Characters who were funnier on the Parent Show and less funny on their own spinoff - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 06-15-2003, 09:42 AM

These were characters who lost somethng once they had their own show.

George Jefferson-Extremely Funny on All in the Family but Less funny on the Jeffersons.

Mork was a Huge hit on Happy Days and not funny at all on Mork and Mindy

Stanley Roper very funny on Three's Company and BORING on his show "The Ropers.

These three characters obviously needed Archie Bunker, Fonzie, and Jack Tripper to generate laughs which is why they were less funny on their own show. Anyone Agree

Flash72 · 06-15-2003, 03:09 PM

*How Generate A Reply With Two Words* j/k

Florida Evans!

TVFactFan · 06-15-2003, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Flash72
*How Generate A Reply With Two Words* j/k

Florida Evans!

What Does Florida Evans have to do anything? If you are saying that she was Funny on Maude and Good Times, I'm only discussing spinoffs. Good Times was not a spinoff.

LucyFan · 06-15-2003, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
These were characters who lost somethng once they had their own show.

George Jefferson-Extremely Funny on All in the Family but Less funny on the Jeffersons.

Mork was a Huge hit on Happy Days and not funny at all on Mork and Mindy

These three characters obviously needed Archie Bunker, Fonzie, and Jack Tripper to generate laughs which is why they were less funny on their own show. Anyone Agree

I completely disagree. George Jeffersons got funnier on The Jeffersons when he left the tiring All In The Family show. Plus, it's quite clear the George didn't need Archie one bit because look how long the show lasted. TJ outlived AITF.

Mork was just as funny on his show as on Happy Days.

TVFactFan · 06-15-2003, 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by LucyFan
I completely disagree. George Jeffersons got funnier on The Jeffersons when he left the tiring All In The Family show. Plus, it's quite clear the George didn't need Archie one bit because look how long the show lasted. TJ outlived AITF.

Mork was just as funny on his show as on Happy Days.

I said George became LESS funny, Yes he still was funny on the Jeffersons but on AITF, He was WILD!!. On the Jeffersons, George became soft ans less mean as the years went on. Especially the 80's. Just look at a AITF episode with George from 73-75 and Look at a Jeffersons episode from 1980 and you will see the Difference.

Sean Snow · 06-15-2003, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
Good Times was not a spinoff.

That's a matter of your opinion.

I also thought that Florida Evans was funnier on Maude than Good Times. I loved what she said towards Maude on the show.

TVFactFan · 06-15-2003, 03:36 PM

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Originally posted by Sean Snow
That's a matter of your opinion.

I also thought that Florida Evans was funnier on Maude than Good Times. I loved what she said towards Maude on the show.

I was hoping someone didn't mention Florida Evans-LOL

Superbatboy · 06-15-2003, 10:26 PM

Lisa Bonet was funny on The Cosby Show, but horribly boring on A Different World.

And I thought Good Times WAS a spin off.

TVFactFan · 06-15-2003, 10:36 PM

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Originally posted by Superbatboy
Lisa Bonet was funny on The Cosby Show, but horribly boring on A Different World.

And I thought Good Times WAS a spin off.

No, Good Times was not a spinoff, it was explained by the executive Producer of Good Times in 1975 that the Florida Evans character was changed Completely from the Florida Evans character on Maude.

Janice · 06-16-2003, 12:24 AM

Off topic, but I like your other name, SOLOMON better.

TVFactFan · 06-16-2003, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
Off topic, but I like your other name, SOLOMON better.

Why?

Janice · 06-16-2003, 01:35 AM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Why?

SOLOMON is more personal, and we all know you by that name. It has character with all caps, and sitcom analyzer was written under it anyway.
When people reply to you, it will a pain to write...well Sitcom Analyzer, I agree with that because....
Why not post a poll on Chit Chat. My guess is most will agree.

TVFactFan · 06-16-2003, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
SOLOMON is more personal, and we all know you by that name. It has character with all caps, and sitcom analyzer was written under it anyway.
When people reply to you, it will a pain to write...well Sitcom Analyzer, I agree with that because....
Why not post a poll on Chit Chat. My guess is most will agree.

Janice besides Three's Company, whAt other 70's sitcom did u watch during it's original run?

Janice · 06-16-2003, 01:48 AM

Cheers, Family Ties, The Cosby Show, Night Court and Seinfeld. I would catch AITF and The Jeffersons occasionally too.

TVFactFan · 06-16-2003, 01:51 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
Cheers, Family Ties, The Cosby Show, Night Court and Seinfeld. I would catch AITF and The Jeffersons occasionally too.

When the Jeffersons started their own show, did you expect Edith and Archie to guest star on the Jeffersons?

06-15-2003, 09:42 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,971	Characters who were funnier on the Parent Show and less funny on their own spinoff These were characters who lost somethng once they had their own show. George Jefferson-Extremely Funny on All in the Family but Less funny on the Jeffersons. Mork was a Huge hit on Happy Days and not funny at all on Mork and Mindy Stanley Roper very funny on Three's Company and BORING on his show "The Ropers. These three characters obviously needed Archie Bunker, Fonzie, and Jack Tripper to generate laughs which is why they were less funny on their own show. Anyone Agree

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	Off topic, but I like your other name, SOLOMON better.

06-16-2003, 01:48 AM	#14
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,389	Cheers, Family Ties, The Cosby Show, Night Court and Seinfeld. I would catch AITF and The Jeffersons occasionally too.