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Apr 30, 2013 12:14 PM
The thread about great old TV shows made me think of how when a show is really good and a supporting character gets a lot of love, there often winds up being a spinoff show based on that character.

Often, that show is as horrible as the great show was good. Leading to it being canceled after a very short run.

Possibly the most hilariously misguided spinoff I'd ever seen was one from Married with Children back in the day. For a brief period of time, Kelly was dating a guy played by Matt LeBlanc, which was sort of a more exaggerated precursor to the "nice, but dumb, guy" role he probably perfected in Friends. And so, they attempted (according to Wiki) two different spinoff shows featuring him and his con artist dad. Both of which failed after a handful of episodes. Because, apparently, it's not a good idea to make a series based on a guy who was a character on the main show for only about three episodes when his only real attributes are: "nice guy" and "painfully stupid idiot".

Although, I guess it is kind of funny that LeBlanc would then be the Friends actor who did a spinoff of that show. I can imagine him selling that to people, "Look! It's been years since then!!! I'm a lot better at playing a nice, dumb guy now!!!! IT. WILL. WORK."

Any other spinoffs that really, really sucked? Or ones that are good, like the Jeffersons was?
Apr 30, 2013 12:14pm
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Apr 30, 2013 12:22 PM
Worst
That 80's Show
Saved By The Bell: The College Years
Enos

Best
The Simpsons
Frasier
Angel
Apr 30, 2013 12:22pm
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Apr 30, 2013 12:36 PM
GoChiefs;1436171 wrote:Frasier
I never liked his character on cheers and I liked him even less when he had his own show.
GoChiefs;1436171 wrote:Angel
Yes!
Apr 30, 2013 12:36pm
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Apr 30, 2013 12:42 PM
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Apr 30, 2013 12:42pm
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Apr 30, 2013 1:17 PM
Elaine (from Seinfled)

...poor girl.
Apr 30, 2013 1:17pm
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Apr 30, 2013 1:21 PM
Bad:
Joannie loves Chachi (probably spelled that wrong). Happy Days was great, but the spinoff sucked.

Good:
Frasier. I really did enjoy this show.
Apr 30, 2013 1:21pm
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Apr 30, 2013 1:22 PM
GoChiefs;1436171 wrote:Worst
Saved By The Bell: The College Years
I didn't mind that show. The other spinoffs, where they were back at Bayside, were not good.
Apr 30, 2013 1:22pm
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Apr 30, 2013 1:23 PM
How is the Cleveland Show? I've never seen it. Just mentioning it, b/c I know it's a spinoff.
Apr 30, 2013 1:23pm
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Apr 30, 2013 1:26 PM
Joey.

Unwatchable. I wasn't the biggest fan of Friends (I know I'm in the superminority on that one) but my wife was and couldn't stand it.

Drea Matteo (spelling?) was horribly cast and looked 10 years older than she is in real life.
Apr 30, 2013 1:26pm
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Apr 30, 2013 1:29 PM
Interesting Topic. I'll have to think on this.
Apr 30, 2013 1:29pm
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Apr 30, 2013 1:29 PM
Sonofanump;1436293 wrote:Interesting Topic. I'll have to think on this.
A spinoff thread about spinoffs. Why didn't I think of that?
Apr 30, 2013 1:29pm
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Apr 30, 2013 1:34 PM
ernest_t_bass;1436294 wrote:A spinoff thread about spinoffs. Why didn't I think of that?
To worried about eyeglasses.
Apr 30, 2013 1:34pm
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Apr 30, 2013 2:36 PM
ernest_t_bass;1436277 wrote:How is the Cleveland Show? I've never seen it. Just mentioning it, b/c I know it's a spinoff.
the weakest out of Seth Macfarlane's shows. Still ok to watch when nothing else is on.

And at this point I'd put American Dad over Family Guy. I think it has improved significantly over the years
Apr 30, 2013 2:36pm
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Apr 30, 2013 3:27 PM
Sonofanump;1436300 wrote:To worried about eyeglasses.
*too
Apr 30, 2013 3:27pm
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Apr 30, 2013 5:25 PM
Best: Gomer Pyle USMC,
Apr 30, 2013 5:25pm
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Apr 30, 2013 6:32 PM
ernest_t_bass;1436277 wrote:How is the Cleveland Show? I've never seen it. Just mentioning it, b/c I know it's a spinoff.
hilarious show
Apr 30, 2013 6:32pm
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Apr 30, 2013 7:27 PM
I never liked the Cheers ones. Becker and Frasier. I do think Frasier is well written and acted, just not my taste.
Apr 30, 2013 7:27pm
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Apr 30, 2013 7:30 PM
"Dropping the Cosby Kids Off at the Pool" ... had lots of buildup, but ultimately it stunk.
Apr 30, 2013 7:30pm
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Apr 30, 2013 7:32 PM
Laley23;1436466 wrote:I never liked the Cheers ones. Becker and Frasier. I do think Frasier is well written and acted, just not my taste.

Becker was a spinoff of cheers? That show was bad though.
Apr 30, 2013 7:32pm
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Apr 30, 2013 7:42 PM
Two spinoffs from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. One good-Lou Grant, one bad- Rhoda. Also bad was After M*A*S*H.
Apr 30, 2013 7:42pm
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Apr 30, 2013 7:51 PM
j_crazy;1436469 wrote:Becker was a spinoff of cheers?

No.
Apr 30, 2013 7:51pm
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Apr 30, 2013 7:59 PM
SaltsmanCody;1436449 wrote:hilarious show

Exhibit A on why it's likely to be canceled
Apr 30, 2013 7:59pm
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Apr 30, 2013 7:59 PM
j_crazy;1436469 wrote:Becker was a spinoff of cheers? That show was bad though.
Yeah, no. lol. Just starred Ted Danson. Dont know why I thought that. The show was horrible though.
Apr 30, 2013 7:59pm
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Apr 30, 2013 9:53 PM
cat_lover;1436476 wrote:Two spinoffs from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. One good-Lou Grant, one bad- Rhoda. Also bad was After M*A*S*H.
Trapper John MD was decent.
Apr 30, 2013 9:53pm
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Apr 30, 2013 10:05 PM
1) Jeffersons</SPAN>
2) Simpsons</SPAN>
3) Facts of Life</SPAN>
4) Laverne & Shirley</SPAN>
5) Melrose Place</SPAN>
6) Xena Warrior Princess</SPAN>
7) Simon & Simon</SPAN>
8) Angel</SPAN>
9) Trapper John MD</SPAN>
10) Frasier</SPAN>
Apr 30, 2013 10:05pm