NBC needs to change the look and promotion of its shows - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

The Gooch · 07-30-2001, 10:44 PM

Is it just me or does this network seem to be perpetually trapped in 1995 still ? Every show has the same look. Urban (particularly New York based) workplace sitcoms, done on film, and dominated by steely colors (blues, blacks, greys). Try something new and risky for once. Plus if I hear that announcer during the summertime say, "If you haven't seen it, it's new to you", I think I'm going to shoot myself. Get rid of that doofus already. The era of O.J. Simpson is over.

silentbri · 07-30-2001, 11:39 PM

Yeah, i agree... I'm MUCH more fond of ABC's "You're watching __________ for the FIRST time, with Gumby & Pokey". Bright colors, a bit retro... fits me just right!

But ya know what I hate that both ABC and NBC do? The slow-motion, serious-music "Congratulations to ________ on their Emmy Award Nominations" spots. I mean, come ON! It's a friggin' SIT-COM! We're talking FRAZIER here, not West Wing!

factsoflife · 08-03-2001, 01:08 AM

[But ya know what I hate that both ABC and NBC do? The slow-motion, serious-music "Congratulations to ________ on their Emmy Award Nominations" spots. I mean, come ON! It's a friggin' SIT-COM! We're talking FRAZIER here, not West Wing![/B][/QUOTE]

Ya know, i actually like that, i think it is nice of the networks to give thier actors and shows reconigtion for doing something great! i wish CBS would do that!

anyway, i also think that the whole MUST SEE TV, thing needs to go! i miss the 80's and when the networks had catchy, wonderful slogans, like " Proud as a peacock" or " CBS.. Welcome Home" .

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Will and Grace Fanatic · 05-24-2002, 11:10 AM

I totally disagree NBC is doing a great job. And sitcoms are great I prefer sitcoms to drama. I only watch two dramas and ER and Law and Order. It's not just a sitcom as factsoflife said. They are shows that make us happy and make us laugh. And it is good that NBC congratulates its award winners. Letting them know they care. In my Opion NBC is doing a great job thats why they are the number one network this year.

ClassicTV4Ever · 05-24-2002, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by factsoflife
anyway, i also think that the whole MUST SEE TV, thing needs to go! i miss the 80's and when the networks had catchy, wonderful slogans, like " Proud as a peacock" or " CBS.. Welcome Home" .

I totally agree with you! The netwrorks did such a great job back in the 70's, 80's, and early 90's with their catchy slogans and promos. And I LOVED those mini-music video promos they did. It's like they had so much pride for their programming back then.

JT · 05-24-2002, 05:20 PM

I downloaded ABC's "You and Me and ABC" which was from the very early 80s around 81 or 82 or 83. Which was one of those mini music videos. I love that song! "You and me we got a lot to share....you and me...and ABC!"

Samsgirl xo · 05-27-2002, 01:09 PM

oo do you have a link to that site please?? lol

JT · 05-27-2002, 05:16 PM

The 80's TV Themes Supersite

Click "Promos" at the bottom and pick which one of the three networkd you want...and there's some local stuff too!
It requires Real Audio/RealOne/RealPlayer blah blah blah.

ClassicTV4Ever · 05-27-2002, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by JT
The 80's TV Themes Supersite

Click "Promos" at the bottom and pick which one of the three networkd you want...and there's some local stuff too!
It requires Real Audio/RealOne/RealPlayer blah blah blah.

That site is soooo awesome. Whenever I get in one of my nestalgia trips I go directly to that site, lol.

Fresh Prince · 05-27-2002, 05:39 PM

Take pride? please...
They just want to cash in more money

07-30-2001, 10:44 PM	#1
The Gooch Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Posts: 137	NBC needs to change the look and promotion of its shows Is it just me or does this network seem to be perpetually trapped in 1995 still ? Every show has the same look. Urban (particularly New York based) workplace sitcoms, done on film, and dominated by steely colors (blues, blacks, greys). Try something new and risky for once. Plus if I hear that announcer during the summertime say, "If you haven't seen it, it's new to you", I think I'm going to shoot myself. Get rid of that doofus already. The era of O.J. Simpson is over.

05-24-2002, 11:10 AM	#4
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	I totally disagree NBC is doing a great job. And sitcoms are great I prefer sitcoms to drama. I only watch two dramas and ER and Law and Order. It's not just a sitcom as factsoflife said. They are shows that make us happy and make us laugh. And it is good that NBC congratulates its award winners. Letting them know they care. In my Opion NBC is doing a great job thats why they are the number one network this year.
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05-27-2002, 05:39 PM	#10
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07-30-2001, 11:39 PM	#2
silentbri Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2000 Location: Lynnwood, WA, in the good ol' US of A Posts: 399	Yeah, i agree... I'm MUCH more fond of ABC's "You're watching __________ for the FIRST time, with Gumby & Pokey". Bright colors, a bit retro... fits me just right! But ya know what I hate that both ABC and NBC do? The slow-motion, serious-music "Congratulations to ________ on their Emmy Award Nominations" spots. I mean, come ON! It's a friggin' SIT-COM! We're talking FRAZIER here, not West Wing!

08-03-2001, 01:08 AM	#3
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	[But ya know what I hate that both ABC and NBC do? The slow-motion, serious-music "Congratulations to ________ on their Emmy Award Nominations" spots. I mean, come ON! It's a friggin' SIT-COM! We're talking FRAZIER here, not West Wing![/B][/QUOTE] Ya know, i actually like that, i think it is nice of the networks to give thier actors and shows reconigtion for doing something great! i wish CBS would do that! anyway, i also think that the whole MUST SEE TV, thing needs to go! i miss the 80's and when the networks had catchy, wonderful slogans, like " Proud as a peacock" or " CBS.. Welcome Home" . ------------------ " high school is a battelfield, for the heart."- Angelea, My so-called life. " Gross-a-roo"- punky brewster " punky power" punky brewster "as if"- clueless "chimps, i'm working with chipms"- amber, cLueless.

05-24-2002, 05:20 PM	#6
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,219	I downloaded ABC's "You and Me and ABC" which was from the very early 80s around 81 or 82 or 83. Which was one of those mini music videos. I love that song! "You and me we got a lot to share....you and me...and ABC!"

05-27-2002, 01:09 PM	#7
Samsgirl xo I luv my hitachi vcr Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 14, 2002 Posts: 761	oo do you have a link to that site please?? lol

05-27-2002, 05:16 PM	#8
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,219	The 80's TV Themes Supersite Click "Promos" at the bottom and pick which one of the three networkd you want...and there's some local stuff too! It requires Real Audio/RealOne/RealPlayer blah blah blah.