2
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	IMO, this marathon is kind of disappointing. Do we really need 2 nights of ALF? I mean, it's not even that good of a show to begin with. Family Ties is probably the highlight, but having Cosby on when we get daily anyways is disappointing, too. And ET? They should have saved that for the weekend, and aired another TV show instead.
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06-16-2008, 04:08 PM	#3
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: 26,815	They couldn't obtain one or two other shows, that is why E.T. and another ALF is in there. Can't exclude Cosby Show, as it is one of the best of the 80s indeed, even if it does air on WGN already.

06-16-2008, 05:46 PM	#6
DSfan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,204	That is disappointing. I agree with everybody above. Cosby Show airs daily on the channel so who cares? Family Ties and ALF are great but no need for 2nd day of ALF... Also, ET, I mean sure for a movie night that's a great one to air but no....

06-16-2008, 06:09 PM	#7
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: 26,815	I know for a fact they were planning on having Mork & Mindy, but it fell through.

06-17-2008, 11:54 AM	#10
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	I don't like this.It would have been great if they could have shows like "The Facts Of Life" and Perfect Strangers.I personally don't really watch "The Cosby Show" because I've seen just about every episode and it had a lot of boring episodes like the one where the Grandfather is playing poker.I like that They're airing Alf and Family Ties.

06-17-2008, 04:15 PM	#11
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I'm surprised they just didn't add Newhart as a part of it. It'll be nice seeing ALF and Family Ties, but I'd rather they'd have just held off for a while until they could obtain two other series.

06-17-2008, 08:38 PM	#12
MrBand Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 13, 2006 Location: USA Posts: 235	Well, there are always the 60s and 50s!

06-17-2008, 09:46 PM	#13
88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,848	Son of a gun. They didn't even bother adding Charles In Charge.
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06-18-2008, 10:13 AM	#15
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,995	Why is it that only the TV stations in NYC, Chicago, and LA are creative when all the other stations everywhere is doesn't do SH*T damm i hate where I live