I'm not a huge Big Bang Theory Fan (however, the same cannot be said for the cans of Kaley Cuoco's cans - Big, big fan), but one can't dismiss the effect of the show. I'm not sure it's as big as Seinfeld but it's close.
Seinfeld, Cheers and M•A•S•H are in a league of their own. All unique and no equals IMHO.
Big Bang Theory is a great show and pretty much nails the nerd/tech/social awkward cliques. I think they have run the full spectrum of storylines and the time is right.
Young Sheldon is also an excellent show with some great acting. Annie Potts does an incredible job as the free spirit young grandmother. [Reply]
Originally Posted by scho63:
Seinfeld, Cheers and M•A•S•H are in a league of their own. All unique and no equals IMHO.
Big Bang Theory is a great show and pretty much nails the nerd/tech/social awkward cliques. I think they have run the full spectrum of storylines and the time is right.
Young Sheldon is also an excellent show with some great acting. Annie Potts does an incredible job as the free spirit young grandmother.
Seinfeld certainly had its share of funny moments, but I hated the characters. They were all narcissistic, unlikable pricks. Oh, and fuck New York. I rarely watched it when it was on and never watch the reruns.
Cheers was great, but Frasier was better.
As for MASH, the first three seasons were probably the best comedy ever. But as the original cast started to drop off, it got worse and worse, and by the end was pretty much unwatchable. I generally won't watch any episodes after season four.
Loved Night Court and WKRP, neither of which ever got old or stale.
I think the two most consistently funny characters ever are Niles Crane from Frasier and Dan Fielding from Night Court. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
Seinfeld certainly had its share of funny moments, but I hated the characters. They were all narcissistic, unlikable pricks. Oh, and **** New York. I rarely watched it when it was on and never watch the reruns.
Cheers was great, but Frasier was better.
As for MASH, the first three seasons were probably the best comedy ever. But as the original cast started to drop off, it got worse and worse, and by the end was pretty much unwatchable. I generally won't watch any episodes after season four.
Loved Night Court and WKRP, neither of which ever got old or stale.
I think the two most consistently funny characters ever are Niles Crane from Frasier and Dan Fielding from Night Court.
Originally Posted by Frazod:
Seinfeld certainly had its share of funny moments, but I hated the characters. They were all narcissistic, unlikable pricks. Oh, and **** New York. I rarely watched it when it was on and never watch the reruns.
Cheers was great, but Frasier was better.
As for MASH, the first three seasons were probably the best comedy ever. But as the original cast started to drop off, it got worse and worse, and by the end was pretty much unwatchable. I generally won't watch any episodes after season four.
Loved Night Court and WKRP, neither of which ever got old or stale.
I think the two most consistently funny characters ever are Niles Crane from Frasier and Dan Fielding from Night Court.
Barney Miller and Taxi were 2 more sitcoms that will live forever in my mind. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Frazod:
Seinfeld certainly had its share of funny moments, but I hated the characters. They were all narcissistic, unlikable pricks. Oh, and fuck New York. I rarely watched it when it was on and never watch the reruns.
Cheers was great, but Frasier was better.
As for MASH, the first three seasons were probably the best comedy ever. But as the original cast started to drop off, it got worse and worse, and by the end was pretty much unwatchable. I generally won't watch any episodes after season four.
Loved Night Court and WKRP, neither of which ever got old or stale.
I think the two most consistently funny characters ever are Niles Crane from Frasier and Dan Fielding from Night Court.
I think you're missing a sit com on your "great" list. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Isn’t that the basic tenant of sitcom?
I cant think of a single network TV show that isn’t the TV equivalent of Nickleback.
30 Rock? Arrested Development?
I would agree, the typical 3 camera, 1 or 2 set, laugh track sitcom is all some form of comfort food. Meatloaf, green bean casserole, Nickleback. But there are some that make network that are subversive or innovative. [Reply]
