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Buffyboy323 · 10-29-2013, 02:52 PM

What are some (fairly) popular shows from the 1980's and 1990's that have disappeared from syndication over the last decade or two? When was the last time you saw them?

1980's

Archie Bunker's Place - TV Land had the show in the mid-2000's. I don't remember if they even finished the first run. I wasn't watching TV Land much when this show aired.

Charles In Charge - After not seeing the show since the mid-'90s on WPIX, I was excited to find this on during the wee hours of Nick at Nite in 2003-2004. I last saw the show on my local WWOR channel around 2006.

Dear John - Last seen on my local WWOR channel around 1997-1998.

Eight Is Enough - Last seen on PAX TV in Summer 2000. I could be wrong...

Growing Pains - It lasted a week or two on Nick at Nite in the mid-2000's. Teen Nick aired it in 2011 for a few weeks at 5:00am.

Harry and the Hendersons - Last seen in the Summer of 1997 or 1998 on my local WNYW channel, part of an afternoon block, alongside Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie.

Head of the Class - Nick at Nite in the early-2000's.

The Hogan Family - ABC Family for a few weeks in 2006.

1990's

Blossom - WPIX last aired the show around 1996-1997. I haven't seen it on TV since.

Saved by the Bell: The New Class - USA aired the show from 1997 until around 2001. It's been long forgotten in 2013.

Hang Time - ABC Family aired the show in the afternoon around 2002-2004.

City Guys - Not a show I need to watch again, but enjoyed as a kid. Reruns were on BET not too long ago. But that was either a stunt, or it did that horrible, because it was gone in weeks.

Jesse - ABC Family aired it on weekends years ago, after USA dropped it.

Unhappily Ever After - Last seen on my local FOX station in 2000 and 2001.

I can't even recall the last time these sitcoms were in syndication:

Empty Nest
Mr. Belvedere
My Two Dads
Punky Brewster
Silver Spoons
Small Wonder
Webster

Mr. Television · 10-29-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

What are some (fairly) popular shows from the 1980's and 1990's that have disappeared from syndication over the last decade or two? When was the last time you saw them?

1980's

Archie Bunker's Place - TV Land had the show in the mid-2000's. I don't remember if they even finished the first run. I wasn't watching TV Land much when this show aired.

Charles In Charge - After not seeing the show since the mid-'90s on WPIX, I was excited to find this on during the wee hours of Nick at Nite in 2003-2004. I last saw the show on my local WWOR channel around 2006.

Dear John - Last seen on my local WWOR channel around 1997-1998.

Eight Is Enough - Last seen on PAX TV in Summer 2000. I could be wrong...

Growing Pains - It lasted a week or two on Nick at Nite in the mid-2000's. Teen Nick aired it in 2011 for a few weeks at 5:00am.

Harry and the Hendersons - Last seen in the Summer of 1997 or 1998 on my local WNYW channel, part of an afternoon block, alongside Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie.

Head of the Class - Nick at Nite in the early-2000's.

The Hogan Family - ABC Family for a few weeks in 2006.

1990's

Blossom - WPIX last aired the show around 1996-1997. I haven't seen it on TV since.

Saved by the Bell: The New Class - USA aired the show from 1997 until around 2001. It's been long forgotten in 2013.

Hang Time - ABC Family aired the show in the afternoon around 2002-2004.

City Guys - Not a show I need to watch again, but enjoyed as a kid. Reruns were on BET not too long ago. But that was either a stunt, or it did that horrible, because it was gone in weeks.

Jesse - ABC Family aired it on weekends years ago, after USA dropped it.

Unhappily Ever After - Last seen on my local FOX station in 2000 and 2001.

I can't even recall the last time these sitcoms were in syndication:

Empty Nest
Mr. Belvedere
My Two Dads
Punky Brewster
Silver Spoons
Small Wonder
Webster

I believe Empty Nest was on the hallmark Channel a few years ago. It didn't last long though. I know Mr. Belvaedere was on one of my local channel in the ealy 90's.

irehtman · 10-29-2013, 03:34 PM

There is no doubt about putting Hang Time on DVD, but it should be in a complete DVD box set containing all 104 episodes in all six season, including closed captions. It has many good reasons, but if you disagree, then I will explain it thoroughly.

Buffyboy323 · 10-29-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by irehtman

There is no doubt about putting Hang Time on DVD, but it should be in a complete DVD box set containing all 104 episodes in all six season, including closed captions. It has many good reasons, but if you disagree, then I will explain it thoroughly.

Feel free to explain thoroughly why, of all shows, Hang Time should be released in a complete series box set.

I can think of a few other "forgotten" shows from the last thirty years that should be released on DVD before that one.

tlc38tlc38 · 10-29-2013, 04:05 PM

Murphy Brown, Cagney & Lacey, Dave's World, The Drew Carey Show, Evening Shade, Baywatch, Newhart, & Soap haven't been on in a few years or so.

I would love to see "Blossom" & "Unhappily Ever After" in syndication.

Torgo · 10-29-2013, 06:10 PM

Mr. Belvedere is being reran on Rural TV.

Tubehead · 10-29-2013, 11:25 PM

night court last seen on a&e and tv land
the hooney mooners last seen on me tv couple it was on tv land couple years ago
hanging with Mr. cooper last seen on I on television
mammas family last seen on I on television
perfect strangers last seen on I on television and nick at nite
welcome back ,kottoer last seen on nick at nite and I on television
court ship of eddies father last seen on turner south
kung fu last seen on tnt
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues last seen on tnt
batman with Adam west last seen on the hub now on me tv Saturday's
the wonder years last seen on the hub

one love t o see in syndication
the inclinable hulk staring billy bixiy
magnum pi staring tom selleck
the amazing spider-man live action maybe good fit for me tv

cartoons
Doug animated series
mummpet babies animated series
bobbys world animated series
super Mario brothers super show animated series
sweat kats animated series
spider-man 1990 animated series
x-men animated series
justice league animated series
static shock animated series last seen on cartoon network
the jetsons animated series
the flistones animated series

70s show watcher · 10-30-2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Murphy Brown, Cagney & Lacey, Dave's World, The Drew Carey Show, Evening Shade, Baywatch, Newhart, & Soap haven't been on in a few years or so.

I would love to see "Blossom" & "Unhappily Ever After" in syndication.

newhart airs on family net tv

EmoJoe · 10-30-2013, 01:47 AM

It's interesting how some shows, no matter how big they were when they ran first-run, just don't stand the test of time. I'd say most of these shows do feel pretty dated now though.

jmann · 10-30-2013, 03:19 AM

Kate and Allie.

irehtman · 10-30-2013, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

Feel free to explain thoroughly why, of all shows, Hang Time should be released in a complete series box set.

I can think of a few other "forgotten" shows from the last thirty years that should be released on DVD before that one.

Hang Time had too many cast changes like Saved By the new Class, but it turns out that too many hang Time cast changes wasn't that bad at all:

* Most supporting cast members get changed.
* The cast is even-numbered (eight) and the cast changes is also even-numbered (2 or 4).
* They did not change both the main character (Daniella Deutscher as Julie Connor) and the funniest supporting character (Megan Parlen as Mary Beth Pepperton).

Shows that contain cast changes are very hard to be put in DVDs. But what I saying is reasonable and that's why Hang Time should be on DVD and I have to predict that this show should be put in a complete DVD series box set, including closed captions.

tooltime1996 · 11-02-2013, 06:17 PM

1. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
2. The Drew Carey Show

70s show watcher · 11-02-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tooltime1996

1. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
2. The Drew Carey Show

considering that drew carey has some new fans from hosting the price is right you would think that reruns of his sitcom would turn up somewhere

treky · 11-03-2013, 12:17 AM

MURPHY BROWN
MAD ABOUT YOU
STAR TREK: VOYAGER
STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE
DALLAS (you'd think that with the TNT revival being a hit, the reruns would turn up some where. But to be fair, I read that those prime-time soaps are hard to show in reruns)

littletydramon · 11-03-2013, 01:50 PM

Major Dad is another very popular one that I dont think EVER got reran on any major mainstream channels. Golden Palace also hasnt aired again I dont think in close to 10 years. Becker was on WGN but hasnt that been off for a few years now?

10-29-2013, 02:52 PM	#1
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	Popular '80s and '90s sitcoms that have disappeared from syndication? What are some (fairly) popular shows from the 1980's and 1990's that have disappeared from syndication over the last decade or two? When was the last time you saw them? 1980's Archie Bunker's Place - TV Land had the show in the mid-2000's. I don't remember if they even finished the first run. I wasn't watching TV Land much when this show aired. Charles In Charge - After not seeing the show since the mid-'90s on WPIX, I was excited to find this on during the wee hours of Nick at Nite in 2003-2004. I last saw the show on my local WWOR channel around 2006. Dear John - Last seen on my local WWOR channel around 1997-1998. Eight Is Enough - Last seen on PAX TV in Summer 2000. I could be wrong... Growing Pains - It lasted a week or two on Nick at Nite in the mid-2000's. Teen Nick aired it in 2011 for a few weeks at 5:00am. Harry and the Hendersons - Last seen in the Summer of 1997 or 1998 on my local WNYW channel, part of an afternoon block, alongside Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie. Head of the Class - Nick at Nite in the early-2000's. The Hogan Family - ABC Family for a few weeks in 2006. 1990's Blossom - WPIX last aired the show around 1996-1997. I haven't seen it on TV since. Saved by the Bell: The New Class - USA aired the show from 1997 until around 2001. It's been long forgotten in 2013. Hang Time - ABC Family aired the show in the afternoon around 2002-2004. City Guys - Not a show I need to watch again, but enjoyed as a kid. Reruns were on BET not too long ago. But that was either a stunt, or it did that horrible, because it was gone in weeks. Jesse - ABC Family aired it on weekends years ago, after USA dropped it. Unhappily Ever After - Last seen on my local FOX station in 2000 and 2001. I can't even recall the last time these sitcoms were in syndication: Empty Nest Mr. Belvedere My Two Dads Punky Brewster Silver Spoons Small Wonder Webster

10-29-2013, 04:05 PM	#5
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10-29-2013, 06:10 PM	#6
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10-29-2013, 11:25 PM	#7
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	syndication night court last seen on a&e and tv land the hooney mooners last seen on me tv couple it was on tv land couple years ago hanging with Mr. cooper last seen on I on television mammas family last seen on I on television perfect strangers last seen on I on television and nick at nite welcome back ,kottoer last seen on nick at nite and I on television court ship of eddies father last seen on turner south kung fu last seen on tnt Kung Fu: The Legend Continues last seen on tnt batman with Adam west last seen on the hub now on me tv Saturday's the wonder years last seen on the hub one love t o see in syndication the inclinable hulk staring billy bixiy magnum pi staring tom selleck the amazing spider-man live action maybe good fit for me tv cartoons Doug animated series mummpet babies animated series bobbys world animated series super Mario brothers super show animated series sweat kats animated series spider-man 1990 animated series x-men animated series justice league animated series static shock animated series last seen on cartoon network the jetsons animated series the flistones animated series

10-30-2013, 01:47 AM	#9
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	It's interesting how some shows, no matter how big they were when they ran first-run, just don't stand the test of time. I'd say most of these shows do feel pretty dated now though.
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10-29-2013, 03:34 PM	#3
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,824	There is no doubt about putting Hang Time on DVD, but it should be in a complete DVD box set containing all 104 episodes in all six season, including closed captions. It has many good reasons, but if you disagree, then I will explain it thoroughly.

10-30-2013, 03:19 AM	#10
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11-02-2013, 06:17 PM	#12
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