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barwars · 01-31-2004, 09:38 PM

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - After much harrumphing by TV critics and mild criticism from the star of another lauded series, NBC has quit calling "Friends" "the best comedy ever."

The network used the phrase earlier this month in promos for the series, which you've probably heard is wrapping up a 10-season run on NBC in May. The spots were in the don't-miss-the-final-episodes vein, with the superlative tacked on at the end.

The promos were a hot topic at the recently wrapped TV Critics Association press tour, where one reporter asked "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer, who's also leaving NBC after this season, what he thought of the network labeling "Friends" No. 1.

"I don't blame them for saying that," Grammer said, adding with a smile, "Although we all know that's not true."
The spot also produced a slew of indignantly compiled lists of other great sitcoms, from "I Love Lucy" and "The Honeymooners" to "Cheers" and "Seinfeld."

NBC spokeswoman Rebecca Marks acknowledges that the promo department may have gone a little "overboard" with the "Friends" spot.

"They were just trying to hype it," Marks tells the AP. "It ran once and it won't run again."

barwars · 01-31-2004, 09:39 PM

all i can say is....

THATS RIGHT BITCH!!

Dean Winchester · 01-31-2004, 11:39 PM

I personally think while Friends isn't the best sitcom ever (tho I do think it is one of the best from the past decade), neither is Frasier IMO.

GoldenFamilyTies · 02-01-2004, 01:51 AM

Some people think it's the best sitcom ever... some people think Cheers is the best sitcom ever... some people think The Golden Girls is the best sitcom ever...

It's all opinion.

dawsongirl · 02-01-2004, 03:17 AM

IMO...it's not even good. It's overhype.

But to get technical...no one should use "Best..." anything, because it's nothing but an opinion.

James · 02-01-2004, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
IMO...it's not even good. It's overhype.

If "it's" is in regards to Friends, that's right on the money!

If only NBC had given this kind of publicity to Our House in the mid-late 1980s ...

TVFactFan · 02-01-2004, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by barwars88
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - After much harrumphing by TV critics and mild criticism from the star of another lauded series, NBC has quit calling "Friends" "the best comedy ever."

The network used the phrase earlier this month in promos for the series, which you've probably heard is wrapping up a 10-season run on NBC in May. The spots were in the don't-miss-the-final-episodes vein, with the superlative tacked on at the end.

The promos were a hot topic at the recently wrapped TV Critics Association press tour, where one reporter asked "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer, who's also leaving NBC after this season, what he thought of the network labeling "Friends" No. 1.

"I don't blame them for saying that," Grammer said, adding with a smile, "Although we all know that's not true."
The spot also produced a slew of indignantly compiled lists of other great sitcoms, from "I Love Lucy" and "The Honeymooners" to "Cheers" and "Seinfeld."

NBC spokeswoman Rebecca Marks acknowledges that the promo department may have gone a little "overboard" with the "Friends" spot.

"They were just trying to hype it," Marks tells the AP. "It ran once and it won't run again."

That was a stupid phrase anyway, How can one particular show be labeled as the Funniest Comedy ever and viewers have different taste. Friends is not funny to me at all. All sitcoms are funny in their own way. No Sitcom is FUNNY to everybody.

Dean Winchester · 02-01-2004, 04:20 PM

why does everyone hate Friends here?

Okay, I don't exactly think it's on the Lucy/Honeymooners/M*A*S*H level as an all-time classic sitcom, but at the same time, I do think it is one of the best sitcoms of our generation. The show has really declined in recent years, but I don't think any "Friends haters" can really deny that it was really funny at least the first five seasons. I think there are plenty of other shows out there that are more overrated than Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond and The Sopranos come to mind IMO.

TVFactFan · 02-01-2004, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
why does everyone hate Friends here?

Okay, I don't exactly think it's on the Lucy/Honeymooners/M*A*S*H level as an all-time classic sitcom, but at the same time, I do think it is one of the best sitcoms of our generation. The show has really declined in recent years, but I don't think any "Friends haters" can really deny that it was really funny at least the first five seasons. I think there are plenty of other shows out there that are more overrated than Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond and The Sopranos come to mind IMO.

Don't forget Fraiser.

JT · 02-01-2004, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
That was a stupid phrase anyway, How can one particular show be labeled as the Funniest Comedy ever and viewers have different taste. Friends is not funny to me at all. All sitcoms are funny in their own way. No Sitcom is FUNNY to everybody.

Oh my God....you said something that makes sense!

CELEBRATION TIME!!!

jk

dawsongirl · 02-01-2004, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
why does everyone hate Friends here?

Because everyone makes it out to be the damn best sitcom of the 90s and I thinks it's just ordinary. I don't find it funny.

dawsongirl · 02-01-2004, 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
Because everyone makes it out to be the damn best sitcom of the 90s and I thinks it's just ordinary. I don't find it funny.

And it made David Schwimmer a star. That man can't act his way out of a paper bag.

Mr. Television · 02-01-2004, 06:04 PM

I like Seinfeld better than Friends. I think its a matter of choice too. I can think of a lot of great sitcoms but I'd have a hard time picking the one that is the greatest of all time.

TVFactFan · 02-01-2004, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by mr roper
I like Seinfeld better than Friends. I think its a matter of choice too. I can think of a lot of great sitcoms but I'd have a hard time picking the one that is the greatest of all kind.

I'm just glad this season is the end of Friends.

barwars · 02-01-2004, 08:16 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Don't forget Fraiser.

Literally.
Too many people have.
I think its a great show.
And it deserves all the attention it gets (and more)

About a show being "best".... I dont think there is any that fits that category -- without being strictly opinion.

However.... I dont believe I know anyone who DOESNT like "I Love Lucy"

And if they dont like it.... Im pretty sure there is not one tv show which everyone likes.

01-31-2004, 09:38 PM	#1
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	THANK YOU Dr. Crane!! "Friends" is NOT the best comedy ever! LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - After much harrumphing by TV critics and mild criticism from the star of another lauded series, NBC has quit calling "Friends" "the best comedy ever." The network used the phrase earlier this month in promos for the series, which you've probably heard is wrapping up a 10-season run on NBC in May. The spots were in the don't-miss-the-final-episodes vein, with the superlative tacked on at the end. The promos were a hot topic at the recently wrapped TV Critics Association press tour, where one reporter asked "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer, who's also leaving NBC after this season, what he thought of the network labeling "Friends" No. 1. "I don't blame them for saying that," Grammer said, adding with a smile, "Although we all know that's not true." The spot also produced a slew of indignantly compiled lists of other great sitcoms, from "I Love Lucy" and "The Honeymooners" to "Cheers" and "Seinfeld." NBC spokeswoman Rebecca Marks acknowledges that the promo department may have gone a little "overboard" with the "Friends" spot. "They were just trying to hype it," Marks tells the AP. "It ran once and it won't run again."

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I like Seinfeld better than Friends. I think its a matter of choice too. I can think of a lot of great sitcoms but I'd have a hard time picking the one that is the greatest of all time.
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01-31-2004, 09:39 PM	#2
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	all i can say is.... THATS RIGHT BITCH!!

01-31-2004, 11:39 PM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I personally think while Friends isn't the best sitcom ever (tho I do think it is one of the best from the past decade), neither is Frasier IMO.

02-01-2004, 01:51 AM	#4
GoldenFamilyTies Por siempre tú Senior Member Join Date: Jan 15, 2002 Location: United States Posts: 1,329	Some people think it's the best sitcom ever... some people think Cheers is the best sitcom ever... some people think The Golden Girls is the best sitcom ever... It's all opinion.

02-01-2004, 03:17 AM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	IMO...it's not even good. It's overhype. But to get technical...no one should use "Best..." anything, because it's nothing but an opinion.

02-01-2004, 04:20 PM	#8
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	why does everyone hate Friends here? Okay, I don't exactly think it's on the Lucy/Honeymooners/MAS*H level as an all-time classic sitcom, but at the same time, I do think it is one of the best sitcoms of our generation. The show has really declined in recent years, but I don't think any "Friends haters" can really deny that it was really funny at least the first five seasons. I think there are plenty of other shows out there that are more overrated than Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond and The Sopranos come to mind IMO.