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TMC · 07-22-2023, 08:42 PM

Are there any shows that were hugely popular and liked during their initial runs but nowadays, aren't looked back on fondly. This is mainly due to a change in societal norms or the actions of one involved with the show. Basically, shows that lost its initial praise over time.

FHCastmember · 07-23-2023, 03:39 PM

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TMC · 07-23-2023, 04:52 PM

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Crusinforabrusin2.5 · 07-23-2023, 05:19 PM

Wasn't Family Ties a highly received sitcom? For whatever reason, it's faded from memory. You never here anyone mention the show anymore, as it never had any controversey or bad people.

stevea · 07-23-2023, 06:46 PM

Family Ties is highly associated with/tied to the 1980s. Although it can still be seen, any minimal popularity it has is probably due to Michael J. Fox.

Murphy Brown is the same story, topically associated with the late 1980s and the 1990s. Although the motivation in reviving it was obvious, it also was an obvious flop.

dee2364 · 07-24-2023, 01:03 PM

I can't think of any sitcom, just the TV show, Candid Camera. That was so huge back then, but no one seems to care for it anymore.

07-22-2023, 08:42 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,305	Shows that were negatively reevaluated? Are there any shows that were hugely popular and liked during their initial runs but nowadays, aren't looked back on fondly. This is mainly due to a change in societal norms or the actions of one involved with the show. Basically, shows that lost its initial praise over time.

07-23-2023, 03:39 PM	#2
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07-23-2023, 04:52 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,305	10 Great Sitcoms Ruined by a Controversial Character Sitcoms give audiences funny weekly stories of the hijinks of amusing characters. But some shows get derailed by including controversial characters.

07-23-2023, 05:19 PM	#4
Crusinforabrusin2.5 Gone for now, but I'll be back Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 17, 2019 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 451	Wasn't Family Ties a highly received sitcom? For whatever reason, it's faded from memory. You never here anyone mention the show anymore, as it never had any controversey or bad people.

07-23-2023, 06:46 PM	#5
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,695	Family Ties is highly associated with/tied to the 1980s. Although it can still be seen, any minimal popularity it has is probably due to Michael J. Fox. Murphy Brown is the same story, topically associated with the late 1980s and the 1990s. Although the motivation in reviving it was obvious, it also was an obvious flop.

07-24-2023, 01:03 PM	#6
dee2364 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 20, 2019 Posts: 643	I can't think of any sitcom, just the TV show, Candid Camera. That was so huge back then, but no one seems to care for it anymore.