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TVFactFan · 07-27-2003, 03:03 PM

Top 30 the entire time they were ran on ABC. Is anyone else surprised by that?

hawaii five-o · 07-27-2003, 03:38 PM

No.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2003, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by hawaii five-o
No.

Why is that?

David · 07-27-2003, 04:34 PM

I am very surpised actually.. but since Step By Step was on Friday. Friday shows never really do top 10-good. But I did expect it to be in the 20s somewhere.

I mean SBS has a Dallas star, a Three's Company star, and once a Perfect Strangers star. I expected it to bring in a way larger audience.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2003, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by SomersCompany3
I am very surpised actually.. but since Step By Step was on Friday. Friday shows never really do top 10-good. But I did expect it to be in the 20s somewhere.

I mean SBS has a Dallas star, a Three's Company star, and once a Perfect Strangers star. I expected it to bring in a way larger audience.

Who was the Perfect Strangers Star?

Adamantium · 07-27-2003, 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Who was the Perfect Strangers Star?

In season six, Bronson Pinchot (Balki from PS) joins the cast as Jean-Luc. Basically, Cody's replacement.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2003, 04:54 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
In season six, Bronson Pinchot (Balki from PS) joins the cast as Jean-Luc. Basically, Cody's replacement.

THat's right, he played a more masculine role in SBS than he did in PS

*PinkLady* · 07-27-2003, 11:57 PM

I didn't know they were never ranked in the top 30. It kind of surprises me because most shows that aren't don't last as long as those two did.

TVFactFan · 07-28-2003, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by *~PinkLady59~*
I didn't know they were never ranked in the top 30. It kind of surprises me because most shows that aren't don't last as long as those two did.

I know both shows lasted about 7/8years.

dawsongirl · 07-28-2003, 02:39 AM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
In season six, Bronson Pinchot (Balki from PS) joins the cast as Jean-Luc. Basically, Cody's replacement.

I remember that now. Never would have though and I watched that show all the time.

Brad Russ · 07-28-2003, 08:24 AM

I think the reason they never made the top 30 is because I don't believe those shows ever really caught on too much with an older audience. Shows like friends, and Will & Grace appeal to younger people, as well as older people, Whereas shows like step by step, and boy meets world seem to cater mostly to younger kids, and teenagers. I remember when Id try to watch these shows as a kid, my parents would always change the channel. It just didn't appeal to them. Those would be my guesses as to why they didn't do so great in the ratings.

I Said Good Day · 07-28-2003, 01:15 PM

I'm really surprised because those were 2 very popular shows and they lasted long too.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 07-28-2003, 02:21 PM

I'm not surprised BMW didn't make the top 30. But what was the highest Step By Step ranked.

TVFactFan · 07-28-2003, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by Will and Grace Fanatic
I'm not surprised BMW didn't make the top 30. But what was the highest Step By Step ranked.

I don't know the highest but I do know it never went higher than 31.

David · 07-28-2003, 09:50 PM

I have always wondered why SBS never ranked high.

Boy Meets World... well im not too surprised: but here..

I think Step By Step appeals to both adults and kids. That's just my opinion. I just think the only reason it didnt rank high was because it was put on Friday. And Friday isnt the BIG TV night. But the weird thing is: Full House and Family Matters were in the top 30, yet Step By Step wasnt.... Hmm... anyone know its ratings?

07-27-2003, 03:03 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,950	I was surprised to find out that Boy Meets World and Step by Step were never in the.. Top 30 the entire time they were ran on ABC. Is anyone else surprised by that?

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David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	I am very surpised actually.. but since Step By Step was on Friday. Friday shows never really do top 10-good. But I did expect it to be in the 20s somewhere. I mean SBS has a Dallas star, a Three's Company star, and once a Perfect Strangers star. I expected it to bring in a way larger audience.
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Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I think the reason they never made the top 30 is because I don't believe those shows ever really caught on too much with an older audience. Shows like friends, and Will & Grace appeal to younger people, as well as older people, Whereas shows like step by step, and boy meets world seem to cater mostly to younger kids, and teenagers. I remember when Id try to watch these shows as a kid, my parents would always change the channel. It just didn't appeal to them. Those would be my guesses as to why they didn't do so great in the ratings.
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I Said Good Day Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Hangin Out In The Basement Posts: 62	I'm really surprised because those were 2 very popular shows and they lasted long too.
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Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	I'm not surprised BMW didn't make the top 30. But what was the highest Step By Step ranked.
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07-27-2003, 03:38 PM	#2
hawaii five-o Book 'Em, Dano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2003 Location: At home, eating cereal straight out of the box Posts: 1,406	No.

07-27-2003, 11:57 PM	#8
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I didn't know they were never ranked in the top 30. It kind of surprises me because most shows that aren't don't last as long as those two did.

07-28-2003, 09:50 PM	#15
David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	I have always wondered why SBS never ranked high. Boy Meets World... well im not too surprised: but here.. I think Step By Step appeals to both adults and kids. That's just my opinion. I just think the only reason it didnt rank high was because it was put on Friday. And Friday isnt the BIG TV night. But the weird thing is: Full House and Family Matters were in the top 30, yet Step By Step wasnt.... Hmm... anyone know its ratings?