Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 30, 2013 12:14pm
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?
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?
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Apr 30, 2013 12:22pm
Worst
That 80's Show
Saved By The Bell: The College Years
Enos
Best
The Simpsons
Frasier
Angel
That 80's Show
Saved By The Bell: The College Years
Enos
Best
The Simpsons
Frasier
Angel
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 30, 2013 12:36pm
I never liked his character on cheers and I liked him even less when he had his own show.GoChiefs;1436171 wrote:Frasier
Yes!GoChiefs;1436171 wrote:Angel
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 30, 2013 12:42pm
Cavemen
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Apr 30, 2013 1:17pm
Elaine (from Seinfled)
...poor girl.
...poor girl.
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Fred Garvin
Posts: 285
Apr 30, 2013 1:21pm
Bad:
Joannie loves Chachi (probably spelled that wrong). Happy Days was great, but the spinoff sucked.
Good:
Frasier. I really did enjoy this show.
Joannie loves Chachi (probably spelled that wrong). Happy Days was great, but the spinoff sucked.
Good:
Frasier. I really did enjoy this show.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 30, 2013 1:22pm
I didn't mind that show. The other spinoffs, where they were back at Bayside, were not good.GoChiefs;1436171 wrote:Worst
Saved By The Bell: The College Years
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 30, 2013 1:23pm
How is the Cleveland Show? I've never seen it. Just mentioning it, b/c I know it's a spinoff.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Apr 30, 2013 1:26pm
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.
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.
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Sonofanump
Apr 30, 2013 1:29pm
Interesting Topic. I'll have to think on this.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 30, 2013 1:29pm
A spinoff thread about spinoffs. Why didn't I think of that?Sonofanump;1436293 wrote:Interesting Topic. I'll have to think on this.
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Sonofanump
Apr 30, 2013 1:34pm
To worried about eyeglasses.ernest_t_bass;1436294 wrote:A spinoff thread about spinoffs. Why didn't I think of that?
Mohican00
Posts: 3,394
Apr 30, 2013 2:36pm
the weakest out of Seth Macfarlane's shows. Still ok to watch when nothing else is on.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.
And at this point I'd put American Dad over Family Guy. I think it has improved significantly over the years
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 30, 2013 3:27pm
*tooSonofanump;1436300 wrote:To worried about eyeglasses.
skank
Posts: 6,543
Apr 30, 2013 5:25pm
Best: Gomer Pyle USMC,
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SaltsmanCody
Posts: 101
Apr 30, 2013 6:32pm
hilarious showernest_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.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 30, 2013 7:27pm
I never liked the Cheers ones. Becker and Frasier. I do think Frasier is well written and acted, just not my taste.
BigAppleBuckeye
Posts: 2,935
Apr 30, 2013 7:30pm
"Dropping the Cosby Kids Off at the Pool" ... had lots of buildup, but ultimately it stunk.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Apr 30, 2013 7:32pm
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.
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cat_lover
Posts: 2,388
Apr 30, 2013 7:42pm
Two spinoffs from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. One good-Lou Grant, one bad- Rhoda. Also bad was After M*A*S*H.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Apr 30, 2013 7:51pm
j_crazy;1436469 wrote:Becker was a spinoff of cheers?
No.
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Apr 30, 2013 7:59pm
SaltsmanCody;1436449 wrote:hilarious show
Exhibit A on why it's likely to be canceled
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 30, 2013 7:59pm
Yeah, no. lol. Just starred Ted Danson. Dont know why I thought that. The show was horrible though.j_crazy;1436469 wrote:Becker was a spinoff of cheers? That show was bad though.
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Sonofanump
Apr 30, 2013 9:53pm
Trapper John MD was decent.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.
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Sonofanump
Apr 30, 2013 10:05pm
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>
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>