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Post by mickeygubitosifan on Jan 15, 2011 21:59:26 GMT -5
I think that Arthur makes reference to other contemporary T.V. shows at least as often as anything else on the air today. One very recent example was the Mad Men theme that permeated the October 2010 episode, Nicked By a Name.
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Post by mtw12055 on Jan 16, 2011 0:44:11 GMT -5
I still enjoy Arthur, but I prefer the earlier episodes. Like all great shows, Arthur had it's share of stinkers, and IMO most of these were later episodes. Probably the biggest "Arthur mistake" was that Postcards from Buster spin-off.
One of my favorite Arthur episodes was the "Ballad of Buster Baxter", mainly because of the running gag involving Art Garfunkel. I always loved how the characters rarely acknowledged his presence.
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Post by mickeygubitosifan on Jan 16, 2011 1:29:30 GMT -5
The Ballad of Buster Baxter is definitely a favorite of mine! I, too, prefer the earlier episodes, when Michael Yarmush was providing the voice of Arthur and Michael Caloz was D.W. In my view, the biggest intrinsic difference between the early episodes and those of recent years is the new hard emphasis on teaching social or multicultural lessons through the stories. While that kind of material can make for compelling television, I think perhaps that the creative minds behind the production of Arthur try to go that direction a bit too often these days. In the early seasons they seemed to focus first on crafting amusing, appealing stories that would naturally teach us something along the way (as good stories tend to do), and I think that was the best use of the noteworthy talent that they have on their writing and production staff.
Nonetheless, I still always make time to watch the new episodes when they debut. :-)
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Post by mtw12055 on Jan 16, 2011 12:10:08 GMT -5
Favorite sitcoms (in no particular order):
Seinfeld The Andy Griffith Show Gilligan's Island The Muppet Show (not exactly a sitcom) Diff'rent Strokes (a half sitcom) Saturday Night Live (not exactly a sitcom) The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
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Post by lauraingallsw777 on Oct 8, 2011 20:20:32 GMT -5
Here are some of my favorite sitcoms that I have been able to see in reruns. "I Love Lucy", "MASH", "Family Ties", "Growing Pains", "Happy Days", "Laverne & Shirley", "The Middle", "Malcolm in the Middle", and "Everybody Hates Chris".
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Post by lauraingallsw777 on Oct 8, 2011 20:23:00 GMT -5
I forgot to mention "Facts of Life", "Diff'rent Strokes", and "Andy Griffith".
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Post by xxshoppergurlxx on Oct 22, 2011 0:35:34 GMT -5
a new of favorite of mine is "Last Man Standing" with Tim Allen.
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Post by mickeygubitosifan on Oct 22, 2011 20:57:42 GMT -5
I like Last Man Standing too, from what I've seen of it so far, though it'll be a while before I really get a grasp on the essential workings of the series. Coupled with The Middle, I can imagine Last Man Standing helping ABC to gain a new reputation as a network on its way to the return of the true family sitcom, a development that I would welcome with much enthusiasm.
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Post by littlerascal4891 on Oct 23, 2011 14:45:46 GMT -5
I really liked Tim Allen in "Home Improvement." I caught the first episode of his new show and thought it was okay, but I've heard some positive things about it.
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Post by mickeygubitosifan on Oct 23, 2011 23:15:43 GMT -5
I think that by the end of its run, Home Improvement had attained status as a bona fide classic in the situation comedy genre. It was a very creative series that had all the necessary elements for the building of a show with the potential to be long remembered, and it has achieved notable success in reruns, as well.
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Post by littlerascal4891 on Oct 28, 2011 18:40:28 GMT -5
I think that by the end of its run, Home Improvement had attained status as a bona fide classic in the situation comedy genre. It was a very creative series that had all the necessary elements for the building of a show with the potential to be long remembered, and it has achieved notable success in reruns, as well. I agree. It was also a show that both adults and kids could enjoy. A lot of times sitcoms are too mature for a young audience, and sometimes they seem more aimed at children ("Full House," for example), but "Home Improvement" was pretty popular among everyone.
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Post by princej on Oct 29, 2011 17:10:22 GMT -5
Besides all the great shows you mention, I like the Brittish sitcoms too. Absolutely Fabulous. Keeping Up Appearences. Are You Being Served? Does anyone remember "The Double Life of Henry Fife."?
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Post by rascalstooge on Mar 5, 2018 14:35:14 GMT -5
In no particular order: Small Wonder, Growing Pains, Full House.
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Post by Buppster on Mar 5, 2018 14:59:11 GMT -5
I don't have a TV, well I do but I only use it as a monitor for my DVD player, I can't watch broadcasts on it. This was my choice as there is absolutely nothing on TV that I want to watch. As a child I enjoyed watching the Saturday morning reruns of Dennis The Menace, with Jay North, who I idolized, and Billy Booth as his best friend Tommy. I also enjoyed two Australian TV series; Round The Twist and Lockie Leonard.
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Post by imnotallenhoskins on Mar 5, 2018 16:42:18 GMT -5
Any sitcom that is the polar opposite of the Big Bang Theory (or anything else Chuck Lorre has had anything to do with) would be my favorite.
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