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PrettyinPink55 · 07-19-2008, 02:53 AM

So, Solomon's 'shows with cars crashing through the wall of a living room' thread had me thinking about shows that use the same storylines or situations, or as Solomon would call it, are examples of "recycled situations." LOL!

So name a show or shows which had the same storyline or situation.

I'll start:

The Fresh Prince and Full House both had a storyline where a famous singer (Tevin Campbell as Little T in The Fresh Prince, and Tommy Page as himself on Full House) was invited to a birthday party (Ashley's and Stephanie's) as a surprise to the birthday girl and ended up sweeping the birthday girls off their feet as well as making them faint.

What else?

Lodee · 07-19-2008, 08:17 AM

Here's one: I Love Lucy and Bewitched both had one where the actors were working on a conveyor belt with food and it got out of hand.

Jude The Obscure · 07-19-2008, 10:56 AM

An entire thread at the Brady Bunch board is comparing storylines between it and Gilligan's Island.

On the Diff'rent Strokes board, we've often compared storylines that were similar in scope to the Brady Bunch.

Chocoholic · 07-19-2008, 11:06 AM

Taxi and Wings both had episodes where a main character had to marry an American citizen to avoid deportation.

TVFactFan · 07-19-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

Taxi and Wings both had episodes where a main character had to marry an American citizen to avoid deportation.

Martin had a episode like that too-lol

Ireneparalegal · 07-19-2008, 12:25 PM

What's Happening had Rerun marry an illegal alien.

Also, this is going way back, on an episode of CHARLIE'S ANGELS, where a boy who I believe was autistic, accidently shot Kelly in the head. The whole episode revolved around finding that boy because of the gun being used in another crime. The exact same storyline was used years before on MOD SQUAD. This was the very first time I had watched a tv show and noticed the same, exact storyline/plot was used. I would watch MOD SQUAD, so when I then seen the CHARLIE'S ANGELS episode, I was taken aback. I mean, every single detail was exactly the same! Not like some shows have some similar plot as those mentioned here, but they had to have used the exact same script as the MOD SQUAD.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-19-2008, 12:29 PM

How about the handcuffed together storyline??
How many shows had that??

Three's Company, I Love Lucy, Family Matters, Even Stevens, Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire-- I guess it's a favorite for Disney!

BarneyFife · 07-19-2008, 12:34 PM

The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle USMC had alot of story lines that were similar.

Ireneparalegal · 07-19-2008, 12:38 PM

The attractive woman who can't get a date cliche:

The Nanny: C.C.
According To Jim: Kimberly Williams
Hangin' With Mr. Cooper: Holly Robinson
Cheers: Kirstie Alley

TVFactFan · 07-19-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

How about the handcuffed together storyline??
How many shows had that??

Three's Company, I Love Lucy, Family Matters, Even Stevens, Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire-- I guess it's a favorite for Disney!

Who was handcuffed on Family Matters?

Pavan · 07-19-2008, 12:46 PM

We did a story on this awhile back:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=185250

TVFactFan · 07-19-2008, 12:49 PM

Father and Son getting into a argument and then the son moves out

Good Times
Family Matters

Ireneparalegal · 07-19-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavanbadal

We did a story on this awhile back:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=185250

We actually had one that was just a few months back.

This is a good topic, it really makes you think.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-19-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

We actually had one that was just a few months back.

This is a good topic, it really makes you think.

Oh no!!! Sorry!!! I just thought it would be fun!!! LOL!!! I was sure someone had brought this up before...sorry!!

PrettyinPink55 · 07-19-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Who was handcuffed on Family Matters?

The Lt. and Carl in that episode where that gang trashed Rachel's Place and beat up Eddie and Steve went in bugged as a "gangster" lol. They got cuffed in the end, so they couldn't cuff the gang. They had to do that silly walk/slide to hide it!

07-19-2008, 02:53 AM	#1
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Recycled Storylines/Situations So, Solomon's 'shows with cars crashing through the wall of a living room' thread had me thinking about shows that use the same storylines or situations, or as Solomon would call it, are examples of "recycled situations." LOL! So name a show or shows which had the same storyline or situation. I'll start: The Fresh Prince and Full House both had a storyline where a famous singer (Tevin Campbell as Little T in The Fresh Prince, and Tommy Page as himself on Full House) was invited to a birthday party (Ashley's and Stephanie's) as a surprise to the birthday girl and ended up sweeping the birthday girls off their feet as well as making them faint. What else?
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07-19-2008, 08:17 AM	#2
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	Here's one: I Love Lucy and Bewitched both had one where the actors were working on a conveyor belt with food and it got out of hand.

07-19-2008, 10:56 AM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	An entire thread at the Brady Bunch board is comparing storylines between it and Gilligan's Island. On the Diff'rent Strokes board, we've often compared storylines that were similar in scope to the Brady Bunch.

07-19-2008, 11:06 AM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Taxi and Wings both had episodes where a main character had to marry an American citizen to avoid deportation.

07-19-2008, 12:25 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	What's Happening had Rerun marry an illegal alien. Also, this is going way back, on an episode of CHARLIE'S ANGELS, where a boy who I believe was autistic, accidently shot Kelly in the head. The whole episode revolved around finding that boy because of the gun being used in another crime. The exact same storyline was used years before on MOD SQUAD. This was the very first time I had watched a tv show and noticed the same, exact storyline/plot was used. I would watch MOD SQUAD, so when I then seen the CHARLIE'S ANGELS episode, I was taken aback. I mean, every single detail was exactly the same! Not like some shows have some similar plot as those mentioned here, but they had to have used the exact same script as the MOD SQUAD.

07-19-2008, 12:29 PM	#7
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	How about the handcuffed together storyline?? How many shows had that?? Three's Company, I Love Lucy, Family Matters, Even Stevens, Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire-- I guess it's a favorite for Disney!

07-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#9
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	The attractive woman who can't get a date cliche: The Nanny: C.C. According To Jim: Kimberly Williams Hangin' With Mr. Cooper: Holly Robinson Cheers: Kirstie Alley

07-19-2008, 12:49 PM	#12
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,125	Father and Son getting into a argument and then the son moves out Good Times Family Matters