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TVFactFan · 03-08-2003, 12:38 PM

Back in 1991, Family matters and Step by Step were part of the Friday Night lineup at 8pm and 8;30pm. When Family Matters ended, Steve Urkel shoots straight up in the air through the roof of the Winslow home, and landed in the backyard of the Step by Step family. My question was how could Urkel land in their backyard if Step by Step wasn't based in Chicago? This has to go down as one of the stupidest crossover attempts in TV sitcom History. I couldn't believe that Urkel actually was part of the Step by Step storyline at 8;30pm just from landing in their yard. Anyone else consider this a Wacky crossover?

Cashodeen · 03-16-2003, 04:30 AM

I can't think of a worse crossover episode actually. There probably is one, but this crossover is definitely up there. What's worse, this was Step By Step's second episode. I think it is so wrong for a show that is new to have a "big star" appear on it.

TVFactFan · 03-16-2003, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by Cashodeen
I can't think of a worse crossover episode actually. There probably is one, but this crossover is definitely up there. What's worse, this was Step By Step's second episode. I think it is so wrong for a show that is new to have a "big star" appear on it.

I guess that was there way of bringing viewers to Step by Step with Urkel as a guest star. But they just forgot that Step by Step was based in Wisconsin.

Cashodeen · 03-16-2003, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
I guess that was there way of bringing viewers to Step by Step with Urkel as a guest star. But they just forgot that Step by Step was based in Wisconsin.

No doubt. If you were the kind of person to watch FM, you were the kind of person to watch Step by Step, and having Urkel on the new TGIF show could do nothing but help it out. I remember watching it when it first appeared and I thought it was a tacky crossover. But hey, this is TGIF we're talking about here!

I don't even remember the FM episode where Steve blasts off at the end, but having him shoot from Chicago to Wisconsin is verrrry weak. But again, it's TGIF!

TVFactFan · 03-16-2003, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by Cashodeen

No doubt. If you were the kind of person to watch FM, you were the kind of person to watch Step by Step, and having Urkel on the new TGIF show could do nothing but help it out. I remember watching it when it first appeared and I thought it was a tacky crossover. But hey, this is TGIF we're talking about here!

I don't even remember the FM episode where Steve blasts off at the end, but having him shoot from Chicago to Wisconsin is verrrry weak. But again, it's TGIF!

I can't remember the episode either but what I do remember is Urkel wearing a space outfit inside the Winslow's living room and shot up in the air through the Winslows roof. I seen that episode about 5 months ago on TBS and of course in syndication once he flies through the roof that's the end.

rial · 03-17-2003, 07:02 AM

Maybe you're right though...

Anyway, the FM episode you were talking about (the 'first part' of the crossover) is called "Brain Over Brawn" (3rd season).

James · 03-23-2003, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

I guess that was there way of bringing viewers to Step by Step with Urkel as a guest star. But they just forgot that Step by Step was based in Wisconsin.

Geography lesson for the day:

Chicago is not all that far from Wisconsin. SBS was based in the real-life city of Port Washington, the county seat of Ozaukee County. It is directly north of Milwaukee on Interstate 43. The distance Steve travelled was about 100 or so miles. It's a lot more realistic compared to taking off in Chicago and landing in, say, California.

TVFactFan · 03-23-2003, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by James

Geography lesson for the day:

Chicago is not all that far from Wisconsin. SBS was based in the real-life city of Port Washington, the county seat of Ozaukee County. It is directly north of Milwaukee on Interstate 43. The distance Steve travelled was about 100 or so miles. It's a lot more realistic compared to taking off in Chicago and landing in, say, California.

Step by Step was still based in a different state.LOL So what you just said means nothing.

Cashodeen · 03-23-2003, 08:46 PM

I didn't need a geography lesson.

100 miles is still damn far. But yes, Chicago to Cali would have been even more hokey. (Still say, worse crossover ever.)

TVFactFan · 03-23-2003, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by Cashodeen
I didn't need a geography lesson. 100 miles is still damn far. But yes, Chicago to Cali would have been even more hokey. (Still say, worse crossover ever.)

thank you Cashodeen-LOL. Still wacky even though Chicago is not far from Wisconsin.

ThomasE · 03-28-2003, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

Step by Step was still based in a different state.LOL So what you just said means nothing.

There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't matter. 100 miles is not so bad. Besides, Steve and Mark were partners. It's TV. Sometimes we have to use our imaginations or go with the flow.

TVFactFan · 03-28-2003, 11:28 PM

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Originally posted by ThomasE

There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't matter. 100 miles is not so bad. Besides, Steve and Mark were partners. It's TV. Sometimes we have to use our imaginations or go with the flow.

Maybe so thomas, but it still goes down as the strangest crossover in sitcom history-LOL

Cashodeen · 03-28-2003, 11:29 PM

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Originally posted by ThomasE
There's nothing wrong with that. It doesn't matter. 100 miles is not so bad. Besides, Steve and Mark were partners. It's TV. Sometimes we have to use our imaginations or go with the flow.

Granted. I agree, TV usually doesn't have to be realistic to be entertaining. But you have to admit, it does make for interesting conversation on here.

ThomasE · 03-28-2003, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

Maybe so thomas, but it still goes down as the strangest crossover in sitcom history-LOL

I, personally was glad to see the crossover. There have been stranger crossovers as well.

TVFactFan · 03-28-2003, 11:44 PM

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Originally posted by ThomasE

I, personally was glad to see the crossover. There have been stranger crossovers as well.

Well i always been a fan of crossovers so i didn't mind it at all. I just felt it could have made a little more sense. Steve Ukel appeared on Full House too but i never saw that one to know if it made sense.

03-08-2003, 12:38 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,055	This was a Stupid Crossover Attempt with the show Step by Step Back in 1991, Family matters and Step by Step were part of the Friday Night lineup at 8pm and 8;30pm. When Family Matters ended, Steve Urkel shoots straight up in the air through the roof of the Winslow home, and landed in the backyard of the Step by Step family. My question was how could Urkel land in their backyard if Step by Step wasn't based in Chicago? This has to go down as one of the stupidest crossover attempts in TV sitcom History. I couldn't believe that Urkel actually was part of the Step by Step storyline at 8;30pm just from landing in their yard. Anyone else consider this a Wacky crossover?

03-16-2003, 04:30 AM	#2
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	I can't think of a worse crossover episode actually. There probably is one, but this crossover is definitely up there. What's worse, this was Step By Step's second episode. I think it is so wrong for a show that is new to have a "big star" appear on it.

03-17-2003, 07:02 AM	#6
rial Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 16, 2002 Posts: 118	Maybe you're right though... Anyway, the FM episode you were talking about (the 'first part' of the crossover) is called "Brain Over Brawn" (3rd season).

03-23-2003, 08:46 PM	#9
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	I didn't need a geography lesson. 100 miles is still damn far. But yes, Chicago to Cali would have been even more hokey. (Still say, worse crossover ever.)