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Brian · 01-31-2003, 09:16 PM

Since we're on the topic of overrated TV shows and actors, who do you think is the most underrated sitcom actor and what is the most underrated sitcom?

I think Bob Newhart and his first two sitcoms are very underrated. He doesn't get a lot of recognition.

Janice · 01-31-2003, 09:39 PM

I think Barney Miller is the most underrated sitcom.

For sitcom actor, I'll say Jerry Van Dyke. His portrayal of Luther Van Dam was classic.

I agree about Bob Newhart. I only watched his first show, and I love it. Mr. Carlin kills me.

LucyFan · 01-31-2003, 10:41 PM

I think Here's Lucy in the most underrated sitcom.

The most underrated sitcom actor I think is Gale Gordon. For all the parts he played on various tv sitcoms he still doesn't get any recognition that he soley deserves.

dawsongirl · 01-31-2003, 11:47 PM

Underrated show? I'll have to think about that.

<broken record>Anyway, I personally think Richard Dawson is an underrated actor. Everyone knows him from being a game show host, but he also did a lot of damn good acting, even outside Hogan's Heroes. Just my 2 cents.</br>

APPLEI · 02-01-2003, 12:00 AM

the most underrated actor on a sitcom is tim reid.
the most underrated sitcom is franks place.

Chocoholic · 02-01-2003, 01:17 AM

John McGinley from Scrubs is so underrated. He deserves an Emmy for playing Dr. Cox.

As for underrated shows, I think both Wings and NewsRadio never got the respect they deserved. I think they are both fine comedies and I can enjoy watching them over and over again.

JT · 02-01-2003, 12:08 PM

I say that both "Alice" and "Kate and Allie" are underrated. "Alice" ran for nine seasons, staying in the top 30 for most of them. "Kate and Allie" won, I think, three emmys and ranked in the top ten for its first season. The most underrated actress, imo, is Lauren Tewes of "The Love Boat," she should have won some kind of award for her work as Cruise Director Julie McCoy, the role she played from 1977 to 1984.

callmetootie · 02-01-2003, 12:55 PM

Veronica's Closet was quite underrated, along with Suddenly Susan. The most underrated actor is probably Paul Lynde. He never found a good sitcom, but was gifted and talented.

Sitcomwriter · 02-01-2003, 02:52 PM

Sitcom Actress:Christine Taylor.Everybody knows her as "Ben Stiller's Wife" but she had appeared in several sitcoms as well.She appeared in "Party Girl","Hey Dude",The Unaired Scott Baio sitcom "Rewind" and had a recurring role on "Friends".She also appeared in the 1st 2 "Brady Bunch" Movies.

Sitcom Actor:I agree with WingsFan.McGinley is the best part of "Scrubs".

Sitcom:"Party Girl" and "Townies" are 2 great shows that didn't get the attention they deserved.

LucyCompanyPhan · 02-01-2003, 03:45 PM

Underrated Actor: David Schwimmer for Ross on Friends

i kno what ur thinking, how could anything on Friends be underrated. im not saying the show. cos thats def. not underrated. the only reason i said this is because Matthew Perry & Matt Le Blanc have both been nom. for Emmys, but what about David. hes just as good actor then the other 2.

Underrated Show: I dream of Jeannie.

Adamantium · 02-01-2003, 04:35 PM

I think the most underrated actor is Stephen Root.

I agree that "Barney Miller" (mentioned by Janice) is an underrated sitcom.

Also that Gale Gordon (mentioned by LucyFan) is underrated.

I think that "Perfect Strangers" is the most underrated sitcom.

James · 02-01-2003, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
I think that "Perfect Strangers" is the most underrated sitcom.

I'll second that, TVAdam!!!

(Let me also take the time to nominate Mark Linn-Baker as the most underrated actor, at least in my opinion.)

TVgen62 · 02-02-2003, 08:12 AM

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Originally posted by LucyCompanyPhan
Underrated Actor: David Schwimmer for Ross on Friends

...Matthew Perry & Matt Le Blanc have both been nom. for Emmys, but what about David....

David Schwimmer was nominated for his role in Friends during the 1st season (and possibly the 2nd season as well).

OK, back to the topic. My picks:

I agree that Bob Newhart and The Bob Newhart Show ('72-'78) are generally underrated.

*PinkLady* · 02-02-2003, 09:32 AM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
I think that "Perfect Strangers" is the most underrated sitcom.

I'll third you on that!

mstewart · 02-02-2003, 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by jimmiegirl48

I'll third you on that!

I'll fourth you on that.

Here is another underrated sitcoms:
The New Dick Van Dyke Show - Those first two season were entertaining to watch, even though there were some recycled episodes from the original, and the cast was very good. The show was not given a fair shake on that.

Bridget Loves Bernie - A good show that was cancelled due to pressure from various groups. Today a show like that would have worked.

All Is Forgiven - Excellent sitcom with Bess Armstrong, Terence Knox, Carol Kane and David Alan Grier. Was not given a chance to develop. Better than these sitcoms that are out today.

The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart were very underrated sitcoms.

01-31-2003, 09:16 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Who is the most underrated sitcom actor? What is the most underrated sitcom? Since we're on the topic of overrated TV shows and actors, who do you think is the most underrated sitcom actor and what is the most underrated sitcom? I think Bob Newhart and his first two sitcoms are very underrated. He doesn't get a lot of recognition.

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callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	Veronica's Closet was quite underrated, along with Suddenly Susan. The most underrated actor is probably Paul Lynde. He never found a good sitcom, but was gifted and talented.
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LucyCompanyPhan Hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Location: a far away place in sitcomville Posts: 2,254	Underrated Actor: David Schwimmer for Ross on Friends i kno what ur thinking, how could anything on Friends be underrated. im not saying the show. cos thats def. not underrated. the only reason i said this is because Matthew Perry & Matt Le Blanc have both been nom. for Emmys, but what about David. hes just as good actor then the other 2. Underrated Show: I dream of Jeannie.
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01-31-2003, 09:39 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think Barney Miller is the most underrated sitcom. For sitcom actor, I'll say Jerry Van Dyke. His portrayal of Luther Van Dam was classic. I agree about Bob Newhart. I only watched his first show, and I love it. Mr. Carlin kills me.

01-31-2003, 10:41 PM	#3
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	I think Here's Lucy in the most underrated sitcom. The most underrated sitcom actor I think is Gale Gordon. For all the parts he played on various tv sitcoms he still doesn't get any recognition that he soley deserves.

01-31-2003, 11:47 PM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Underrated show? I'll have to think about that. <broken record>Anyway, I personally think Richard Dawson is an underrated actor. Everyone knows him from being a game show host, but he also did a lot of damn good acting, even outside Hogan's Heroes. Just my 2 cents.</br>

02-01-2003, 12:00 AM	#5
APPLEI Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 16, 2000 Location: JACKSON MI. 49203 Posts: 810	the most underrated actor on a sitcom is tim reid. the most underrated sitcom is franks place.

02-01-2003, 01:17 AM	#6
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	John McGinley from Scrubs is so underrated. He deserves an Emmy for playing Dr. Cox. As for underrated shows, I think both Wings and NewsRadio never got the respect they deserved. I think they are both fine comedies and I can enjoy watching them over and over again.

02-01-2003, 12:08 PM	#7
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	I say that both "Alice" and "Kate and Allie" are underrated. "Alice" ran for nine seasons, staying in the top 30 for most of them. "Kate and Allie" won, I think, three emmys and ranked in the top ten for its first season. The most underrated actress, imo, is Lauren Tewes of "The Love Boat," she should have won some kind of award for her work as Cruise Director Julie McCoy, the role she played from 1977 to 1984.

02-01-2003, 02:52 PM	#9
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	Sitcom Actress:Christine Taylor.Everybody knows her as "Ben Stiller's Wife" but she had appeared in several sitcoms as well.She appeared in "Party Girl","Hey Dude",The Unaired Scott Baio sitcom "Rewind" and had a recurring role on "Friends".She also appeared in the 1st 2 "Brady Bunch" Movies. Sitcom Actor:I agree with WingsFan.McGinley is the best part of "Scrubs". Sitcom:"Party Girl" and "Townies" are 2 great shows that didn't get the attention they deserved.

02-01-2003, 04:35 PM	#11
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	I think the most underrated actor is Stephen Root. I agree that "Barney Miller" (mentioned by Janice) is an underrated sitcom. Also that Gale Gordon (mentioned by LucyFan) is underrated. I think that "Perfect Strangers" is the most underrated sitcom.