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Brian · 09-04-2003, 08:40 PM

Ever hear about sitcoms that are popular today but weren't in their original run? That is what a cult classic is. These shows did not fare very well in the Nielsons. One good example is The Brady Bunch. It never made it to the top 30 shows in its 5 seasons on the air yet it became very popular and watched when it hit syndication. Here are some other cult classic sitcoms in my opinion.

Gilligan's Island
The Odd Couple
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Honeymooners
Leave it to Beaver
Car 54 Where Are You?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father

DianeChambers87 · 09-04-2003, 08:59 PM

first 3 seasons of Cheers

Penny Lane · 09-06-2003, 07:25 PM

If I remember right The Brady Bunch wasn't all that popular until it went into reruns.

LucyFan · 09-06-2003, 10:07 PM

I think these are as well cult classics: I Dream of Jeannie & Mister Ed.

musicradio77 · 09-08-2003, 01:19 AM

The entire 8 seasons of "Full House" became cult classics in TV history.

dandelion wine · 09-08-2003, 01:30 AM

How about Freaks and Geeks?

ClassicTV4Ever · 09-08-2003, 06:58 AM

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Square Pegs
Married...With Children

That's all I can think of right now.

wickthayer · 09-08-2003, 10:38 AM

Well some of these shows were popular when they were on so I dont know if they are cult classics rather than just shows that continiue to be popular. I think Full House was highly rated, otherwise how did it make it for 8 years? Same with Married with Children.

Freakzilla · 09-08-2003, 02:24 PM

NewsRadio: Started out with modest ratings, then they sank. Made it through 5 seasons. Now the only way most fans can see the show is if they have episodes on tape.

Newhart: Was popular during it's 8 season run. But hasn't proved to be very popular in reruns. So fans have to rely on tapes.

DustBunny · 09-10-2003, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Penny Lane
If I remember right The Brady Bunch wasn't all that popular until it went into reruns.

I think that's true. I heard that too.

wickthayer · 09-11-2003, 11:19 AM

Doug n Carrie - funny name!

LucyFan · 09-13-2003, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Freakzilla
Newhart: Was popular during it's 8 season run. But hasn't proved to be very popular in reruns. So fans have to rely on tapes.

This same statement applies to The Lucy Show. It was popular during it's original run but proved to somewhat unpopular in reruns.

09-04-2003, 08:40 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Cult classic sitcoms Ever hear about sitcoms that are popular today but weren't in their original run? That is what a cult classic is. These shows did not fare very well in the Nielsons. One good example is The Brady Bunch. It never made it to the top 30 shows in its 5 seasons on the air yet it became very popular and watched when it hit syndication. Here are some other cult classic sitcoms in my opinion. Gilligan's Island The Odd Couple The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet The Honeymooners Leave it to Beaver Car 54 Where Are You? The Courtship of Eddie's Father

09-04-2003, 08:59 PM	#2
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09-06-2003, 07:25 PM	#3
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09-06-2003, 10:07 PM	#4
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	I think these are as well cult classics: I Dream of Jeannie & Mister Ed.

09-08-2003, 06:58 AM	#7
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,420	Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman Square Pegs Married...With Children That's all I can think of right now.

09-08-2003, 10:38 AM	#8
wickthayer Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Posts: 562	Well some of these shows were popular when they were on so I dont know if they are cult classics rather than just shows that continiue to be popular. I think Full House was highly rated, otherwise how did it make it for 8 years? Same with Married with Children.

09-08-2003, 02:24 PM	#9
Freakzilla Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2000 Location: Portage, Michigan, United States Posts: 556	NewsRadio: Started out with modest ratings, then they sank. Made it through 5 seasons. Now the only way most fans can see the show is if they have episodes on tape. Newhart: Was popular during it's 8 season run. But hasn't proved to be very popular in reruns. So fans have to rely on tapes.

09-11-2003, 11:19 AM	#11
wickthayer Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 03, 2003 Posts: 562	Doug n Carrie - funny name!