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Adamantium · 04-16-2016, 03:04 PM

I just wanted to say that I am changing my attitude about sitcoms, specifically sitcoms I don’t like. In the past I would speak ill of certain sitcoms I don’t like. I would more than speak ill though. I would feel hatred of those shows. I’ve decided to let that hatred go. It’s stupid to feel hatred for a TV show. And I have to say, since making this decision, I feel kind of free in a sense. I’m even planning on buying the complete series of “WKRP in Cincinnati” next week. I already own “Sanford and Son” and I’m gonna watch some of those episodes. I’m even thinking about purchasing the complete series of “The Nanny” and giving it a fair chance. Maybe even “George Lopez”. Of course this is all money willing. I’m not just going to go broke for these shows, lol.

I imagine my bitterness towards some shows come from them basically competing with one another, either for a time slot or for your attention so they can stay on the air as long as they want. So when I fall in love with a show like “Andy Richter Controls the Universe” and it’s cancelled TWICE, leaving a whopping total 19 episodes and then another show like “Two and a Half Men” which I never thought was funny gets to stay on for twelve seasons, it bothers me. Or when other people put down shows I love, while they boast shows I don’t like, that irks me, too.But like I say as of this point, I’m letting that go. Shows are shows. Sitcoms are entertainment. They’re all meant to make you laugh… and that’s a pretty good thing!

Svenfan1234 · 04-16-2016, 06:04 PM

Good for you! I've recently been hating shows like "Friends", "Seinfeld", "The Cosby Show", "Full House" and such but I've decided to let it go and give these shows a fair chance. I also don't particularly care for shows like "That '70s Show", "Malcolm in the Middle" and "The Big Bang Theory" but I might even give THEM a fair shake. Like you said, shows are shows. All they are is meant for our entertainment.

Skywalker · 04-16-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

I just wanted to say that I am changing my attitude about sitcoms, specifically sitcoms I don’t like. In the past I would speak ill of certain sitcoms I don’t like. I would more than speak ill though. I would feel hatred of those shows. I’ve decided to let that hatred go. It’s stupid to feel hatred for a TV show. And I have to say, since making this decision, I feel kind of free in a sense. I’m even planning on buying the complete series of “WKRP in Cincinnati” next week. I already own “Sanford and Son” and I’m gonna watch some of those episodes. I’m even thinking about purchasing the complete series of “The Nanny” and giving it a fair chance. Maybe even “George Lopez”. Of course this is all money willing. I’m not just going to go broke for these shows, lol.

I imagine my bitterness towards some shows come from them basically competing with one another, either for a time slot or for your attention so they can stay on the air as long as they want. So when I fall in love with a show like “Andy Richter Controls the Universe” and it’s cancelled TWICE, leaving a whopping total 19 episodes and then another show like “Two and a Half Men” which I never thought was funny gets to stay on for twelve seasons, it bothers me. Or when other people put down shows I love, while they boast shows I don’t like, that irks me, too.But like I say as of this point, I’m letting that go. Shows are shows. Sitcoms are entertainment. They’re all meant to make you laugh… and that’s a pretty good thing!

I don't really understand your hatred towards WKRP, but I get why you hate The Nanny. I hated it for a long time.

A few years ago I gave The Nanny a chance and don't hate it anymore. It's not a show I want to watch over and over again. The supporting cast (Niles and CC) are funny, funnier than the 2 main characters.

tlc38tlc38 · 04-16-2016, 08:11 PM

Good for you Adam! I'm sure you're grow to love "WKRP", "The Nanny", & "Sanford and Son". I love all 3!

Nordy · 04-16-2016, 09:53 PM

I admit I never thought I'd like Modern Family. I thought at first it was very annoying and quite honestly I never really watched anything else with Ed O'Neill in it since Married...With Children. One day I started watching it probably because I saw Sofia Vergara but I was impressed with the syndication shows then I started watching it more on Wednesday's. Now I love it and can't miss an episode

Crusinforabrusin · 04-17-2016, 05:24 AM

I have to say that I thought I was going to hate Murphy Brown. Bought season 1 and watched an episode and was hooked. Ever since then, I learned to give sitcoms a chance before totally dismissing it.

P.S.- The same situation occurred with Married With Children

tlc38tlc38 · 04-17-2016, 08:24 AM

^People automatically think "Murphy Brown" is all about politics....BIG MISTAKE.

If people would stop putting it in that political box and just watch the show then they'd see it's a very smart comedy.

bmasters9 · 04-17-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Matters

I have to say that I thought I was going to hate Murphy Brown. Bought season 1 and watched an episode and was hooked. Ever since then, I learned to give sitcoms a chance before totally dismissing it.

P.S.- The same situation occurred with Married With Children

Not a comedy, but I felt the same way about Perry Mason. I had gotten the Season 1, Vol. 1 release of it, and thought it was something I would hate, and that it would be incredibly tedious and slow. Wrongo! It's something that I strongly believe was Raymond Burr's best performance, and it's been good enough for me to have 7 seasons' worth in the volume releases.

Adamantium · 04-17-2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I don't really understand your hatred towards WKRP, but I get why you hate The Nanny. I hated it for a long time.

A few years ago I gave The Nanny a chance and don't hate it anymore. It's not a show I want to watch over and over again. The supporting cast (Niles and CC) are funny, funnier than the 2 main characters.

When I was younger I think I just found the show kinda boring and it wasn't that funny to me. But then as I got older and NewsRadio became my favorite show, I'd notice that a lot of people would compare the two shows and WKRP in Cincinnati would always come out on top. So I became bitter towards the show. So I guess for me, there's usually more than just one factor of why I "hate" a show. And it's not always fair to that show.

Adamantium · 04-17-2016, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Good for you Adam! I'm sure you're grow to love "WKRP", "The Nanny", & "Sanford and Son". I love all 3!

Right now the plan is to tolerate them, lol. I think "WKYP" will be the easiest to get into though.

Adamantium · 04-17-2016, 03:35 PM

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I admit I never thought I'd like Modern Family. I thought at first it was very annoying and quite honestly I never really watched anything else with Ed O'Neill in it since Married...With Children. One day I started watching it probably because I saw Sofia Vergara but I was impressed with the syndication shows then I started watching it more on Wednesday's. Now I love it and can't miss an episode

I've never seen the show. I'm not opposed to watching it one day. Just haven't been in the mood to check it out. I have a co-worker who's always going on about how funny it is though. But then again he loves my least favorite show ever... Two and a Half Men, so I really can't go by his judgment. Ha-ha.

Adamantium · 04-17-2016, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Matters

I have to say that I thought I was going to hate Murphy Brown. Bought season 1 and watched an episode and was hooked. Ever since then, I learned to give sitcoms a chance before totally dismissing it.

I never cared much for Murphy Brown as a kid but I'd buy it on DVD and watch it if only they'd sell more than just season one. I have nothing against the show, I just haven't seen it all that much.

Adamantium · 04-17-2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bmasters9

Not a comedy, but I felt the same way about Perry Mason. I had gotten the Season 1, Vol. 1 release of it, and thought it was something I would hate, and that it would be incredibly tedious and slow. Wrongo! It's something that I strongly believe was Raymond Burr's best performance, and it's been good enough for me to have 7 seasons' worth in the volume releases.

I've been meaning to check it out but haven't done so yet. My parents own most of the series on DVD and I'm sure would loan them to me if I asked.

Adamantium · 04-17-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Svenfan1234

Good for you! I've recently been hating shows like "Friends", "Seinfeld", "The Cosby Show", "Full House" and such but I've decided to let it go and give these shows a fair chance. I also don't particularly care for shows like "That '70s Show", "Malcolm in the Middle" and "The Big Bang Theory" but I might even give THEM a fair shake. Like you said, shows are shows. All they are is meant for our entertainment.

I had problems in the past with Friends, Seinfeld and The Cosby Show because they were sooooo popular. It's like I don't think they're bad shows just way overrated. I have recently come to enjoy Seinfeld though and Friends, too. So they're shows I like but I still consider them overrated.

I like That '70s Show even though I avoided it for a long time because Ashton Kutcher annoyed me. But I really got to like it and even his character, Kelso, is funny to me. I love the relationship between Eric and Donna. It's just a fun show to watch (to me anyway).

And I've given my opinions of Malcolm and Big Bang in the other thread.

Svenfan1234 · 04-17-2016, 04:45 PM

Not sitcoms (technically), but do you like The Carol Burnett Show and Looney Tunes?

04-16-2016, 03:04 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	My New Feelings Towards Sitcoms I Don't Like I just wanted to say that I am changing my attitude about sitcoms, specifically sitcoms I don’t like. In the past I would speak ill of certain sitcoms I don’t like. I would more than speak ill though. I would feel hatred of those shows. I’ve decided to let that hatred go. It’s stupid to feel hatred for a TV show. And I have to say, since making this decision, I feel kind of free in a sense. I’m even planning on buying the complete series of “WKRP in Cincinnati” next week. I already own “Sanford and Son” and I’m gonna watch some of those episodes. I’m even thinking about purchasing the complete series of “The Nanny” and giving it a fair chance. Maybe even “George Lopez”. Of course this is all money willing. I’m not just going to go broke for these shows, lol. I imagine my bitterness towards some shows come from them basically competing with one another, either for a time slot or for your attention so they can stay on the air as long as they want. So when I fall in love with a show like “Andy Richter Controls the Universe” and it’s cancelled TWICE, leaving a whopping total 19 episodes and then another show like “Two and a Half Men” which I never thought was funny gets to stay on for twelve seasons, it bothers me. Or when other people put down shows I love, while they boast shows I don’t like, that irks me, too.But like I say as of this point, I’m letting that go. Shows are shows. Sitcoms are entertainment. They’re all meant to make you laugh… and that’s a pretty good thing!

04-16-2016, 06:04 PM	#2
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	Good for you! I've recently been hating shows like "Friends", "Seinfeld", "The Cosby Show", "Full House" and such but I've decided to let it go and give these shows a fair chance. I also don't particularly care for shows like "That '70s Show", "Malcolm in the Middle" and "The Big Bang Theory" but I might even give THEM a fair shake. Like you said, shows are shows. All they are is meant for our entertainment.
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04-16-2016, 08:11 PM	#4
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,260	Good for you Adam! I'm sure you're grow to love "WKRP", "The Nanny", & "Sanford and Son". I love all 3!
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04-16-2016, 09:53 PM	#5
Nordy Gilmore Guy and Proud of it!! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 2,590	I admit I never thought I'd like Modern Family. I thought at first it was very annoying and quite honestly I never really watched anything else with Ed O'Neill in it since Married...With Children. One day I started watching it probably because I saw Sofia Vergara but I was impressed with the syndication shows then I started watching it more on Wednesday's. Now I love it and can't miss an episode
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04-17-2016, 05:24 AM	#6
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	I have to say that I thought I was going to hate Murphy Brown. Bought season 1 and watched an episode and was hooked. Ever since then, I learned to give sitcoms a chance before totally dismissing it. P.S.- The same situation occurred with Married With Children
	__________________ I've enjoyed reading through all the threads and posting here throughout the years, but now is the perfect time to say goodbye and move on to other things.

04-17-2016, 08:24 AM	#7
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,260	^People automatically think "Murphy Brown" is all about politics....BIG MISTAKE. If people would stop putting it in that political box and just watch the show then they'd see it's a very smart comedy.

04-17-2016, 04:45 PM	#15
Svenfan1234 Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 12, 2015 Posts: 11,200	Not sitcoms (technically), but do you like The Carol Burnett Show and Looney Tunes?