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greenlaser5555 · 11-09-2003, 02:56 PM

What ever happened to My Secret Identity, Small Wonder, Out of This World, The New Gidget, Monsters Today, & Still The Beaver?

Mr. Television · 11-10-2003, 02:36 AM

I wish they were reruned.

SBTB Geek · 11-10-2003, 04:20 AM

It's unfortunate that we are missing out of so many great sitcoms fom that decade. What happened to "Mr. Belvedere," "ALF," "Facts of Life," "Out of This World," "Small Wonder," "Silver Spoons," or "Punky Brewster"?

I swear... I haven't seen any of those, except "FOL" and "SS," in more than 10 years.

jarri · 11-10-2003, 01:16 PM

I would like to see Small Wonder andSilver Spoons on TV again. I would watch (or at least set my VCR) for those shows everyday.

dawsongirl · 11-10-2003, 07:47 PM

They are missing because they suck. No offense to fans.

jarri · 11-11-2003, 08:55 AM

I'm offended. Those shows don't suck for those of us who are old enough to appreciate them.

AKA · 11-11-2003, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by jarri
I'm offended. Those shows don't suck for those of us who are old enough to appreciate them.

I loved these shows as a child growing up in the '80s, but I'm an adult now, and they're all horrible! Seriously, I defy you to watch an episode of "Small Wonder" in its entirety - you won't even get past the opening credits.

dawsongirl · 11-11-2003, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jarri
I'm offended. Those shows don't suck for those of us who are old enough to appreciate them.

I am old enough. And as adult, I think they're horrible.

Mr. Television · 11-12-2003, 12:48 AM

I would rather watch them than most of todays sitcoms.

Chelsea · 11-12-2003, 01:46 AM

Out of all the shows mentioned in this thread, there are 2 that are still watchable to me now, all these years later. FOL and ALF. The rest, ugh...

Montanya427 · 11-12-2003, 04:15 AM

A few shows that I grew up on would probably be cheesy by todays standards but it would be funny to watch them again if just for the laughs. Theres to much reality TV on these days and no real comedy sitcoms ( a few but I remeber when I was a kid I couldnt make up my mind what channel or show I was going to watch and which ones I would tape)

Like I really think the Brady Bunch is stupid and cheesy but I like to watch for the humor that I understand as an adult that I didnt get as a child (sexual tones haha) and I like to laugh at the cheesy lines and jokes and get a laugh at the clothes that I grew up making fun of (I watched it on TBS in the 80's) that are back in style now. (I swore I would never wear bellbottoms or platform shoes)

Lady T · 11-12-2003, 04:18 AM

Personally I thought the sitcoms of the 80's were real cheesy...1980's television was at it's best with dramas...like Dynasty and Dallas

Montanya427 · 11-12-2003, 04:41 AM

Loved Dallas and Knots Landing
Night time soaps from the 80's were great, campy writing but lots of fighting and back stabbing they were more manipulative and revengeful rather then todays or 90's dramas like Melrose where it was all about the bed hopping

11-09-2003, 02:56 PM	#1
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11-12-2003, 01:46 AM	#10
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Out of all the shows mentioned in this thread, there are 2 that are still watchable to me now, all these years later. FOL and ALF. The rest, ugh...
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11-10-2003, 04:20 AM	#3
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	It's unfortunate that we are missing out of so many great sitcoms fom that decade. What happened to "Mr. Belvedere," "ALF," "Facts of Life," "Out of This World," "Small Wonder," "Silver Spoons," or "Punky Brewster"? I swear... I haven't seen any of those, except "FOL" and "SS," in more than 10 years.

11-10-2003, 07:47 PM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	They are missing because they suck. No offense to fans.

11-11-2003, 08:55 AM	#6
jarri Happily divorced Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 20, 2003 Location: New Castle County, DE Posts: 255	I'm offended. Those shows don't suck for those of us who are old enough to appreciate them.

11-12-2003, 12:48 AM	#9
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I would rather watch them than most of todays sitcoms.

11-12-2003, 04:15 AM	#11
Montanya427 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 13, 2003 Posts: 108	A few shows that I grew up on would probably be cheesy by todays standards but it would be funny to watch them again if just for the laughs. Theres to much reality TV on these days and no real comedy sitcoms ( a few but I remeber when I was a kid I couldnt make up my mind what channel or show I was going to watch and which ones I would tape) Like I really think the Brady Bunch is stupid and cheesy but I like to watch for the humor that I understand as an adult that I didnt get as a child (sexual tones haha) and I like to laugh at the cheesy lines and jokes and get a laugh at the clothes that I grew up making fun of (I watched it on TBS in the 80's) that are back in style now. (I swore I would never wear bellbottoms or platform shoes)

11-12-2003, 04:18 AM	#12
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	Personally I thought the sitcoms of the 80's were real cheesy...1980's television was at it's best with dramas...like Dynasty and Dallas

11-12-2003, 04:41 AM	#13
Montanya427 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 13, 2003 Posts: 108	Loved Dallas and Knots Landing Night time soaps from the 80's were great, campy writing but lots of fighting and back stabbing they were more manipulative and revengeful rather then todays or 90's dramas like Melrose where it was all about the bed hopping