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TJL · 01-11-2003, 05:06 PM

What were the dumbest concepts ever created for a sitcom?

I'm talking utterly stupid ideas that make you wonder how they ever had the guts to pitch this idea to a network, and even scarier, what Newtork exec thought said stupid idea would be a hit!

Example - "Mr. Smith," This short lived 1983 comedy featured a super-intelligent talking orangutan who becomes a top secret advisor to the President.

Sitcomwriter · 01-11-2003, 05:49 PM

I personally LIKED the show but 4 Words:"Homeboys In Outer Space"

Chad22 · 01-11-2003, 06:20 PM

LOL, That would be great if a new channel came along and aired all the stupid shows like that.

ThomasE · 01-11-2003, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcomwriter
I personally LIKED the show but 4 Words:"Homeboys In Outer Space"

I thought that was one of the dumbest ides ever concieved. I am not knocking your opinion, though. It was a waste. Sitcomwriter, do you remember "Sparks" and "Social Studies" on UPN?

Jimbo · 01-11-2003, 08:15 PM

A few years back, ABC broadcast "Baby Talk", which was basically a ripoff of the "Look Who's Talking" movies. It was a bad concept for a TV show based on a bad concept for a movie!

For some reason, the network stuck with this show for a full season, and I believe, part of its second season. They overhauled the format a couple of times along the way. ABC seemed determined to force this really, really bad show on the viewing public.

dawsongirl · 01-11-2003, 10:05 PM

"Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp"

dawsongirl · 01-11-2003, 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by Jimbo
For some reason, the network stuck with this show for a full season, and I believe, part of its second season. They overhauled the format a couple of times along the way. ABC seemed determined to force this really, really bad show on the viewing public.

They changed mothers. Julia Duffy was one of them. Tony Danza ended up on that show too.

Sitcomwriter · 01-11-2003, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by ThomasE

Do you remember "Sparks" and "Social Studies" on UPN?

I saw "Sparks" a few times but I don't remember much about it.I never saw "Social Studies" though.

Sitcomwriter · 01-11-2003, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl

They changed mothers. Julia Duffy was one of them. Tony Danza ended up on that show too.

Don't forget Scott Baio and George Clooney....

Janice · 01-12-2003, 12:40 AM

My Mother, The Car (nuff said)

My Two Dads (anyone ever hear of a paternity test?)

TJL · 01-12-2003, 12:42 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
My Mother, The Car

Ah yes. Nothing like a classic.

A paternity test for "My Two Dads?"

This is a sitcom! You can take your sensible logic elsewhere missy!

Brian · 01-12-2003, 12:47 AM

I Married Dora. It basically had a guy (illegally) marrying his maid to keep her from being deported.

Brian · 01-12-2003, 12:48 AM

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Originally posted by Sitcomwriter
Don't forget Scott Baio and George Clooney....

OMG thank goodness the show was cancelled before more harm could come to them!

edoug · 01-12-2003, 08:54 AM

Even though it's opne of my favorite shows I would say that HOGAN'S HEROES is probably the worst idea for a sitcom that I've ever heard. There's no way they would even attempt to put anything like it on tv today.
Another really bad idea is the one where they are going to make a real family into a sitcom although I haven't seen the commercial in a while so maybe, thankfully, it will never happen.

edoug · 01-12-2003, 09:01 AM

sorry double post

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Jimbo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2001 Location: United States of America-One Nation UNDER GOD! Posts: 471	A few years back, ABC broadcast "Baby Talk", which was basically a ripoff of the "Look Who's Talking" movies. It was a bad concept for a TV show based on a bad concept for a movie! For some reason, the network stuck with this show for a full season, and I believe, part of its second season. They overhauled the format a couple of times along the way. ABC seemed determined to force this really, really bad show on the viewing public.

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Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I Married Dora. It basically had a guy (illegally) marrying his maid to keep her from being deported.

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edoug Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 10, 2001 Posts: 128	Even though it's opne of my favorite shows I would say that HOGAN'S HEROES is probably the worst idea for a sitcom that I've ever heard. There's no way they would even attempt to put anything like it on tv today. Another really bad idea is the one where they are going to make a real family into a sitcom although I haven't seen the commercial in a while so maybe, thankfully, it will never happen.

01-12-2003, 09:01 AM	#15
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