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Adamantium · 09-11-2002, 05:28 PM

It seems like all the shows I watch in their original run get canceled within the season. Here's a list of my favorite short lived series:

1. George & Leo (1997-1998) 22 episodes
2. The Fugitive (2000-2001) 22 episodes
3. DAG (2000-2001) 17 episodes
4. Two of a Kind (1998-1999) 22 episodes
5. Cursed/The Weber Show (2000-2001) 17 episdes
6. The Ellen Show (2001-2002) 18 episodes
7. Thieves (2001) 8 episodes
8. The Tick (2001) 9 episodes

I'm sure there are others, but I can't remember right now.

Sammy M. Malone · 09-11-2002, 10:17 PM

wow is that really how long two of a kind lasted? i thought it went longer..

peter may · 09-12-2002, 06:22 AM

I always loved Jenny McCarthy's sitcom "JENNY" from 1997 - 1998 it also starred Heather Paige Kent. It wasnt that poplar but I thought it was pretty good.
17 episodes made was not enough!!

LucyFan · 09-22-2002, 02:52 AM

Here are my favorites:

The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957-1960) 13 episodes
My Brother and Me (1993/1994?) 13 episodes I think
Baby Talk (1991-1992) 22 episodes I think
The Brady Brides (1981) 10 episodes
Life With Lucy (1986) 13 episodes

Brian Damage · 09-23-2002, 01:59 PM

Mine are:
Greg the Bunny
Titus
Clerks
Family Guy
That 80's Show

peter may · 09-23-2002, 02:11 PM

JESSE was an excellent show aswell, good job I have all episodes on tape as it is not shown anymore.

webuster · 09-24-2002, 03:48 PM

I thought Bette and The Ellen Show were good

Christopher · 09-25-2002, 08:40 PM

POPULAR!!!!
The Ellen Show
Bette
Jesse
That 80's Show
Phyllis
Grosse Pointe
The Golden Palace

GeorgeCTX · 09-27-2002, 05:17 PM

Does anyone else remember the horrible short lived sitcom "When the Whistle Blows". The title was partly correct.

Mathazar · 10-02-2002, 06:04 PM

I'd love to find some episodes of "The Good Life" where Drew Carey played a supporting roll. The show was a vehicle for underrated comedian John Camponera and it was on in the early 90's for less than a dozen episodes. Anyone have any tapes of this they'd like to trade?

I also liked "Life's Work" from around 1997. This had Michael O`Keefe (Caddyshack) and cutie Lisa Ann Walker. It also had Larry Miller as her boss....Larry Miller cracks me up.

TJL · 10-02-2002, 08:23 PM

Still pissed off that it was cancelled,
The best new show to premiere last Fall,

"Undeclared."

callmetootie · 10-02-2002, 08:42 PM

My Favorites:

Oh Madeline
Bette
The Geena Davis Show
Life With Lucy
Hello Larry

My Least Favorites:

Gloria [Good acting and plots, but unfunny writing]
Tucker [Stupid humor, lifeless writing]
Danny [Good supporting cast, terribly writing]
The Bradys [Marcia Gets Drunk episode is fun, but the rest are dumb and totally mindless]
Inside Schwartz [Almost commit suicide while watching this piece of crap]

Christopher · 10-06-2002, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by callmetootie
The Bradys [Marcia Gets Drunk episode is fun]

Oh I love that episode. I have it on tape. I think The Bradys is the best spin off ever of The Brady Bunch.

Gale Miller · 10-09-2002, 02:26 PM

Holmes and Yoyo (1976)
Joe and Sons (1975)
Rhythm and Blues (1991?)
The Tony Randall Show (1976-77)

Sam Malone · 10-10-2002, 03:54 PM

Life with Lucy... definitely... As for The Lucy Desi Comedy Hour, yeah, it was 13 episodes, sporadically over 3 seasons, though... and never pulled a rating below #10 its entire run...

Does anyone have:
Holmes and Yoyo
Hell Town
The Ellen Show
The Tony Randall Show

?¿?¿?¿?

Eric

09-11-2002, 10:17 PM	#2
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09-22-2002, 02:52 AM	#4
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	Here are my favorites: The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957-1960) 13 episodes My Brother and Me (1993/1994?) 13 episodes I think Baby Talk (1991-1992) 22 episodes I think The Brady Brides (1981) 10 episodes Life With Lucy (1986) 13 episodes
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09-23-2002, 01:59 PM	#5
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09-24-2002, 03:48 PM	#7
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	ok I thought Bette and The Ellen Show were good

09-25-2002, 08:40 PM	#8
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	POPULAR!!!! The Ellen Show Bette Jesse That 80's Show Phyllis Grosse Pointe The Golden Palace
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09-11-2002, 05:28 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	My Favorite Short Lived Sitcoms It seems like all the shows I watch in their original run get canceled within the season. Here's a list of my favorite short lived series: 1. George & Leo (1997-1998) 22 episodes 2. The Fugitive (2000-2001) 22 episodes 3. DAG (2000-2001) 17 episodes 4. Two of a Kind (1998-1999) 22 episodes 5. Cursed/The Weber Show (2000-2001) 17 episdes 6. The Ellen Show (2001-2002) 18 episodes 7. Thieves (2001) 8 episodes 8. The Tick (2001) 9 episodes I'm sure there are others, but I can't remember right now.

09-12-2002, 06:22 AM	#3
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	I always loved Jenny McCarthy's sitcom "JENNY" from 1997 - 1998 it also starred Heather Paige Kent. It wasnt that poplar but I thought it was pretty good. 17 episodes made was not enough!!

09-23-2002, 02:11 PM	#6
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	JESSE was an excellent show aswell, good job I have all episodes on tape as it is not shown anymore.

09-27-2002, 05:17 PM	#9
GeorgeCTX Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: Northeast Posts: 59	Maybe I imagined it.... Does anyone else remember the horrible short lived sitcom "When the Whistle Blows". The title was partly correct.

10-02-2002, 06:04 PM	#10
Mathazar Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 01, 2002 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 8	I'd love to find some episodes of "The Good Life" where Drew Carey played a supporting roll. The show was a vehicle for underrated comedian John Camponera and it was on in the early 90's for less than a dozen episodes. Anyone have any tapes of this they'd like to trade? I also liked "Life's Work" from around 1997. This had Michael O`Keefe (Caddyshack) and cutie Lisa Ann Walker. It also had Larry Miller as her boss....Larry Miller cracks me up.

10-02-2002, 08:23 PM	#11
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10-02-2002, 08:42 PM	#12
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	My Favorites: Oh Madeline Bette The Geena Davis Show Life With Lucy Hello Larry My Least Favorites: Gloria [Good acting and plots, but unfunny writing] Tucker [Stupid humor, lifeless writing] Danny [Good supporting cast, terribly writing] The Bradys [Marcia Gets Drunk episode is fun, but the rest are dumb and totally mindless] Inside Schwartz [Almost commit suicide while watching this piece of crap]
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10-09-2002, 02:26 PM	#14
Gale Miller Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 30, 2002 Location: ronan, montana Posts: 19	Holmes and Yoyo (1976) Joe and Sons (1975) Rhythm and Blues (1991?) The Tony Randall Show (1976-77)

10-10-2002, 03:54 PM	#15
Sam Malone Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 14, 2002 Location: Alabama, home of 9 electoral votes for President George W. Bush... TWICE! Posts: 355	Life with Lucy... definitely... As for The Lucy Desi Comedy Hour, yeah, it was 13 episodes, sporadically over 3 seasons, though... and never pulled a rating below #10 its entire run... Does anyone have: Holmes and Yoyo Hell Town The Ellen Show The Tony Randall Show ?¿?¿?¿? Eric