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tlc38tlc38 · 05-13-2013, 07:33 PM

We all know that "That '70s Show" was a huge hit and "That '80s Show" was a huge flop. Just wanted to get people's thoughts on a parody show about the '90s and if you think it would float now or maybe in the next 10 years or so. To me, the '90s was an awesome decade for TV and a parody of it would be something that could work if it was done right.

Yong Fang · 05-14-2013, 12:58 AM

That 90's Show was already done. However, they named that series "Friends".

tooltime1987 · 05-19-2013, 01:11 PM

That 70s Show was a great show for 8 seasons (1998-2006). That 80s Show was on for one season (2001-2002). I hope Fox can plan on That 90s Show.

PrinceCharming · 02-02-2014, 11:51 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpkyNEECC9c

SitcomsOffline · 02-03-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Yong Fang

That 90's Show was already done. However, they named that series "Friends".

Well played...

James28 · 02-04-2014, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Yong Fang

That 90's Show was already done. However, they named that series "Friends".

It doesn't have to actually air during the 1990s decade. What about the upcoming FOX comedy series Surviving Jack? That is set in the 1990s and airs during the 2010s decade.

MacLeaper · 02-04-2014, 09:55 AM

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It doesn't have to actually air during the 1990s decade. What about the upcoming FOX comedy series Surviving Jack? That is set in the 1990s and airs during the 2010s decade.

A television show set in the '90s based on the 1996 Robin Williams movie?

tlc38tlc38 · 02-04-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by James28

It doesn't have to actually air during the 1990s decade. What about the upcoming FOX comedy series Surviving Jack? That is set in the 1990s and airs during the 2010s decade.

I am looking forward to that show because I like Chris Meloni.

comedyfreak · 02-04-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

We all know that "That '70s Show" was a huge hit and "That '80s Show" was a huge flop. Just wanted to get people's thoughts on a parody show about the '90s and if you think it would float now or maybe in the next 10 years or so. To me, the '90s was an awesome decade for TV and a parody of it would be something that could work if it was done right.

Why not...The Goldbergs seem to be a hit. It's all in the writing and casting.

MacLeaper · 02-05-2014, 01:05 PM

I don't always like all the period shows that seem to just exaggerate all the stereotypes associated with a decade. I suppose that a lot of shows tend to do this, but sometimes it seems like that's almost the main draw. Of course, a lot of period shows have done well with portraying the time period, including the historical fads of the time, without making it seem too much. I don't know about The Goldbergs- that one to me seems to just draw on the 1980s stereotypes for a lot of it- I suppose it will gradually continue to build on the characters and their relationships too because I think that's what generally drives a lot of good comedies. (And it helps make them timeless, despite being a period show.)
Hopefully, a show set in the 1990s could do this without just over-emphasizing all the stereotypical fads of the 1990s and such- though I don't mind some light teasing of some of the more stupid ones- like, say- pogs and Tamagotchis (and/or Gigapets) and that annoying dancing baby CGI.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHSuyTrKwdg)

Mace Dolex · 02-05-2014, 07:27 PM

I'd say wait another 5 years for a sitcom set in the 90's and the reason for it is that currently in syndication you have many 90's shows still airing (Friends, Family Matters, Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Full House, Step By Step, Seinfeld) so the nostalgia for it isn't in demand just yet.

ThomasE · 02-07-2014, 01:34 AM

Mace, that's what I've thinking in my mind. Good shot.

visaman666 · 02-07-2014, 05:04 AM

It could be set in Seattle and they could call it Lollapalooza (fill in the year)

One of the characters could discover this weird thing called "Gopher" and join this cult like thing called a "Freenet" while working at Mircosoft, and having coffee at the Cafe Nervosa.

James28 · 02-10-2014, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mace Dolex

I'd say wait another 5 years for a sitcom set in the 90's and the reason for it is that currently in syndication you have many 90's shows still airing (Friends, Family Matters, Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Full House, Step By Step, Seinfeld) so the nostalgia for it isn't in demand just yet.

I don't think we should wait that long. It's currently 2014, and by then it'll be 2019.

For the past few decades, there were a few television series that were set two decades before their premiere/original airing.

M*A*S*H and Happy Days were set during the 1950s and premiered/aired during the 1970s.
The Wonder Years was set during the 1960s and premiered/aired during the 1980s
That '70s Show, of course, was set during the 1970s and premiered/aired during the 1990s, though most of its run was in the 2000s.
Everybody Hates Chris was set during the 1980s and premiered/aired during the 2000s.
Surviving Jack is set in the 1990s and is to air during the 2010s.

James28 · 10-02-2014, 04:49 PM

Well, unfortunately, Surviving Jack had already been cancelled last May after one season of eight episodes.

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Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	That 90's Show was already done. However, they named that series "Friends".

02-05-2014, 01:05 PM	#10
MacLeaper Child of the 80s Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2001 Posts: 3,359	I don't always like all the period shows that seem to just exaggerate all the stereotypes associated with a decade. I suppose that a lot of shows tend to do this, but sometimes it seems like that's almost the main draw. Of course, a lot of period shows have done well with portraying the time period, including the historical fads of the time, without making it seem too much. I don't know about The Goldbergs- that one to me seems to just draw on the 1980s stereotypes for a lot of it- I suppose it will gradually continue to build on the characters and their relationships too because I think that's what generally drives a lot of good comedies. (And it helps make them timeless, despite being a period show.) Hopefully, a show set in the 1990s could do this without just over-emphasizing all the stereotypical fads of the 1990s and such- though I don't mind some light teasing of some of the more stupid ones- like, say- pogs and Tamagotchis (and/or Gigapets) and that annoying dancing baby CGI. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHSuyTrKwdg)

02-05-2014, 07:27 PM	#11
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,668	I'd say wait another 5 years for a sitcom set in the 90's and the reason for it is that currently in syndication you have many 90's shows still airing (Friends, Family Matters, Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Full House, Step By Step, Seinfeld) so the nostalgia for it isn't in demand just yet.

02-07-2014, 05:04 AM	#13
visaman666 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 06, 2007 Posts: 818	It could be set in Seattle and they could call it Lollapalooza (fill in the year) One of the characters could discover this weird thing called "Gopher" and join this cult like thing called a "Freenet" while working at Mircosoft, and having coffee at the Cafe Nervosa.

10-02-2014, 04:49 PM	#15
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,976	Well, unfortunately, Surviving Jack had already been cancelled last May after one season of eight episodes.