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TMC · 01-12-2012, 09:48 PM

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Rob Schneider's new sitcom employs caricatures, not stereotypes. PLUS: How bad is "Rob"?

TVisForMe · 01-13-2012, 04:38 PM

I haven't watched it yet, but I recorded it - I've read of some thinking it was hilarious, so I'm going to watch it later today - I didn't think the commercials were that funny, but I'll give the show a try

EmoJoe · 01-14-2012, 03:01 AM

It's appalling that a show this lazy and stereotypical is not only on the air but is receiving praise and ratings.

Oh America. Then again why do I expect anything better from CBS?

Mr. Television · 01-14-2012, 11:54 AM

I didn't think I would like it because I'm not a Rob Schneider fan. The promos looked good so I gave it a chance. I loved it. I hope the ratings stay up. I'm glad to see it beat that awful Parks & Recreations. What an unfunny show that is.

Goldilocks · 01-14-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

It's appalling that a show this lazy and stereotypical is not only on the air but is receiving praise and ratings.

Oh America. Then again why do I expect anything better from CBS?

Thank you! Plus, it was tacky. The whole scene where he spills candle wax on his slacks so he removes them and ends up accidentally knocking the grandma on the bed and he's standing behind her was completely inappropriate and NOT funny. Very juvenile.

*thumbs down* Hope it gets cancelled. Cheech Marin can do so much better than this junk.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-14-2012, 10:28 PM

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I didn't think I would like it because I'm not a Rob Schneider fan. The promos looked good so I gave it a chance. I loved it. I hope the ratings stay up. I'm glad to see it beat that awful Parks & Recreations. What an unfunny show that is.

Parks and Recreation may not be what a lot of people find to be "laugh out loud" funny, but it's a really well done show. It's rare these days that you find people both on and off the screen who put their heart and soul into a show and into the lives of its characters. It's truly well done in that regard.

New sitcoms seem so cheap lately.

Mr. Television · 01-14-2012, 11:14 PM

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Parks and Recreation may not be what a lot of people find to be "laugh out loud" funny, but it's a really well done show. It's rare these days that you find people both on and off the screen who put their heart and soul into a show and into the lives of its characters. It's truly well done in that regard.

New sitcoms seem so cheap lately.

It isn't that funny though and that's what a sitcom is supposed to be.

Brian Damage · 01-14-2012, 11:41 PM

All I have been hearing is positive reviews of this show. I may have to check it out myself.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-14-2012, 11:54 PM

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It isn't that funny though and that's what a sitcom is supposed to be.

Well that's all a matter of opinion.

Mr. Television · 01-15-2012, 12:02 AM

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Well that's all a matter of opinion.

Yea I know. And if you enjoy the show then thats all that matters. We all have different opinions.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-15-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

Yea I know. And if you enjoy the show then thats all that matters. We all have different opinions.

Yong Fang · 01-30-2012, 02:35 AM

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It isn't that funny though and that's what a sitcom is supposed to be.

Your idea of a sitcom is Three's Company, one of the dumbest sitcoms of all time.

yankeesrj12 · 01-30-2012, 09:18 AM

Rob! is funny as hell! I'm glad CBS is giving the show such a good timeslot.

ShamelessFanGirl · 02-04-2012, 08:54 PM

I have liked a lot of Rob Schneider's work in the past so I decided to give it a chance beecause by the previews it seemed like it was funny. Although it did a have a couple of all right funny moments, I still did not care for the show very much.

Mr. Television · 02-04-2012, 08:59 PM

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Your idea of a sitcom is Three's Company, one of the dumbest sitcoms of all time.

Three's Company is a classic. It's too bad that most of today's sitcoms aren't in their league. I obviously am not alone in thinking that. The show was a top 10 hit for 7 of their 8 seasons. It has been in reruns continuously since it left the air. Talk to me when P & R has that resume.

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ShamelessFanGirl Great Power and Resposbility Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 16, 2011 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 581	I have liked a lot of Rob Schneider's work in the past so I decided to give it a chance beecause by the previews it seemed like it was funny. Although it did a have a couple of all right funny moments, I still did not care for the show very much.