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Yong Fang · 05-13-2013, 03:51 AM

Which is your favorite series that was a "one and done".

My vote is the 2010 show "The Good Guys" (on FOX) with Bradley Whitford and Colin Hanks (son of Tom Hanks). Frankly, this show was funny as s**t. Whitford's character Dan Stark especially was absolutely hilarious in this.

It was basically the story of police partners who every week solve a different crime, usually with dimwitted, stupid, and usually funny bad guys with hilarious results. It was also filmed in and around Dallas, Texas, and they tried to get a feel of Dallas and of Texas in the show. It made the year, but I knew it was on the block, but I hated it going off.

I have read from a lot of people here that FOX's Back To You is another show that should have had a second season, and I agree. But, Patricia Heaton is on a better show in my opinion, and Ty Burrell is playing Phil on Modern Family (which is much better than the stuffy weather guy he was on Back To You).

From 1981, the ABC sitcom Best of The West. It was a show set in the old west with Joel Higgins (I think) playing a sheriff, with his son, and the weird townspeople. I was a kid when it was on, but I remember it being absolutely, screamingly hilarious. I guess I was the only one who thought so.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081832/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Any to add?

EmoJoe · 05-13-2013, 04:10 AM

Ben & Kate

MacLeaper · 05-13-2013, 10:43 AM

Automan, Manimal, Starman and Saved By the Bell: The College Years are some favorites for me.

icecream · 05-13-2013, 01:57 PM

Dag, No Ordinary Family, Justice, Grease: You're the One that I Want, Privileged, Back to You

gidgetgrape · 05-13-2013, 02:32 PM

Gidget (1965-1966) and Square Pegs (1982-1983)

tlc38tlc38 · 05-13-2013, 02:43 PM

There are tons of shows that fall in this category.

Just to name a few:
666 Park Avenue (2012) (the name killed this show)
Missing (2010) with Ashley Judd (the ending of season 1 left a lot to be desired and it could've went for at least one more season)
Aliens in the Family (1996) (just a fun family show. Reminds me of a combo of "Dinosaurs" and "The Neighbors".)
The Gates (2010) (I loved this show and hated that it ended after only 1 season especially the way it ended.)
Life on a Stick (2005) (I know it was cheesy but I love cheese.)
Thea (1993)

bookandfilmnut · 05-13-2013, 03:54 PM

I think my favorite American single season program would be Tales of the Gold Monkey from the early 80's.

A lot of good British shows were not produced for more than a single season, like The Prisoner, for example.

benjamoon · 05-13-2013, 07:31 PM

Detroit 1-8-7
Freaks & Geeks
Gidget

treky · 05-13-2013, 11:37 PM

"BRET MAVERICK" from NBC in 1980. It was a revival of the old ABC western "MAVERICK"from the late 50s-early 60s, but was just about Bret (played again by James Garner) in retirement and trying to live a quiet life in Sweetwater, Arizona. I read that a lot of people didn't like it, but I did. I thought it was a little bit like "THE ROCKFORD FILES" set in the old west. I remember Jack Kelly (Bart Maverick on "MAVERICK") made a cameo as Bart in the last scene of the last episode.

70s show watcher · 05-14-2013, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJackson

I don't know if it is necessarily my favorite "one and done" series, but the first one that came to mind that I really enjoyed was the 2010/11 JoAnna Garcia/Jennifer Finnigan ABC sitcom, "Better With You".

i really enjoyed that show too

comedyfreak · 05-14-2013, 08:14 AM

Square Pegs

Mr. Drucker · 05-14-2013, 10:21 AM

"The Job" with Dennis Leary and Lenny Clarke

irehtman · 05-14-2013, 10:40 AM

Maybe It's Me and Do Over, both shows need to be rebooted and extended better in the future.

BigManMike · 05-14-2013, 11:42 AM

Three's A Crowd

Mr. Drucker · 05-14-2013, 02:09 PM

"Men Behaving Badly" with Rob Schneider

05-13-2013, 03:51 AM	#1
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Your favorite one season series Which is your favorite series that was a "one and done". My vote is the 2010 show "The Good Guys" (on FOX) with Bradley Whitford and Colin Hanks (son of Tom Hanks). Frankly, this show was funny as s**t. Whitford's character Dan Stark especially was absolutely hilarious in this. It was basically the story of police partners who every week solve a different crime, usually with dimwitted, stupid, and usually funny bad guys with hilarious results. It was also filmed in and around Dallas, Texas, and they tried to get a feel of Dallas and of Texas in the show. It made the year, but I knew it was on the block, but I hated it going off. I have read from a lot of people here that FOX's Back To You is another show that should have had a second season, and I agree. But, Patricia Heaton is on a better show in my opinion, and Ty Burrell is playing Phil on Modern Family (which is much better than the stuffy weather guy he was on Back To You). From 1981, the ABC sitcom Best of The West. It was a show set in the old west with Joel Higgins (I think) playing a sheriff, with his son, and the weird townspeople. I was a kid when it was on, but I remember it being absolutely, screamingly hilarious. I guess I was the only one who thought so. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081832/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Any to add?

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