70s 80s or 90s which has the best sitcoms - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

ckrtpametulia · 06-05-2001, 09:20 PM

vote now

callmetootie · 06-05-2001, 09:27 PM

I'd say the 80's, although many 70's sitcoms were pretty good. The 90's sitcoms S-U-C-K.

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ckrtpametulia · 06-05-2001, 10:57 PM

i dont think 90s suck what about frasier seinfield friends and will and grace

Madness · 06-06-2001, 01:49 AM

80's DEFINITELY. 90's are alright, late 70's are pretty good too but I think the 80's was the BEST decade ever in sitcoms.

Sean Snow · 06-06-2001, 10:51 AM

70s, but a lot of 70's sitcoms ran into the 80's (Diff'rent Strokes, The Facts of Life, Three's Company) So it's a tie between 70's and the 80's.

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EKWROCKS · 07-11-2001, 02:22 AM

The 80's hands down!! 70's sitcoms were too goodie goodie and the 90's are all too hard core!! I think the80's had the perfect mix!! plus the early 90's were okay too!!

Penny Lane · 07-12-2001, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by callmetootie:
I'd say the 80's, although many 70's sitcoms were pretty good. The 90's sitcoms S-U-C-K.

I AGREE!

TVLanFan · 07-13-2001, 03:39 PM

Great question...and like so many others, it may depend on when you grew up. I'm trying to think of other great sitcoms of the 80s, besides "Cheers". Facts of Life was a cute show, and I liked the girls, but it was hardly the classic that a lot of people seem to be making it these days...Different Strokes wasn't that great...what shows am I missing? I'm sure Cheers wasn't the ONLY Great 80's sitcom... Well, heck I'll check the "80s" board...
Ooops, I forgot about the Cosby Show...that was good for the first few years...I enjoyed Family Ties until Andy came along...and, I did like Night Court too...I guess that's not a bad group of shows after all...

I agree with several posters above that 90's sitcoms sucked for the most part, except "Seinfeld" which was fantastic!

But, overall, I think the 70s was the best decade of the three...you had All in the Family (which was, IMO, a great show until Mike & Gloria moved out...that destroyed the whole premise of the show)...You had the Mary Tyler Moore Show, great for most of its run, and never really baaad...I loved the Bob Newhart Show, thought it had a great ensemble cast...I always thought MASH was overrated, but it certainly had a long and successful run...heck, I even liked Good Times, until they killed off the father. And even behind those shows, you've got the Brady Bunch, Odd Couple, One Day at a Time, Courtship of Eddie's Father (which I liked at the time, probably wouldn't now), The Jeffersons, Love American Style (see Eddie's Father)...

Well, I guess it's a little tougher call than I thought...but I'll give the 70's a SLIGHT edge over the 80s...Certainly, the classics of the 70's will be around a lot longer than the classics of the 80s (since they were made 10 years earlier) :-) But I think the 70s had slightly better "depth" in their lineup.

And, needless to say, the 90's finish fourth in this three team race...

dawsongirl · 07-13-2001, 05:49 PM

I watched 80s shows growing up and now I can't stand them, 90s shows generally suck, so GO 70s!!

JT · 07-13-2001, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by ckrtpametulia:
i dont think 90s suck what about frasier seinfield friends and will and grace

Those are the reasons 90's suck!
The only great 90s shows are all of the Nick shows(live-action),Cooper,and Frwsh Prince.The others I could do without.

Davester713 · 07-13-2001, 08:07 PM

I have to give a tie between all 3 decades. I think that even the 90's has had a lot of sitcoms that i enjoy watching.

Seinfeld
Home Improvement
Friends
Frasier
Just Shoot Me
Will and Grace
Jesse
Mad About You
Cheers(ran into 90's)
Drew Carey
Everybody Loves Raymond
Suddenly Susan
Veronica's Closet
Roseanne
3rd Rock from the Sun
and many others that I didn't watch, but were good.

factsoflife · 07-15-2001, 05:11 PM

the 80's and 90's. the 80's had great shows like, Facts of life, Cheers, and Family Ties and the 90's had wonderful shows like The Nanny, Grace under Fire and Cybill.

vienna waits · 07-16-2001, 11:13 AM

80s by far had the best sitcoms!!!!!!

LUCILLE BALL · 07-16-2001, 12:56 PM

I would have to say he 1980's there were soo many big hits. Like The Cosby show< The Golden Girls, The FActs of Life and Different Strokes and Three's Company and Cheers were from the late 70's but were Just as big in the 80's. The Gameshows were the best...Super Password, Hollywood Squares, Love Connection. But that is what I remember..when Joan rivers was the host of Tonite Show for a while, The Wavy Hair styles. The 80's by far...although I loved Here's Lucy..That was from the 70's.

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Swimfan85 · 07-16-2001, 09:43 PM

80s!!!!!!!!! i mean 70's and 90's werent bad but 80's had quality sitcoms, im sick of all these reality show crap!but some shows that started in the 80's but ended in the 90s were good, like full house and saved by the bell*good morning miss bliss* but the college years sucked, but neways go 80s!

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06-05-2001, 09:20 PM	#1
ckrtpametulia Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2001 Location: THE DEEEEEEEEEEP SOUTH Posts: 343	70s 80s or 90s which has the best sitcoms vote now

06-05-2001, 09:27 PM	#2
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	I'd say the 80's, although many 70's sitcoms were pretty good. The 90's sitcoms S-U-C-K. ------------------ Andrew Carden

06-05-2001, 10:57 PM	#3
ckrtpametulia Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2001 Location: THE DEEEEEEEEEEP SOUTH Posts: 343	i dont think 90s suck what about frasier seinfield friends and will and grace

06-06-2001, 01:49 AM	#4
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	80's DEFINITELY. 90's are alright, late 70's are pretty good too but I think the 80's was the BEST decade ever in sitcoms.

06-06-2001, 10:51 AM	#5
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,407	70s, but a lot of 70's sitcoms ran into the 80's (Diff'rent Strokes, The Facts of Life, Three's Company) So it's a tie between 70's and the 80's. ------------------ Jack: I'm surprised at you. Where would all the great women of history be if they thought like that!? Look at Joan of Ark and wht she accomplished. And, and Florence Nightengale and Madam Curry. Chrissy: And Lucretia Borzok. Janet: She posioned people. Chrissy: Yeah, but she was very goo at it.

07-11-2001, 02:22 AM	#6
EKWROCKS Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Posts: 49	The 80's hands down!! 70's sitcoms were too goodie goodie and the 90's are all too hard core!! I think the80's had the perfect mix!! plus the early 90's were okay too!!

07-13-2001, 03:39 PM	#8
TVLanFan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 199	Great question...and like so many others, it may depend on when you grew up. I'm trying to think of other great sitcoms of the 80s, besides "Cheers". Facts of Life was a cute show, and I liked the girls, but it was hardly the classic that a lot of people seem to be making it these days...Different Strokes wasn't that great...what shows am I missing? I'm sure Cheers wasn't the ONLY Great 80's sitcom... Well, heck I'll check the "80s" board... Ooops, I forgot about the Cosby Show...that was good for the first few years...I enjoyed Family Ties until Andy came along...and, I did like Night Court too...I guess that's not a bad group of shows after all... I agree with several posters above that 90's sitcoms sucked for the most part, except "Seinfeld" which was fantastic! But, overall, I think the 70s was the best decade of the three...you had All in the Family (which was, IMO, a great show until Mike & Gloria moved out...that destroyed the whole premise of the show)...You had the Mary Tyler Moore Show, great for most of its run, and never really baaad...I loved the Bob Newhart Show, thought it had a great ensemble cast...I always thought MASH was overrated, but it certainly had a long and successful run...heck, I even liked Good Times, until they killed off the father. And even behind those shows, you've got the Brady Bunch, Odd Couple, One Day at a Time, Courtship of Eddie's Father (which I liked at the time, probably wouldn't now), The Jeffersons, Love American Style (see Eddie's Father)... Well, I guess it's a little tougher call than I thought...but I'll give the 70's a SLIGHT edge over the 80s...Certainly, the classics of the 70's will be around a lot longer than the classics of the 80s (since they were made 10 years earlier) :-) But I think the 70s had slightly better "depth" in their lineup. And, needless to say, the 90's finish fourth in this three team race...

07-13-2001, 05:49 PM	#9
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I watched 80s shows growing up and now I can't stand them, 90s shows generally suck, so GO 70s!!

07-13-2001, 08:07 PM	#11
Davester713 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 25, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 138	I have to give a tie between all 3 decades. I think that even the 90's has had a lot of sitcoms that i enjoy watching. Seinfeld Home Improvement Friends Frasier Just Shoot Me Will and Grace Jesse Mad About You Cheers(ran into 90's) Drew Carey Everybody Loves Raymond Suddenly Susan Veronica's Closet Roseanne 3rd Rock from the Sun and many others that I didn't watch, but were good.

07-15-2001, 05:11 PM	#12
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	the 80's and 90's. the 80's had great shows like, Facts of life, Cheers, and Family Ties and the 90's had wonderful shows like The Nanny, Grace under Fire and Cybill.

07-16-2001, 11:13 AM	#13
vienna waits avatars are stupid. Forum Superstar Join Date: May 18, 2001 Location: Ravenclaw Common Room Posts: 29,859	80s by far had the best sitcoms!!!!!!

07-16-2001, 12:56 PM	#14
LUCILLE BALL Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 08, 2001 Location: Land of the Red White and LU Posts: 96	I would have to say he 1980's there were soo many big hits. Like The Cosby show< The Golden Girls, The FActs of Life and Different Strokes and Three's Company and Cheers were from the late 70's but were Just as big in the 80's. The Gameshows were the best...Super Password, Hollywood Squares, Love Connection. But that is what I remember..when Joan rivers was the host of Tonite Show for a while, The Wavy Hair styles. The 80's by far...although I loved Here's Lucy..That was from the 70's. ------------------ I am happpy I have brought laughter because i have been shown by many the value of it...in so many lives in so many way>.....Lucille Ball 1989

07-16-2001, 09:43 PM	#15
Swimfan85 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,030	80s!!!!!!!!! i mean 70's and 90's werent bad but 80's had quality sitcoms, im sick of all these reality show crap!but some shows that started in the 80's but ended in the 90s were good, like full house and saved by the bellgood morning miss bliss but the college years sucked, but neways go 80s! ------------------ Jinny: Basically people are who people are. Your born, you die pretty much the same person. All the rest is just window dressing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lorelai: Well, I want to be in the Bangles, but that doesn't mean I quit my job and get a guitar and ruin my life to be a Bangle, does it? Max: The Bangles broke up. Lorelai: Yeah, that's not the point. Max: Well, that's got to be part of the point if there's no band any more. *~~!!kATie!!~~*