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nicole_c · 12-21-2000, 12:30 PM

I have a good idea for Nick at Nite and TV Land, let me know if you agree: I think on Nick at Nite they should air shows from the late 70's, 80's and early 90's and TV land should be for shows that ran during the 50's, 60's and early 70's. I just think that would make more sense instead of the mix they currently have on Nick at Nite they show "I Love Lucy" and "The Facts of Life" and there is a huge generation gap between those shows, one is from the 50's(i think) and FOL started in 79 and ran until 88. I don't know about you, but FOL and Three's Company are the only shows i like that are currently on N@N and I don't like any shows on TV LAND. They need to add a few more recent shows to N@N such as: "Gimme a Break", "Diff'rnt Strokes", "Mr. Belvidre" and a few others. As far as N@N airing shows like "Roseanne" "Full House" and "Family Ties", I don't think they will ever show "Roseanne", I mean come on N@N airing a show that deals with gays, lesbians, drugs, pre-marital sex, domestic violence, ect... I doubt they will carry that show if they won't even air certain episode of "The fact of Life" and as far as"Full House" and "Family Ties" there are quite a few networks that already air those shows. And one more thing, does anyone rember the show "My sister Sam"? It stared Pam Dawber(from Mork and Mindy) and the late Rebecca Schaffer(she was killed by a stalker in the 80's), the show was about and older sister, Sam(pam dawber) who is raising her teenage sister, Patty(rebecca schafer). I used to love that show and i wish N@N would air it.

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VicariousPeekskill · 12-22-2000, 12:22 AM

I think that's a great idea!! Sometimes I just want to see old shows---but they really aren't too old, like the original TGIF lineup! I'm talking about Full House, Step By Step, etc. N@N should have those shows-- and maybe even some 80s cartoons! I miss the Snorks. TV Land seems to only show Andy Griffith all day. lol Whatever happened to Mr. ED? Green Acres? If we could only get those networks straightened out.

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JohnMcMillin · 12-22-2000, 02:08 AM

IMO, it is way too soon for shows like Full House, Family Matters and the like to be on N@N. Those shows are still readily seen on networks like WGN, TBS and syndication everywhere. N@N are supposed to be shows that had their heyday AT LEAST 15-20 years ago if not more. Shows like Gimme A Break, Diff'rent Strokes, Family Ties (Which is coming soon), Silver Spoons and the like are definately more N@N-worthy. All of those are rarely seen on tv anymore, and they're all close to 20 years old if they aren't already. N@N's shows are supposed to be classic sitcoms, not shows that were still on 5 years ago IMO.

Also, I love that N@N and TV Land have different lineups. Lucy is an all-time classic sitcom and belongs on Nick. And TV Land shows hour-long shows too.

JohnMcMillin · 12-22-2000, 02:10 AM

yea, Roseanne is/was taboo.... but I don't think the show will be all that controversial when it gets old enough for NAN. I mean, Three's Company was one of the most controversial shows of the day, and while it can get racy at times, it is nothing compared to Sex And The City or the like.

U2baby · 12-22-2000, 03:55 AM

Personally, I love most of the current schedule. Though I think WKRP got the shaft. They only show it in the early hours of the morning. Also, an I Love Lucy-less NAN would not be right! I have seen every episode of I Love Lucy, probably at least 20-50 times each. I can recite some of the dialogue for you. This is THE sitcom of all sitcoms. While I can get sick of every other show, Lucy I never get sick of, ever. Without Lucy there would not be any of the great shows you see today. FOL owes a lot to Lucy. TV Land, the only good show on there is Sanford & Son.
Also, someone said they wanted My Sister Sam on NAN. That would not be possible. I'm pretty sure that show, for tragic reasons, did not last nearly long enough to qualify for syndication and NAN. I think you have to be on air at least 4 years for syndication.

TJ · 12-22-2000, 08:25 AM

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Originally posted by U2baby:
Also, someone said they wanted My Sister Sam on NAN. That would not be possible. I'm pretty sure that show, for tragic reasons, did not last nearly long enough to qualify for syndication and NAN. I think you have to be on air at least 4 years for syndication.

4 seasons or 100 episodes is usually the magic number for new shows, but I don't think there's any such 'rule' for shows from the 50's-80's. My Sister Sam aired on USA in the late 80's or early 90's and TV Land aired an episode a few months ago as part of their Sunday Showcase.

I think My Sister Sam had already been cancelled when that tragedy struck and Rebecca Schaeffer was killed by a stalker.

chris jacob · 12-22-2000, 12:18 PM

the court ship of eddies father should be on tvland.

The Obsolete Man · 12-22-2000, 05:50 PM

Actually, the "magic number" for syndication is somewhere between 69-88 episodes, which would be between three and four seasons today. It was much the same way in the 60s. One of the reasons NBC let Star Trek survive for season 3 was so they would have over 69 episodes and NBC could make money off the show in syndication.

There are some exceptions to the rule, however... The Munsters only had 65 episodes, but is in syndication, because it was close enough. Get A Life only has about 40 episodes, but was shown on USA very breifly in September-October.

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TJ · 12-23-2000, 04:33 AM

I was referring to recent shows when I said 'magic number'. It's not a hard and fast rule as you said Obsolete Man - maybe we've heard conflicting information. I've read about that number when they were talking about Michael J. Fox leaving Spin City I think they were right at 100. Then there is The Jamie Foxx Show which is switching to a comedy/variety format from a sitcom this season after it reaches 100 episodes for syndication.

12-21-2000, 12:30 PM	#1
nicole_c Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.A. Posts: 24	Brilliant Idea for Nick at Nite and TV Land I have a good idea for Nick at Nite and TV Land, let me know if you agree: I think on Nick at Nite they should air shows from the late 70's, 80's and early 90's and TV land should be for shows that ran during the 50's, 60's and early 70's. I just think that would make more sense instead of the mix they currently have on Nick at Nite they show "I Love Lucy" and "The Facts of Life" and there is a huge generation gap between those shows, one is from the 50's(i think) and FOL started in 79 and ran until 88. I don't know about you, but FOL and Three's Company are the only shows i like that are currently on N@N and I don't like any shows on TV LAND. They need to add a few more recent shows to N@N such as: "Gimme a Break", "Diff'rnt Strokes", "Mr. Belvidre" and a few others. As far as N@N airing shows like "Roseanne" "Full House" and "Family Ties", I don't think they will ever show "Roseanne", I mean come on N@N airing a show that deals with gays, lesbians, drugs, pre-marital sex, domestic violence, ect... I doubt they will carry that show if they won't even air certain episode of "The fact of Life" and as far as"Full House" and "Family Ties" there are quite a few networks that already air those shows. And one more thing, does anyone rember the show "My sister Sam"? It stared Pam Dawber(from Mork and Mindy) and the late Rebecca Schaffer(she was killed by a stalker in the 80's), the show was about and older sister, Sam(pam dawber) who is raising her teenage sister, Patty(rebecca schafer). I used to love that show and i wish N@N would air it. [This message has been edited by nicole_c (edited 12-21-2000).]

12-22-2000, 12:22 AM	#2
VicariousPeekskill Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2000 Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA Posts: 11	I think that's a great idea!! Sometimes I just want to see old shows---but they really aren't too old, like the original TGIF lineup! I'm talking about Full House, Step By Step, etc. N@N should have those shows-- and maybe even some 80s cartoons! I miss the Snorks. TV Land seems to only show Andy Griffith all day. lol Whatever happened to Mr. ED? Green Acres? If we could only get those networks straightened out. ------------------ "I have measured out my life in coffee spoons;" T.S. Eliot, 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'

12-22-2000, 02:08 AM	#3
JohnMcMillin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2000 Location: louisville, ky, USA Posts: 380	IMO, it is way too soon for shows like Full House, Family Matters and the like to be on N@N. Those shows are still readily seen on networks like WGN, TBS and syndication everywhere. N@N are supposed to be shows that had their heyday AT LEAST 15-20 years ago if not more. Shows like Gimme A Break, Diff'rent Strokes, Family Ties (Which is coming soon), Silver Spoons and the like are definately more N@N-worthy. All of those are rarely seen on tv anymore, and they're all close to 20 years old if they aren't already. N@N's shows are supposed to be classic sitcoms, not shows that were still on 5 years ago IMO. Also, I love that N@N and TV Land have different lineups. Lucy is an all-time classic sitcom and belongs on Nick. And TV Land shows hour-long shows too.

12-22-2000, 02:10 AM	#4
JohnMcMillin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2000 Location: louisville, ky, USA Posts: 380	yea, Roseanne is/was taboo.... but I don't think the show will be all that controversial when it gets old enough for NAN. I mean, Three's Company was one of the most controversial shows of the day, and while it can get racy at times, it is nothing compared to Sex And The City or the like.

12-22-2000, 03:55 AM	#5
U2baby Go Veggie! Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 31, 2000 Location: OR Posts: 120	Personally, I love most of the current schedule. Though I think WKRP got the shaft. They only show it in the early hours of the morning. Also, an I Love Lucy-less NAN would not be right! I have seen every episode of I Love Lucy, probably at least 20-50 times each. I can recite some of the dialogue for you. This is THE sitcom of all sitcoms. While I can get sick of every other show, Lucy I never get sick of, ever. Without Lucy there would not be any of the great shows you see today. FOL owes a lot to Lucy. TV Land, the only good show on there is Sanford & Son. Also, someone said they wanted My Sister Sam on NAN. That would not be possible. I'm pretty sure that show, for tragic reasons, did not last nearly long enough to qualify for syndication and NAN. I think you have to be on air at least 4 years for syndication.

12-22-2000, 12:18 PM	#7
chris jacob Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 06, 2000 Location: Hartford Posts: 753	the court ship of eddies father should be on tvland.

12-22-2000, 05:50 PM	#8
The Obsolete Man Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 18, 2000 Location: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Earth Prime Posts: 567	Actually, the "magic number" for syndication is somewhere between 69-88 episodes, which would be between three and four seasons today. It was much the same way in the 60s. One of the reasons NBC let Star Trek survive for season 3 was so they would have over 69 episodes and NBC could make money off the show in syndication. There are some exceptions to the rule, however... The Munsters only had 65 episodes, but is in syndication, because it was close enough. Get A Life only has about 40 episodes, but was shown on USA very breifly in September-October. [This message has been edited by The Obsolete Man (edited 12-22-2000).]

12-23-2000, 04:33 AM	#9
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,681	I was referring to recent shows when I said 'magic number'. It's not a hard and fast rule as you said Obsolete Man - maybe we've heard conflicting information. I've read about that number when they were talking about Michael J. Fox leaving Spin City I think they were right at 100. Then there is The Jamie Foxx Show which is switching to a comedy/variety format from a sitcom this season after it reaches 100 episodes for syndication.