Buftex Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 You know, it's WAY over-used, but in this case it applies with how I look at Seinfeld now --- 9/11 changed everything about that show. Whenever I catch a bit of it in syndication, it's like a time capsule now. These four totally narcissistic self-ensconced people. Maybe I would see it differently in 50 years, maybe later generations will be able to appreciate it w/o connecting it to that day and everything that went on... but I doubt it. The city, which was itself a character on that show as much as the Island was a character on LOST, in reality proved that either everything had changed or it wasn't that way to begin with. I can appreciate that they really applied the meta-criticism themselves and accepted the mantle that it was a "show about nothing." But at the same time, it really confined itself to its own very small corner of history. I think you are underrating Seinfeld a bit...I think it ages quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I think you are underrating Seinfeld a bit...I think it ages quite well. I was thinking the same thing. In fact, the only time I ever thought it didn't was, ironically, in the finale. When cell phone condolences are a feux pas. Yeah, that doesn't quite hold up today. On the whole, it doesn't seem so silly today as many sitcoms of that era do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Let me vote for Frasier, too. I was really late to that show, but it was really good. I'd say it was MTM show good. Probably even a little funnier. Awesome writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I was reading through this thread trying to think of anything I could add to this thread... and then you nail it with the last post I read. Married with Children was amazing. Other than that, I would list a whole lot of what has been said already: Cheers Seinfeld Fresh Prince Thanks. I loved the hot babes they would show almost every week on married with children. Who doesnt know Al bundy? Let me add Petticoat Junction. As a young lad the opening theme song with them naked in the water tower was something to look forward to every week. Never heard of this show. Let me vote for Frasier, too. I was really late to that show, but it was really good. I'd say it was MTM show good. Probably even a little funnier. Awesome writing. I actually never even gave it a chance. After 5 minutes I was bored. I hated the intro of that show. The show may be good. But I pass. Ps. Care to explain what mtm good means. I think you are underrating Seinfeld a bit...I think it ages quite well. Seinfeld is classic for so many reasons. It has almost all the types of comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wow none of you guys or gals mentioned Monty Python's Flying Circus? I got hooked on them on PBS from Buffalo in 70's. The milkman skit sticks out in my mind as hilarious. Benny Hill could be funny at times. As for America shows there are so many funny shows, Trailer Park Boys, All in the Family, Two and Half Men, Mash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks. I loved the hot babes they would show almost every week on married with children. Who doesnt know Al bundy? Never heard of this show. I actually never even gave it a chance. After 5 minutes I was bored. I hated the intro of that show. The show may be good. But I pass. Ps. Care to explain what mtm good means. Seinfeld is classic for so many reasons. It has almost all the types of comedy. MTM show = Mary Tyler Moore Show Well, at least you gave Frasier 5 minutes! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wow none of you guys or gals mentioned Monty Python's Flying Circus? Not a sitcom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Not a sitcom. Sitcom is short for Situational Comedy. I believe that Monty Python is all about situational comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Sitcom is short for Situational Comedy. I believe that Monty Python is all about situational comedy. I'd call Python sketch comedy. Sitcom has the same characters put into different situations. Nobody's mentioned SNL here either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'd call Python sketch comedy. Sitcom has the same characters put into different situations. Nobody's mentioned SNL here either. Monty uses the same actors in every show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Who doesn't know Al Bundy? Heck, I was reading somewhere where Europeans refer to Buckingham Fountain (Chicago) as: "Al Bundy Fountain." Man, now that is some fame! LoL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) MTM show = Mary Tyler Moore Show Well, at least you gave Frasier 5 minutes! LOL And, I think it is important to point out to the young whipper-snappers...the people who braught you "Mary Tyler Moore" (James Burrows, Glen & Les Charles) were responsible for "Taxi", original "Bob Newhart" show, and "Cheers" as well...I don't think they were as invovlved with "Frasier" during its' run..other than creating the character for "Cheers". I have to admit, I was never a regular "Frasier" viewer, though I have seen a handful of episodes over the years, mostly in syndication. It is pretty good...good, adult sitcoms are hard to come by. It's one of those shows I always think of going back to watch at some point... I never wathced it when it was current, but that was mostly because it was a spinoff of "Cheers" which, for me, was awesome when Shelly Long was on it...and just got increasingly un-funny after she left (Kristy Alley was awful on that show) ...to the point where I just stopped watching it...the same thing that appears to be happening to "The Office" right now! Edited July 19, 2012 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 And, I think it is important to point out to the young whipper-snappers...the people who braught you "Mary Tyler Moore" (James Burrows, Glen & Les Charles) were responsible for "Taxi" and "Cheers" as well...I don't think they were as invovlved with "Frasier" during its' run..other than creating the character for "Cheers". I have to admit, I was never a regular "Frasier" viewer, though I have seen a handful of episodes over the years, mostly in syndication. It is pretty good...good, adult sitcoms are hard to come by. It's one of those shows I always think of going back to watch at some point... I never wathced it when it was current, but that was mostly because it was a spinoff of "Cheers" which, for me, was awesome when Shelly Long was on it...and just got increasingly un-funny after she left (Kristy Alley was awful on that show) ...to the point where I just stopped watching it...the same thing that appears to be happening to "The Office" right now! Michael Scott's farewell episode should have been the series finale - part of making a great thing is knowing when to quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Monty uses the same actors in every show. So did Laugh In. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Monty uses the same actors in every show. Same actors, yes...but not the same characters every week, and rarely the same situation....I love "Mr Show" as well, and thought about putting it on my list...it is very similar, in some ways, to Monty Python...sort of stream of consciousness humour that goes from point A, all over the alphabet, but always ends up at point A again... not sure if it is sketch comedy, but, I don't think of it as a sitcom either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Not in order Honeymooners MASH Big Bang Theory The Young Ones (I lived in England for a year. Short lived but very funny IMO) Seinfeld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Does anybody else really hate The Big Bang Theory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Does anybody else really hate like The Big Bang Theory? Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 So did Laugh In. Laugh In was a riot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Does anybody else really hate The Big Bang Theory? Probably not as much as they rightfully hate every other CBS sitcom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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