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Mcfly · 10-11-2002, 12:24 PM

Yep, this oughta do it. Final year for sure. I literally haven't laughed once the first couple eps. A couple of chuckles but not the bust out loud ones I used to get from this show.

Critics and fans say once you introduce a baby to a show, you know it's on life support. But that's not my problem. When a show resorts to funny names, then you know there's trouble. Wiener, Tit-whatever and Poop-whatever. Not a good sign.

But I will say, what keeps me watching is the charm of the cast who still come off as great characters.

rob17 · 10-11-2002, 12:30 PM

I agree... I've not seen any of season 9 yet (in fact I've hardly seen any season 8... I gave up watching because I think that once everyone started to get really serious the show became less funny) but I definitely think the show was much funnier in its first four or five years.

Have I taken hold of completely the wrong end of the stick here or what?

Rob

Will and Grace Fanatic · 10-11-2002, 01:05 PM

I don't what you two are talking about. I think it is completely funny and last nights episode with Joey setting up Poebe with a stranger was no disappointment. I laughed my butt off.

dlemond · 10-11-2002, 01:15 PM

Watched it.
Not funny.
Joey is the best part of the show.

Start the Joey spinoff.

rob17 · 10-11-2002, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Will and Grace Fanatic
I don't what you two are talking about. I think it is completely funny and last nights episode with Joey setting up Poebe with a stranger was no disappointment. I laughed my butt off.

I can't speak about the latest season, because like I said, I haven't seen it. I was just saying that generally I preferred the show five years ago.

UpstairsSteak · 10-11-2002, 02:48 PM

I thought it was pretty funny, it just hasn't been that great the last couple of years. It used to be better but it is a great cast of people who are easy to like. All I can say is I'm clinging to it like grim death because I only watch 4 current sitcoms and I don't see any coming down the pipeline to replace the 4 I like once they're gone.
Matt LeBlanc has already had 2 or 3 network shows that he was the star of, he just can't carry them himself. We're doomed!

Sammy M. Malone · 10-11-2002, 04:16 PM

some of u ppl have bad taste then. these episodes have been funny! especially the 2nd one- i didnt stop laughing the whole time!

Pitooey · 10-11-2002, 09:37 PM

The only person who I thought was funny yesterday was Joey. They have to spice it up some more.

~LadyJess~ · 10-11-2002, 10:22 PM

Yesterday's episode wasn't as funny as the premiere but it was still good although I do agree that Joey was the funniest character that ep. The Chandler and Monica scene at the end was sweet too, even though they are making them live in different states 4 days a week.

GoldenFamilyTies · 10-12-2002, 12:30 AM

I haven't seen 903 yet, but I thought 901 and especially 902 were pretty funny. Don't get me wrong, it was WAY better seasons 3-6, and maybe 7, but it is still funny and watchable.

As for it being the last year... once we get closer to 916, we'll know...

Fresh Prince · 10-13-2002, 12:49 PM

901 was ok, they gave it their best shot, and Joey was the only funny guy.
902 was boring, baby cry this, baby cry that, and it seems that's the way it'll keep going this year..all about baby..hope it ends soon.

KimFieldsFan637 · 10-13-2002, 03:45 PM

Well I liked it, and I don't know why everyone keeps saying there's going to be aJoey spinoff...In a magazine artticle I have it says..

The final season means the cast can do more movie roles next year. "I'm probably going into porno," crack LeBlanc. But seriously, like the others, he'll try something different. "When you get off a series, the actor inside wants to stertch a bit," he says.

So I don't know who heard about a Joey spinoff, becuz he didn't mention anything about it....and it doesn't sound like theres gonna be one...

flutterby01 · 10-13-2002, 04:47 PM

I think the season has been ok, and I've had a few good laughs, but I don't think this season's episodes are as funny as previous episodes either.

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Sitcomwriter · 10-20-2002, 12:49 PM

The season's first too episodes flat-out SUCKED! The last 2 episodes "TOW The Peditrician" abd "TOW The Sharks" were ok compared to the first 2 episodes where I litterally didn't laugh once!

I'm not a big fan of the Mike character.

Also the first 2 episodes looked filmed as opposed to being taped and it just was annoying IMO since I'm used to the show being taped.

KimFieldsFan637 · 10-20-2002, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcomwriter
The season's first too episodes flat-out SUCKED! The last 2 episodes "TOW The Peditrician" abd "TOW The Sharks" were ok compared to the first 2 episodes where I litterally didn't laugh once!

I'm not a big fan of the Mike character.

Well Phoebe has to be with someone!!

10-11-2002, 12:24 PM	#1
Mcfly Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 06, 2001 Location: ca Posts: 374	Not laughing as much...anyone else? Yep, this oughta do it. Final year for sure. I literally haven't laughed once the first couple eps. A couple of chuckles but not the bust out loud ones I used to get from this show. Critics and fans say once you introduce a baby to a show, you know it's on life support. But that's not my problem. When a show resorts to funny names, then you know there's trouble. Wiener, Tit-whatever and Poop-whatever. Not a good sign. But I will say, what keeps me watching is the charm of the cast who still come off as great characters.

10-11-2002, 12:30 PM	#2
rob17 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 08, 2002 Location: Britain Posts: 59	I agree... I've not seen any of season 9 yet (in fact I've hardly seen any season 8... I gave up watching because I think that once everyone started to get really serious the show became less funny) but I definitely think the show was much funnier in its first four or five years. Have I taken hold of completely the wrong end of the stick here or what? Rob
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10-11-2002, 01:05 PM	#3
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	I don't what you two are talking about. I think it is completely funny and last nights episode with Joey setting up Poebe with a stranger was no disappointment. I laughed my butt off.
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10-11-2002, 04:16 PM	#7
Sammy M. Malone Matthew Perry Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Have Goofy Dreams! Posts: 453	some of u ppl have bad taste then. these episodes have been funny! especially the 2nd one- i didnt stop laughing the whole time!
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10-11-2002, 09:37 PM	#8
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	The only person who I thought was funny yesterday was Joey. They have to spice it up some more.
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10-11-2002, 01:15 PM	#4
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Watched it. Not funny. Joey is the best part of the show. Start the Joey spinoff.

10-11-2002, 02:48 PM	#6
UpstairsSteak Shine On Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 303	I thought it was pretty funny, it just hasn't been that great the last couple of years. It used to be better but it is a great cast of people who are easy to like. All I can say is I'm clinging to it like grim death because I only watch 4 current sitcoms and I don't see any coming down the pipeline to replace the 4 I like once they're gone. Matt LeBlanc has already had 2 or 3 network shows that he was the star of, he just can't carry them himself. We're doomed!

10-11-2002, 10:22 PM	#9
~LadyJess~ Football Chick Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: At the Shamrock doing shots with Mo Posts: 8,260	Yesterday's episode wasn't as funny as the premiere but it was still good although I do agree that Joey was the funniest character that ep. The Chandler and Monica scene at the end was sweet too, even though they are making them live in different states 4 days a week.
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10-12-2002, 12:30 AM	#10
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	I haven't seen 903 yet, but I thought 901 and especially 902 were pretty funny. Don't get me wrong, it was WAY better seasons 3-6, and maybe 7, but it is still funny and watchable. As for it being the last year... once we get closer to 916, we'll know...

10-13-2002, 12:49 PM	#11
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10-13-2002, 03:45 PM	#12
KimFieldsFan637 Kim Fields #1 Fan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2001 Posts: 2,353	Well I liked it, and I don't know why everyone keeps saying there's going to be aJoey spinoff...In a magazine artticle I have it says.. The final season means the cast can do more movie roles next year. "I'm probably going into porno," crack LeBlanc. But seriously, like the others, he'll try something different. "When you get off a series, the actor inside wants to stertch a bit," he says. So I don't know who heard about a Joey spinoff, becuz he didn't mention anything about it....and it doesn't sound like theres gonna be one...
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10-13-2002, 04:47 PM	#13
flutterby01 ALIAS!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 30, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 337	I think the season has been ok, and I've had a few good laughs, but I don't think this season's episodes are as funny as previous episodes either. -------- ALEX P. KEATON: I didn't lose the spelling bee, I just refused to spell 'Democrat.'

10-20-2002, 12:49 PM	#14
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	The season's first too episodes flat-out SUCKED! The last 2 episodes "TOW The Peditrician" abd "TOW The Sharks" were ok compared to the first 2 episodes where I litterally didn't laugh once! I'm not a big fan of the Mike character. Also the first 2 episodes looked filmed as opposed to being taped and it just was annoying IMO since I'm used to the show being taped.
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