Author Topic: Primetime Deal coming to an end (Read 11971 times)

gamed121683 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 30, 2008, 07:35:58 PM »

It's concepts like this that make you go, "You know? Manimal wasn't THAT bad". Sheesh!

rugrats1 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 30, 2008, 07:49:24 PM »

[quote name=\'gamed121683\' post=\'202580\' date=\'Nov 30 2008, 07:35 PM\']
It's concepts like this that make you go, "You know? Manimal wasn't THAT bad". Sheesh!
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I wonder how long until we get to the stage when we'll think, "You know? Supertrain wasn't THAT bad"?

TimK2003 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 30, 2008, 09:22:04 PM »

[quote name=\'rugrats1\' post=\'202581\' date=\'Nov 30 2008, 08:49 PM\']

I wonder how long until we get to the stage when we'll think, "You know? Supertrain wasn't THAT bad"?
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I remember that show! The premise wasn't too good, but the theme kicked ass!!

/How many of you remember NBC's 'big' hit with Joe Namath???

Fedya · « **Reply #18 on:** November 30, 2008, 10:20:47 PM »

And to think the worst I could come up with was only Cop Rock. :-(

Neumms · « **Reply #19 on:** November 30, 2008, 11:00:33 PM »

Hello Larry anyone?

Get a load of the game show references: Match Game '80 regular McLean Stevenson and Monty Hall's daughter Joanna Gleason. And Meadowlark Lemon, always welcome.

Jay Temple · « **Reply #20 on:** November 30, 2008, 11:07:46 PM »

[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'202584\' date=\'Nov 30 2008, 08:22 PM\']/How many of you remember NBC's 'big' hit with Joe Namath???
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You mean The Waverly Wonders? As one writer put it, Joe couldn't blame this one on his knee.

DrJWJustice · « **Reply #21 on:** December 01, 2008, 01:20:32 AM »

[quote name=\'geno57\' post=\'202491\' date=\'Nov 28 2008, 12:05 PM\']

Who cares? (I know, I know. Your mileage may vary.)
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Based on several articles highlighted on here over the past few days, that's how we're feeling about primetime games in general. Until a fresh idea comes out of nowhere that excites everyone -- à la Millionaire in 1999 -- the genre is ground to a halt again. All "new" shows are little more than old themes warmed up and presented with some expensive, eye-candy set and post-modern music.

irwinsjournal.com · « **Reply #22 on:** December 01, 2008, 11:33:03 AM »

I haven't watched more than about 10 minutes of Deal this season. That counts the Youtube postings.

/That's not far behind how much Heroes I've watched, either.

Don Howard · « **Reply #23 on:** December 01, 2008, 11:54:00 AM »

[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'202591\' date=\'Nov 30 2008, 11:00 PM\']
Hello Larry anyone?
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Ah, yes, our weekly chance to see Kim Richards...the only reason to rent Tuff Turf.
What is the premiere date for Howie, Do It? As there's a game show connection, I know we'll all want to watch.

clemon79 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 01, 2008, 01:51:43 PM »

[quote name=\'Don Howard\' post=\'202623\' date=\'Dec 1 2008, 08:54 AM\']
What is the premiere date for Howie, Do It? As there's a game show connection, I know we'll all want to watch.[/quote]
Don, some mornings I absolutely love you.

calliaume · « **Reply #25 on:** December 02, 2008, 06:19:34 PM »

[quote name=\'Mr. Bill\' post=\'202569\' date=\'Nov 30 2008, 07:19 PM\']
"something much crappier"[/quote]
And now, the 25 nominees for NBC's Worst Series:

Manimal
Supertrain
The Waverly Wonders
Pink Lady and Jeff
Who Wants to Marry My Dad?
Inconceivable
The Misadventures of Sherriff Lobo
Coupling
Good Morning, Miami
Harper Valley
The Montefuscos
We Got it Made
The Magnificent Marble Machine
Blank Check
Big John, Little John
Tommy Lee Goes to College
Hello, Larry
God, the Devil, and Bob
Fred and Barney Meet The Thing
The Girl With Something Extra
Hull High
I'm Telling!
Let's Rhumba
Poochinski
United States

60 years of television, a few things are bound to be lousy.

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 02, 2008, 06:22:51 PM »

Make that 26.

TimK2003 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 02, 2008, 07:39:35 PM »

[quote name=\'calliaume\' post=\'202705\' date=\'Dec 2 2008, 07:19 PM\']
Pink Lady and Jeff
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The Worst!!!

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The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo

That one lasted a while...wasn't too bad!

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Good Morning, Miami

I only liked that show for the female lead, plus because of working at a Radio & TV station, I kind of have a fondness for shows about media...Except for Sports Night!

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Harper Valley

Finally I found out that Harper Valley was in Southern Ohio.

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We Got it Made

But Teri Copley was HOT... Ditzy, but HOT!!!

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The Magnificent Marble Machine
Blank Check

BLASPHEMY...Okay, maybe Blank Check!!!

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Big John, Little John

Not to be confused with Cleveland's Big Chuck & Little John.

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Tommy Lee ~~Goes to College~~ in ANYTHING

Fixed that for You..

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Hello, Larry

Wasn't that bad. Again, another show about Radio.

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The Girl With Something Extra

Keep the 60's shows out of this!!!

You forgot "The Tortellis" -- worst....spinoff...EVAR!!!

Chelsea Thrasher · « **Reply #28 on:** December 02, 2008, 08:38:42 PM »

[quote name=\'TimK2003\' post=\'202716\' date=\'Dec 2 2008, 07:39 PM\']
I kind of have a fondness for shows about media...Except for Sports Night!
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'scuse me? What was it about Sports Night that apparently causes you to not have the same fondness?

TLEberle · « **Reply #29 on:** December 02, 2008, 09:15:47 PM »

[quote name=\'Seth Thrasher\' post=\'202719\' date=\'Dec 2 2008, 05:38 PM\']'scuse me? What was it about Sports Night that apparently causes you to not have the same fondness?[/quote]I'll line up behind Seth: Sports Night was a fine program and less worthy of derision or scorn than some of the other items on that list.