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Sara Micelli · 08-01-2002, 03:28 PM

I was just wondering what everyone thought of this.Do you think Cheers would survive in today's sitcom world.

Veggie Boyd 5556792 · 08-01-2002, 03:51 PM

It most certainly would. The material isnt dated, and if it was a fresh idea brought up in 2002 it would be the same success it was 20 years ago. It might even be a bigger success due to the lack of other big time adult sitcoms around now.

BrassyBebeBabe · 08-01-2002, 04:26 PM

I think it would not only survive, but flourish today. I think that Cheers would have been a success no matter when it aired. I think the reason it was such a smash is because it is something that everyone can relate to. No matter who you are, there is someone at Cheers that you can identify with. People are drawn to things that they can relate to. It is a people show, and those will always be successes. However, you would have to have the same cast that Cheers had. I think that the cast had an outstanding chemistry.....Ted and Shelley, Bebe and Kelsey. And not just the couples, but everyone in general fit together well. Classic.

Brian Damage · 08-01-2002, 06:29 PM

Not too many other sitcoms nowadays are as witty and cleverly written as Cheers was. It would definitly flourish today as it did back in the 80's and mid 90's.

Sara Micelli · 08-01-2002, 06:34 PM

I agree with all of you.Who thinks that there are too many sitcoms that have the same idea as other sitcoms.I do.

FOLN@NFan · 08-01-2002, 10:13 PM

yea, i think it would, but i bet it would have to go through SOME changes, but nothing too major.

what I WOULD wonder, is if it was still going today, what would it be like? lessee...This year, 2002, it would be in its 20th (!!!) season. the music would have 2 b updated, some characters would have 2 b changed by now...im sure the picture quality would b much better by now(compared to the actual, unremastered original show).

think about it...i guess the "Cheers is filmed before a live studio audience" would still be there, but with new, nicer shots of the Cheers sign. all other exterior shots would b new and nicer too. I bet the theme pictures would b redone again, if not the recording too. the cast would be, in starring order...um, Woody Harrelson, Jackie Swanson(Kelly, Woody's wife), Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, a new character(??? a new, serious love interest for Carla?), John Ratzenberger, Tom Berenger(Don, Rebecca's husband), With George Wendt, And Bernadette Birkett(Vera!).

Kelsey and Bebe would have still gone off after season 11 to start the spinoff Frasier, but Bebe would have a much larger part from day 1. Ted still would have left after season 11.

Woody would b the star, with his wife Kelly, manager Rebecca, waitress Carla, and her new love interest all working at the bar. Cliff and Norm would still b stuck to their barstools, and Don would end up buying Melville's above. We finally get to see Vera's face, but i guess there would still be a joke. Vera would become a regular, but Norm and Vera would never be in the bar at the same time, always missing each other.

how bout that for a 20th season?? lol

Doug

Sara Micelli · 08-01-2002, 10:33 PM

You have put way too much thought into this LOL.

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08-01-2002, 03:51 PM	#2
Veggie Boyd 5556792 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: Massapequa Posts: 64	It most certainly would. The material isnt dated, and if it was a fresh idea brought up in 2002 it would be the same success it was 20 years ago. It might even be a bigger success due to the lack of other big time adult sitcoms around now.

08-01-2002, 04:26 PM	#3
BrassyBebeBabe DuchessHomemadeSin Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Posts: 92	I think it would not only survive, but flourish today. I think that Cheers would have been a success no matter when it aired. I think the reason it was such a smash is because it is something that everyone can relate to. No matter who you are, there is someone at Cheers that you can identify with. People are drawn to things that they can relate to. It is a people show, and those will always be successes. However, you would have to have the same cast that Cheers had. I think that the cast had an outstanding chemistry.....Ted and Shelley, Bebe and Kelsey. And not just the couples, but everyone in general fit together well. Classic.

08-01-2002, 06:34 PM	#5
Sara Micelli Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,122	I agree with all of you.Who thinks that there are too many sitcoms that have the same idea as other sitcoms.I do.

08-01-2002, 10:13 PM	#6
FOLN@NFan Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 27, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 706	yea, i think it would, but i bet it would have to go through SOME changes, but nothing too major. what I WOULD wonder, is if it was still going today, what would it be like? lessee...This year, 2002, it would be in its 20th (!!!) season. the music would have 2 b updated, some characters would have 2 b changed by now...im sure the picture quality would b much better by now(compared to the actual, unremastered original show). think about it...i guess the "Cheers is filmed before a live studio audience" would still be there, but with new, nicer shots of the Cheers sign. all other exterior shots would b new and nicer too. I bet the theme pictures would b redone again, if not the recording too. the cast would be, in starring order...um, Woody Harrelson, Jackie Swanson(Kelly, Woody's wife), Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, a new character(??? a new, serious love interest for Carla?), John Ratzenberger, Tom Berenger(Don, Rebecca's husband), With George Wendt, And Bernadette Birkett(Vera!). Kelsey and Bebe would have still gone off after season 11 to start the spinoff Frasier, but Bebe would have a much larger part from day 1. Ted still would have left after season 11. Woody would b the star, with his wife Kelly, manager Rebecca, waitress Carla, and her new love interest all working at the bar. Cliff and Norm would still b stuck to their barstools, and Don would end up buying Melville's above. We finally get to see Vera's face, but i guess there would still be a joke. Vera would become a regular, but Norm and Vera would never be in the bar at the same time, always missing each other. how bout that for a 20th season?? lol Doug

08-01-2002, 10:33 PM	#7
Sara Micelli Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,122	You have put way too much thought into this LOL.