Does anyone know what the ratings were for L&S when the show moved to California? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-27-2002, 12:38 AM

I was curious what the ratings for L&S when they moved to California. I know the show never reached the top 10 again once they moved to California but i was wondering where did the show fall in the ratings those last three years.

Impressions · 08-27-2002, 12:16 PM

I'm almost positive when they moved to California Laverne & Shirley were at #29.

TVFactFan · 08-27-2002, 07:28 PM

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Originally posted by Classic is Better
I'm almost positive when they moved to California Laverne & Shirley were at #29.

I just don't understand how changing cities made the ratings plunge especially since the cast was the same as it was when it was number one.

Titania · 08-29-2002, 01:26 PM

Remember that the shows ratings had fallen quite a bit before the move to California. The producers were trying to make it fresh again by switching cities.

TVFactFan · 08-29-2002, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by Titania
Remember that the shows ratings had fallen quite a bit before the move to California. The producers were trying to make it fresh again by switching cities.

Well what was the ratings during the 79-80 because i believe the california episodes started in the 80-81 season-and wasn't the show in the top5 in the 78-79 season?

Sean Snow · 09-05-2002, 07:25 PM

The show was in the top 30 every year it aired except during the 1979-1980 series when it was moved to Thursday nights, a move which killed the ratings that year.

Ratings History:

Spring 1976: #03
1976-1977: #02
1977-1978: #01
1978-1979: #01
1979-1980: Not in Top 30
1980-1981: #21
1981-1982: #20
1982-1983: #25

TVFactFan · 09-05-2002, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by Burke Snow Winters
The show was in the top 30 every year it aired except during the 1979-1980 series when it was moved to Thursday nights, a move which killed the ratings that year.

Ratings History:

Spring 1976: #03
1976-1977: #02
1977-1978: #01
1978-1979: #01
1979-1980: Not in Top 30
1980-1981: #21
1981-1982: #20
1982-1983: #25

Was the show moved back to tuesdays nights after the 79-80 season?

Impressions · 09-05-2002, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
Was the show moved back to tuesdays nights after the 79-80 season?

In 1980, Laverne and Shirley were moved back to Tuesday Nights at 8:30pm on ABC.

TVFactFan · 09-05-2002, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by Classic is Better

In 1980, Laverne and Shirley were moved back to Tuesday Nights at 8:30pm on ABC.

It's kind of strange that a show would be moved from a time slot it did so well in-Obviously they should have learned from Happy Days-if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Restless · 09-16-2002, 12:15 AM

Does anyone know exactly why the series ended.. I know the last season without Cindy isn't really anyone's favorite, but if it still was making the top 25 in the ratings, was it actually canceled or did Penny Marshall just decide to throw in the towel?

Stormtracker TF · 09-17-2002, 03:02 PM

To Me, They Should Have Never Moved To California And Shirley Should Have Never Left, AND Tv Land Should Have Never Stoped Showing It!

Sean Snow · 09-17-2002, 07:15 PM

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Originally posted by Restless
Does anyone know exactly why the series ended.. I know the last season without Cindy isn't really anyone's favorite, but if it still was making the top 25 in the ratings, was it actually canceled or did Penny Marshall just decide to throw in the towel?

The cast did not want to do the show anymore. The show was getting tired by that point so they decided to go out on top.

TVFactFan · 09-17-2002, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by Sean Snow
The cast did not want to do the show anymore. The show was getting tired by that point so they decided to go out on top.

Laverne and Shirley wasn't on top in their last season. You said they decided to go out on top.

Rockapella722 · 09-18-2002, 05:15 PM

While they could... same difference.

Restless · 09-28-2002, 09:31 AM

For a show that was as popular as L&S, it's true #25 might be slightly disappointing, but that's still a fairly safe zone for a show to be in; infact, there have been some shows that were on for many years, and never broke the top 25.. I believe "The Odd Couple" is one of these cases..

08-27-2002, 12:38 AM	#1
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08-29-2002, 01:26 PM	#4
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09-18-2002, 05:15 PM	#14
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08-27-2002, 12:16 PM	#2
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	I'm almost positive when they moved to California Laverne & Shirley were at #29.

09-05-2002, 07:25 PM	#6
Sean Snow moo Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,408	The show was in the top 30 every year it aired except during the 1979-1980 series when it was moved to Thursday nights, a move which killed the ratings that year. Ratings History: Spring 1976: #03 1976-1977: #02 1977-1978: #01 1978-1979: #01 1979-1980: Not in Top 30 1980-1981: #21 1981-1982: #20 1982-1983: #25

09-28-2002, 09:31 AM	#15
Restless Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 76	For a show that was as popular as L&S, it's true #25 might be slightly disappointing, but that's still a fairly safe zone for a show to be in; infact, there have been some shows that were on for many years, and never broke the top 25.. I believe "The Odd Couple" is one of these cases..
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