Episodes That Reference TV Shows Which Aired on a Another Network - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-25-2023, 09:04 AM

During the recent Family binge on Decades I noticed that Kojak and The Mary Tyler Moore show were mentioned. Family aired on ABC and the others on CBS. I know that many series have referenced shows that aired on their own network such as The Twilight Zone being mentioned on Green Acres & TAGS, but how many other instances can you think of where a network gave a nod to their competitors?

biffbronson · 01-25-2023, 03:31 PM

I'm reasonably certain Taxi was still on ABC when the NBC series Bonanza was mentioned in an episode. Rev. Jim Ignatowski makes references that Alex Reiger identifies by saying "That's Bonanza!"

stevea · 01-25-2023, 06:35 PM

Back when sponsors ruled the roost on TV shows, the ending of an ABC show sponsored by Kodak advised viewers to watch The Ed Sullivan show on "another network." I supposed that would indicate that show was also sponsored by Kodak.

D-Dey · 01-31-2023, 06:40 AM

ALF and Star Trek were both on NBC, and have frequently been mentioned on Young Sheldon, which runs on CBS.

The original version of MacGyver (ABC) was mentioned in the episode "A Docent, A Little Lady, and a Bouncer Named Dalton."

If you want to go way back, there was also a brief clip of the theme from "Magnum, P.I." (CBS) on an episode of the original version of "Quantum Leap" (NBC).

Babalu · 02-01-2023, 06:23 AM

I think I posted this on another thread years ago but there was a time in the mid 1970's where CBS shows would deliberately badmouth other network's shows on their prime time shows. I thought it was very tacky.

VTO6685 · 02-01-2023, 12:55 PM

"Leave It To Beaver" mentioned two CBS shows (Twilight Zone and Captain Kangaroo) and one NBC show (Meet The Press).

biffbronson · 02-01-2023, 02:36 PM

On Seinfeld, an NBC series, Kramer mentioned watching reruns of Gomer Pyle, USMC - CBS.

opus · 02-01-2023, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

On Seinfeld, an NBC series, Kramer mentioned watching reruns of Gomer Pyle, USMC - CBS.

Kramer actually "guested" on Murphy Brown (CBS)

https://youtu.be/A98NoygEeOI

biffbronson · 02-02-2023, 05:01 AM

Great one! That's the best example yet. Kramer also had the Merv Griffin set, was that syndication only?

icecream · 02-02-2023, 01:28 PM

Melrose Place was also mentioned on Seinfeld.
I Love Lucy was mentioned on Wings when Antonio thought Fred and Ethel were the main characters.

Paul watched The Andy Griffith Show on Mad About You.
Frasier had an Antiques Roadshow episode. Veneer!

Hill Street Blues was mentioned on Growing Pains.
Who's the Boss? has also been mentioned on Young Sheldon.
Say Yes to the Dress and several other reality shows were mentioned on an episode of The Middle. Phineas and Ferb was mentioned on another episode.

opus · 02-02-2023, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biffbronson

Great one! That's the best example yet. Kramer also had the Merv Griffin set, was that syndication only?

Wikipedia's timeline of The Merv Griffin Show....

The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show starring Merv Griffin. The series ran on NBC from October 1, 1962 to March 29, 1963, in first-run syndication from May 10, 1965 to July 4, 1969, at 11:30 PM ET weeknights on CBS from August 18, 1969 to February 11, 1972, and again in first-run syndication from February 14, 1972 to September 5, 1986.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merv_Griffin_Show

opus · 02-02-2023, 02:33 PM

There was a Mad About You (NBC) ep where Paul and Jamie (or was it just one of them?) got hooked on Barnaby Jones (CBS)

merlinjones · 02-02-2023, 08:02 PM

When the Bionic Woman moved to NBC from ABC she stopped talking about Steve (The Six Million Dollar Man ABC) but there was still Oscar and Rudy and the OSI on both shows.

01-25-2023, 09:04 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	Episodes That Reference TV Shows Which Aired on Another Network During the recent Family binge on Decades I noticed that Kojak and The Mary Tyler Moore show were mentioned. Family aired on ABC and the others on CBS. I know that many series have referenced shows that aired on their own network such as The Twilight Zone being mentioned on Green Acres & TAGS, but how many other instances can you think of where a network gave a nod to their competitors?
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01-31-2023, 06:40 AM	#4
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Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	I think I posted this on another thread years ago but there was a time in the mid 1970's where CBS shows would deliberately badmouth other network's shows on their prime time shows. I thought it was very tacky.
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01-25-2023, 03:31 PM	#2
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,502	I'm reasonably certain Taxi was still on ABC when the NBC series Bonanza was mentioned in an episode. Rev. Jim Ignatowski makes references that Alex Reiger identifies by saying "That's Bonanza!"

01-25-2023, 06:35 PM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,699	Back when sponsors ruled the roost on TV shows, the ending of an ABC show sponsored by Kodak advised viewers to watch The Ed Sullivan show on "another network." I supposed that would indicate that show was also sponsored by Kodak.

02-01-2023, 12:55 PM	#6
VTO6685 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 31, 2023 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 62	"Leave It To Beaver" mentioned two CBS shows (Twilight Zone and Captain Kangaroo) and one NBC show (Meet The Press).

02-01-2023, 02:36 PM	#7
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,502	On Seinfeld, an NBC series, Kramer mentioned watching reruns of Gomer Pyle, USMC - CBS.

02-02-2023, 05:01 AM	#9
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,502	Great one! That's the best example yet. Kramer also had the Merv Griffin set, was that syndication only?

02-02-2023, 02:33 PM	#12
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,495	There was a Mad About You (NBC) ep where Paul and Jamie (or was it just one of them?) got hooked on Barnaby Jones (CBS)

02-02-2023, 08:02 PM	#13
merlinjones Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 30, 2019 Location: los ángeles Posts: 933	When the Bionic Woman moved to NBC from ABC she stopped talking about Steve (The Six Million Dollar Man ABC) but there was still Oscar and Rudy and the OSI on both shows.