TV Guide Thinks 'The Middle' Is Underrated....Do You??? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-22-2011, 09:13 AM

The ABC comedy's Wednesday stablemate Modern Family won Emmys in every eligible category over the weekend, while Patricia Heaton's Indiana clan didn't earn a single nomination. What the Heck? Maybe because the show takes place in the middle of the country (hence the title) and centers on an old-fashioned nuclear family, it's not considered edgy enough for Emmy. But The Middle is every bit as funny, well-acted — and modern — as Family.

The third-season opener wittily reunited Heaton with her Everybody Loves Raymond hubby Ray Romano, who guested in a flashback as Mike's nudnik ex-high-school classmate who nearly ruined his honeymoon with Heaton's Frankie. In one of several clever in-jokes, Romano told Heaton, "You know, in an alternate universe, you and I could've been very happy together." And in another alternate universe, the Emmys could've gone mad for The Middle and Romano's Men of a Certain Age, and I would've been very happy.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Cheers-J...ileid=breaking

Mr. Television · 09-22-2011, 10:38 AM

The Middle is very underrated. It's my second favorite network sitcom (Ater TBBT). I like the entire cast and think it's very funny and it always makes you feel good after the show is over. IMO that makes it a great show.

tv star collector · 09-22-2011, 01:30 PM

I absolutely agree. This show is highly underrated.

tazz765 · 09-24-2011, 10:46 PM

Yes, I do. I like both shows, but I usually have more laugh out loud moments from The Middle than Modern Family.

catlover79 · 02-24-2012, 04:07 AM

The Middle is absolutely hilarious. Much as I hated to see Back to You cancelled, we wouldn't have gotten Patty Heaton to head up the crazy Heck family. Tell the truth, I like Frankie Heck a LOT better than either Debra Barone or Kelly Carr. Actually, I like the entire Heck family a LOT better than the Barones!!!

ryan423 · 02-24-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

The Middle is absolutely hilarious. Much as I hated to see Back to You cancelled, we wouldn't have gotten Patty Heaton to head up the crazy Heck family. Tell the truth, I like Frankie Heck a LOT better than either Debra Barone or Kelly Carr. Actually, I like the entire Heck family a LOT better than the Barones!!!

I don't know that I prefer them to the Barones, but they're a very different kind of family living a very different kind of life. I don't necessarily think you can compare the two!

Having said that, I'm glad to have THE MIDDLE in my life. Is it the best show out there? No, but it's comfort television. It might get predictable, but it's silly fun, and it's a show I love saving on my DVR to watch on weekends.

AB · 02-24-2012, 05:41 PM

Yes it's very underrated & "so much better" than Modern Family. Every week the Heck family will always leaving you smiling.

TV Knowledge Fan · 02-24-2012, 05:47 PM

...in USA TODAY a few days ago, also sang his praises for the show, and wondered why it wasn't making more of a "buzz"...or earning any Emmy nominations.
{well, he's a TV critic...}

LeeBlue · 02-24-2012, 05:54 PM

Yes -- the show is definitely underrated!!

I enjoy watching the Heck family including all of their misc relatives.

The Middle is just so funny that I am always laughing out loud!!

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icecream · 02-24-2012, 06:38 PM

I'll take The Middle over Modern Family any day.

Mr. Television · 02-24-2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB

Yes it's very underrated & "so much better" than Modern Family. Every week the Heck family will always leaving you smiling.

Yea I agree. I like Modern Family but I always enjoy the Middle so much more. I just wish it would get the emmy nominations that Modern Family gets.

catlover79 · 02-24-2012, 07:32 PM

I agree with all of you. It definitely is like comfort food.

rcbrad · 02-24-2012, 08:38 PM

I am in agreement also. I prefer the Middle much more than Modern Family. I watch both each week, but sometimes MF has mediocre episodes or seems to be over the top.

The middle does get decent ratings, but it should be getting more attention or at least as much attention as MF.

EmoJoe · 02-25-2012, 03:30 AM

Just got into this show...surprised at how funny it is! I really like it. Definitely more enjoyable than Modern Family which has hit a wall this season.

biffbronson · 02-25-2012, 05:05 AM

I'm enjoying this show a lot too. At first I couldn't warm up to most of the supporting cast, but I'm liking them more and more. It's well done and always entertains.

09-22-2011, 09:13 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	TV Guide Thinks 'The Middle' Is Underrated....Do You??? The ABC comedy's Wednesday stablemate Modern Family won Emmys in every eligible category over the weekend, while Patricia Heaton's Indiana clan didn't earn a single nomination. What the Heck? Maybe because the show takes place in the middle of the country (hence the title) and centers on an old-fashioned nuclear family, it's not considered edgy enough for Emmy. But The Middle is every bit as funny, well-acted — and modern — as Family. The third-season opener wittily reunited Heaton with her Everybody Loves Raymond hubby Ray Romano, who guested in a flashback as Mike's nudnik ex-high-school classmate who nearly ruined his honeymoon with Heaton's Frankie. In one of several clever in-jokes, Romano told Heaton, "You know, in an alternate universe, you and I could've been very happy together." And in another alternate universe, the Emmys could've gone mad for The Middle and Romano's Men of a Certain Age, and I would've been very happy. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Cheers-J...ileid=breaking
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09-22-2011, 10:38 AM	#2
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02-24-2012, 04:07 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	The Middle is absolutely hilarious. Much as I hated to see Back to You cancelled, we wouldn't have gotten Patty Heaton to head up the crazy Heck family. Tell the truth, I like Frankie Heck a LOT better than either Debra Barone or Kelly Carr. Actually, I like the entire Heck family a LOT better than the Barones!!!
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02-24-2012, 05:47 PM	#8
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	Robert Bianco... ...in USA TODAY a few days ago, also sang his praises for the show, and wondered why it wasn't making more of a "buzz"...or earning any Emmy nominations. {well, he's a TV critic...}

09-24-2011, 10:46 PM	#4
tazz765 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 28, 2004 Posts: 175	Yes, I do. I like both shows, but I usually have more laugh out loud moments from The Middle than Modern Family.

02-24-2012, 05:41 PM	#7
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Yes it's very underrated & "so much better" than Modern Family. Every week the Heck family will always leaving you smiling.

02-24-2012, 05:54 PM	#9
LeeBlue Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 16, 2006 Location: NYS Posts: 871	TV Guide Thinks "The Middle" is Underrated...Do You??? Yes -- the show is definitely underrated!! I enjoy watching the Heck family including all of their misc relatives. The Middle is just so funny that I am always laughing out loud!! .

02-24-2012, 06:38 PM	#10
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02-24-2012, 07:32 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I agree with all of you. It definitely is like comfort food.

02-24-2012, 08:38 PM	#13
rcbrad Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Posts: 479	I am in agreement also. I prefer the Middle much more than Modern Family. I watch both each week, but sometimes MF has mediocre episodes or seems to be over the top. The middle does get decent ratings, but it should be getting more attention or at least as much attention as MF.
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02-25-2012, 03:30 AM	#14
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