What popular TV shows do you think would fail today's standards? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

HockeySlasher · 05-04-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

All In The Family wouldn't make it, and not because of the ratings.

Holy crap, I forgot about that one.

100% right.

bandit29 · 05-04-2010, 08:45 PM

Married With Children, All in the Family, MASH, Cheers, and Seinfeld to name a few. All of those took a few years to gain an audience. They would have been canned after a season or two by today's standards.

Agreed on Bosom Buddies. Three's Company probably wouldn't last today either.

Yeah Yasmine Bleeth was my favorite from Baywatch as well. Too bad she turned into such a junkie...

WyldeMan45 · 05-04-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Tide

Holy crap, I forgot about that one.

100% right.

Yeah WAY too many liberals to let that fail. Although if you've ever seen Tosh.0 on Comedy Central or seen any of Daniel Tosh's standup, he kind of is Archie Bunker come to life, lol.

Arvin Clone · 05-05-2010, 02:46 PM

How about The Andy Griffith Show? Now days, who wants to see a show where everybody gets along and the biggest crisis is stopping Ernest T. Bass from throwing rocks?

mikejet · 05-05-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Arvin Clone

How about The Andy Griffith Show? Now days, who wants to see a show where everybody gets along and the biggest crisis is stopping Ernest T. Bass from throwing rocks?

Oh no! Otis got drunk, AGAIN!

Blaumann · 05-05-2010, 02:56 PM

Benny Hill.

Today he would probably be burned at the stake, by the politically correct...

My_Two_Cents · 05-05-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

All In The Family wouldn't make it, and not because of the ratings.

Beat me to it. One of the funniest sitcoms of all time.

detective392 · 05-05-2010, 05:26 PM

Wow didn't think Dawson's Creek would survive in today's world guess I was wrong.

Illini007 · 05-05-2010, 08:24 PM

Sadly, I just think that anything that was intelligently written or original is pretty much doomed to fail nowadays. Unless it is about police forensics or lawyers, the show has a pretty good chance at failure, unless it is a "reality" show, then it's stupidity is expected. Also, as previously stated, a lot of shows that struggled wouldn't be given much of an opportunity to succeed. One of the shows that I think would really struggle is Soap. I know it only got 4 seasons and was controversial throughout it's run, but I think it would really struggle to find an audience. Also, I think that Baretta would never make it.

hardtosayx · 05-05-2010, 10:28 PM

Any of the older shows as mentioned, Brady Bunch, MASH, etc.

As much as Full House was a really corny show and probably wouldn't last these days, there are still TONS of corny shows on now that are popular for whatever reason. Minus the little speech with the music.

Clark Kent · 05-09-2010, 11:58 PM

X-Files likely does not make it past one season in today's network environment.

wallendo · 05-10-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

All In The Family wouldn't make it, and not because of the ratings.

It might have a chance on pay cable, but definitely not on broadcast or basic cable.

detective392 · 05-10-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

X-Files likely does not make it past one season in today's network environment.

Yep not sure if this is true but Fox was going to cancel X-Files but decided to give it another shot and renewed it for season 2. Today show's don't even get a second chance.

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05-04-2010, 08:45 PM	#22
bandit29 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:17 MA collection:3 Digital collection:117 Prime collection:1	Married With Children, All in the Family, MASH, Cheers, and Seinfeld to name a few. All of those took a few years to gain an audience. They would have been canned after a season or two by today's standards. Agreed on Bosom Buddies. Three's Company probably wouldn't last today either. Yeah Yasmine Bleeth was my favorite from Baywatch as well. Too bad she turned into such a junkie...

05-05-2010, 02:46 PM	#24
Arvin Clone Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Missouri 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:200 DVD collection:452 Digital collection:5 Prime collection:3	How about The Andy Griffith Show? Now days, who wants to see a show where everybody gets along and the biggest crisis is stopping Ernest T. Bass from throwing rocks?

05-05-2010, 02:56 PM	#26
Blaumann Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:verge of breakdown	Benny Hill. Today he would probably be burned at the stake, by the politically correct...

05-05-2010, 05:26 PM	#28
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Wow didn't think Dawson's Creek would survive in today's world guess I was wrong.

05-05-2010, 08:24 PM	#29
Illini007 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:New Lenox, IL Blu-ray collection:88 DVD collection:79	Sadly, I just think that anything that was intelligently written or original is pretty much doomed to fail nowadays. Unless it is about police forensics or lawyers, the show has a pretty good chance at failure, unless it is a "reality" show, then it's stupidity is expected. Also, as previously stated, a lot of shows that struggled wouldn't be given much of an opportunity to succeed. One of the shows that I think would really struggle is Soap. I know it only got 4 seasons and was controversial throughout it's run, but I think it would really struggle to find an audience. Also, I think that Baretta would never make it.

05-05-2010, 10:28 PM	#30
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52	Any of the older shows as mentioned, Brady Bunch, MASH, etc. As much as Full House was a really corny show and probably wouldn't last these days, there are still TONS of corny shows on now that are popular for whatever reason. Minus the little speech with the music.

05-09-2010, 11:58 PM	#31
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	X-Files likely does not make it past one season in today's network environment.

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