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karctrkrzy · 10-20-2003, 06:10 PM

Hi,

Im looking for a list of the sitcoms that were set in Chicago. Thanks in advance.

Heather

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 10-20-2003, 06:18 PM

Next to L.A and New York, Chicago is like the most popular place they set sitcoms. why is this??? whats so special about it?

hawaii five-o · 10-20-2003, 06:18 PM

"Good Times"

"Family Matters"

"Perfect Strangers"

TJL · 10-20-2003, 06:29 PM

The Bob Newhart Show

Webster

Working Stiffs

peter may · 10-20-2003, 06:34 PM

i believe "Coupling" is set in Chicago

TJL · 10-20-2003, 06:48 PM

How could I forget "Chigaco Sons," a short lived 1997 sitcom starring Jason Bateman and one of the reigning queens of one-season wonders, Paula Marshall.

Brent88 · 10-20-2003, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*
Next to L.A and New York, Chicago is like the most popular place they set sitcoms. why is this??? whats so special about it?

Most populated cities.

Sitcomwriter · 10-20-2003, 11:16 PM

Life With Bonnie
What about Joan?

donald snl · 10-20-2003, 11:56 PM

joanie loves chachi

DetectiveGriffin · 10-21-2003, 12:12 AM

The setting of a show is often chosen by how large a cities market is. Thats why Chicago is so popular. They hope by setting a show there, everyone in Chicago will want to watch. I cant remember all the exact details, but there was an article about it when the drew carey show came out, about how cities were chosen like that.

set in chicago

Married with Children

21 jump street -- there is debate whether this is set in Chicago or detroit. i dont believe it was ever mentioned, but Toms friends all went to the University of Michigan, so, I choose Detroit.

this isnt a sitcom, but can anyone remember if hill street blues was set in Chicago. I always thought it was and my friend disagrees.

James · 10-21-2003, 01:19 AM

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Originally posted by DetectiveGriffin
this isnt a sitcom, but can anyone remember if hill street blues was set in Chicago. I always thought it was and my friend disagrees.

Hill Street Blues (whose theme song I LOVE!!!

) was set in New York City, yet it was filmed in the Windy City.

boechsner · 10-21-2003, 01:33 AM

The Hogan Family. Actually takes place in a suburb of Chicago, Oak Park.

TJL · 10-21-2003, 05:21 AM

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Originally posted by James
Hill Street Blues (whose theme song I LOVE!!! ) was set in New York City, yet it was filmed in the Windy City.

Actually, they never were very specific about what city the show was set in.
If they filmed the extertiors in Chicago, why didn't they just set it in Chigaco?

TJL · 10-21-2003, 05:28 AM

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Originally posted by TJL
Actually, they never were very specific about what city the show was set in.
If they filmed the exteriors in Chicago, why didn't they just set it in Chigaco?

Of course I could be wrong, It's been a while since I've seen the show, but I don't think they ever mentioned the city they worked in by name. I guess they wanted people to think this show could have taken place in any Eastern City.

Janice · 10-21-2003, 02:00 PM

I'm not positive, but I think Still Standing is set in Chicago. The family are big Cub fans. They wear the hats and shirts with the Cub's logo.

Also, the short-lived HBO show, The Mind of The Married Man was set in Chicago.

10-20-2003, 06:10 PM	#1
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peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	i believe "Coupling" is set in Chicago

10-20-2003, 06:48 PM	#6
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	How could I forget "Chigaco Sons," a short lived 1997 sitcom starring Jason Bateman and one of the reigning queens of one-season wonders, Paula Marshall.

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Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	Life With Bonnie What about Joan?

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10-21-2003, 12:12 AM	#10
DetectiveGriffin Sankontessou! Senior Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2001 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 1,288	The setting of a show is often chosen by how large a cities market is. Thats why Chicago is so popular. They hope by setting a show there, everyone in Chicago will want to watch. I cant remember all the exact details, but there was an article about it when the drew carey show came out, about how cities were chosen like that. set in chicago Married with Children 21 jump street -- there is debate whether this is set in Chicago or detroit. i dont believe it was ever mentioned, but Toms friends all went to the University of Michigan, so, I choose Detroit. this isnt a sitcom, but can anyone remember if hill street blues was set in Chicago. I always thought it was and my friend disagrees.

10-21-2003, 01:33 AM	#12
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	The Hogan Family. Actually takes place in a suburb of Chicago, Oak Park.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm not positive, but I think Still Standing is set in Chicago. The family are big Cub fans. They wear the hats and shirts with the Cub's logo. Also, the short-lived HBO show, The Mind of The Married Man was set in Chicago.