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MrCleveland · 03-02-2012, 11:25 AM

That...or they're the shows you'll watch as a secret shame.

There are many shows like this, like these...

I've even heard that many Televangelist shows are bad, but I like a few.

Meade · 03-03-2012, 07:13 PM

Hmm... Well "Facts of Life" is actually considered a decent show by many- although not my favorite- Blair was nice to look at... Even as a young boy, I knew that...

I consider Facts of Life more of a "Drama-dy" than a true sit com. It got awful serious some times. I agree about the other 2 shows. They are kinda camp.

Some people say "Mama's Family" is a bad show, but I think it was hiilarious, and many people just don't get it. But it was funny and had really good actors in it. I guess people are afraid to like it. I dont include it here.

I hope I dont offend anyone here- But Three's Company is a pretty low rent show, but its so bad its good to me.

scrapple · 03-03-2012, 10:33 PM

Does anybody remember "The Pruitts Of Southampton"? It only lasted about half a season, before it was revamped , becoming "The Phyllis Diller Show". "Pruitts" revolved around a rich family who lose all their money, but somehow manage to fake that they are still wealthy. The show was so bad it was good, but I remember it most for its opening theme, which was Phyllis Diller in all her glory.

Penny Lane · 03-04-2012, 11:09 AM

Full House was always ridiculed for being too sappy but I like it! Especially Uncle Jesse.

MrCleveland · 03-04-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapple

Does anybody remember "The Pruitts Of Southampton"? It only lasted about half a season, before it was revamped , becoming "The Phyllis Diller Show". "Pruitts" revolved around a rich family who lose all their money, but somehow manage to fake that they are still wealthy. The show was so bad it was good, but I remember it most for its opening theme, which was Phyllis Diller in all her glory.

I was never around when it was on, but yes...I know the theme.

And does anyone remember "Saved by the Bell" or "Growing Pains"?

dougiezerts · 03-04-2012, 05:54 PM

I've heard that My Mother the Car was likably horrible! Never seen it, though.

catlover79 · 03-04-2012, 08:42 PM

I have to admit it - I'm counting The Brady Bunch Variety Hour in this category.

UMFaninMD · 03-05-2012, 07:23 PM

The Gong Show, both the original and the 80's revival. The third revival on GSN however, was so bad it was bad.

ajgenard · 03-05-2012, 10:53 PM

To me, a "bad" TV show is simply unwatchable. By bad I mean it has any combination of the following traits: cheesy, over the top, bad acting, or pretty low production values. Life's too short to immerse myself into hours upon hours of poor television.

However movies that fall under the umbrella of crapdom are great fun to watch every now and then. Leave your brain at the door for 90 minutes of sillyness then move on with your life. But committing to viewing a whole series that is subpar - I just couldn't do it. So personally, I wouldn't say any television show I watch regularly is "bad." They all must possess some sort of charm to keep me coming back again and again.

MRPITT · 03-05-2012, 11:55 PM

That 80's Show lol

The show was bad but the music was good enough to keep me watching

mystery_daisy · 03-06-2012, 12:05 AM

married with children, definitely!

70s show watcher · 03-07-2012, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MRPITT

That 80's Show lol

The show was bad but the music was good enough to keep me watching

danny masterson said on twitter not long ago that he thought that 80s show was an insult to humanity

70s show watcher · 03-07-2012, 04:56 AM

how about the all time classic so bad that its good show known as hee haw

Regulus · 03-07-2012, 08:48 AM

Batman and The Dukes of Hazzard! My Father said they were so STUPID that they were FUNNY!

Meade · 03-07-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

danny masterson said on twitter not long ago that he thought that 80s show was an insult to humanity

But that 70s show is terrible. Not even funny.

03-02-2012, 11:25 AM	#1
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03-03-2012, 07:13 PM	#2
Meade Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 02, 2002 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 279	Hmm... Well "Facts of Life" is actually considered a decent show by many- although not my favorite- Blair was nice to look at... Even as a young boy, I knew that... I consider Facts of Life more of a "Drama-dy" than a true sit com. It got awful serious some times. I agree about the other 2 shows. They are kinda camp. Some people say "Mama's Family" is a bad show, but I think it was hiilarious, and many people just don't get it. But it was funny and had really good actors in it. I guess people are afraid to like it. I dont include it here. I hope I dont offend anyone here- But Three's Company is a pretty low rent show, but its so bad its good to me.

03-03-2012, 10:33 PM	#3
scrapple Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 03, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 259	Does anybody remember "The Pruitts Of Southampton"? It only lasted about half a season, before it was revamped , becoming "The Phyllis Diller Show". "Pruitts" revolved around a rich family who lose all their money, but somehow manage to fake that they are still wealthy. The show was so bad it was good, but I remember it most for its opening theme, which was Phyllis Diller in all her glory.

03-04-2012, 05:54 PM	#6
dougiezerts Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 20, 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 204	I've heard that My Mother the Car was likably horrible! Never seen it, though.

03-05-2012, 07:23 PM	#8
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	The Gong Show, both the original and the 80's revival. The third revival on GSN however, was so bad it was bad.

03-05-2012, 10:53 PM	#9
ajgenard Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2011 Location: PA Posts: 369	To me, a "bad" TV show is simply unwatchable. By bad I mean it has any combination of the following traits: cheesy, over the top, bad acting, or pretty low production values. Life's too short to immerse myself into hours upon hours of poor television. However movies that fall under the umbrella of crapdom are great fun to watch every now and then. Leave your brain at the door for 90 minutes of sillyness then move on with your life. But committing to viewing a whole series that is subpar - I just couldn't do it. So personally, I wouldn't say any television show I watch regularly is "bad." They all must possess some sort of charm to keep me coming back again and again.

03-05-2012, 11:55 PM	#10
MRPITT Member Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2011 Posts: 1,678	That 80's Show lol The show was bad but the music was good enough to keep me watching

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70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	how about the all time classic so bad that its good show known as hee haw