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GQ28 · 04-02-2012, 02:42 AM

What gives, on TV you see MTM and Norman Lier Sitcoms all the time! What about a little Love Boat,Fantasy Island? ME-TV, Antenna TV.......Arron Spelling, PLEASE!!!

biffbronson · 04-02-2012, 07:05 AM

I agree, I'd love to see those too.

Me-TV does show The Guns of Will Sonnett, which was a series Spelling created (1967-1969 on ABC).

Regulus · 04-02-2012, 08:00 AM

The SAME THING happened to Nick at Nite and TV Land as well BEFORE they decended into the abyss they're currently in.

I guess Sitcoms make more money than Dramas, so they end up dominating the "Classic" Channels. Before long, it's the same ol same ol.

Oh well, I found a solution to that as well, DVDs!

factsoflife · 04-02-2012, 08:17 PM

I agree! Aaron Spelling series are overlooked! I grew up on Aaron's shows. He was a genius.

bencasey · 04-04-2012, 01:01 AM

A genius at knowing how stupid the public is and how they'll watch really stupid shows. Family was the only show he produced that wasn't moronic.

Zoneboy · 04-04-2012, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bencasey

Family was the only show he produced that wasn't moronic.

I'll add the following:

The Rookies
S.W.A.T
Starsky and Hutch
Charlie's Angels
The Mod Squad

robby76 · 04-04-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bencasey

A genius at knowing how stupid the public is and how they'll watch really stupid shows. Family was the only show he produced that wasn't moronic.

Dynasty was alright too.

Whilst his shows didn't win any awards for depth or scriptwriting, they were a form of escapism and I do like to pop my Love Boat dvds on once in a while to take me back to the late 70s.

factsoflife · 04-04-2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bencasey

A genius at knowing how stupid the public is and how they'll watch really stupid shows. Family was the only show he produced that wasn't moronic.

That is really a matter of taste. Personally, I grew up with the Aaron Spelling shows and yes, they may not have been the type of shows with a social message, but they clearly were well constructed, escapist entertainment that did their job by entertaining generations of people. They were very popular too.

dakert · 04-04-2012, 12:26 PM

Was The Mod Squad any good? I have never seen it but always wanted to.

ABC1 · 04-04-2012, 05:48 PM

The Love Boat, Fantasy Island and Hotel are three of my favorite shows. They were great escapist fare, and I would love to see more dvd's of Love Boat released...

factsoflife · 04-04-2012, 06:54 PM

My favorite Aaron Spelling shows are: Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210 and Savannah.

Mr. Television · 04-04-2012, 07:24 PM

I never saw an Aaron Spelling show that I didn't like. Now some of his shows did get bad the longer they ran. But the guy was a TV Pioneer and his shows deserve to be seen.

Tubehead · 04-05-2012, 05:45 AM

didn't he made seven heaven? it was good show unitl the kids got older then he made it into sope opra

An 80s Guy · 04-06-2012, 11:33 AM

I liked Beverly Hills 90210 back in the day. The shows he did with Darren Dtarr were the best. I think Darren doesn't get enough credit, he created Sex & The City as well.

icecream · 04-06-2012, 11:56 AM

My favorite Aaron Spelling shows are 7th Heaven and Charlie's Angels.

04-02-2012, 02:42 AM	#1
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biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,502	I agree, I'd love to see those too. Me-TV does show The Guns of Will Sonnett, which was a series Spelling created (1967-1969 on ABC).
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04-04-2012, 01:01 AM	#5
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	A genius at knowing how stupid the public is and how they'll watch really stupid shows. Family was the only show he produced that wasn't moronic.

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ABC1 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 04, 2001 Location: Champaign, Illinois Posts: 279	The Love Boat, Fantasy Island and Hotel are three of my favorite shows. They were great escapist fare, and I would love to see more dvd's of Love Boat released...

04-04-2012, 06:54 PM	#11
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,745	My favorite Aaron Spelling shows are: Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210 and Savannah.

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