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barwars · 02-08-2004, 10:53 AM

What sitcoms do you HONESTLY believe never jumped the shark?

Im not talking shows that you THINK never jumped the shark.
Im talking shows where no big changes occured that could cause the show to jump the shark.

Like, IMO, Cheers jumped the shark for MANY people when Diane left.... but I happen to like it for all 11 seasons.

But say.... Gilligan's Island is a show that I can honestly say never jumped the shark.

Dr. Jazz · 02-08-2004, 01:10 PM

Taxi never jumped the shark.

Elaine Benes · 02-08-2004, 01:13 PM

Seinfeld

TJL · 02-08-2004, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. Jazz
Taxi never jumped the shark.

I think Taxi jumped the shark when it switched networks and Latka went through his multiple personality phase.

barwars · 02-08-2004, 01:21 PM

I would say "The Brady Bunch".... but the series could have been "shark-free" if it werent for that damn cousin oliver.

I agree with both Seinfeld and Taxi.

Dr. Jazz · 02-08-2004, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
I think Taxi jumped the shark when it switched networks and Latka went through his multiple personality phase.

The reason I say Taxi never jumped the shark is because there were episodes from the last season where the writing/plotline is just as good as the first season. The Latka & Simka episodes weren't that good, but those weren't the episodes I was talking about from the last season.

TJL · 02-08-2004, 01:42 PM

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Originally posted by Dr. Jazz
The reason I say Taxi never jumped the shark is because there were episodes from the last season where the writing/plotline is just as good as the first season. The Latka & Simka episodes weren't that good, but those weren't the episodes I was talking about from the last season.

I see your point. It's possible.

Adamantium · 02-08-2004, 02:40 PM

The Odd Couple - If anything, it just got better as it went along.

The Dick Van Dyke Show - Same as with The Odd Couple.

I Love Lucy - They may have changed the setting in the last season, but the humor was always the same.

Andy Richter Controls the Universe - I know, it never had the chance to jump the shark. I just thought I'd mention it to show everyone I still love this 19 episode series.

Gilligan's Island - It got very silly towards the end, but then again, it was always a silly show, so it never really jumped.

Of course, I personally like shows with changes in them. I know I'm probably in the minority, but I enjoy watching the cast change and evolve throughout the years. It's not the cast change, it's the way the show deals with the cast change.

Brian Damage · 02-08-2004, 02:41 PM

The Odd Couple
Seinfeld
Cheers
Frasier
The Honeymooners

barwars · 02-08-2004, 04:24 PM

IMO.... none of the shows mentioned ever jumped the shark.
But there were times when people could say when a series jumped the shark.

For instance.... when Niles and Daphne got married on Frasier.
(even though IMO, Season 11 is the best)

I completely agree about The Odd Couple
Not to mention not jumping the shark.... I think The Odd Couple may be the only show that EVERYONE likes.

Sterling Holobyte · 02-08-2004, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by barwars88

But say.... Gilligan's Island is a show that I can honestly say never jumped the shark.

That's the one I was going to say!

Get A Life is another one; of course it was only on for two seasons.

benjamoon · 02-08-2004, 05:35 PM

Definately "The Dick Van Dyke Show"

Despite the departure of Rhoda and Phyllis, I really don't think "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" jumped either

Others IMO:
The Odd Couple (although it was never great)
I Love Lucy (I thought it was good even in Connecticut)
The Bob Newhart Show

These shows didn't get a long enough chance to jump but they're still classics:
The Munsters
F Troop
Gilligan's Island
The Addams Family

James · 02-08-2004, 05:41 PM

The following shows never jumped the shark:

The Andy Griffith Show
The Brady Bunch
Family Matters
Happy Days
Laverne and Shirley
Leave It To Beaver
Perfect Strangers
State of Grace
The Waltons
The Wonder Years

Chad22 · 02-08-2004, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by TVAdam
Of course, I personally like shows with changes in them. I know I'm probably in the minority, but I enjoy watching the cast change and evolve throughout the years. It's not the cast change, it's the way the show deals with the cast change.

I Agree 100%. I Have that same Outlook On TV Shows, I Enjoy watching the Casts evolve. As a mater of fact, I Lke most shows the least during tis first season.

barwars · 02-08-2004, 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by James
The following shows never jumped the shark:

The Andy Griffith Show
The Brady Bunch
Family Matters
Happy Days
Laverne and Shirley
Leave It To Beaver
Perfect Strangers
State of Grace
The Waltons
The Wonder Years

I have to disagree with some of those.
Im talkiking about "jumping the shark"
you may like those shows from beginning-to-end but a lot of them had there shark jumping moments.

Especially L&S with the move to California
and Richie leaving Happy Days
and Family Matters becomind "The Urkel Show"

Im not trying to say any of these shows are bad....
its just that they had moments where people could say it jumped the shark.

Whereas shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show,
The Munsters,
and Gilligan's Island had no real plot change, character departure, or change in setting that made the show jump.

02-08-2004, 10:53 AM	#1
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Sitcoms that HONESTLY Never Jumped the Shark What sitcoms do you HONESTLY believe never jumped the shark? Im not talking shows that you THINK never jumped the shark. Im talking shows where no big changes occured that could cause the show to jump the shark. Like, IMO, Cheers jumped the shark for MANY people when Diane left.... but I happen to like it for all 11 seasons. But say.... Gilligan's Island is a show that I can honestly say never jumped the shark.

02-08-2004, 05:35 PM	#12
benjamoon Bewitched Senior Member Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,450	Definately "The Dick Van Dyke Show" Despite the departure of Rhoda and Phyllis, I really don't think "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" jumped either Others IMO: The Odd Couple (although it was never great) I Love Lucy (I thought it was good even in Connecticut) The Bob Newhart Show These shows didn't get a long enough chance to jump but they're still classics: The Munsters F Troop Gilligan's Island The Addams Family
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02-08-2004, 01:10 PM	#2
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,098	Taxi never jumped the shark.

02-08-2004, 01:13 PM	#3
Elaine Benes Vixxxen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 1,333	Seinfeld

02-08-2004, 01:21 PM	#5
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I would say "The Brady Bunch".... but the series could have been "shark-free" if it werent for that damn cousin oliver. I agree with both Seinfeld and Taxi.

02-08-2004, 02:40 PM	#8
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	The Odd Couple - If anything, it just got better as it went along. The Dick Van Dyke Show - Same as with The Odd Couple. I Love Lucy - They may have changed the setting in the last season, but the humor was always the same. Andy Richter Controls the Universe - I know, it never had the chance to jump the shark. I just thought I'd mention it to show everyone I still love this 19 episode series. Gilligan's Island - It got very silly towards the end, but then again, it was always a silly show, so it never really jumped. Of course, I personally like shows with changes in them. I know I'm probably in the minority, but I enjoy watching the cast change and evolve throughout the years. It's not the cast change, it's the way the show deals with the cast change.

02-08-2004, 02:41 PM	#9
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Odd Couple Seinfeld Cheers Frasier The Honeymooners

02-08-2004, 04:24 PM	#10
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	IMO.... none of the shows mentioned ever jumped the shark. But there were times when people could say when a series jumped the shark. For instance.... when Niles and Daphne got married on Frasier. (even though IMO, Season 11 is the best) I completely agree about The Odd Couple Not to mention not jumping the shark.... I think The Odd Couple may be the only show that EVERYONE likes.

02-08-2004, 05:41 PM	#13
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	The following shows never jumped the shark: The Andy Griffith Show The Brady Bunch Family Matters Happy Days Laverne and Shirley Leave It To Beaver Perfect Strangers State of Grace The Waltons The Wonder Years