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automatic princess · 06-18-2003, 03:27 PM

I saw this on a website. You name a show and tell when, in your opinion, it "jumped the shark."

Ex:

Kim Possible

When Kim Possible kept fighting the same villians over and over again.

Next...

I Dream of Jeannie · 06-18-2003, 04:00 PM

Days of our Lives

Jumped the shark in 1999, when they stopped listening or even caring about Jarlena fans, at all. It's taken 4 years, 4.1 million viewers (who have stopped watching), and the threat of cancellation to get TIIC (the idiots in charge) to reluctantly listen to us. I'm just hoping that by September it has jumped back on the otherside of that shark, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

BrandonS · 06-18-2003, 04:37 PM

"Remington Steele" clearly jumped the shark after the first year. It gave me the impression that a committee took over the program, attempting to make it more commercial, but, in fact, only making it less interesting and original.

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 06-19-2003, 01:01 AM

I Dream of Jeannie

Jumped the shark when Jeannie and Tony got married.

automatic princess · 06-19-2003, 09:05 AM

Even Stevens

Jumped the shark when Beans was added and Shia LaBeouf turned 16.

I Dream of Jeannie · 06-19-2003, 04:05 PM

Bewitched

Jumped the shark when Dick York left and Dick Sargent was hired.

~Tropical Punch 19~ · 06-19-2003, 04:58 PM

7th Heaven

When Mary turned all rebellious, the twisn were born,a nd they added all those obnoxious characters. (Kevin, Roxanne, and Chandler)

I still watch it though

Just Popped In · 06-20-2003, 02:26 AM

The Facts of Life

Jumped the shark when Mrs. G left and was replaced by Beverly Ann Stickle.

I Dream of Jeannie · 06-20-2003, 08:35 AM

Full House

Jumped the shark when it became cheesy with a side of cheesy.

Just Popped In · 06-20-2003, 02:39 PM

Happy Days....

Jumped the shark when Ron Howard left and they changed the theme song.

Christopher · 08-15-2003, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by I Dream of Jeannie
Bewitched

Jumped the shark when Dick York left and Dick Sargent was hired.

I like Dick Sargent better

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Jumped in season 4, got back in the game in season 5, jumped in season 6 when they killed Tara off, but had a bad ass villain Evil Willow

Christopher · 08-15-2003, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Just Popped In
The Facts of Life

Jumped the shark when Mrs. G left and was replaced by Beverly Ann Stickle.

IMO I think FOL jumped MAJOR when they added Pippa.

Mr. Television · 08-15-2003, 11:59 PM

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Originally posted by ~Tropical Punch 19~
7th Heaven

When Mary turned all rebellious, the twisn were born,a nd they added all those obnoxious characters. (Kevin, Roxanne, and Chandler)

I still watch it though

I agree, but I stopped watching the show. Another show that jumped the shark was Boston Public when they dropped Jessalyn Gilsig and Nicky Katt from the cast and made it the Jeri Ryan show.

Lady T · 08-16-2003, 12:05 AM

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Originally posted by I Dream of Jeannie
Full House

Jumped the shark when it became cheesy with a side of cheesy.

From day one

DarleneIllyria · 08-16-2003, 12:34 AM

Leave it to Beaver-

This show had so many jumps, imo. The biggest one is puberty. I know, kids gotta grow up, but the show just lost it when Jerry grew up. We lost some of the best characters (Larry Mondello, Mrs. Mondello, Judy) and the rest of Beav's friends just never could reach the level Larry had. Penny just wasn't Judy. You can maybe cast new actors to replace characters, but you sure as hell can't cast the magic the first actor had.

06-18-2003, 03:27 PM	#1
automatic princess Mariah your on fire Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2003 Location: a house Posts: 2,598	Jumped the shark game I saw this on a website. You name a show and tell when, in your opinion, it "jumped the shark." Ex: Kim Possible When Kim Possible kept fighting the same villians over and over again. Next...
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06-18-2003, 04:00 PM	#2
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06-19-2003, 01:01 AM	#4
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06-20-2003, 02:26 AM	#8
Just Popped In Lucy & Ricky forever Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 16, 2002 Location: Monterey Peninsula, California Posts: 304	The Facts of Life Jumped the shark when Mrs. G left and was replaced by Beverly Ann Stickle.
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06-18-2003, 04:37 PM	#3
BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	"Remington Steele" clearly jumped the shark after the first year. It gave me the impression that a committee took over the program, attempting to make it more commercial, but, in fact, only making it less interesting and original.

06-19-2003, 09:05 AM	#5
automatic princess Mariah your on fire Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2003 Location: a house Posts: 2,598	Even Stevens Jumped the shark when Beans was added and Shia LaBeouf turned 16.

06-19-2003, 04:05 PM	#6
I Dream of Jeannie Undisputed.......... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Location: Rebelling againist a group, defining a genre, and supporting Deidre -n- Drake and John and Marlena no matter what, and thanking Mr. Reilly for this magnificant storyline. Woohoo!! Life is good! Dee and Drake are bad. he he he Posts: 4,925	Bewitched Jumped the shark when Dick York left and Dick Sargent was hired.

06-19-2003, 04:58 PM	#7
~Tropical Punch 19~ Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: I'm a fly on Clay's wall Posts: 1,961	7th Heaven When Mary turned all rebellious, the twisn were born,a nd they added all those obnoxious characters. (Kevin, Roxanne, and Chandler) I still watch it though

06-20-2003, 08:35 AM	#9
I Dream of Jeannie Undisputed.......... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Location: Rebelling againist a group, defining a genre, and supporting Deidre -n- Drake and John and Marlena no matter what, and thanking Mr. Reilly for this magnificant storyline. Woohoo!! Life is good! Dee and Drake are bad. he he he Posts: 4,925	Full House Jumped the shark when it became cheesy with a side of cheesy.

06-20-2003, 02:39 PM	#10
Just Popped In Lucy & Ricky forever Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 16, 2002 Location: Monterey Peninsula, California Posts: 304	Happy Days.... Jumped the shark when Ron Howard left and they changed the theme song.

08-16-2003, 12:34 AM	#15
DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	Leave it to Beaver- This show had so many jumps, imo. The biggest one is puberty. I know, kids gotta grow up, but the show just lost it when Jerry grew up. We lost some of the best characters (Larry Mondello, Mrs. Mondello, Judy) and the rest of Beav's friends just never could reach the level Larry had. Penny just wasn't Judy. You can maybe cast new actors to replace characters, but you sure as hell can't cast the magic the first actor had.