The Curtain must fall! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

factsoflife · 07-28-2001, 05:15 PM

Which currently running shows have ran to long and need to be put out of their misery before they get any worse!

my picks-

Although it does pain me to say this, Ally Mcbeal!

also-

that sad excuse for a sitcom, Frasier!

Becker

and also....

the truly horrible, titus, The Parkers, The steve harvey show, niki and the hugleys.

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DarleneIllyria · 07-28-2001, 08:14 PM

Ally McBeal def. needs to go. I used to watch this show and thought it was very funny, but the last few seasons haven't been that great.

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07-28-2001, 10:08 PM

First of all Frasier is a GREAT sitcom!

I think it is time for Friends to end.. next year. I love it but it's time.

dawsongirl · 07-29-2001, 02:45 AM

Friends and Frasier are both past their prime.

JT · 07-29-2001, 11:46 AM

Frasier stinks!I can't stand any show that's on the big 5 except MITM.They all need to lay to rest and have reruns non stop!

James · 07-29-2001, 04:37 PM

Here are the shows which need to be put out of their misery and cancelled:

"Ally McBeal" (like the original poster suggested)
"Big Brother II"
"Boston Public"
"The Family Guy"
"Frasier" (also like the original poster suggested)
"Friends"
"Just Shoot Me"
"The Simpsons"
"WWF Smackdown!" (and everything else wrestling, for that matter)
"The X Files"

Sean Snow · 07-29-2001, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by James:
Here are the shows which need to be put out of their misery and cancelled:

"Ally McBeal" (like the original poster suggested)
"Big Brother II"
"Boston Public"
"The Family Guy"
"Frasier" (also like the original poster suggested)
"Friends"
"Just Shoot Me"
"The Simpsons"
"WWF Smackdown!" (and everything else wrestling, for that matter)
"The X Files"

I agree, but whats "The Family Guy"? And I like "Just Shoot Me"

Rob · 07-29-2001, 07:34 PM

The Simpsons, and as much as I hate to admit it, The X-Files.

silentbri · 07-29-2001, 08:08 PM

WHAT THE HELL??? FAMILY GUY???

Family Guy is without a doubt the BEST animated show on television today. Regardless of how much FOX tries to kill it (being put up against Drew Carey, Friends, and a slew of other "hot" sitcoms as well as being pushed in to a new time slot every other week), it still thrives in the ratings. Well, maybe "Thrive" is too strong a word... more like it just doesn't have bad enough ratings to get cancelled.

But shows that D need to realize that they aren't funny any more include The Simpsons, Frasier, and Just Shoot Me. All three of these where great sitcoms when they first came on the air, but are now facing the 5-year rule. Have I not explained the 5-year rule? Check out my next post...

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silentbri · 07-29-2001, 08:17 PM

Sitcoms are all bound by what I like to call the 5-year rule (AKA "5th Season Blues"). Pretty much any show (Happy Days, Brady Bunch, and Cheers, for purposes of this demonstration) are incredibly good when they first come out. Everybody loves them and talks about them at work, and everyone is clamoring for more. The second and possibly third seasons will usually follow the same formula as the first season, trying to keep hold of the "magic" that captivated audiences. But then, during the 4th season, things start getting all freaky. The writers run out of ideas based on that original formula. Suddenly, Fonzie is part owner of Al's Restaurant, Cousin Oliver moves in with the family, and Sam sells the bar to someone who puts Rebecca Howe in charge of things.

I'm tellin' ya... it's that 5th season that makes or breaks a "clasic" show. If it is still around after the 5th season, people start talking. "Oh, it sucks"..."It's just not funny any more"..."I only watch it becuase nothing else is on". And then, sooner or later, the show finally gets cancelled.

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Madness · 07-30-2001, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by James:
Here are the shows which need to be put out of their misery and cancelled:

"Ally McBeal" (like the original poster suggested)
"Big Brother II"
"Boston Public"
"The Family Guy"
"Frasier" (also like the original poster suggested)
"Friends"
"Just Shoot Me"
"The Simpsons"
"WWF Smackdown!" (and everything else wrestling, for that matter)
"The X Files"

AHHH! Cancel Wrestling?! Stay calm, Madness!

James · 07-30-2001, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by James:
Here are the shows which need to be put out of their misery and cancelled:

"Ally McBeal" (like the original poster suggested)
"Big Brother II"
"Boston Public"
"The Family Guy"
"Frasier" (also like the original poster suggested)
"Friends"
"Just Shoot Me"
"The Simpsons"
"WWF Smackdown!" (and everything else wrestling, for that matter)
"The X Files"

Add the following to the list:

"Fear Factor"
"Temptation Island"

DarleneIllyria · 07-30-2001, 08:51 PM

No way! You can't cancel Fear Factor!!! I enjoy seeing these people do stupid stuff for money. This show kicks ass!

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chirs_mahoney01 · 07-31-2001, 04:04 PM

Definatly wrestling

The Simpsons

Warm & Fuzzy · 07-31-2001, 05:01 PM

Friends...

07-28-2001, 05:15 PM	#1
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	The Curtain must fall! Which currently running shows have ran to long and need to be put out of their misery before they get any worse! my picks- Although it does pain me to say this, Ally Mcbeal! also- that sad excuse for a sitcom, Frasier! Becker and also.... the truly horrible, titus, The Parkers, The steve harvey show, niki and the hugleys. ------------------ " 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.

07-28-2001, 10:08 PM	#3
CuriousJ Guest Posts: n/a	First of all Frasier is a GREAT sitcom! I think it is time for Friends to end.. next year. I love it but it's time.
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07-28-2001, 08:14 PM	#2
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Ally McBeal def. needs to go. I used to watch this show and thought it was very funny, but the last few seasons haven't been that great. ------------------ Hottest Men alive: Dale Midkiff Anthony Starke Tim McGraw Jonathan Crombie

07-29-2001, 02:45 AM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Friends and Frasier are both past their prime.

07-29-2001, 11:46 AM	#5
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,219	Frasier stinks!I can't stand any show that's on the big 5 except MITM.They all need to lay to rest and have reruns non stop!

07-29-2001, 04:37 PM	#6
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Here are the shows which need to be put out of their misery and cancelled: "Ally McBeal" (like the original poster suggested) "Big Brother II" "Boston Public" "The Family Guy" "Frasier" (also like the original poster suggested) "Friends" "Just Shoot Me" "The Simpsons" "WWF Smackdown!" (and everything else wrestling, for that matter) "The X Files"

07-29-2001, 07:34 PM	#8
Rob Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 06, 2001 Location: Levittown, N.Y. United States Posts: 197	The Simpsons, and as much as I hate to admit it, The X-Files.

07-29-2001, 08:08 PM	#9
silentbri Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2000 Location: Lynnwood, WA, in the good ol' US of A Posts: 399	WHAT THE HELL??? FAMILY GUY??? Family Guy is without a doubt the BEST animated show on television today. Regardless of how much FOX tries to kill it (being put up against Drew Carey, Friends, and a slew of other "hot" sitcoms as well as being pushed in to a new time slot every other week), it still thrives in the ratings. Well, maybe "Thrive" is too strong a word... more like it just doesn't have bad enough ratings to get cancelled. But shows that D need to realize that they aren't funny any more include The Simpsons, Frasier, and Just Shoot Me. All three of these where great sitcoms when they first came on the air, but are now facing the 5-year rule. Have I not explained the 5-year rule? Check out my next post... ------------------ Click here to visit my web page, if you like!

07-29-2001, 08:17 PM	#10
silentbri Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2000 Location: Lynnwood, WA, in the good ol' US of A Posts: 399	Sitcoms are all bound by what I like to call the 5-year rule (AKA "5th Season Blues"). Pretty much any show (Happy Days, Brady Bunch, and Cheers, for purposes of this demonstration) are incredibly good when they first come out. Everybody loves them and talks about them at work, and everyone is clamoring for more. The second and possibly third seasons will usually follow the same formula as the first season, trying to keep hold of the "magic" that captivated audiences. But then, during the 4th season, things start getting all freaky. The writers run out of ideas based on that original formula. Suddenly, Fonzie is part owner of Al's Restaurant, Cousin Oliver moves in with the family, and Sam sells the bar to someone who puts Rebecca Howe in charge of things. I'm tellin' ya... it's that 5th season that makes or breaks a "clasic" show. If it is still around after the 5th season, people start talking. "Oh, it sucks"..."It's just not funny any more"..."I only watch it becuase nothing else is on". And then, sooner or later, the show finally gets cancelled. ------------------ Click here to visit my web page, if you like!

07-30-2001, 08:51 PM	#13
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	No way! You can't cancel Fear Factor!!! I enjoy seeing these people do stupid stuff for money. This show kicks ass! ------------------ Hottest Men alive: Dale Midkiff Anthony Starke Tim McGraw Jonathan Crombie

07-31-2001, 04:04 PM	#14
chirs_mahoney01 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 06, 2001 Posts: 12	Definatly wrestling The Simpsons

07-31-2001, 05:01 PM	#15
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Friends...