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Will and Grace Fanatic · 04-24-2002, 04:38 PM

What is your opion?

James · 04-26-2002, 02:02 AM

None of the above.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 04-26-2002, 02:40 PM

If you don't like any of the above then tell us what ones you like that are not listed.

Chocoholic · 04-26-2002, 02:56 PM

I also choose none of the above. I would love to see spin-offs of a few characters from The Simpsons, including Ralph Wiggum, Kodos and Kang, and Krusty the Klown. I also wouldn't mind seeing a spin-off of Sam and Rebecca from Cheers. A spin-off with Robert from Everybody Loves Raymond would also be nice, IMHO.

James · 04-27-2002, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by shyguy418
If you don't like any of the above then tell us what ones you like that are not listed.

OK, shyguy418, here's my list:

1. Kevin Arnold and/or Winnie Cooper ("The Wonder Years"). Think of the reunions of "The Brady Bunch" from "The Brady Brides" on.

2. Wayne Arnold ("The Wonder Years")

3. Jack or Norma Arnold ("The Wonder Years") OOPS, you couldn't have Jack because according to the finale he died two years after the series ended

4. Paul Pfeiffer ("The Wonder Years")

5. Larry Appleton ("Perfect Strangers")

6. Balki Bartokomous ("Perfect Strangers")

7. Richie Cunningham ("Happy Days")

8. Dr. Johnny Fever ("WKRP in Cincinnati")

9. anyone from "The Brady Bunch"

10. Opie Taylor ("The Andy Griffith Show")

winkwilliams · 04-28-2002, 12:27 AM

I thought the Jackie one was very obvious and wonder why it didn't happen? The propensity for spin offs seems to be on the decline. Few recent hits have propelled spin offs. Unlike the 70's and 80's where every hit tried at least one. Seinfeld, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Drew Carey, all have run/ran for years without a single aired attempt. No back door pilots that I am aware of either. Facts of Life may very well hold the record for number of back door pilots. ( A pilot incorporated into a regular series episode where the main characters have cameos/ bit roles-the best know example is the Three Musketeers episode of the Brady Bunch.)
Frasier is the only recent spin off that I can think of and it started 9 years ago, after Cheers went off the air.
Other obvious spin offs: Elaine, George and Kramer from Seinfeld. I am sure some wonk somewhere pitched the idea. Since they have all had shows and all flopped, Ellie may come back but I wouldn't bet the farm on it, watch for one of them to revive the Seinfeld character and break a record for a starting salary for a sitcom lead role.

ClassicTV4Ever · 05-05-2002, 10:37 AM

Here's one that I think sounds great. When Full House went off the air I pictured Jesse and Rebecca having their own show. What do you all think? I thought it kinda would have been neat to see a show focused on them and Nicky & Alex

View Poll Results: who should have or should get there own spinoff?
Jack (will and Grace0	2	15.38%
Karen (will and Grace)	1	7.69%
Rachel (Friends)	1	7.69%
Darlene and David (Roseanne)	1	7.69%
Kramer (Seinfeld)	2	15.38%
Harry (3rd Rock)	1	7.69%
Jack and Chrissy (Threes Company)	2	15.38%
Ethel and Fred (I Love Lucy)	2	15.38%
Mr. Furly (Threes Company)	1	7.69%
George's Parents (Seinfeld)	0	0%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

04-24-2002, 04:38 PM	#1
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04-28-2002, 12:27 AM	#6
winkwilliams Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: yonkers, ny Posts: 98	Jackie and/or Darlene from Roseanne I thought the Jackie one was very obvious and wonder why it didn't happen? The propensity for spin offs seems to be on the decline. Few recent hits have propelled spin offs. Unlike the 70's and 80's where every hit tried at least one. Seinfeld, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Drew Carey, all have run/ran for years without a single aired attempt. No back door pilots that I am aware of either. Facts of Life may very well hold the record for number of back door pilots. ( A pilot incorporated into a regular series episode where the main characters have cameos/ bit roles-the best know example is the Three Musketeers episode of the Brady Bunch.) Frasier is the only recent spin off that I can think of and it started 9 years ago, after Cheers went off the air. Other obvious spin offs: Elaine, George and Kramer from Seinfeld. I am sure some wonk somewhere pitched the idea. Since they have all had shows and all flopped, Ellie may come back but I wouldn't bet the farm on it, watch for one of them to revive the Seinfeld character and break a record for a starting salary for a sitcom lead role.
	__________________ Wink Williams "I may be desperate, but I'm not dead."

04-26-2002, 02:02 AM	#2
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	None of the above.

04-26-2002, 02:40 PM	#3
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	If you don't like any of the above then tell us what ones you like that are not listed.

04-26-2002, 02:56 PM	#4
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I also choose none of the above. I would love to see spin-offs of a few characters from The Simpsons, including Ralph Wiggum, Kodos and Kang, and Krusty the Klown. I also wouldn't mind seeing a spin-off of Sam and Rebecca from Cheers. A spin-off with Robert from Everybody Loves Raymond would also be nice, IMHO.

05-05-2002, 10:37 AM	#7
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,420	Here's one that I think sounds great. When Full House went off the air I pictured Jesse and Rebecca having their own show. What do you all think? I thought it kinda would have been neat to see a show focused on them and Nicky & Alex