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JohnMcMillin · 04-29-2001, 01:09 PM

I wonder how big the ratings of FOL would've been between 80-85 had it not been up against Dynasty in the ratings. Especially between 1982-1985, Dynasty was one of the top series on television. And while FOL was popular, never got those types of ratings.

I wonder this because when FOL moved to Saturday nights in 1985, the ratings skyrocketed up to the highest they'd been since season 3. Makes you wonder if it could've been a top 10 series or something had it been not against another hot series during those years.

Michele35 · 04-29-2001, 02:04 PM

I agree that FOL was facing some tough competition on Wednesday nights that definitely effected the ratings. I was in high school during that time and have to admit

that I missed FOL during those years because my friends and I were watching Dynasty. Funny how FOL has stood the test of time unlike Dynasty.

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04-29-2001, 01:09 PM	#1
JohnMcMillin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2000 Location: louisville, ky, USA Posts: 380	Dynasty... I wonder how big the ratings of FOL would've been between 80-85 had it not been up against Dynasty in the ratings. Especially between 1982-1985, Dynasty was one of the top series on television. And while FOL was popular, never got those types of ratings. I wonder this because when FOL moved to Saturday nights in 1985, the ratings skyrocketed up to the highest they'd been since season 3. Makes you wonder if it could've been a top 10 series or something had it been not against another hot series during those years.

04-29-2001, 02:04 PM	#2
Michele35 Jazz Girl Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 08, 2000 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 804	I agree that FOL was facing some tough competition on Wednesday nights that definitely effected the ratings. I was in high school during that time and have to admit that I missed FOL during those years because my friends and I were watching Dynasty. Funny how FOL has stood the test of time unlike Dynasty. ------------------ Tootie: Muffy? Her name is Muffy? What kind of person is named Muffy? Jo: Beats me, Tootie.