Is 'That 70's Show' Becoming A Forgotten Sitcom? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-17-2011, 12:36 PM

Today, "Two and a Half Men" remains syndication's leading offnet sitcom at a 6.5, on par with its fifth-season syndication premiere in September. In second and third place, Twentieth's two strong contenders, "Family Guy" and "How I Met Your Mother," also have gained since September, with "Family Guy" adding 5% for a 4.2 and "Mother" improving 11% (3.6). "Mother" also has added a run on FX, which is boosting its numbers.

The rest of the genre also is up or flat, with only two veteran shows -- Twentieth's "King of the Hill" and Carsey Werner's "That '70s Show" -- declining, off 5% and 15%, respectively.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118047621

comedyfreak · 12-17-2011, 12:52 PM

As long as it's still in syndication now seen on N@N it won't be forgotten, sometimes viewers get tired of a certain show. Some shows get more popular than others.

An 80s Guy · 12-19-2011, 11:50 AM

I think it's just burnout. It was on about 5 different channels for a few years.

70s show watcher · 12-19-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by An 80s Guy

I think it's just burnout. It was on about 5 different channels for a few years.

plus alot of people like myself have the whole series on dvd so we just watch the show whenever we feel like it

ryan423 · 12-19-2011, 05:35 PM

Yeah, I think it's just a result of too many networks airing it in syndication, and people growing tired of it. I shouldn't be able to watch the same episode three different times a week on three different stations! The same thing is happening for me with HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. It airs on CBS (New), and it reruns for me on My9 (NYC Local), WGN America, FX, and Lifetime. That's way too much for a show under 200 episodes (thus far at least).

MrCleveland · 12-19-2011, 11:50 PM

I just have this word...

NO!

If It's on almost every station...It can't be that forgotten.

greelywinger · 01-11-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

plus alot of people like myself have the whole series on dvd so we just watch the show whenever we feel like it

Darryl

cleverfun3000 · 01-11-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

plus alot of people like myself have the whole series on dvd so we just watch the show whenever we feel like it

howierules86 · 01-13-2012, 11:38 AM

I have all eight seasons of That '70s Show on DVD as well, even though I still watch the ABC Family/MTV afternoon reruns whenever I can.

EmoJoe · 01-14-2012, 04:42 AM

The fact that it's even still in syndication pretty much says no. It's been off the air for six years now so it's not going to be pulling in Big Bang/Two and a Half Men numbers anymore.

Blackout · 05-16-2012, 08:08 PM

i love that 70's show so no it's not

ARL123 · 02-13-2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan423

Yeah, I think it's just a result of too many networks airing it in syndication, and people growing tired of it. I shouldn't be able to watch the same episode three different times a week on three different stations! The same thing is happening for me with HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. It airs on CBS (New), and it reruns for me on My9 (NYC Local), WGN America, FX, and Lifetime. That's way too much for a show under 200 episodes (thus far at least).

Yeah, I would have to say this show is on it's way out. It's been on a million stations already including FX, local Fox affiliates, Nick at Night, TVLand and ABC Family. It's already on at 2:30 - 3:00 AM on TVLand plus this week they announced that they are going to start airing "Curb Your Enthusiam" and showing random episodes of "That 70's Show" which probably means that they are looking to retire it.

ryan423 · 02-14-2013, 12:02 AM

It's back on Teennick every night.

ARL123 · 02-14-2013, 12:10 AM

It's back on Teennick every night.

True, however Ten Nick is aimed at a much younger group and has doesn't have as many households viewing it. My bet is since it has been over saturated and has been on many stations already, it will be dumped within a year or two and might return when it's really, really old, if TV still exists at that time.

Blackout · 02-19-2013, 10:37 PM

teen nick is pissing me off

why won't they bring back Salute your shorts??

12-17-2011, 12:36 PM	#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	Is 'That 70's Show' Becoming A Forgotten Sitcom? Today, "Two and a Half Men" remains syndication's leading offnet sitcom at a 6.5, on par with its fifth-season syndication premiere in September. In second and third place, Twentieth's two strong contenders, "Family Guy" and "How I Met Your Mother," also have gained since September, with "Family Guy" adding 5% for a 4.2 and "Mother" improving 11% (3.6). "Mother" also has added a run on FX, which is boosting its numbers. The rest of the genre also is up or flat, with only two veteran shows -- Twentieth's "King of the Hill" and Carsey Werner's "That '70s Show" -- declining, off 5% and 15%, respectively. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118047621
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12-17-2011, 12:52 PM	#2
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01-13-2012, 11:38 AM	#9
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01-14-2012, 04:42 AM	#10
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	The fact that it's even still in syndication pretty much says no. It's been off the air for six years now so it's not going to be pulling in Big Bang/Two and a Half Men numbers anymore.
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12-19-2011, 11:50 AM	#3
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	I think it's just burnout. It was on about 5 different channels for a few years.

12-19-2011, 05:35 PM	#5
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	Yeah, I think it's just a result of too many networks airing it in syndication, and people growing tired of it. I shouldn't be able to watch the same episode three different times a week on three different stations! The same thing is happening for me with HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. It airs on CBS (New), and it reruns for me on My9 (NYC Local), WGN America, FX, and Lifetime. That's way too much for a show under 200 episodes (thus far at least).

05-16-2012, 08:08 PM	#11
Blackout Sart Bimpson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Location: where the sun rises Posts: 2,236	i love that 70's show so no it's not
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02-14-2013, 12:02 AM	#13
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	It's back on Teennick every night.

02-14-2013, 12:10 AM	#14
ARL123 ARL123 Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 12, 2013 Location: Chatham, NJ Posts: 95	It's back on Teennick every night. True, however Ten Nick is aimed at a much younger group and has doesn't have as many households viewing it. My bet is since it has been over saturated and has been on many stations already, it will be dumped within a year or two and might return when it's really, really old, if TV still exists at that time.

02-19-2013, 10:37 PM	#15
Blackout Sart Bimpson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Location: where the sun rises Posts: 2,236	teen nick is pissing me off why won't they bring back Salute your shorts??