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Donnie_Darko

01-10-2004, 11:46 PM

Whats your favorite sitcom and why ?

Curb Your Enthusiasm

I have got to say that CYE has become my favourite sitcom of all time. It is painful to watch at times and LD often makes you wince rather than laugh but it is always compelling viewing.

There are no scripts other than a brief outline of the scene, other than that each episode is improvised which makes it all the more impressive

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Asteban

01-11-2004, 03:19 AM

I'm sure everyone knows this by now, but I'll mention it anyway. My favorite sitcom is . . . That 70s Show. Big surprise to everyone right?

ILovePapaSmurf

01-11-2004, 06:34 AM

Favorite Sitcom ever or now?

Because ever would be Alf and now I am kind of interested in Crub and Sex and the City. Almost anything HBO puts on its network is good, except for K Street.

ratm1966

01-11-2004, 11:48 AM

I will have to agree with you on that one Asteban. The 'That 70's Show' kicks ass. It is definitely on the top of my list of sitcoms.

psychofiend

01-11-2004, 12:07 PM

I think Friends is up there with 70s Show and Seinfeld. But how could you people forget the Simpsons?

Efexeye

01-11-2004, 01:04 PM

Psycho-

A) The Simpsons is not really a sitcom. It's animated, and there is no laugh track, plus there are more than 3 or 4 recurring characters.
B) If you think That 70's Show is as good as Seinfeld, you should be banned from posting opinions about television.

Matthew

01-11-2004, 01:33 PM

Alf was fantastic, but my favorite All-Time is Cheers. IMO that IS better than Seinfeld. (althogh seinfeld is very close.)

Favorite currently is probably Frasier, or 70s show.

R_U_18

01-11-2004, 03:10 PM

Sledge Hammer
Three's Company
Cheers
Malcom in The Middle
Mork & Mindy (yeah , I said it)
Benson
Family Ties
Night Court
Married Wtih Children
The Simpsons (yes it is a sitcom)
Happy Days

Omaru

01-11-2004, 04:36 PM

my fave situation comedies from both sides of the globe

Bewitched
Newsradio
Friends
Cheers
Malcom in The Middle
Frasier
Married Wtih Children
Happy Days
The Office (uk)
Are you being served (uk)
Only Fools and horses (uk)
Keeping up Appearances (uk)
one foot in the grave (uk)
Father Ted (Ire)

psychofiend

01-11-2004, 05:03 PM

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It's animated, and there is no laugh track

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Unfortunately, the same can be said about that reply.

01-11-2004, 05:10 PM

My favorite new sitcom: Arrested Development. Simply hilarious. Opie can seldom do wrong.
My favorite sitcom that got cancelled for no apparent reason except NBC execs are a bunch of f*ckheads: Hidden Hills. It had a hot mom.
My favorite animated sitcom: Futurama. Bender represents so much of my life...
My favourite from the UK: Red Dwarf. The one where Rimmer takes up the mantle of Ace is a classic. (By the way, where the hell is the movie?)
My favorite above all others: The Simpsons. It looked as if it were soon to be the end, but this new season has proven there is still life in Springfield.

Matthew

01-11-2004, 10:38 PM

OF COURSE Father Ted and Night Court, man I miss so many when I start thinking.

Father Ted is probably my favorite non-american, with a close second to "Keeping up Appearances."

My favorite Father Ted episode is PROBABLY Speed 3.

code6enterprises

01-11-2004, 11:30 PM

Scrubs
That 70's Show
Friends
Grounded for Life
Simpsons
Arrested Development
King of the Hill
South Park
Dilbert

Matt1

01-11-2004, 11:40 PM

Sitcoms, I think, are very hard to pull off well. By in large, I would say most are crap. However, there are a few that can transcend the medium.

Seinfeld
All in the Family
I Love Lucy
That 70's Show
Arrested Development
Cheers
Curb Your Enthusiasm

Then there are those that might be considered sitcoms, but that I don't feel really fall in that category.

The Simpsons
Sports Night
M*A*S*H
South Park
Sex and the City

Then there is the hilarious sitcom-spoof, That's My Bush.

Asteban

01-11-2004, 11:54 PM

I'll have to add to my list.
Of course That 70s Show is number one.

Then(not in any order...I think):
Arrested Development
Friends
Everybody Loves Raymond(its pretty good, I'll watch it when nothing else is on)
Malcolm in the Middle
The Simpsons(although I don't necessarily agree that its a sitcom)
3rd Rock from the Sun(God I miss that show)

Alf kicked so much ass.

ILovePapaSmurf

01-12-2004, 02:40 AM

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Sports Night

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High Five Matt! That was an awesome show. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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Alf kicked so much ass.

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He still does, even though he sort of sold out to those 10-10-220 commercials. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

jjcourtright

01-12-2004, 02:15 PM

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Everybody Loves Raymond

[/ QUOTE ] Really? There is something about Ray that angers up my blood and makes me want to punch him in the face.

Robbo_the_Hood

01-12-2004, 02:23 PM

My favorite situational comedic moment is when 13-year-olds tell me how great the Simpsons are now, and then say, "Tracy who? Wasn't that Tony Hawk episode like the best ever?" It makes me feel old.

jjcourtright

01-12-2004, 02:40 PM

Makes me glad I don't speek to too many 13 year-olds.

ILovePapaSmurf

01-12-2004, 03:53 PM

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Really? There is something about Ray that angers up my blood and makes me want to punch him in the face.

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I agree. I really dislike his show and his comic routines. His voice annoys the crap out of me.

Matt1

01-12-2004, 04:20 PM

I hate his stand up and his show, but that weird guy in WWII sketch he did on SNL was genius. I'd almost put it up there with the Cowbell sketch.

jjcourtright

01-12-2004, 04:23 PM

You wouldn't dare.

Matt1

01-12-2004, 04:34 PM

Keyword: Almost

Remission

01-12-2004, 04:53 PM

Everyone loves blue oyster cult!

Matt1

01-12-2004, 05:10 PM

Did I dispute this?

Remission

01-12-2004, 11:14 PM

If you did, it would be grounds for death.

Asteban

01-12-2004, 11:46 PM

The Cowbell sketch is my favorite Will Farrell sketch ever. The thing I like about Everybody Loves Raymond is that, something tells me that is how my life is gonna end up, and its scary. But seriously, the guy that plays the father(his name has slipped my mind, Peter something I think) makes that show worth it.

Alf does still kick ass, although he did sell out . . . It made those comercials ALMOST tolerable.

psychofiend

01-13-2004, 06:51 PM

Actually I liked that railroad one with Cameron Diaz. F-U-C...

ILovePapaSmurf

01-13-2004, 07:46 PM

I like that one as well, but I can't help by think that the one where Will Ferrel gets new cat toys to test out is the best snl sketch ever! I love it. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

psychofiend

01-13-2004, 08:52 PM

I also like the Jeopardy ones. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

Asteban

01-14-2004, 12:41 AM

TURD FERGUSON!!! That big foam hat was awesome.

ILovePapaSmurf

01-14-2004, 03:00 AM

Another great SNL sketch (which is featured on Adam Sandler's best of) is the 'Canteen Boy' sketch. I think that was the time when I actually thought a Baldwin brother was hot...Wait, scratch that I watched Backdraft tonight...Billy Baldwin...*in Joey Lawrence's voice* Woah!

ratm1966

01-14-2004, 03:00 PM

That 70's Show as good as Seinfeld? Who said it was as good? It isn't as good, it is better.

Asteban

01-15-2004, 12:46 AM

Yes, yes it is better. I can't stand
Seinfeld.

Efexeye

01-15-2004, 08:37 AM

ratm and Asteban, you and Psychofiend must unplug your tv's and put bricks through them. You don't deserve to watch TV if you think that 70's show is better than Seinfeld. /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

Prattypus

01-15-2004, 09:47 AM

Currently:
That 70s Show
Friends
The Simpsons

For the sake of nostalgia:
Perfect Strangers
Cheers
Three's Company

gamer

01-15-2004, 10:00 PM

the braq show is the best sitcom ever.

ratm1966

01-15-2004, 10:03 PM

You might want to add Prattypus on your list, since she had 'That 70s Show' listed and didn't even mention Seinfeld.

Asteban

01-16-2004, 01:35 AM

Jerry Seinfeld annoys me. The only good part of that show was Kramer. I can't stand it.

ratm1966

01-17-2004, 12:53 AM

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Jerry Seinfeld annoys me. The only good part of that show was Kramer. I can't stand it.

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Amen!!!

Matthew

01-17-2004, 01:12 AM

Didn't Jerry Seinfeld play that stoner in Dazed and Confused?

Mighty_Wingman

01-17-2004, 03:26 AM

I think you're thinking of Adam Goldberg who also had a part in Linklatters' " Waking Life " , and various other things.

Dr3vil

01-17-2004, 03:13 PM

Best Sitcom?

Family Guy, WHUT!

...but actually I'd have to say South Park right now. It's trend toward ruthlessly bitter social commentary just appeals to the defeatist in me.

Threadkiller

01-17-2004, 05:02 PM

As much as I like That 70s show, I have to admit that Seinfeld was more original (though not as funny).

That 70s Show is basically a remake of Happy Days.

Asteban

01-17-2004, 06:18 PM

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That 70s Show is basically a remake of Happy Days.

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 Except BETTER. They do have a few references to that show every once in awile. Fez imitating Fonzie . . . good stuff.

Nicolax1888

01-17-2004, 07:19 PM

red dwarf does rock, i gota say and about the movie thing, theyve been sayin there gna make one 4eva but i doubt they eva will

rock on dwayne dibley! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif

ILovePapaSmurf

01-17-2004, 07:30 PM

Acutally, based on comedy factor and the acting, I find Happy Days way better than that 70s show. Sorry, but some certain actor makes the show not funny to me...

Omaru

01-17-2004, 07:48 PM

If that certain actor is who I think it is, I'd say he's about on par with Scott Biao as far as his talent goes.

ratm1966

01-17-2004, 08:31 PM

You two must be talking about Ashton.....yes, I said his name. Go ahead and ban me from the Shoot.

ILovePapaSmurf

01-17-2004, 08:38 PM

Hey, Charles in Charge was the shit!

Threadkiller

01-18-2004, 02:13 AM

Correct, if by that you mean to say "Charles in Charge was shit." /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

ILovePapaSmurf

01-18-2004, 02:59 AM

So, I take it that watching a Charles in Charge marathon is out of the question for our first date? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

Matthew

01-18-2004, 03:13 AM

Okay, we can watch Charles in Charge, but I will bring the "Chevy Chase show " complete series!

ILovePapaSmurf

01-18-2004, 03:17 AM

YES!!!!!

psychofiend

01-18-2004, 12:00 PM

What about the Jeff Foxworthy show? Now there was a sitcom.

HitParader

01-19-2004, 07:22 PM

3rd Rock from the Sun

Asteban

01-19-2004, 10:48 PM

3rd Rock is awesome.

Dr3vil

01-20-2004, 01:39 AM

3rd Rock was great, although it's starting to depress me that so many shows so much better than Friends have been outlived by it.

EDIT: w00t, I'm an addict

Efexeye

01-20-2004, 09:51 AM

I hate 3rd Rock- it always seemed such a waste of Lithgow's talent to surround him with such a lame ensemble cast...

Kalibak

01-20-2004, 01:07 PM

Can someone post the definition of a sitcom? I always thought the definition of a sitcom was having the same characters(animated or not)take on a different "situation" each week with comedic results. Whether you agree or not, Simpsons can be classified as a sitcom and my favorite. Next is Family Guy. Another animated sitcom. BTW, someone posted that Simpsons weren't a sitcom because there was no laugh tracks. So Happy Days, Mork & Mindy, Laverne & Shirley among countless others that were "filmed in front of a live studio audience" are not sitcoms?

Efexeye

01-20-2004, 02:48 PM

I just don't see animated shows as sitcoms- it's a whole other genre unto itself. I don't care if you agree or not, that's just how I feel.

Omaru

01-20-2004, 05:38 PM

would either the Garry Shandling show or larry Sanders show qualify? also did anyone mention Taxi.

Threadkiller

01-20-2004, 06:39 PM

The only reason it's unfair to consider Simpson's a sitcom is because it's about twenty times better than pretty much any live action sitcom.

With that said, being the negative guy that I am, I'll post some of my most hated live action family sitcoms.

Mr. Belvedere
Small Wonder
Groin Pains
Cosby Show
Full House
Step By Step
Silver Spoons
Diff'rent Strokes
and don't forget that little [censored] Beaver Cleaver

ILovePapaSmurf

01-20-2004, 07:59 PM

Hey, Small Wonder kicked ass! Come on. Its was the best TV show on after school.

I don't think anyone has represented bewitched, so there is my vote. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

ratm1966

01-20-2004, 09:31 PM

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With that said, being the negative guy that I am, I'll post some of my most hated live action family sitcoms.

Mr. Belvedere
Small Wonder
Groin Pains
Cosby Show
Full House
Step By Step
Silver Spoons
Diff'rent Strokes
and don't forget that little [censored] Beaver Cleaver

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You know, I never liked Groin Pains too. Especially when you get kicked there or you are riding your bike and slip off the seat. Ouch, that really hurts.

Mighty_Wingman

01-21-2004, 01:29 AM

I think you guys are being a little hard on the beaver.

Dave

01-22-2004, 01:40 PM

That's what June said.

ILovePapaSmurf

01-22-2004, 04:07 PM

Oh my Lord....

DarkSatanic

07-02-2004, 11:49 PM

My favorite sitcom is the Sopranos because every season they make it so good you cant wait till the next season comes out. And plus its about the mafia now adays not like way back then.

woo_wannabe

07-03-2004, 07:45 AM

The Sopranos isn't a sitcom. Its a drama. Sitcoms are things like Becker and Everybody Loves Raymond. Mine is My Wife and Kids. Always funny!