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barwars · 01-26-2004, 02:07 PM

Or do you prefer something dramas, news programs, game shows, or variety??
Or something else??

Do you think Sitcoms are the best form of TV??
And if not.... what is??

barwars · 01-26-2004, 02:14 PM

I think that sitcoms are the best form of TV.

As for worst.... dramas.

News.... blah.

Some variety is good (especially SNL)
and I love Late Night (especially Conan O'Brien and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn)

But overall.... I watch sitcoms the most.

mcgwirefan · 01-26-2004, 02:57 PM

I don't know about best. It depends on if it's a good sitcom. The WORST are "reality shows". Usually dramas are good.

GoldenFamilyTies · 01-26-2004, 03:01 PM

Sitcoms and Dramas are both very good, but when a drama is at it's best point, I am more interested in it, than I would be with a sitcom at it's best point.

That being said, sitcoms have more of a re-watchability factor to them.

RichFonz · 01-26-2004, 08:39 PM

In my books, dramas are okay to a point. Shows like Perry Mason, or Matlock, I've seen at times, and well-written. In fact, with dramas, we can all relate to them. Recently, I did pick up the first season of Lost In Space, and surprisingly enjoyed it. Next, with game shows, I find them interesting at times. Especially, since my friend, Paolo (JD2365) collects a ton of game shows. However, I can't stand the reality shows. I mean, Fear Factor, and 'My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance.' I hate them. Anyway, back to my interests, whenever there's a baseball documentary on, I'm definitely there, as I have over 100 documentaries on my tapes on the game, and over 30 eps. of This Week In Baseball. Of course, when baseball is not taking the field, that's where I turn to sitcoms the most. In fact, for the last two years, I've taped eight full sitcom series, and bought three more on DVD's. (Honeymooners (Classic 39), Dick Van Dyke (Seasons 1 & 2), and Barney Miller (Season 1) And I still continue taping sitcoms today. In short, sitcoms are what I enjoy the most.

Adamantium · 01-26-2004, 09:47 PM

I like sitcoms over any other type of show. There are only a few non-sitcoms I like (Quantum Leap, Sliders, Life Goes On). I always like the audience reaction to certain jokes in a sitcom. That's why I hate laugh tracks, because then you're just getting annoying laughter when the people behind the show feel something is funny.

So to end, Sitcoms are the best.

dawsongirl · 01-27-2004, 01:20 AM

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Originally posted by mcgwirefan
The WORST are "reality shows".

That's for sure. May they all burn in hell.

Anyway, in terms of acting and good, solid storylines, dramas have it all over sitcoms. In many sitcoms, the plot is preposterous and the actors overact.

So I guess I find dramas the best, but I do like sitcoms. And I love game shows.

Mr. Television · 01-27-2004, 01:28 AM

The old classic sitcoms I really like. I prefer todays dramas over todays sitcoms though. Reality shows are the worst.

Lady T · 01-27-2004, 01:57 AM

Sitcoms are my favorite type of genre when it comes to televsion; I am very fond of Sitcoms from the 1970's....

I Love Carol Burnett! · 01-27-2004, 10:28 AM

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I Love Carol Burnett! · 01-27-2004, 10:34 AM

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Dogma66603 · 01-27-2004, 02:27 PM

If the Simpsons and King of the Hill are sitcoms, then yes. I also love Mama's Family, Roseanne and I am getting into Cheers.

01-26-2004, 02:07 PM	#1
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Are sitcoms the best type of TV Shows?? Or do you prefer something dramas, news programs, game shows, or variety?? Or something else?? Do you think Sitcoms are the best form of TV?? And if not.... what is??

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01-26-2004, 02:14 PM	#2
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I think that sitcoms are the best form of TV. As for worst.... dramas. News.... blah. Some variety is good (especially SNL) and I love Late Night (especially Conan O'Brien and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn) But overall.... I watch sitcoms the most.

01-26-2004, 03:01 PM	#4
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	Sitcoms and Dramas are both very good, but when a drama is at it's best point, I am more interested in it, than I would be with a sitcom at it's best point. That being said, sitcoms have more of a re-watchability factor to them.

01-26-2004, 08:39 PM	#5
RichFonz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 21, 2002 Location: Campbell, California Posts: 337	In my books, dramas are okay to a point. Shows like Perry Mason, or Matlock, I've seen at times, and well-written. In fact, with dramas, we can all relate to them. Recently, I did pick up the first season of Lost In Space, and surprisingly enjoyed it. Next, with game shows, I find them interesting at times. Especially, since my friend, Paolo (JD2365) collects a ton of game shows. However, I can't stand the reality shows. I mean, Fear Factor, and 'My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance.' I hate them. Anyway, back to my interests, whenever there's a baseball documentary on, I'm definitely there, as I have over 100 documentaries on my tapes on the game, and over 30 eps. of This Week In Baseball. Of course, when baseball is not taking the field, that's where I turn to sitcoms the most. In fact, for the last two years, I've taped eight full sitcom series, and bought three more on DVD's. (Honeymooners (Classic 39), Dick Van Dyke (Seasons 1 & 2), and Barney Miller (Season 1) And I still continue taping sitcoms today. In short, sitcoms are what I enjoy the most.

01-26-2004, 09:47 PM	#6
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,838	I like sitcoms over any other type of show. There are only a few non-sitcoms I like (Quantum Leap, Sliders, Life Goes On). I always like the audience reaction to certain jokes in a sitcom. That's why I hate laugh tracks, because then you're just getting annoying laughter when the people behind the show feel something is funny. So to end, Sitcoms are the best.

01-27-2004, 01:57 AM	#9
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	Sitcoms are my favorite type of genre when it comes to televsion; I am very fond of Sitcoms from the 1970's....

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Dogma66603 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 24, 2003 Posts: 330	If the Simpsons and King of the Hill are sitcoms, then yes. I also love Mama's Family, Roseanne and I am getting into Cheers.