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TMC · 05-19-2016, 02:22 AM

In other words, shows that for whatever reason were so bad, they didn't last very long no matter how much the critics loved them (occasionally). You know - the kind of show that has one wondering, "Did anyone actually watch this before putting it on TV?"

MrCleveland · 05-20-2016, 12:29 PM

Can God, The Devil, and Bob count?

Because on one side, many found this show blasphemy...not because of the use of God looking like Jerry Garcia, but because the show wasn't funny. And the other side is...the jokes were too weak during the third-wave of cartoon sitcoms (the 90's was the second-wave and the 60's was the first-wave).

70s show watcher · 05-20-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Can God, The Devil, and Bob count?

Because on one side, many found this show blasphemy...not because of the use of God looking like Jerry Garcia, but because the show wasn't funny. And the other side is...the jokes were too weak during the third-wave of cartoon sitcoms (the 90's was the second-wave and the 60's was the first-wave).

you are right that was an awful show and i could not believe that a well respected actor like james garner had anything to do with it

Edward216 · 05-20-2016, 11:06 PM

It's not a sitcom but Cop Rock (OK so not even many critics liked it but there were a few). I just can't understand how anybody in their right mind thought this was a good idea and let this show get on the air. It was completely ridiculous.

Ed.

RetroGuy2000 · 05-21-2016, 01:54 AM

I second the "Cop Rock" nomination. Who thought this was a good idea?!

SitcomsOffline · 05-21-2016, 10:00 AM

God, The Devil and Bob was one of those awful shows that just had to happen.

It debuted at a very awkward time, when both Mad About You and NewsRadio just ended. It had nothing else going for it at the time.

The same goes for The Michael Richards Show.

IllinoisTVFan · 05-21-2016, 01:52 PM

I was going to say Cop Rock too. Horrible show yet my dad thought it was good.

Tubehead · 05-21-2016, 03:48 PM

i would also like to mention the cave man from geico commericals they made like tv series!! then there was another show called selfie!! it about this girl who was on her cell phone & she didn't know how to talked to guys with out her cell phone!! it didn't last long!!

Edward216 · 05-21-2016, 11:49 PM

Oh yeah the caveman show. I wanted to like it because I liked the Geico caveman commercials. But the show was just stupid and awful. Another what were they thinking when they let that garbage on the air idea.

I thought of one I've heard about, but it's a British show and not American so I've never seen the single episode that aired. Yes that's right just one episode, though I assume you could find it on Youtube but I have no interest in looking for it. It was a sitcom called Heil Honey I'm Home! It's about Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun living in the suburbs and their next door neighbors are Jewish and have no idea what Hitler does for a living or what his beliefs are I guess. Somehow this garbage was created and I don't know how many episodes were filmed and then it was approved by the TV network and the premier episode was broadcast. As you would rightly assume the public was very outraged and the network was flooded with complaints and the show was immediately cancelled and that was the end of that. How in the name of humanity the TV execs even thought of putting something so offensive on the air is a complete mystery to me. Unbelievable and outrageous.

Ed.

05-19-2016, 02:22 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,189	TV series that were never on the rails to begin with In other words, shows that for whatever reason were so bad, they didn't last very long no matter how much the critics loved them (occasionally). You know - the kind of show that has one wondering, "Did anyone actually watch this before putting it on TV?"

05-20-2016, 12:29 PM	#2
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,235	Can God, The Devil, and Bob count? Because on one side, many found this show blasphemy...not because of the use of God looking like Jerry Garcia, but because the show wasn't funny. And the other side is...the jokes were too weak during the third-wave of cartoon sitcoms (the 90's was the second-wave and the 60's was the first-wave).
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05-20-2016, 11:06 PM	#4
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	It's not a sitcom but Cop Rock (OK so not even many critics liked it but there were a few). I just can't understand how anybody in their right mind thought this was a good idea and let this show get on the air. It was completely ridiculous. Ed.

05-21-2016, 10:00 AM	#6
SitcomsOffline Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 03, 2013 Posts: 492	God, The Devil and Bob was one of those awful shows that just had to happen. It debuted at a very awkward time, when both Mad About You and NewsRadio just ended. It had nothing else going for it at the time. The same goes for The Michael Richards Show.

05-21-2016, 01:52 PM	#7
IllinoisTVFan Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 22, 2011 Location: South of Chicago Posts: 4,072	I was going to say Cop Rock too. Horrible show yet my dad thought it was good.

05-21-2016, 03:48 PM	#8
Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	i would also like to mention the cave man from geico commericals they made like tv series!! then there was another show called selfie!! it about this girl who was on her cell phone & she didn't know how to talked to guys with out her cell phone!! it didn't last long!!

05-21-2016, 11:49 PM	#9
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,648	Oh yeah the caveman show. I wanted to like it because I liked the Geico caveman commercials. But the show was just stupid and awful. Another what were they thinking when they let that garbage on the air idea. I thought of one I've heard about, but it's a British show and not American so I've never seen the single episode that aired. Yes that's right just one episode, though I assume you could find it on Youtube but I have no interest in looking for it. It was a sitcom called Heil Honey I'm Home! It's about Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun living in the suburbs and their next door neighbors are Jewish and have no idea what Hitler does for a living or what his beliefs are I guess. Somehow this garbage was created and I don't know how many episodes were filmed and then it was approved by the TV network and the premier episode was broadcast. As you would rightly assume the public was very outraged and the network was flooded with complaints and the show was immediately cancelled and that was the end of that. How in the name of humanity the TV execs even thought of putting something so offensive on the air is a complete mystery to me. Unbelievable and outrageous. Ed.