What sitcom had the potential to be a great one but was cancelled too quickly? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

mstewart · 03-09-2003, 11:01 PM

There are three in mind that I enjoyed but cancelled too quickly:

Bridget Loves Bernie - The first of its kind dealing with mixed marriages of the faith. Unfortunately, the time the show aired 72-73, the country was not ready to embrace a show of its nature. I think today it would have been better embraced. BLB was a good show and it was not a run of the mill silly sitcom.
Fay - The first TV show featuring a divorced woman as its lead. It was a very good show and Lee Grant is an excellent actress but was not given a chance. It paved the way later that season, 75-76, for One Day at A Time.
All Is Forgiven - This series was on during the 85-86 season. It starred Bess Armstrong, who was to be the next Mary Tyler Moore, and Terence Knox along with Carol Kane and David Alan Grier. The show had the feel of The Mary Tyler Moore Show where it dealt with the combination workplace/homelife setting. Very good show but was not given a chance.

James · 03-09-2003, 11:19 PM

My list includes the following:

The Brady Brides
The Brady Bunch
The Bradys
Mayberry, R. F. D.
Our House
Perfect Strangers

None of them came even close to jumping the shark IMHO.

Chocoholic · 03-09-2003, 11:46 PM

Andy Richter Controls the Universe
NewsRadio

APPLEI · 03-10-2003, 12:03 AM

franks place
get a life
police squad
all is forgiven
buffalo bill

GoldenFamilyTies · 03-10-2003, 12:13 AM

The Brady Brides

Adamantium · 03-10-2003, 12:21 AM

The Tick (8 episodes)
DAG (16 episodes)
George & Leo (22 episodes)
Two of a Kind (22 episodes)
Get a Life (35 episodes)
Ned & Stacey (46 episodes)

I don't count "Andy Richter Controls the Universe", because even though it had a short run, it is great. And the thread says "had the potential to be". Although cancelled too quickly.

Sitcomwriter · 03-10-2003, 12:35 AM

"Oh Baby" could have gotten SLIGHLY better if given another season (although it was still a great show.It just wasn't a laugh riot).I didn't like "Maggie" but it could have gotten better if it was given a 2nd season.Other shows like "Townies" and "Party Girl" were great and didn't need to make any improvements.

Unwanted Angel · 03-10-2003, 06:53 AM

Ned and Stacy....
It was a great show and they never gave it a chance...

Chad22 · 03-10-2003, 08:04 AM

Anyone remember Teen Angel from ABC's TGIF 97-98 Lineup? That show was great.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 03-10-2003, 10:40 AM

In-Laws

*PinkLady* · 03-10-2003, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chad Doody
Anyone remember Teen Angel from ABC's TGIF 97-98 Lineup? That show was great.

Teen Angel was hilarious!
I also think Square Pegs should have been given another couple of seasons.

dawsongirl · 03-10-2003, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chad Doody
Anyone remember Teen Angel from ABC's TGIF 97-98 Lineup? That show was great.

What was the show that was on at the same time? Both got cancelled but were pretty funny.

Chocoholic · 03-10-2003, 07:05 PM

I remember Teen Angel too. That show was great.

TJL · 03-10-2003, 07:14 PM

Undeclared
Freaks and Geeks
The Tick
Greg The Bunny
Partners
Police Squad
Andy Richter Controls The Universe

Hmm. Quite a few FOX shows on my list. Am I sensing a trend here?

Adamantium · 03-10-2003, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dawsongirl

What was the show that was on at the same time? Both got cancelled but were pretty funny.

I think it was "You Wish" about a genie.

And I too, remember Teen Angel. The actress who played Marcia Brady played the main character's mom.

03-09-2003, 11:01 PM	#1
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	What sitcom had the potential to be a great one but was cancelled too quickly? There are three in mind that I enjoyed but cancelled too quickly: Bridget Loves Bernie - The first of its kind dealing with mixed marriages of the faith. Unfortunately, the time the show aired 72-73, the country was not ready to embrace a show of its nature. I think today it would have been better embraced. BLB was a good show and it was not a run of the mill silly sitcom. Fay - The first TV show featuring a divorced woman as its lead. It was a very good show and Lee Grant is an excellent actress but was not given a chance. It paved the way later that season, 75-76, for One Day at A Time. All Is Forgiven - This series was on during the 85-86 season. It starred Bess Armstrong, who was to be the next Mary Tyler Moore, and Terence Knox along with Carol Kane and David Alan Grier. The show had the feel of The Mary Tyler Moore Show where it dealt with the combination workplace/homelife setting. Very good show but was not given a chance.

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03-09-2003, 11:19 PM	#2
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	My list includes the following: The Brady Brides The Brady Bunch The Bradys Mayberry, R. F. D. Our House Perfect Strangers None of them came even close to jumping the shark IMHO.

03-09-2003, 11:46 PM	#3
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Andy Richter Controls the Universe NewsRadio

03-10-2003, 12:03 AM	#4
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03-10-2003, 12:13 AM	#5
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	The Brady Brides

03-10-2003, 12:21 AM	#6
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	The Tick (8 episodes) DAG (16 episodes) George & Leo (22 episodes) Two of a Kind (22 episodes) Get a Life (35 episodes) Ned & Stacey (46 episodes) I don't count "Andy Richter Controls the Universe", because even though it had a short run, it is great. And the thread says "had the potential to be". Although cancelled too quickly.

03-10-2003, 12:35 AM	#7
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	"Oh Baby" could have gotten SLIGHLY better if given another season (although it was still a great show.It just wasn't a laugh riot).I didn't like "Maggie" but it could have gotten better if it was given a 2nd season.Other shows like "Townies" and "Party Girl" were great and didn't need to make any improvements.

03-10-2003, 06:53 AM	#8
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	Ned and Stacy.... It was a great show and they never gave it a chance...

03-10-2003, 08:04 AM	#9
Chad22 Captain Juke N Jive Moderator Forum Addict Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Caribou, Maine Posts: 71,661	Anyone remember Teen Angel from ABC's TGIF 97-98 Lineup? That show was great.

03-10-2003, 07:05 PM	#13
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I remember Teen Angel too. That show was great.