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tvje · 07-21-2002, 01:54 PM

Can anyone name a Spinoff that is better than its parent show. I can think a few that is as good as the show it spunoff from. But the only show that I can say is clearly better is the Simpson (spinoff or the Tracy Ullman Show).

Czas na Zywiec · 07-21-2002, 02:00 PM

I always liked FOl better than DS, but not by much.

Sean Snow · 07-21-2002, 03:20 PM

I thought Laverne & Shirley was better then Happy Days.

tvje · 07-21-2002, 03:38 PM

I just thought of a couple.

One of the first spinoffs, "The Honeymooners" a spinoff of "Your Shows of Shows". Also "Family Matters" a spinoff of "Perfect Strangers".

Brian · 07-21-2002, 03:50 PM

I wouldn't say it's better but The Jeffersons is a lot funnier than All in the Family.

DJM77 · 07-21-2002, 08:02 PM

I always liked Empty Nest better than the Golden Girls. I also like Good Times more than Maude.

LucyFan · 07-21-2002, 08:40 PM

I have always like The Jeffersons better than All in the Family.

Brian Damage · 07-22-2002, 04:46 PM

Good Times better than Maude
Jefferson better than All in the Family

TJL · 07-22-2002, 05:18 PM

Personally I find "Frasier" has surpassed "Cheers," but since I don't want to be bombarded with angry replies, I'll just do a little of this...

TALLguyinKY · 07-22-2002, 10:21 PM

I think FOL is much better than DS.

SBTB Geek · 07-22-2002, 11:00 PM

Facts Of Life is better than Different Strokes.

...and the Parkers is starting to get better than Moesha.

James · 07-23-2002, 02:22 AM

The only situation that comes to mind is The Jeffersons versus All in the Family. I find The Jeffersons to be a better show.

Brian Damage · 07-23-2002, 03:55 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Personally I find "Frasier" has surpassed "Cheers," but since I don't want to be bombarded with angry replies, I'll just do a little of this...

As a Cheers fanatic, I really can't argue with you. I love both shows, but I sometimes feel that Frasier has surpassed Cheers as well.

Notorious · 07-26-2002, 05:17 PM

Okay...

Laverne & Shirley better than Happy Days

Good Times better than Maude

The Facts of Life better than Diff'rent Strokes

Young Americans better than Dawson's Creek

Degrassi: The Next Generation better than Degrassi Junior High/High

That's about it... I'm questioning if Lois & Clark was a spinoff or a remake of the '50s The Adventures of Superman

Cheersaddict123 · 07-26-2002, 08:54 PM

I think Frasier is a decent spinoff to Cheers, but is totally not as funny. Although it seems that it will last as long as it's pretacesor.

And facts of life is way better than different strokes. Just my opinion.

07-21-2002, 01:54 PM	#1
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	Spinoff better than its parent show Can anyone name a Spinoff that is better than its parent show. I can think a few that is as good as the show it spunoff from. But the only show that I can say is clearly better is the Simpson (spinoff or the Tracy Ullman Show).
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07-21-2002, 03:20 PM	#3
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07-21-2002, 02:00 PM	#2
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	I always liked FOl better than DS, but not by much.

07-21-2002, 03:38 PM	#4
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	I just thought of a couple. One of the first spinoffs, "The Honeymooners" a spinoff of "Your Shows of Shows". Also "Family Matters" a spinoff of "Perfect Strangers".

07-21-2002, 03:50 PM	#5
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I wouldn't say it's better but The Jeffersons is a lot funnier than All in the Family.

07-21-2002, 08:40 PM	#7
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	I have always like The Jeffersons better than All in the Family.

07-22-2002, 10:21 PM	#10
TALLguyinKY Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2002 Posts: 1,439	I think FOL is much better than DS.

07-22-2002, 11:00 PM	#11
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Facts Of Life is better than Different Strokes. ...and the Parkers is starting to get better than Moesha.

07-23-2002, 02:22 AM	#12
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	The only situation that comes to mind is The Jeffersons versus All in the Family. I find The Jeffersons to be a better show.

07-26-2002, 05:17 PM	#14
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07-26-2002, 08:54 PM	#15
Cheersaddict123 is it that obvious? Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 21, 2002 Location: The place for T.v. hits Posts: 55	I think Frasier is a decent spinoff to Cheers, but is totally not as funny. Although it seems that it will last as long as it's pretacesor. And facts of life is way better than different strokes. Just my opinion.
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