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callmetootie · 02-04-2003, 11:16 AM

Whatdo you guys think of AUSA? I think it looks horrible. The reviews have been mixed to negative. NYPost gave it **1/2 out of *****, while TVGuide.com said that it'd one of the top 50 worst shows of all-time. What do you guys think? Hopefully, you'll agree with me that Foley won't have as much of a luck streak as Gardner. I'd suggest no one watch this. Maybe they'll bring In-Laws back...lol.

I don't wanna hurt anyone's feelings with this thread or anything, but I just wanted to hear others opinions aout how the show looks and all. Thanxxx

TJL · 02-04-2003, 05:47 PM

There's a reason why some shows air this time of year.

I will be watching however.
It'll be like driving by a traffic accident.
You know what you're going to see is bad, but you just can't resist.

callmetootie · 02-04-2003, 05:54 PM

And it's ratings probably won't be all that great either. I say from highest to lowest rated in the 930-1000 hour:

#1: 24
#2: The Guardian
#3: AUSA
#4: Less Than Perfect
#5: Smallville
#6: One On One

Frasier will win it's timeslot, but AUSA will likely drop quite badly from there. I've actually decided to make a chart of my predictions of the highest rated to lowest rated shows of the entire evening. Here you go:

#1: American Idol
#2: Judging Amy
#3: 24
#4: Frasier
#5: JAG
#6: 8 Simple Rules
#7: According To Jim
#8: Fear Factor
#9: The Guardian
#10: Kingpin
#11: NYPD Blue
#12: A.U.S.A
#13: Life With Bonnie
#14: Less Than Perfect
#15: Gilmore Girls
#16: Smallville
#17: Abby
#18: One On One
#19: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Maybe I should do this for every evening!

Sitcomwriter · 02-04-2003, 08:29 PM

"A.U.S.A" is set to premiere in 2 and a half hours.

TJ? A Board Prehaps?

Christopher · 02-05-2003, 01:14 AM

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Originally posted by callmetootie
#17: Abby
#18: One On One
#19: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

No Buffy gets more ratings then those shows I read the over night ratings at Zap 2 It and Buffy is usually ahead on UPN Tuesday nights. Go Buffy!!!!!

Brian Damage · 02-05-2003, 05:15 PM

I actually didn't think it was that bad. It wasn't laugh out loud funny, but not bad either. The Pilot episode is always hard to judge because pilots are hardly ever funny.

TJL · 02-05-2003, 08:53 PM

Okay, I watched the pilot last night, and again this afternoon, and yes, I still didn't like it.

Still, it's better than "Good Morning Miami," but that's not saying much.

Keep an eye on that cutie Amanda Detmer, sitcom watchers.
I have a feeling we'll be seeing her again soon. This show won't be her big break, but I will put money on her showing up again on another NBC series this Fall.

callmetootie · 02-06-2003, 08:44 AM

The rating was pretty mediocre at best. It received a 7.5 I believe, which is good technically. It tied with 8SR for the night. It did also lose 35% of Frasier's audience...

MagicDust1488 · 02-06-2003, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by TJL
Okay, I watched the pilot last night, and again this afternoon, and yes, I still didn't like it.

Still, it's better than "Good Morning Miami," but that's not saying much.

Keep an eye on that cutie Amanda Detmer, sitcom watchers.
I have a feeling we'll be seeing her again soon. This show won't be her big break, but I will put money on her showing up again on another NBC series this Fall.

A.U.S.A. wasn't that bad or that funny, but I still think that Good Morning Miami is much better and funnier. Let's just see what happens.

callmetootie · 02-06-2003, 09:44 AM

I was switching between this and Less Than Perfect from time to time. I hated this show. Scott Foley was totally forced, and tried to be another Jack Tripper. It was a mis-match of scenes from Liar Liar, with totally worthless subplots. The writing was OK, but it was executed well at all. The rating was a 7.5/11 as I understand. It's the exact same rating that 8 Simple Rules received. The ratings will drop quite badly next week though, without Lilith on Frasier.

Central Perk · 02-06-2003, 04:43 PM

I didn't think it was horrible and I didn't think it was all that great either. Is it just me or do new sitcoms just get worse and worse?

TJL · 02-06-2003, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dr. Frasier Crane
Is it just me or do new sitcoms just get worse and worse?

I try not to think about it...

UpstairsSteak · 02-06-2003, 08:39 PM

I watched as much as I could stand which worked out well as I was able to watch the last 25 minutes of another show on at the same time.

Sitcomwriter · 02-06-2003, 11:19 PM

This show was good in a so bad it's good kind of way.It was incredibly corny but there have been worse shows.

callmetootie · 02-07-2003, 10:44 AM

And as I understand, NBC has cut back on advertisements for this show. Baaaaaad move.

02-04-2003, 11:16 AM	#1
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	A.U.S.A - Looks Like A "Night Court" Carbon Copy... Whatdo you guys think of AUSA? I think it looks horrible. The reviews have been mixed to negative. NYPost gave it 1/2 out of ***, while TVGuide.com said that it'd one of the top 50 worst shows of all-time. What do you guys think? Hopefully, you'll agree with me that Foley won't have as much of a luck streak as Gardner. I'd suggest no one watch this. Maybe they'll bring In-Laws back...lol. I don't wanna hurt anyone's feelings with this thread or anything, but I just wanted to hear others opinions aout how the show looks and all. Thanxxx
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02-04-2003, 05:47 PM	#2
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02-04-2003, 05:54 PM	#3
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	And it's ratings probably won't be all that great either. I say from highest to lowest rated in the 930-1000 hour: #1: 24 #2: The Guardian #3: AUSA #4: Less Than Perfect #5: Smallville #6: One On One Frasier will win it's timeslot, but AUSA will likely drop quite badly from there. I've actually decided to make a chart of my predictions of the highest rated to lowest rated shows of the entire evening. Here you go: #1: American Idol #2: Judging Amy #3: 24 #4: Frasier #5: JAG #6: 8 Simple Rules #7: According To Jim #8: Fear Factor #9: The Guardian #10: Kingpin #11: NYPD Blue #12: A.U.S.A #13: Life With Bonnie #14: Less Than Perfect #15: Gilmore Girls #16: Smallville #17: Abby #18: One On One #19: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Maybe I should do this for every evening!

02-04-2003, 08:29 PM	#4
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	"A.U.S.A" is set to premiere in 2 and a half hours. TJ? A Board Prehaps?

02-05-2003, 05:15 PM	#6
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: 63,108	I actually didn't think it was that bad. It wasn't laugh out loud funny, but not bad either. The Pilot episode is always hard to judge because pilots are hardly ever funny.
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02-05-2003, 08:53 PM	#7
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Okay, I watched the pilot last night, and again this afternoon, and yes, I still didn't like it. Still, it's better than "Good Morning Miami," but that's not saying much. Keep an eye on that cutie Amanda Detmer, sitcom watchers. I have a feeling we'll be seeing her again soon. This show won't be her big break, but I will put money on her showing up again on another NBC series this Fall.

02-06-2003, 08:44 AM	#8
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	The rating was pretty mediocre at best. It received a 7.5 I believe, which is good technically. It tied with 8SR for the night. It did also lose 35% of Frasier's audience...

02-06-2003, 09:44 AM	#10
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	I was switching between this and Less Than Perfect from time to time. I hated this show. Scott Foley was totally forced, and tried to be another Jack Tripper. It was a mis-match of scenes from Liar Liar, with totally worthless subplots. The writing was OK, but it was executed well at all. The rating was a 7.5/11 as I understand. It's the exact same rating that 8 Simple Rules received. The ratings will drop quite badly next week though, without Lilith on Frasier.

02-06-2003, 04:43 PM	#11
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I didn't think it was horrible and I didn't think it was all that great either. Is it just me or do new sitcoms just get worse and worse?

02-06-2003, 08:39 PM	#13
UpstairsSteak Shine On Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 303	I watched as much as I could stand which worked out well as I was able to watch the last 25 minutes of another show on at the same time.

02-06-2003, 11:19 PM	#14
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	This show was good in a so bad it's good kind of way.It was incredibly corny but there have been worse shows.

02-07-2003, 10:44 AM	#15
callmetootie Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2001 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 4,768	And as I understand, NBC has cut back on advertisements for this show. Baaaaaad move.