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Notorious · 09-03-2002, 08:06 PM

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I don't like season finale cliffhangers, cuz it takes months to find out what happens, instead of the usual week (which also kinda makes me mad).

I also don't like when they totally revamp shows, like they did with SabrinaTTW, about a hundred times! Have you heard? They're doing it again.

I'm sure there are more. When I think of 'em, I'll post 'em.

Meg · 09-03-2002, 08:17 PM

when sitcom characters reminice about old times and they just show clips from old episodes

TJL · 09-03-2002, 08:26 PM

All sitcom characters live in apartments the size of an airplane hanger.

Has anyone actually seen a New York City Apartment?

Shoebox, people! The password is shoebox!

Sitcomwriter · 09-03-2002, 08:45 PM

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Originally posted by Notorious
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I don't like season finale cliffhangers, cuz it takes months to find out what happens, instead of the usual week (which also kinda makes me mad).

I also don't like when they totally revamp shows, like they did with SabrinaTTW, about a hundred times! Have you heard? They're doing it again.

I'm sure there are more. When I think of 'em, I'll post 'em.

I like Cliffhangers because it makes you want to see the next episode.What bugs me is when a show is cancelled after doing a cliffhanging SEASON finale (Example:Moesha)

Revamp shows are OK.Some are good (Example:The Facts of Life) and some are horrible (Example:I haven't seen the new Becker of Sabrina yet so I'll hae to get back to that one but I suspect them to be bad!).

Family Sitcoms like the Brady Bunch get on my nerves.I agree with Robert Reed that they resoled things too quickly.Some are good though.My Wife and Kids,While it has lost steam after it's 1st season is still good and 8 Simple Rules... looks promising.

APPLEI · 09-03-2002, 09:58 PM

one of my pet peeves is adding children to a cast in latter seasons of a show
for example

sam(different strokes)
andy(the facts of life)
cousin oliver(the brady bunch)
olivia & pam (the cosby show)
seven(married with children)
billy(who's the boss)
ricky(partridge family)
chrissy seaver(growing pains)
luke(played by leonardo dicaprio)growing pains
alex(one day at a time)&
baby andrew(too close for comfort)the worst child addition of alltime because it destroyed one of the funniest sitcoms.

DarleneIllyria · 09-04-2002, 12:34 AM

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Originally posted by APPLEI
one of my pet peeves is adding children to a cast in latter seasons of a show
for example

sam(different strokes)
cousin oliver(the brady bunch)
olivia & pam (the cosby show)
seven(married with children)
billy(who's the boss)
ricky(partridge family)
alex(one day at a time)&
baby andrew(too close for comfort)the worst child addition of alltime because it destroyed one of the funniest sitcoms.

You got mine too. Don't forget Stephanie for All in the Family.

APPLEI · 09-04-2002, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by Jenny

You got mine too. Don't forget Stephanie for All in the Family.

i agree with you about stephanie on all in the family.

but i thought stephanie was terrific on archie bunkers place!

just my opinion!

Janice · 09-04-2002, 12:53 AM

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Originally posted by Jenny

Don't forget Stephanie for All in the Family.

Of course, there was Andy on Family Ties which subjected viewers to watch Alex walk around with the kid like a ventrilaquist with his dummy (no offense to actor Brian Bonsall).
These kids age in dog years as well. Crib to scooter in one hiatus break.

DarleneIllyria · 09-04-2002, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by APPLEI

i agree with you about stephanie on all in the family.

but i thought stephanie was terrific on archie bunkers place!

just my opinion!

I can't honestly say that about Stephanie being terrific on ABP. I've only seen one episode of ABP and Steph wasn't in that episode. Guess I'll find out soon since its coming to tvland.

Brian Damage · 09-04-2002, 03:43 PM

I get peeved by sitcoms that use, "On a very special episode of..." They try to add so much drama to a sitcom. Why can't these shows just be funny and leave the drama to... well, dramas?!?

DJM77 · 09-04-2002, 06:38 PM

It gets annoying when sitcoms contradict themselves. When they reveal something in one episode that totally contradicts something that they revealed in a previous episode.

Different actors playing the same character. It shouldn't happen. If an actor has to leave a series than their character should have to leave as well.

Characters disappearing with no explanation also gets on my nerves.

TJL · 09-04-2002, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by briandamage
I get peeved by sitcoms that use, "On a very special episode of..."

Yeah, that's a good one.

It seems like every week, it's "an E.R. you can't miss" or "if you see only one episode of E.R. this season..."

We get it! It's dramatic!

James · 09-09-2002, 12:32 AM

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Originally posted by Meg
when sitcom characters reminice about old times and they just show clips from old episodes

Oh, yeah, definitely!!!

I absolutely HATED the episodes of The Wonder Years and Perfect Strangers which stooped to this level.

Fortunately I do not recall this on The Brady Bunch at all.

Moonlight Lady · 09-12-2002, 03:26 PM

I hate watching a show where the storyline involves romantic angst.

"Will they get together or will they stay broken up" "We broke up but I still love him/her."

I just don't care.

Sitcomwriter · 09-12-2002, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by Lil Kelso
I hate watching a show where the storyline involves romantic angst.

"Will they get together or will they stay broken up" "We broke up but I still love him/her."

I just don't care.

No offence but isn't that what they are currently doing on your (Judging from your name and avatar) Favorite Show?

09-03-2002, 08:06 PM	#1
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APPLEI Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 16, 2000 Location: JACKSON MI. 49203 Posts: 810	one of my pet peeves is adding children to a cast in latter seasons of a show for example sam(different strokes) andy(the facts of life) cousin oliver(the brady bunch) olivia & pam (the cosby show) seven(married with children) billy(who's the boss) ricky(partridge family) chrissy seaver(growing pains) luke(played by leonardo dicaprio)growing pains alex(one day at a time)& baby andrew(too close for comfort)the worst child addition of alltime because it destroyed one of the funniest sitcoms.
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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I get peeved by sitcoms that use, "On a very special episode of..." They try to add so much drama to a sitcom. Why can't these shows just be funny and leave the drama to... well, dramas?!?
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09-04-2002, 06:38 PM	#11
DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,560	It gets annoying when sitcoms contradict themselves. When they reveal something in one episode that totally contradicts something that they revealed in a previous episode. Different actors playing the same character. It shouldn't happen. If an actor has to leave a series than their character should have to leave as well. Characters disappearing with no explanation also gets on my nerves.
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09-12-2002, 03:26 PM	#14
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	I hate watching a show where the storyline involves romantic angst. "Will they get together or will they stay broken up" "We broke up but I still love him/her." I just don't care.
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