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Chocoholic · 03-25-2003, 07:15 PM

I think Cheers is one of the best TV shows of all-time. It's so funny and heart-warming, the kind of sitcom that we need to see more of on TV. I can watch it over and over again and still laugh out loud each time.

OTOH, I never understood the appeal of Seinfeld. I think the characters are highly unlikeable and the humor is very mean-spirited. I'll take Cheers over Seinfeld any day.

Adamantium · 03-25-2003, 07:40 PM

I'm not a big fan of either show, but if I had to choose, I'd say "Cheers."

If not for "Cheers," there probably wouldn't be "Wings."

I've said before that I use to watch Seinfeld, just not anymore in reruns.

*InThisMoment* · 03-25-2003, 09:15 PM

i couldn't choose i never watched either.

DJ11 · 03-25-2003, 11:58 PM

Seinfeld....Kramer is hilarious....Newmanium was a funny episode, Cheers is a classic, I can't remember the chubby guys name that sat at the bar?

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 03-26-2003, 12:49 AM

Oh My god, Seinfeld is one of my favorite shows. Now I never understood the appeal of Cheers. I hope one day Seinfeld comes on DVD

peter may · 03-26-2003, 05:59 AM

as much as i lked Cheers, I have to say Seinfeld, the storylines were much more interesting one reason being that they were not all set in a bar

harper · 03-26-2003, 10:44 AM

I cannot say that seinfeld was warm there is a cynism and arrogance of both bostonians and new yorkers and those sentiments are defiantly portrayed on those shows,Carla is the biggiest example of that.her general treatment of customers was rude,unproffessional,ifI had been rude like that I would have been fired.I realize for comedic license there needs to be a protagonist to play off of,but she rarely showed any warmth at all.As far as creative plotlines seinfeld might have been the most inventive.Cheers was a 1 note joke mostly sam/Diane.Sam/Rebecca/or the same sam malone going after women.Seinfeld allowed everyone to shine and brought on other actors to shine.I can say the writing was great and the chemistry of the actors were great.the Charles brothers and J.Burrows were the heart and soul of what made cheers a great show.And larry David And seinfeld for seinfeld were to there show.The writing,Cast for both shows are legendary though.

BLT · 03-26-2003, 11:57 AM

Seinfeld all the way! Cheers had some good characters & good writing, but would've been much better w/ Fred Dryer (or anyone else) instead of Ted danson. Frasier's a great show & I continue to watch it--hope they spinoff Frasier in the end as well. Too bad that Seinfeld-spinoff with Kramer's lawyer never panned out--i'm sure that would've been good.

Central Perk · 03-26-2003, 04:07 PM

Cheers.

dlemond · 03-26-2003, 04:11 PM

I think they are both great shows.

But if I could only have one of them it would be Cheers.

*PinkLady* · 03-26-2003, 04:36 PM

I don't really like either show, but I can tolerate Cheers. Seinfeld is so extremely overrated. It is not the least bit funny.

Lynn · 03-26-2003, 07:58 PM

Both are great shows! I like them both, I can't pick just one.

Tuesday Weld · 03-26-2003, 08:06 PM

Definately Cheers.I found Seinfeld to be irritating.

Ms Garthe Knight · 03-30-2003, 06:49 AM

Seinfeld Rocked!

I Dream of Jeannie · 03-30-2003, 12:07 PM

Seinfeld is the best!!!!

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Cheers is the best!	25	36.23%
Seinfeld all the way, baby!	32	46.38%
I can't decide! Both are true classics.	8	11.59%
I can't tolerate watching either one.	4	5.80%
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03-25-2003, 07:15 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Cheers or Seinfeld? I think Cheers is one of the best TV shows of all-time. It's so funny and heart-warming, the kind of sitcom that we need to see more of on TV. I can watch it over and over again and still laugh out loud each time. OTOH, I never understood the appeal of Seinfeld. I think the characters are highly unlikeable and the humor is very mean-spirited. I'll take Cheers over Seinfeld any day.

03-25-2003, 09:15 PM	#3
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	cheers or seinfield i couldn't choose i never watched either.
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03-25-2003, 11:58 PM	#4
DJ11 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Mar 25, 2003 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 4	Seinfeld....Kramer is hilarious....Newmanium was a funny episode, Cheers is a classic, I can't remember the chubby guys name that sat at the bar?
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03-26-2003, 12:49 AM	#5
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	Oh My god, Seinfeld is one of my favorite shows. Now I never understood the appeal of Cheers. I hope one day Seinfeld comes on DVD
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03-25-2003, 07:40 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	I'm not a big fan of either show, but if I had to choose, I'd say "Cheers." If not for "Cheers," there probably wouldn't be "Wings." I've said before that I use to watch Seinfeld, just not anymore in reruns.

03-26-2003, 05:59 AM	#6
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	as much as i lked Cheers, I have to say Seinfeld, the storylines were much more interesting one reason being that they were not all set in a bar

03-26-2003, 10:44 AM	#7
harper gentlegiant Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 04, 2003 Location: Towson,Maryland Posts: 130	cheers wasn't always heart warming I cannot say that seinfeld was warm there is a cynism and arrogance of both bostonians and new yorkers and those sentiments are defiantly portrayed on those shows,Carla is the biggiest example of that.her general treatment of customers was rude,unproffessional,ifI had been rude like that I would have been fired.I realize for comedic license there needs to be a protagonist to play off of,but she rarely showed any warmth at all.As far as creative plotlines seinfeld might have been the most inventive.Cheers was a 1 note joke mostly sam/Diane.Sam/Rebecca/or the same sam malone going after women.Seinfeld allowed everyone to shine and brought on other actors to shine.I can say the writing was great and the chemistry of the actors were great.the Charles brothers and J.Burrows were the heart and soul of what made cheers a great show.And larry David And seinfeld for seinfeld were to there show.The writing,Cast for both shows are legendary though.
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03-26-2003, 11:57 AM	#8
BLT Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2003 Posts: 496	Seinfeld all the way! Cheers had some good characters & good writing, but would've been much better w/ Fred Dryer (or anyone else) instead of Ted danson. Frasier's a great show & I continue to watch it--hope they spinoff Frasier in the end as well. Too bad that Seinfeld-spinoff with Kramer's lawyer never panned out--i'm sure that would've been good.

03-26-2003, 04:07 PM	#9
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	Cheers.

03-26-2003, 04:11 PM	#10
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I think they are both great shows. But if I could only have one of them it would be Cheers.

03-26-2003, 04:36 PM	#11
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I don't really like either show, but I can tolerate Cheers. Seinfeld is so extremely overrated. It is not the least bit funny.

03-26-2003, 07:58 PM	#12
Lynn Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 07, 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 744	Both are great shows! I like them both, I can't pick just one.

03-26-2003, 08:06 PM	#13
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	Definately Cheers.I found Seinfeld to be irritating.
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03-30-2003, 06:49 AM	#14
Ms Garthe Knight Max&99 Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 29, 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 569	Seinfeld Rocked!

03-30-2003, 12:07 PM	#15
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