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Adamantium · 05-16-2003, 08:56 PM

ARCTU has now been added to that list. But all the shows I've watched on FOX were short lived.

Get a Life (1990-92) 35 episodes
Ned & Stacey (1995-97) 46 episodes
The Tick (2001) 9 episodes

It's like FOX doesn't know what to do when it has a good show, so it freaks and cancels it. FOX's one rule is "We shall have no classic TV on our station."

FOX SUCKS ! ! !

TJL · 05-16-2003, 09:11 PM

I would like to add "Undeclared" to the list.
A very funny show. I wish it had caught on.

Adamantium · 05-16-2003, 09:25 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
I would like to add "Undeclared" to the list.
A very funny show. I wish it had caught on.

I've never seen that show before, but I have heard good things about it. FOX is squeezing every last drop of life out of The Simpsons (no offense Snoopy). Why don't they just air these newer shows that they cancelled instead of a cartoon that's been on since 1989. I grew up to that show.

Just for the record: I'm not so much against the newer FOX shows that are still on (Except Reality Shows), I just think ARCTU was the best show FOX had and I resent the other shows for being successful.

TJL · 05-16-2003, 09:33 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam

FOX is squeezing every last drop of life out of The Simpsons (no offense Snoopy). Why don't they just air these newer shows that they cancelled instead of a cartoon that's been on since 1989. I grew up to that show.

Tell me about it. I like the Simpsons, but c'mon, FOX had two great animated shows, in Family Guy and Futurama and they were treated like dirt. The Simpsons are not nearly as funny as it used to be, but it's untouchable.

Same thing with "Malcolm In The Middle." That show is the gold standard at FOX, but "Andy Richter" was better.

Okay "Malcolm" fans, fire away...

Adamantium · 05-17-2003, 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by TJL

Tell me about it. I like the Simpsons, but c'mon, FOX had two great animated shows, in Family Guy and Futurama and they were treated like dirt. The Simpsons are not nearly as funny as it used to be, but it's untouchable.

Same thing with "Malcolm In The Middle." That show is the gold standard at FOX, but "Andy Richter" was better.

Okay "Malcolm" fans, fire away...

I was never a fan of "Malcolm in the Middle". I can't believe how well it's been doing. I have seen some episodes, and I agree that Andy Richter was better. I also just got into Futurama. It's a great show. Much better than The Simpsons. Now I have nothing against The Simpsons, other than it's been on way too long. There was a time when that show was the best. It's just, that time is not now.

Here's how their Sunday Nights Should Look Like:
8:00 - Family Guy
8:30 - Futurama
9:00 - Andy Richter Controls the Universe
9:30 - Bernie Mac

Just do away with the whole 7:00 hour. Since they treat that hour like dirt anyways. The only good thing about 'Oliver Beene' getting renewed is that it will get treated like dirt next season.
My lineup moves King of the Hill to another night. I like that show, but think it doesn't exactly go along with the other shows listed above.

nimrod_86 · 08-11-2003, 02:08 PM

I think Titus should be added to FOX's list of good, but cancelled shows. Every episode was "a very special episode", but they were funny. Anywho, Andy will be missed.

Chocoholic · 08-12-2003, 04:21 PM

As much as I love The Simpsons, I think it's about time to close up shop and give other shows a chance. It's still funnier than just about anything else that's on TV though.

OT- I do hope FOX never cancels America's Most Wanted. I don't watch regularly, but it does get criminals off the street.

barwars · 04-25-2004, 06:58 PM

I agree ARCTU should've gotten more respect.

But FOX finally seems to have put some faith in a ratings disgrace -- Arrested Development.

I recommend it to anybody, especially fans of ARCTU, knowing that you like smart AND funny shows.

05-16-2003, 08:56 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	All of FOX's Best Shows Are Short Lived ARCTU has now been added to that list. But all the shows I've watched on FOX were short lived. Get a Life (1990-92) 35 episodes Ned & Stacey (1995-97) 46 episodes The Tick (2001) 9 episodes It's like FOX doesn't know what to do when it has a good show, so it freaks and cancels it. FOX's one rule is "We shall have no classic TV on our station." FOX SUCKS ! ! !

05-16-2003, 09:11 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I would like to add "Undeclared" to the list. A very funny show. I wish it had caught on.
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08-11-2003, 02:08 PM	#6
nimrod_86 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 11, 2002 Posts: 196	I think Titus should be added to FOX's list of good, but cancelled shows. Every episode was "a very special episode", but they were funny. Anywho, Andy will be missed.
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08-12-2003, 04:21 PM	#7
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	As much as I love The Simpsons, I think it's about time to close up shop and give other shows a chance. It's still funnier than just about anything else that's on TV though. OT- I do hope FOX never cancels America's Most Wanted. I don't watch regularly, but it does get criminals off the street.

04-25-2004, 06:58 PM	#8
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I agree ARCTU should've gotten more respect. But FOX finally seems to have put some faith in a ratings disgrace -- Arrested Development. I recommend it to anybody, especially fans of ARCTU, knowing that you like smart AND funny shows.