Why Did Berney Miller End?? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

SOAPDYNASTY · 08-23-2002, 02:43 AM

Any info please post? Thanks!

DJM77 · 08-23-2002, 10:31 PM

The producers decided to end it because the ratings had declined quite a bit in its last two seasons.

TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by DJM77
The producers decided to end it because the ratings had declined quite a bit in its last two seasons.

You said the ratings declined in the last two seasons, this show was actually in the top ten before?

DJM77 · 08-24-2002, 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

You said the ratings declined in the last two seasons, this show was actually in the top ten before?

It wasn't ever in the top ten but it did make the top twenty in its 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th seasons.

TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 08:55 PM

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Originally posted by DJM77

It wasn't ever in the top ten but it did make the top twenty in its 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th seasons.

Well i can believe that it was only a top 20 show, i was thinking more like a top 40-i was only a small child at the time Barney Miller was on the air and i truly believe that the show had no viewers under 35

Janice · 08-24-2002, 09:03 PM

Barney Miller sure had its fans as it won 2 Golden Globes and an Emmy. It was also nominated for an Emmy for Best Comedy every year for the 7 years it aired. It's a classic show now with legions of fans.
As for the target audience, I'd say mid-20s and up. Facts of Life, Different Strokes etc. were for the younger crowd. This was a sophisticated adult comedy that teenagers wouldn't relate to.
I do, however, know young people that enjoy the show now.

Janice · 08-24-2002, 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
Well i can believe that it was only a top 20 show, i was thinking more like a top 40-i was only a small child at the time Barney Miller was on the air and i truly believe that the show had no viewers under 35

I don't get your point. Plenty of adult comedies make it to Number 1 or in the top 10. The fact that it wasn't for younger people has nothing to do what place it had in the ratings. There are plenty of adults in the world that made adult comedies like All in the Family, Cheers and Seinfeld huge hits.

TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 09:12 PM

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Originally posted by JanLady617
Barney Miller sure had its fans as it won 2 Golden Globes and an Emmy. It was also nominated for an Emmy for Best Comedy every year for the 7 years it aired. It's a classic show now with legions of fans.
As for the target audience, I'd say mid-20s and up. Facts of Life, Different Strokes etc. were for the younger crowd. This was a sophisticated adult comedy that teenagers wouldn't relate to.
I do, however, know young people that enjoy the show now.

I guess i'm not a fan of that type of show-but i do understand why it's on at 2:30am on TV LAND-not really my type of comedy-thattype of comedy is TOO sophisticated

SOAPDYNASTY · 08-24-2002, 11:45 PM

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JanLady617 Barney Miller sure had its fans as it won 2 Golden Globes and an Emmy. It was also nominated for an Emmy for Best Comedy every year for the 7 years it aired. It's a classic show now with legions of fans.

When i was kid i never like this show but now that i'm older i love this show and i hope tv land keeps it on....It's a funny show

TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by SOAPDYNASTY

When i was kid i never like this show but now that i'm older i love this show and i hope tv land keeps it on....It's a funny show

My point exactly, maybe when i'm older it will appeal to me more than it does now.

Janice · 08-25-2002, 12:20 AM

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[i]Originally posted by SOLOMON
My point exactly, maybe when i'm older it will appeal to me more than it does now.

You're in your mid-20s. If the show hasn't grabbed your interest by now, it most likely never will. Stick to the lighter shows like Happy Days, Facts of Life, Different Strokes, Full House, etc. Those shows are easy to follow and have all the young actors that you like to watch.

TVFactFan · 08-25-2002, 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by JanLady617

You're in your mid-20s. If the show hasn't grabbed your interest by now, it most likely never will. Stick to the lighter shows like Happy Days, Facts of Life, Different Strokes, Full House, etc. Those shows are easy to follow and have all the young actors that you like to watch.

Well i will look at it tonight when it comes on TV LAND and see if it holds my interest.

Janice · 08-25-2002, 12:37 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
Well i will look at it tonight when it comes on TV LAND and see if it holds my interest.

You should know that Barney Miller is one of those shows that has continuing themes--not so much with the storylines, but with the characters. A viewer doesn't have to watch it every night to keep up, but if someone just tunes in, they'll be lost in certain areas.
For example, I was recently confused about Ron Harris' lawsuit. The show would mention it often but not explain it. Another example is Officer Carl Levitt's Medal of Valor. I won't get into the story, but the casual viewer wouldn't know what the references meant.
I'm a new viewer myself and I often wonder what they're talking about. I find that the more I tune in, the easier and more enjoyable it is to watch the show.
I personally think the show is brilliant.

TVFactFan · 08-25-2002, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by JanLady617

You should know that Barney Miller is one of those shows that has continuing themes--not so much with the storylines, but with the characters. A viewer doesn't have to watch it every night to keep up, but if someone just tunes in, they'll be lost in certain areas.
For example, I was recently confused about Ron Harris' lawsuit. The show would mention it often but not explain it. Another example is Officer Carl Levitt's Medal of Valor. I won't get into the story, but the casual viewer wouldn't know what the references meant.
I'm a new viewer myself and I often wonder what they're talking about. I find that the more I tune in, the easier and more enjoyable it is to watch the show.
I personally think the show is brilliant.

I think what the show is about it what always made me not give the show a chance. Which was a bunch of middle age men in a police station. On the flip side-Who wouldn't like three's company, one guy and two girls living together who are in late their 20's-so that is the difference-Barney Miller just had a dull looking cast

Janice · 08-25-2002, 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
I think what the show is about it what always made me not give the show a chance. Which was a bunch of middle age men in a police station. On the flip side-Who wouldn't like three's company, one guy and two girls living together who are in late their 20's-so that is the difference-Barney Miller just had a dull looking cast

The show's over your head kid. Stick with Three's Company--they use small, easy to understand words and have those silly little plots. I don't know why you waste your time posting on a board where you don't like the show.

08-23-2002, 02:43 AM	#1
SOAPDYNASTY GIMME A BREAK Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 17, 2002 Location: RI Posts: 285	Why Did Berney Miller End?? Any info please post? Thanks!

08-23-2002, 10:31 PM	#2
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,563	The producers decided to end it because the ratings had declined quite a bit in its last two seasons.

08-24-2002, 09:03 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Barney Miller sure had its fans as it won 2 Golden Globes and an Emmy. It was also nominated for an Emmy for Best Comedy every year for the 7 years it aired. It's a classic show now with legions of fans. As for the target audience, I'd say mid-20s and up. Facts of Life, Different Strokes etc. were for the younger crowd. This was a sophisticated adult comedy that teenagers wouldn't relate to. I do, however, know young people that enjoy the show now.