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David · 03-01-2003, 01:44 PM

What shows do you think showed the best pilot?

I think Three's Company, Different Strokes, and Friends

LucyFan · 03-01-2003, 06:43 PM

I think The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Munsters, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, The Brady Bunch, Mary Tyler Moore, Laverne & Shirley, Three's Company, and Mork and Mindy

Adamantium · 03-01-2003, 07:28 PM

NewsRadio (1995) The plot was funny with a great introduction to the cast.

Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002) Although not the funniest episode of the whole show, definatly served the purpose it intended to. It introduced the characters and made me laugh at the same time.

Taxi (1978) An emotional pilot where Alex is reunited with his daughter after many years. It also manages to be funny and shows all the characters and their lives.

Three's Company (1977) A funny episode with a hilarious scene involving Mr. Roper demanding that a woman (whom he thinks is Jack) take off her clothes.

Central Perk · 03-01-2003, 09:07 PM

Cheers- The pilot was great because he showed how Cheers was such a friendly bar. It was also really funny. It's definitely one of my favorite episodes of the whole show.

mstewart · 03-01-2003, 11:23 PM

The Cosby Show - It was funny and held your attention

Family Ties

Alice

dawsongirl · 03-01-2003, 11:24 PM

Hogan's Heroes- Great way to introduce the boys and their operation. A little odd having Klink be harsh though.

I Dream of Jeannie- again, a great way to intro the characters and the plight Tony would go thru for another 5 years.

Adam-12- Right away, it established the main point of the show and Pete and Jim's relationship.

Sitcomwriter · 03-02-2003, 03:41 AM

While I would have loved to say "Curb Your Enthuisiasm", I wasn't too thrilled with the Original Pilot or the show's 1st episode "The Pants Tent".They just don't do the series justice IMO.

Chocoholic · 03-02-2003, 08:49 PM

Wings
Scrubs
The Simpsons
Andy Richter Controls the Universe
NewsRadio

03-01-2003, 01:44 PM	#1
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LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	I think The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Munsters, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, The Brady Bunch, Mary Tyler Moore, Laverne & Shirley, Three's Company, and Mork and Mindy

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Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	NewsRadio (1995) The plot was funny with a great introduction to the cast. Andy Richter Controls the Universe (2002) Although not the funniest episode of the whole show, definatly served the purpose it intended to. It introduced the characters and made me laugh at the same time. Taxi (1978) An emotional pilot where Alex is reunited with his daughter after many years. It also manages to be funny and shows all the characters and their lives. Three's Company (1977) A funny episode with a hilarious scene involving Mr. Roper demanding that a woman (whom he thinks is Jack) take off her clothes.

03-01-2003, 09:07 PM	#4
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	Cheers- The pilot was great because he showed how Cheers was such a friendly bar. It was also really funny. It's definitely one of my favorite episodes of the whole show.

03-01-2003, 11:23 PM	#5
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	The Cosby Show - It was funny and held your attention Family Ties Alice

03-01-2003, 11:24 PM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Hogan's Heroes- Great way to introduce the boys and their operation. A little odd having Klink be harsh though. I Dream of Jeannie- again, a great way to intro the characters and the plight Tony would go thru for another 5 years. Adam-12- Right away, it established the main point of the show and Pete and Jim's relationship.

03-02-2003, 03:41 AM	#7
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	While I would have loved to say "Curb Your Enthuisiasm", I wasn't too thrilled with the Original Pilot or the show's 1st episode "The Pants Tent".They just don't do the series justice IMO.

03-02-2003, 08:49 PM	#8
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Wings Scrubs The Simpsons Andy Richter Controls the Universe NewsRadio