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JamesG · 05-16-2017, 08:17 PM

Jimmy Kimmel and Justin Theroux To Make Fun of Classic Sitcoms for ABC
by Megan Vick
May 16, 2017

Live TV events are typically reserved for sports, awards shows and a new wave of musicals, but ABC thinks that two guys making fun of old TV shows works, too.

The network announced that a live sitcom special from Jimmy Kimmel and Justin Theroux (The Leftovers) is in development and planned for the 2017-18 season. The event will see top actors of today acting out scripts of classic sitcoms from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

"Think Kevin Hart saying, 'Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?'," ABC president Channing Dungey said during ABC's upfronts presentation, where the project was announced.

"I spent most of my childhood in front of a TV set, obsessively watching comedies from great producers like Norman Lear, Jim Burrows, James L. Brooks and Garry Marshall," said Kimmel. "This is a way for a new generation of viewers to discover these classics and a new generation of actors to play characters they love, live in front of a studio audience."

ABC hasn't released a list of participating stars or a premiere date yet.

http://www.tvguide.com/news/jimmy-ki...s-special-abc/

Adamantium · 05-16-2017, 08:22 PM

Reminds me of the short-lived The Rerun Show.

stevea · 05-16-2017, 08:45 PM

If it's anything like that Wayans Bros. show where they take off on Good Times, I'm in. That was LOL funny.

bh7812 · 05-16-2017, 10:53 PM

This isn't a good idea IMO, Jimmy and Dungey. If you want to get the newer generation to watch and be familiar with the shows, instead of spoofing and making fun of them why not do what CBS did with I love Lucy and show episodes of the original classic shows? I'll watch it but I really don't think this is going to turn out good. Really not happy with Dungey/ABC at this point right now and that's all I can really say about it.

Retro4Life · 05-16-2017, 11:13 PM

"...and it will be funny because those old guys didn't have internet or cell phones...and their cars were HUUUUGE...."

Nope, not interested. This seems like those people who look at their old yearbooks and gasp, "Look at that hair!", as if somehow people were supposed to magically realize that their hairstyles would seem silly decades later. Newsflash: everything goes out of style. The cool stuff today will look idiotic 30 years from now (well, most of it does today to me, but that's another story

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jimpickens · 05-16-2017, 11:25 PM

If done right it could work.

Jamey Greek · 07-06-2017, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adamantium

Reminds me of the short-lived The Rerun Show.

Me too! Now I would have picked up the goldbergs spinoff over that garbage! In fact, If I ran ABC this would be my lineup!

I love the 90s Tuesday

8:00 Goldbergs spinoff
8:30 Fresh off the boat
9:00 Roseanne reboot
9:30 Coach reboot

MA · 07-06-2017, 02:56 PM

I'm in!

05-16-2017, 08:17 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,159	ABC Orders Series Where Today's Stars Spoof Classic Sitcoms Jimmy Kimmel and Justin Theroux To Make Fun of Classic Sitcoms for ABC by Megan Vick May 16, 2017 Live TV events are typically reserved for sports, awards shows and a new wave of musicals, but ABC thinks that two guys making fun of old TV shows works, too. The network announced that a live sitcom special from Jimmy Kimmel and Justin Theroux (The Leftovers) is in development and planned for the 2017-18 season. The event will see top actors of today acting out scripts of classic sitcoms from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. "Think Kevin Hart saying, 'Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?'," ABC president Channing Dungey said during ABC's upfronts presentation, where the project was announced. "I spent most of my childhood in front of a TV set, obsessively watching comedies from great producers like Norman Lear, Jim Burrows, James L. Brooks and Garry Marshall," said Kimmel. "This is a way for a new generation of viewers to discover these classics and a new generation of actors to play characters they love, live in front of a studio audience." ABC hasn't released a list of participating stars or a premiere date yet. http://www.tvguide.com/news/jimmy-ki...s-special-abc/

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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	"...and it will be funny because those old guys didn't have internet or cell phones...and their cars were HUUUUGE...." Nope, not interested. This seems like those people who look at their old yearbooks and gasp, "Look at that hair!", as if somehow people were supposed to magically realize that their hairstyles would seem silly decades later. Newsflash: everything goes out of style. The cool stuff today will look idiotic 30 years from now (well, most of it does today to me, but that's another story )
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05-16-2017, 08:22 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	Reminds me of the short-lived The Rerun Show.

05-16-2017, 08:45 PM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,849	If it's anything like that Wayans Bros. show where they take off on Good Times, I'm in. That was LOL funny.

05-16-2017, 10:53 PM	#4
bh7812 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 272	This isn't a good idea IMO, Jimmy and Dungey. If you want to get the newer generation to watch and be familiar with the shows, instead of spoofing and making fun of them why not do what CBS did with I love Lucy and show episodes of the original classic shows? I'll watch it but I really don't think this is going to turn out good. Really not happy with Dungey/ABC at this point right now and that's all I can really say about it.

05-16-2017, 11:25 PM	#6
jimpickens Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2007 Location: weston,wv Posts: 1,391	If done right it could work.