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Post by turkeysandwich on Nov 8, 2010 16:52:42 GMT -5
Family Matters turning into The Urkel Show is one that comes to mind. This. Still to this day when I mention Family Matters, more than once, people older than me can't remember which show I am talking about until I mention Urkel. I think they get the title confused with Family Ties, which I think is sometimes confused with Growing Pains and Who's the Boss. Not by me, but others I have dealt with. |
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Nov 8, 2010 16:56:41 GMT -5
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Post by pantspantspants on Nov 8, 2010 17:44:45 GMT -5
I always liked the Jumping The Shark theory, given Happy Days went on for 5 more years afterwards and the viewership increased. It reminds of people who don't do any research [or read an interview in passing] and spout other peoples opinions. I always thought jumping the Shark was "the show is good but it was never the same after ________" Like the start of the slow decline of quality not necessarily viewership. No, it's become synonymous with a full downturn in the entire show, which is the meaning nearly always applied when people talk about Jumping the Shark. When a show increases it's viewership it is not indicative of a decline in show quality, hence why it is flawed. I don't even like Happy Days. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2010 17:53:31 GMT -5
Family Matters has to be the biggest example of this. I can recall almost everyone I knew at the time referrering to the show simply as "Urkel."
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Post by Lazy peon on Nov 8, 2010 18:53:43 GMT -5
Lately Smackdown has become The Big Show.
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 8, 2010 22:44:29 GMT -5
I always liked the Jumping The Shark theory, given Happy Days went on for 5 more years afterwards and the viewership increased. It reminds of people who don't do any research [or read an interview in passing] and spout other peoples opinions. I always thought jumping the Shark was "the show is good but it was never the same after ________" Like the start of the slow decline of quality not necessarily viewership. That's because that IS what that means. |
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Post by MolotovMocktail on Nov 8, 2010 22:46:18 GMT -5
The Simpsons turning into The Homer Show around seasons 11/12. Not that I'm complaining, I find jackass Homer hilarious, I love most of those episodes. Lately, one of the reasons the Simpsons has sucked as bad as it has is because it feels like it's become The Lisa Show. |
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Post by Yami Daimao on Nov 8, 2010 22:46:59 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2010 22:49:20 GMT -5
I prefer calling Teach: Tony Danza the moniker "The Tony Danza Show" instead. It sounds more like an unpredictable situational comedy, which it basically is anyway.
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Post by FUNK_US/BRODUS on Nov 8, 2010 22:53:37 GMT -5
I always liked the Jumping The Shark theory, given Happy Days went on for 5 more years afterwards and the viewership increased. It reminds of people who don't do any research [or read an interview in passing] and spout other peoples opinions. I always thought jumping the Shark was "the show is good but it was never the same after ________" Like the start of the slow decline of quality not necessarily viewership. I think for The Office it should be referred to as Marrying The Secretary. Because it went to absolute HELL afer that. Seriously, everything just changed. It wasnt like a documentary anymore, it was as if everyone was just acting out in front of a camera. |
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Post by fw91 on Nov 8, 2010 23:57:42 GMT -5
Family Guy= The Stewie/Brian show
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Post by MCMGM on Nov 8, 2010 23:58:32 GMT -5
It seems like South Park's turned into the Randy Marsh Show as of late. Which is fine, because Randy is awesome.  |
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