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TVFactFan · 10-20-2012, 11:51 AM

I am now addicted to watching Roseanne because of the real life topics on the show and I'm hearing things on this show I thought I would never ever hear on a sitcom. LOL Things i was too embarrassed to tell my mom at the age of 13 but Roseanne made a episode of it concerning DJ. The Cosby Show was funny but Roseanne was better because it wasn't afraid to have episodes about serious topics

It was the 1990's version of All in the Family LOL

Roseanne Rocks

James · 10-20-2012, 12:24 PM

If presented with that choice, I would go with The Cosby Show.

TVFactFan · 10-20-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by James

If presented with that choice, I would go with The Cosby Show.

What gives the Cosby Show the edge over Roseanne to You?

pattersonpat · 10-20-2012, 01:17 PM

I loved both shows and I don't necessarily give one the edge over the other. The fact is, I was raised in a household much like that in Roseanne. Neither of my parents were college educated; my mom had my sister when she was 18; both my sisters had kids when THEY were 18. My parents worked paycheck to paycheck and struggled to pay the bills. (The show when SUBSTANTIALLY downhill once they won the lottery.) I could relate to the characters, see myself as a sort of "DJ" (because he and I are about the same age).

I loved The Cosby Show, though, for the exact opposite reasons. It was exactly what my family wasn't as far as culture (though my family was no less loving). By watching the show, I got to escape the many issues that existed living in a working class household.

I don't give either the edge -- both are great ad go down as two of the better shows in the history of television, in my opinion. (Though, as I said, I really believe that Roseanne terribly jumped the shark after the lottery win.)

TVFactFan · 10-20-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pattersonpat

I loved both shows and I don't necessarily give one the edge over the other. The fact is, I was raised in a household much like that in Roseanne. Neither of my parents were college educated; my mom had my sister when she was 18; both my sisters had kids when THEY were 18. My parents worked paycheck to paycheck and struggled to pay the bills. (The show when SUBSTANTIALLY downhill once they won the lottery.) I could relate to the characters, see myself as a sort of "DJ" (because he and I are about the same age).

I loved The Cosby Show, though, for the exact opposite reasons. It was exactly what my family wasn't as far as culture (though my family was no less loving). By watching the show, I got to escape the many issues that existed living in a working class household.

I don't give either the edge -- both are great ad go down as two of the better shows in the history of television, in my opinion. (Though, as I said, I really believe that Roseanne terribly jumped the shark after the lottery win.)

Yeah I hear a lot of people say the lottery era was horrible

Mr. Television · 10-20-2012, 01:31 PM

The first 5 or 6 seasons of Roseanne were the best. I have to admit that when both shows were on, I looked forward to Roseanne more. TCS was better in the first couple of seasons. Afterwards I watched the show mainly because it came on before ADW. lol

TVFactFan · 10-20-2012, 01:36 PM

The only character in Roseanne I don't like is...................Roseanne's Mother

The only character in Cosby Show I don't like is.......... Cliff's Mother

Fuffer · 10-20-2012, 01:45 PM

I enjoy both of these shows. They both have great characters and there storys were well done.

LUNCH · 10-20-2012, 01:45 PM

I don't have a favorite between those 2 shows.Both in my opinion are below average-average--at best.I consider them watchable but that's about it.

PrettyinPink55 · 10-21-2012, 12:42 AM

I prefer The Cosby Show.

I didn't start liking Roseanne until I was much older and actually able to understand the situations.

loaferman · 10-21-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by James

If presented with that choice, I would go with The Cosby Show.

If presented with that choice I'd read a book.

CommonTater · 10-21-2012, 09:36 AM

I choose The Cosby Show. I came across a deal on Amazon a couple of years ago and got all the season's at 5.00 each. They crack me up!

I always loved watching Roseanne's show but I stopped after her latest remark where she said she wishes everyone who eats at Chick-fil-A would get cancer. That was uncalled for! Just because she doesn't agree with Chick-fil-A is no reason to wish Cancer on anyone! Years ago I had a wonderful friend named Bobby, his nick name was Boots and he was Gay, sweetest person I have ever known, he died from AIDS. My point is just because we don't agree with something is NO reason to wish death on others. Roseanne has been a little nuts in the past so it's nothing new but to me, this was going too far.

TVFactFan · 10-21-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by loaferman

If presented with that choice I'd read a book.

Then why the f*ck did you open the thread IDIOT? Get the F*CK off this board

TVFactFan · 10-21-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CommonTater

I choose The Cosby Show. I came across a deal on Amazon a couple of years ago and got all the season's at 5.00 each. They crack me up!

I always loved watching Roseanne's show but I stopped after her latest remark where she said she wishes everyone who eats at Chick-fil-A would get cancer. That was uncalled for! Just because she doesn't agree with Chick-fil-A is no reason to wish Cancer on anyone! Years ago I had a wonderful friend named Bobby, his nick name was Boots and he was Gay, sweetest person I have ever known, he died from AIDS. My point is just because we don't agree with something is NO reason to wish death on others. Roseanne has been a little nuts in the past so it's nothing new but to me, this was going too far.

Did she really say that? I find that hard to believe

gidgetgrape · 10-21-2012, 06:32 PM

Roseanne because I think it's funnier. I grew up watching both shows, but it's like the Cosbys are the family I wish I had and the Connors are the family I did have.

10-20-2012, 11:51 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,119	Roseanne or The Cosby Show? I am now addicted to watching Roseanne because of the real life topics on the show and I'm hearing things on this show I thought I would never ever hear on a sitcom. LOL Things i was too embarrassed to tell my mom at the age of 13 but Roseanne made a episode of it concerning DJ. The Cosby Show was funny but Roseanne was better because it wasn't afraid to have episodes about serious topics It was the 1990's version of All in the Family LOL Roseanne Rocks

10-20-2012, 01:31 PM	#6
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	The first 5 or 6 seasons of Roseanne were the best. I have to admit that when both shows were on, I looked forward to Roseanne more. TCS was better in the first couple of seasons. Afterwards I watched the show mainly because it came on before ADW. lol
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10-20-2012, 01:45 PM	#9
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	I don't have a favorite between those 2 shows.Both in my opinion are below average-average--at best.I consider them watchable but that's about it.
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10-21-2012, 12:42 AM	#10
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I prefer The Cosby Show. I didn't start liking Roseanne until I was much older and actually able to understand the situations.
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10-21-2012, 09:36 AM	#12
CommonTater no longer a forum member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 09, 2010 Posts: 298	I choose The Cosby Show. I came across a deal on Amazon a couple of years ago and got all the season's at 5.00 each. They crack me up! I always loved watching Roseanne's show but I stopped after her latest remark where she said she wishes everyone who eats at Chick-fil-A would get cancer. That was uncalled for! Just because she doesn't agree with Chick-fil-A is no reason to wish Cancer on anyone! Years ago I had a wonderful friend named Bobby, his nick name was Boots and he was Gay, sweetest person I have ever known, he died from AIDS. My point is just because we don't agree with something is NO reason to wish death on others. Roseanne has been a little nuts in the past so it's nothing new but to me, this was going too far.
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10-20-2012, 12:24 PM	#2
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	If presented with that choice, I would go with The Cosby Show.

10-20-2012, 01:17 PM	#4
pattersonpat Member Forum Cub Join Date: Sep 23, 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 2	I loved both shows and I don't necessarily give one the edge over the other. The fact is, I was raised in a household much like that in Roseanne. Neither of my parents were college educated; my mom had my sister when she was 18; both my sisters had kids when THEY were 18. My parents worked paycheck to paycheck and struggled to pay the bills. (The show when SUBSTANTIALLY downhill once they won the lottery.) I could relate to the characters, see myself as a sort of "DJ" (because he and I are about the same age). I loved The Cosby Show, though, for the exact opposite reasons. It was exactly what my family wasn't as far as culture (though my family was no less loving). By watching the show, I got to escape the many issues that existed living in a working class household. I don't give either the edge -- both are great ad go down as two of the better shows in the history of television, in my opinion. (Though, as I said, I really believe that Roseanne terribly jumped the shark after the lottery win.)

10-20-2012, 01:36 PM	#7
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,119	The only character in Roseanne I don't like is...................Roseanne's Mother The only character in Cosby Show I don't like is.......... Cliff's Mother

10-20-2012, 01:45 PM	#8
Fuffer Vote Beaver For President Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 551	I enjoy both of these shows. They both have great characters and there storys were well done.

10-21-2012, 06:32 PM	#15
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,508	Roseanne because I think it's funnier. I grew up watching both shows, but it's like the Cosbys are the family I wish I had and the Connors are the family I did have.