September 18, 200718 yr This is actually a pretty good list that is tough to argue with. They were smart to do it alphabetical instead of by rank. The omission of Fawlty Towers is sad though, as IMO it is the single greatest comedy (TV or movies) ever. http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/com...1651341,00.html
September 18, 200718 yr Pee Wee's Playhouse is listed, but Law & Order isn't. Where are the Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock shows? What about Inside The NFL during the Dawson/Buonicotti/Collinsworth years? I'm not that big a fan of Family Guy, but where in the hell is it? "MTV 1981-1992" -- What happened in 1993? Why is 1992 the cut-off point? I see Gilmore Girls, Felicity, etc, but no Beverly Hills 90210? I could probably sit here all day pointing out major flaws. That list is atrocious, mang.
September 18, 200718 yr Author You can argue those that are missing, but with the exception of a few here and there, you can't argue those that are there. MTV in 1992 had a certain show aired that changed that entire station and killed the "Music" on the show and can easily be credited for the wasteland that is Reality TV: The Real World. (though the real world is on their list) Edited September 18, 200718 yr by Kid Gleason
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 06:19 PM) You can argue those that are missing, but with the exception of a few here and there, you can't argue those that are there. I just don't know what to think after seeing these: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Felicity Gilmore Girls Married With Children Pee Wee's Playhouse Spongebob Squarepants And not seeing these: Law & Order Beverly Hills 90210 Curb Your Enthusiasm Chappelle Show Family Guy I'm not saying that I like Beverly Hills 90210, but it was pretty much the most popular show on television for like a 5 year stretch. And yet, Felicity gets the nod? I won't argue with the rest of it. To me, shows like Survivor and American Idol are complete and utter suckfests, but I do recognize their impact on pop culture. The exclusion of Law & Order is the one that really has me shaking my head, though.
September 18, 200718 yr Author Yeah, but 6 out of 100 is pretty darn good. I point you in the direction of AFI for how to blunder 100 choices. I'll agree with you if we can replace Beverly Hills with Rockford Files.
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 01:32 PM) I just don't know what to think after seeing these: Married With Children <_>
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 02:35 PM) Yeah, but 6 out of 100 is pretty darn good. I point you in the direction of AFI for how to blunder 100 choices. I'll agree with you if we can replace Beverly Hills with Rockford Files. Rockford Files was a baaaaaaaaaaaadassssss show
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 12:44 PM) This is actually a pretty good list that is tough to argue with. They were smart to do it alphabetical instead of by rank. The omission of Fawlty Towers is sad though, as IMO it is the single greatest comedy (TV or movies) ever. Ironic that I'm watching Fawlty Towers right now. It's definitely a classic and a damn good comedy, and TV show in general
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 06:36 PM) <_> You watch that butt? I don't think it gets any cornier than "Married With Children", but if we were talking about a Top 200 list, you wouldn't hear me complaining. However, in light of what has been excluded, I can not let this ride.
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 06:35 PM) I'll agree with you if we can replace Beverly Hills with Rockford Files. Yeah, but Kid, you can not possibly deny the impact that Beverly Hills 90210 had on pop culture. It was everywhere; you couldn't avoid it. Every girl that I knew back in the early 90s had Luke Perry or Jason Priestly posters hanging up on their walls. Or worse yet, Brian Austin Green posters.
September 18, 200718 yr BTW, I'm assuming that "The Three Stooges" and "The Marx Bros" don't qualify because all of that stuff was aired in theaters, correct?
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 01:08 PM) Pee Wee's Playhouse is listed, but Law & Order isn't. Where are the Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock shows? What about Inside The NFL during the Dawson/Buonicotti/Collinsworth years? I'm not that big a fan of Family Guy, but where in the hell is it? "MTV 1981-1992" -- What happened in 1993? Why is 1992 the cut-off point? I see Gilmore Girls, Felicity, etc, but no Beverly Hills 90210? I could probably sit here all day pointing out major flaws. That list is atrocious, mang. Thanks, I won't bother clicking, this tells me all I need to know.
September 18, 200718 yr Author QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 01:56 PM) BTW, I'm assuming that "The Three Stooges" and "The Marx Bros" don't qualify because all of that stuff was aired in theaters, correct? The Marx Bros. only did feature length films. They may have had the rare little thing here and there, but I bet you couldn't name any of them, nor could most die-hard Marx fans, of which I consider myself. Stooges were shorts, yes, so they wouldn't count. I can't deny the impact of BH90210, but is the list made up of quality or impact? I think that is where to have to try and see through the crap and the inclusion of stuff such as 90210 and MARRIED tells me they used both criteria. BH would never even come close to touching my list, as it was complete crap. Why isn't it on there? Don't know.
September 18, 200718 yr If the list only had one show, Arrested Development, I would have been satisfied.
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 08:38 PM) If the list only had one show, Arrested Development, I would have been satisfied. It's on there. Everyone keeps telling me to check that show out, but I haven't seen an episode as of yet. What channel has reruns?
September 18, 200718 yr QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 03:44 PM) It's on there. Everyone keeps telling me to check that show out, but I haven't seen an episode as of yet. What channel has reruns? Not sure. Best bet is to rent or download.
September 18, 200718 yr Buffalo Bill, maybe there is something to this list. That was over in a blink of an eye, but one of the best shows I've seen. I did a quick count and I think I've not seen about 18 of those shows.
September 19, 200718 yr QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Sep 18, 2007 -> 03:44 PM) It's on there. Everyone keeps telling me to check that show out, but I haven't seen an episode as of yet. What channel has reruns? Just buy the DVD's... you will love them. I've watched all three seasons more than 5 times apiece lol. You can watch all three seasons at the following link (except the last few, I don't know why. http://www.tv-links.co.uk/listings/1 You can rent the dvd's at blockbuster, or the show is aired on G4 sporadically. I'd go with buying the DVD's, but that's because it's my favorite show of all time (sorry, Seinfeld.) Edited September 19, 200718 yr by Steve9347
September 19, 200718 yr Scrubs? Dukes Of Hazzard? Wonder Years? None of these shows can touch Pee Wee's Playhouse or Spongebob Squarepants.
September 19, 200718 yr QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Sep 19, 2007 -> 01:31 PM) Just buy the DVD's... you will love them. I've watched all three seasons more than 5 times apiece lol. You can watch all three seasons at the following link (except the last few, I don't know why. http://www.tv-links.co.uk/listings/1 You can rent the dvd's at blockbuster, or the show is aired on G4 sporadically. I'd go with buying the DVD's, but that's because it's my favorite show of all time (sorry, Seinfeld.) Cool, thanks for the info. I'll check 'em out on that tv-links website.
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