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Chocoholic · 09-20-2009, 04:32 PM

A big one for me is Seinfeld. I find Jerry himself funny and I do think the show was well-written. I just never could understand the appeal of the show myself. I have a hard time getting into a show where none of the main characters are very likable. I feel the same about Arrested Development. Funny show, but the characters just didn't appeal to me.

Another one is All in the Family. Ground-breaking show, I will admit, but just never held my interest.

Wreckless · 09-20-2009, 04:56 PM

I totally agree with you & I was just about to say Seinfeld myself. You would think I am a Seinfeld fan. Their is a lot of tongue in cheek humor on the show, which I use myself quite often. I never got into the characters either. I watched a few episodes this week and thought it was funny, but didn't like the show. For me to enjoy a show, if it is a comedy, it has to be funny and just a good show. Seinfeld is 1/2 for me, based off of that.

Retro4Life · 09-20-2009, 05:31 PM

I think I feel that way about Cheers. I know it's a clever show, but I honestly never cared for any of the characters very much. Truth to tell, I feel that way about most modern comedies; the lack of identifiable characters is a real problem for me. I don't need everyone to be squeaky clean or something, but most modern comedies have us laughing "at" the characters rather than laughing "with" them.

Chocoholic · 09-20-2009, 05:44 PM

I know what you mean about Cheers. I do love it, but not too many of the characters are that likable to me. Wings may have been considered an inferior Cheers knock-off, but I prefer it to Cheers because I find the Wings gang a much more likable group of people. I'd rather hang out at the Wings airport than belly up to the Cheers bar.

benjamoon · 09-20-2009, 06:30 PM

For some reason I've never been able to get into "Scrubs" even though I've tried multiple times and I think it's well-written. Something about it is just not my style. I half agree on Seinfeld except sometimes I really like it but often I can't get into it

Retro4Life · 09-20-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by benjamoon

For some reason I've never been able to get into "Scrubs" even though I've tried multiple times and I think it's well-written. Something about it is just not my style. I half agree on Seinfeld except sometimes I really like it but often I can't get into it

Yeah, I'm with you on Scrubs, too. For me, that's a case of a show that is just trying so hard to be "precious" and clever that it never seems even remotely "real" to me. And if I can't recognize myself or someone I know on screen, the game is pretty much over for me.

comedyfreak · 09-20-2009, 07:08 PM

Seinfeld
Cheers
My Name Is Earl
The Office

I've never been able to get into any of these shows, though I am starting to get use to The Office.

JulieSomoski · 09-20-2009, 07:38 PM

I think The Office and 30 Rock are both well-written, clever shows for their network, but I don't find either amusing or funny at all. Same goes for shows like Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, House, and all the other Emmy-darlings - while they may be critically acclaimed, I just don't like them.

browneyes106 · 09-20-2009, 09:32 PM

The only well written sitcom I have never cared for is The Office.

Schmoopie · 09-21-2009, 02:35 AM

I would say Cheers, Friends and Frasier. All of these are great concepts but I could never get into them, no matter how hard I try. If I had to pick one of these three to become a fan of, I would pick Friends. That one I can at least watch and enjoy on occasion.

09-20-2009, 04:32 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Sitcoms you think are well-written, even though you don't care for them A big one for me is Seinfeld. I find Jerry himself funny and I do think the show was well-written. I just never could understand the appeal of the show myself. I have a hard time getting into a show where none of the main characters are very likable. I feel the same about Arrested Development. Funny show, but the characters just didn't appeal to me. Another one is All in the Family. Ground-breaking show, I will admit, but just never held my interest.

09-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I think I feel that way about Cheers. I know it's a clever show, but I honestly never cared for any of the characters very much. Truth to tell, I feel that way about most modern comedies; the lack of identifiable characters is a real problem for me. I don't need everyone to be squeaky clean or something, but most modern comedies have us laughing "at" the characters rather than laughing "with" them.
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JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	I think The Office and 30 Rock are both well-written, clever shows for their network, but I don't find either amusing or funny at all. Same goes for shows like Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, House, and all the other Emmy-darlings - while they may be critically acclaimed, I just don't like them.
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09-20-2009, 04:56 PM	#2
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	I totally agree with you & I was just about to say Seinfeld myself. You would think I am a Seinfeld fan. Their is a lot of tongue in cheek humor on the show, which I use myself quite often. I never got into the characters either. I watched a few episodes this week and thought it was funny, but didn't like the show. For me to enjoy a show, if it is a comedy, it has to be funny and just a good show. Seinfeld is 1/2 for me, based off of that.

09-20-2009, 05:44 PM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I know what you mean about Cheers. I do love it, but not too many of the characters are that likable to me. Wings may have been considered an inferior Cheers knock-off, but I prefer it to Cheers because I find the Wings gang a much more likable group of people. I'd rather hang out at the Wings airport than belly up to the Cheers bar.

09-20-2009, 09:32 PM	#9
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	The only well written sitcom I have never cared for is The Office.

09-21-2009, 02:35 AM	#10
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I would say Cheers, Friends and Frasier. All of these are great concepts but I could never get into them, no matter how hard I try. If I had to pick one of these three to become a fan of, I would pick Friends. That one I can at least watch and enjoy on occasion.
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