Facts of Life was the only spinoff to last longer than it's creator - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-27-2002, 01:47 AM

Think about all the spinoffs that were created, even the sucessful ones, besides facts of life, none of them lasted longer than it's creator. Take a look below
at the spinoffs and how long they lasted

Different Strokes-8 years-Creator
Facts of Life-(9 years)-Spinoff

Happy Days-10 years-Creator
L&S-7 years-Spinoff

All in the Family-12 years-Creator
jeffersons-10 years,-SPinoff
Maude-6 years-spinoff

Facts of life is the only spinoff that stayed on the air longer than it parent show

Impressions · 08-27-2002, 10:11 AM

The Facts of Life isn't the longest running spin-off:

The Tracey Ullman Show 1987-1990 (3 years)
The Simpsoms 1989-present (11 years)

Cheers- 1982-1993 (11 years)
Frasier 1993-present (9 years) (Ties with FOL)
(One of the longest running spin-off but It didn't beat its parent show)

Will and Grace Fanatic · 08-27-2002, 02:00 PM

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Originally posted by Classic is Better

Cheers- 1982-1993 (11 years)
Frasier 1993-present (9 years) (Ties with FOL)
(One of the longest running spin-off but It didn't beat its parent show)

That won't be true for long. Frasier I beleive is signed up until the 11 year so it will actually be tied with it's parent show. Both will have run for 11 years. Cause I doubt very much NBC will cancel Frasier.

TVFactFan · 08-27-2002, 07:33 PM

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Originally posted by Classic is Better
The Facts of Life isn't the longest running spin-off:

The Tracey Ullman Show 1987-1990 (3 years)
The Simpsoms 1989-present (11 years)

Cheers- 1982-1993 (11 years)
Frasier 1993-present (9 years) (Ties with FOL)
(One of the longest running spin-off but It didn't beat its parent show)

What did the Tracy Ulman show and the simpsons spinoff from?

Will and Grace Fanatic · 08-28-2002, 01:57 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

What did the Tracy Ulman show and the simpsons spinoff from?

The Simpsons were a short little cartoon that the Tracy Ulman show had. And they eventually decided to give the Simpsons their own show. So that was a spinoff.

I don't think the Tracy Ulman show was a spin off since it was one of the first shows Fox put on the air in 1987 when they first started out.

boechsner · 08-28-2002, 02:42 AM

Actually, Knots Landing is a longer running spin-off. Beating its parent show, Dallas, by 1 season.

Dallas ran from April 1978- May 1991 (13 Seasons)

Knots Landing ran from December 1979- May 1993 (14 Seasons)

But only looking at sitcoms, FOL is probably the longest.

Impressions · 08-28-2002, 11:47 AM

I meant to say:

The Tracey Ullman Show 1987-1990 (3 years)
The Simpsoms 1989-present (13 years)

The Simpsons beat The Tracy Ullman Show by 10 years.

SBTB Geek · 08-28-2002, 03:12 PM

Good Morning Miss Bliss- 1988-1989
spin-off- Saved By The Bell- 1989-1994

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 08-28-2002, 05:38 PM

um...ok...lol...I actually just appreciate the fact that FOL was created.but...um..yea...go on back to your debating..

LucyFan · 09-13-2002, 01:08 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
Think about all the spinoffs that were created, even the sucessful ones, besides facts of life, none of them lasted longer than it's creator. Take a look below
at the spinoffs and how long they lasted

Different Strokes-8 years-Creator
Facts of Life-(9 years)-Spinoff

Happy Days-10 years-Creator
L&S-7 years-Spinoff

All in the Family-12 years-Creator
jeffersons-10 years,-SPinoff
Maude-6 years-spinoff

Facts of life is the only spinoff that stayed on the air longer than it parent show

Some of this information up above is totally untrue. First,
All in the Family- 9 years (1971-1979)
The Jeffersons- 11 years (1975-1985)

As you can see "The Jeffersons" ran longer than its parent show. Also, "All in the Family" produced 207 episodes while "The Jeffersons" produced 253 episodes. That should tell you something there right off the bat.

Then- there's The Simpsons which was the spin-off of The Tracey Ullam Show. 'Tracy' didn't last long, therefore, "The Simpsons" has ran longer than its parent show.

SO GUESS WHAT! "The Facts of Life" WASN'T the only spin-off that ran longer than it's parent show because obviously there is two more and possibly even more.

LucyFan · 09-13-2002, 01:17 AM

Here is ANOTHER SPIN-OFF THAT RAN LONGER THAN IT'S PARENT SHOW . . . Family Matters (1989-1998). It was a spin-off of Perfect Strangers (1986-1993) which ran 7 years. Family Matters ran 9 years.

I just proven my piont AGAIN: "Facts of Life" ISN'T THE ONLY SPIN-OFF THAT RAN LONGER THAN IT'S PARENT SHOW.

In FACT, "The Facts of Life" wasn't even the FIRST spin-off to run longer than it's parent show. THE JEFFERSONS was the FIRST to do that.

Ags2000 · 09-13-2002, 11:09 AM

Um...yeah LucyFan, I believe that had already been settled that the person that posted originally was misinformed. There is no need to continue to rub it in. It's a dead post, let it die. Why continue to try and make somebody feel bad when it has already been pointed out the information was incorrect.

D

Will and Grace Fanatic · 09-13-2002, 12:15 PM

I don't think he was trying to make anyone feel bad. Why would you think that?

Ags2000 · 09-13-2002, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by Will and Grace Fanatic
I don't think he was trying to make anyone feel bad. Why would you think that?

Why? because of these two statements:

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SO GUESS WHAT! "The Facts of Life" WASN'T the only spin-off that ran longer than it's parent show because obviously there is two more and possibly even more.

and

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I just proven my piont AGAIN: "Facts of Life" ISN'T THE ONLY SPIN-OFF THAT RAN LONGER THAN IT'S PARENT SHOW.

They way I'm reading it (with some of the words "shouted") it just seems like he was trying to rub it in a bit more.

D

Czas na Zywiec · 09-13-2002, 04:02 PM

He hates all FOL fans and FOL itself, but won't admit it. He's (Just liek Dannie said) trying to rub it in because he thinks FOL is dirt and his boards don't get any post, like this one. He's gonna bitch me out now with non cussing words and a 3 paragraph long essay, but I don't care.Go ahead Craig. Gimmie your best shot.

08-27-2002, 01:47 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,065	Facts of Life was the only spinoff to last longer than it's creator Think about all the spinoffs that were created, even the sucessful ones, besides facts of life, none of them lasted longer than it's creator. Take a look below at the spinoffs and how long they lasted Different Strokes-8 years-Creator Facts of Life-(9 years)-Spinoff Happy Days-10 years-Creator L&S-7 years-Spinoff All in the Family-12 years-Creator jeffersons-10 years,-SPinoff Maude-6 years-spinoff Facts of life is the only spinoff that stayed on the air longer than it parent show

08-28-2002, 02:42 AM	#6
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Actually, Knots Landing is a longer running spin-off. Beating its parent show, Dallas, by 1 season. Dallas ran from April 1978- May 1991 (13 Seasons) Knots Landing ran from December 1979- May 1993 (14 Seasons) But only looking at sitcoms, FOL is probably the longest.
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MrsGarrettRocksMySocks Actors over 60 Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: The cookie jar--Any "Anyone Can Whistle" fans out there? Posts: 4,077	um...ok...lol...I actually just appreciate the fact that FOL was created.but...um..yea...go on back to your debating..
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09-13-2002, 01:17 AM	#11
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	HERE'S ANOTHER ONE . . . Here is ANOTHER SPIN-OFF THAT RAN LONGER THAN IT'S PARENT SHOW . . . Family Matters (1989-1998). It was a spin-off of Perfect Strangers (1986-1993) which ran 7 years. Family Matters ran 9 years. I just proven my piont AGAIN: "Facts of Life" ISN'T THE ONLY SPIN-OFF THAT RAN LONGER THAN IT'S PARENT SHOW. In FACT, "The Facts of Life" wasn't even the FIRST spin-off to run longer than it's parent show. THE JEFFERSONS was the FIRST to do that.

08-27-2002, 10:11 AM	#2
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	The Facts of Life isn't the longest running spin-off: The Tracey Ullman Show 1987-1990 (3 years) The Simpsoms 1989-present (11 years) Cheers- 1982-1993 (11 years) Frasier 1993-present (9 years) (Ties with FOL) (One of the longest running spin-off but It didn't beat its parent show)

08-28-2002, 11:47 AM	#7
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	I meant to say: The Tracey Ullman Show 1987-1990 (3 years) The Simpsoms 1989-present (13 years) The Simpsons beat The Tracy Ullman Show by 10 years.

08-28-2002, 03:12 PM	#8
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Good Morning Miss Bliss- 1988-1989 spin-off- Saved By The Bell- 1989-1994

09-13-2002, 11:09 AM	#12
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	Um...yeah LucyFan, I believe that had already been settled that the person that posted originally was misinformed. There is no need to continue to rub it in. It's a dead post, let it die. Why continue to try and make somebody feel bad when it has already been pointed out the information was incorrect. D

09-13-2002, 12:15 PM	#13
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	I don't think he was trying to make anyone feel bad. Why would you think that?

09-13-2002, 04:02 PM	#15
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	He hates all FOL fans and FOL itself, but won't admit it. He's (Just liek Dannie said) trying to rub it in because he thinks FOL is dirt and his boards don't get any post, like this one. He's gonna bitch me out now with non cussing words and a 3 paragraph long essay, but I don't care.Go ahead Craig. Gimmie your best shot.