Do You Think 'CPO Sharkey' Failed Because Don Rickles Was Unlikable? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-28-2010, 09:55 PM

Sure, Rickles was/ is a very successful insult comic, but did that cause him not be universally liked by TV audiences? Or was the material just not strong enough?

TVFactFan · 08-28-2010, 11:54 PM

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Sure, Rickles was/ is a very successful insult comic, but did that cause him not be universally liked by TV audiences? Or was the material just not strong enough?

Probably so but I laughed when he made fun of black people-lol Very entertaining

Brian Damage · 08-29-2010, 12:01 AM

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Probably so but I laughed when he made fun of black people-lol Very entertaining

So you think he was just not well liked?

Mr. Television · 08-29-2010, 12:05 AM

This was Don Rickle's best tv show. I'm not really sure why it didn't take off. I know during the second season, it replaced Sanford Arms so Friday night on NBC wasn't that great at the time. I guess maybe Don Rickles is also an aquired taste too. He might not be for everybody.

Marvo301 · 08-29-2010, 12:07 AM

I think it was the material not Don. Don may be an insult comic but he has a rare gift for telling insult jokes without being mean or hurtful. As a result he is one of the most loved and respected people in show business. People consider it a compliment and an honor to be insulted by Don Rickles.

TVFactFan · 08-29-2010, 12:09 AM

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So you think he was just not well liked?

The show actually had a nice little run but just didn't appeal to women. It was only watchable to men which is probably why it didn't last.

TVFactFan · 08-29-2010, 12:12 AM

CPO Sharkey Marathon tomorrow in my apartment because of this thread-lol

I have to find the ep when he imititating black people in the hood shooting dice

LMAO

Marvo301 · 08-29-2010, 12:13 AM

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The show actually had a nice little run but just didn't appeal to women. It was only watchable to men which is probably why it didn't last.

So it was the material that was the problem not the star!

TVFactFan · 08-29-2010, 12:23 AM

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So it was the material that was the problem not the star!

I just think the show didn't have a mass appeal. I was a unsual teenager so I liked the show but i don't think the show grabbed the attention of

teens
women
seniors
kids

only

men 25-49 or men in the military

Mr. Television · 08-29-2010, 12:26 AM

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I just think the show didn't have a mass appeal. I was a unsual teenager so I liked the show but i don't think the show grabbed the attention of

teens
women
seniors
kids

only

men 25-49 or men in the military

I must have been unusual too. I was 11 and 12 when the show was on and I never missed it. lol

Marvo301 · 08-29-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I just think the show didn't have a mass appeal. I was a unsual teenager so I liked the show but i don't think the show grabbed the attention of

teens
women
seniors
kids

only

men 25-49 or men in the military

Do you think those particular groups didn't relate to the show because there were no teens, women, seniors, or kids in the cast?

TVFactFan · 08-29-2010, 12:31 AM

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Do you think those particular groups didn't relate to the show because there were no teens, women, seniors, or kids in the cast?

Yup-lol I might have been the only 13 year old in philly who watched it-lol You see I was one of those special kids-lol

Big3sCompanyFan · 01-02-2012, 06:36 AM

Never even heard of this show. What was it about, when did it air, and why was it axed?

With Don you would think it would've been a hit!

TVFactFan · 01-02-2012, 02:04 PM

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Never even heard of this show. What was it about, when did it air, and why was it axed?

With Don you would think it would've been a hit!

It was a military company like Gomer Pyle and aired from 1976 to 1978. It was axed because at the time it was NBC's only hope for success and could not pull in the ratings. The show did well as a mid season replacement from Dec of 76 to May 77 but in the fall of 1977 the show could not get it done.

Big3sCompanyFan · 01-02-2012, 03:03 PM

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It was a military company like Gomer Pyle and aired from 1976 to 1978. It was axed because at the time it was NBC's only hope for success and could not pull in the ratings. The show did well as a mid season replacement from Dec of 76 to May 77 but in the fall of 1977 the show could not get it done.

Was it too racist or no?

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Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	Never even heard of this show. What was it about, when did it air, and why was it axed? With Don you would think it would've been a hit!