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I'm looking or a new sitcom to watch. I just finished all of Curb Your Enthusiasm and before that I had just finished It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
Two shows I would have never watched if it wasn't for this forum actually. :D
Sunny in Philly is my favorite of all time now.
Right now I'm currently finishing up FRIENDS...I'm on season nine of ten....and it's awesome as well.
So I'm going to need a new one to start up.
I don't need suggestions for dramas...I'm currently watching Deadwood (great) and have a ways to go before I need a new drama.
I like watching one sitcom and one drama.
I was thinking Entourage but would love some more suggestions.
Name your top two...give a girl some ideas!
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Do you own a cat by chance?
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Do you own a cat by chance?
I like watching ongoing programming. When I'm working I don't watch any TV for 14 days straight....but then I have 14 days off and I usually watch one episode of a drama and one of a sitcom.
I watch less than an hour and half a day...but I do enjoy sitting down and watching TV. So many people say "It's such a waste of time" ::)....but it's one of the simple entertaining things in life. Mindless and relaxing.
So stop with the silly questions and give me your top two sitcoms!
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Easy and indisputable:
Cheers & Taxi
Nothing else is even close.
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Easy and indisputable:
Cheers & Taxi
Nothing else is even close.
Hmmm...I saw lots of Cheers as a child.....good show.
Taxi....what kind of humor is that?
Thank you.
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I like watching ongoing programming. When I'm working I don't watch any TV for 14 days straight....but then I have 14 days off and I usually watch one episode of a drama and one of a sitcom.
I watch less than an hour and half a day...but I do enjoy sitting down and watching TV. So many people say "It's such a waste of time" ::)....but it's one of the simple entertaining things in life. Mindless and relaxing.
So stop with the silly questions and give me your top two sitcoms!
;D
The Office
Family Guy (Seriously, I think you'd like this, with your cynical sense of humor)
Honorable Mention: Workaholics
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of all time it has to be seinfeld though
liked the jokes in two and a half men, before kutcher, before charlie met chelsea, those first years
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Hmmm...I saw lots of Cheers as a child.....good show.
Taxi....what kind of humor is that?
Thank you.
Adult humor. And a young Danny Devito is in it as well.
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If you like Sunny, you'll probably really like Shameless on SHO, but it's not really a sitcom.
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LMFAO..
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Honorable mention and worth it as well:
Benson & Night Court... Even WKRP in Cincinatti (forget the actual name of the show)
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1) Seinfeld
2) Office/Two and a half men
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King of Queens .. nothing comes close
liked Seinfeld
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family guy and nothing else really
ok beavis butthead had hystericaly funny shows at times too
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1) Seinfeld
2) Office/Two and a half men
Two and a half men had a chance till they lost Charlie Sheen. Now it sucks.
Can't forget Married with Children too... Awesomeness.
NO MA'AM!!!!
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Great suggestions!
Seinfeld, Simpsons, Family Guy and The Office....they are always being rerun on TV so I often catch them if I put the TV on for "background" when I'm cooking/cleaning, etc. All of these I do want to watch from beginning to end one day.
However NIGHT COURT.....what an outasite suggestion! I saw that as child and loved it so maybe I'll give that a try.
I've seen some shameless...it's awesome...another good suggestion.
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Overall favorite in terms of funniness and consistency is probably Arrested Development. Have only seen 3 episodes of Season 4 and I think I'll leave it at that. S1-3 are absolutely mindblowing, though. Surprised nobody mentioned it yet.
It's Always Sunny I only watched (completely) rather recently. At its best it's really a great, great show, but there is a handful of episodes that simply didn't do anything for me - especially in the later seasons.
Two other shows that are consistently watchable, never really great, never really bad, would be 30 Rock and Scrubs (at least seasons 1-4).
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Big Bang Theory.....today
Cheers, Night Court, Wings, Mash
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family guy would be worthless without stewvie though.
hes the deal maker :D
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I've watched all of Arrested Development...but season 4 was atrocious. ??? Season 1-3...hilarious.
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Seinfeld
and
Three's Company
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British sitcom peep show is worth checking out.
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Don't know if it's possible for you to get some of the classic Britcoms, since if I got this right you're watching when it's on TV rather than doing it properly (pirating), but Father Ted, Black Books, Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and the British version of IT Crowd (at least most of it) should be mentioned. Especially Father Ted might be a bit quirky for most, but I'd say it's worth a watch.
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The only British show that was ever any good was Benny Hill.
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Sooo many good ones through the years.
Seinfeld
Cheers
Night Court
Three's Company
The Jeffersons
Barney Miller
Those are the best. The best two is within that group. I can't decide which two though.
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There is this series from showtime called shameless its funny as fuck its like watching a getbig family self destruct i totally reccomend it.
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Seinfeld and Curb.
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May seem dated but All in the Family was the best! Two and a Half men! The two seasons of Louie that were on FX and HBO! Eastbbound and Down!
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#! Andy griffith show
#2 Cosby show
runner ups
seinfield king of queens
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Figured most getbiggers would pick this
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dude on the left looked younger on this show (my two dads) than he did on the BJ and the bear show.
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I'm looking or a new sitcom to watch. I just finished all of Curb Your Enthusiasm and before that I had just finished It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
Two shows I would have never watched if it wasn't for this forum actually. :D
Sunny in Philly is my favorite of all time now.
Right now I'm currently finishing up FRIENDS...I'm on season nine of ten....and it's awesome as well.
So I'm going to need a new one to start up.
I don't need suggestions for dramas...I'm currently watching Deadwood (great) and have a ways to go before I need a new drama.
I like watching one sitcom and one drama.
I was thinking Entourage but would love some more suggestions.
Name your top two...give a girl some ideas!
I honestly can't name two. I'll just cheat and name 4:
Cosby Show
Night Court
30 Rock
Seinfeld
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The Benny Hill Show
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Figured most getbiggers would pick this
Anyone else but me think Greg Evigan is really the true father of Joey Lawrence?
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Alf
Coach
3rd Rock
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Alf
Coach
3rd Rock
yes...alf is also mine :D
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The only British show that was ever any good was Benny Hill.
Blackadder
Fawlty Towers
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Father Ted
US office
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Seinfeld and Sex and the City.
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Eastbound and Down
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Eastbound and Down
Funny guy. ;D
/i'll go with Archie Bunker and Cheers.
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Of the sitcoms mentioned which one is most like It's Always Sunny??
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Of the sitcoms mentioned which one is most like It's Always Sunny??
Workaholics!
They even have an episode where one of the main characters does an amateur bodybuilding competition. Hilarious. :D
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BLACKADDER!
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Workaholics!
They even have an episode where one of the main characters does an amateur bodybuilding competition. Hilarious. :D
I'll check it out then. I love that kind of humor.
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Of the sitcoms mentioned which one is most like It's Always Sunny??
Eastbound and Down and Louie!
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Sit(uational)Com(edy).
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Sit(uational)Com(edy).
Co(ol b)ro.
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Another moment for The Sopranos and sitcom form.
Seinfeld is the story (or rather a still life) of two sociopaths, a depressive, and an innocent; because it is a 'situation comedy,' the characters never change except temporarily, for comic effect. The purpose of the characters is to make a key point about late-20C American culture - specifically its decadence and terminal triviality. Some of the show's depth of meaning comes from its cultural specificity, its focus on a particular tribe of rich Jewish Manhattanites.
The Sopranos uneasily blended the generic demands of the mob drama with the basic form of sitcoms like Seinfeld. The shows shared DNA: The Sopranos made Big Cultural Arguments through narrow focus on one (comically exaggerated) ethnic group, too, and its main topic was the creeping pointlessness, triviality, and resulting bestial inhumanity of turn-of-the-century American culture. I don't want to overstate the links, but understanding one can illuminate the other.
Tony Soprano - who is a sociopath, a depressive, and an innocent - certainly grows over the course of the series, but one of the show's main (thematic) concerns is Tony's discomfort at being caught between oppressive, obsessively-referenced but only dimly-remembered traditions (omerta, distant Italy, blue-collar cred) and the workin' American's need to push relentlessly forward toward...something.
Drama is change, comedy is variation (stasis). The American Dream of change resonates destructively with the ritual repetition and variation that held together the culture(s) of Tony's ancestors, familial and professional. 'Whatever happened to Gary Cooper?' is one of the show's central questions; the sobering answer, 'the Soprano family happened,' was one of David Chase's oft-repeated refrains. Indeed, in service of his generational argument, Chase was often happy to let that symbolic drama supersede the personal dramas of his characters. (Hence the simplicity of characters like Paulie and Silvio when compared to analogues like, say, the simpering Farnum on Deadwood.)
The Sopranos was more like a sitcom than any of its peers among American TV drama. Its approach to its Clintonesque protagonists, Tony and Carmela - maybe the most complex pair ever depicted on TV - relied more on iterative elaboration than revolutionary change; its supporting characters were largely types, there to illuminate (or shadow) Tony's concerns; its exploration of generational transition and transformation gained much of its power from its choking claustrophobia rather than its historical sweep or daring (compare Mad Men, with its candid insight into divorce and other major midlife transformations - or even Buffy, with its yearly narrative apocalypses and constant characterological churn).
It was every bit as good as they say - a major work of art. But we should be clear about what kind of art it was. The characters who escape the sitcom of 'The Sopranos' (e.g. Melfi) find their way into the long second act of the inadequate drama that is life. One of the most amazing things about The Sopranos, to me, is that it managed to tell an episodic story (Ralph Kramden/Archie Bunker, Mob boss!) in serial form...allow its characters to recognize this weird genre trap...and in doing so illuminate the weird state of the American middle class at the turn of a weird century. Formal shenanigans of that sort rarely add up to anything. Kudos to David Chase for being, quite unexpectedly, an avant-garde comedy writer.
Posted at 09:22 AM in Americana, Television, Writing | Permalink
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As musclecenter would say.... Keep to bullshit
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Nobody here has seen Father Ted obviously
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Nobody here has seen Father Ted obviously
Morgan Dermot died the day after he finished season three.
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Morgan Dermot died the day after he finished season three.
Dermot Morgan. Heart attack. A good priest
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Married with Children
Family Matters
Boy Meets World
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for me, its seasons 1-3 of the Classic series "Soap"
here is a classic slapstick scene involving Chuck and Bob (the dummy) and Jodie (played by Billy Crystal, one of the first openly gay characters on tv)
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Sunny in Philly
married with children
threes company
Hulkster
first show that
thought of
Soap
funny
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Sunny in Philly
Great show indeed. Just re-watched the best episodes on Netflix. Season 8 was really good. That show never lost steam even after all these years.
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Andy Griffith. Seineld. Breaking bad
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All in The Family
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The early seasons of The Drew Carey show were good too.
Those are my all time.
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Britcoms I liked -
Coupling
The Thin Blue Line
Absolute Power
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Orange is The New Black is decent.
Lucky Louie was good too.
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Simpsons and Cheers
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Seinfeld and Curb.
Yes.
If we're going to be formula nazis and stick to awful 80s, I remember Mad About You as a good blend of laughs, observations, and saccharin moments. Can't believe no mentions.
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Cheers
Seinfeld
A close third is Arrested Development. I watched it from the start and it is pure genius.
End of Thread.
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Andy Griffith. Seineld. Breaking bad
Failed @ grasping the sitcom concept ;)
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peep show
Arrested Development
Seinfeld
Always Sunny
don't know if I like any others
peep show and arrested development are about tied for my favorite.
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If I am being totally honest
Saved by the Bell
90210 ( The original, not the shit on CW now)
These two shows shaped my childhood through highschool. I still quote stuff from both stores. It's hard to relate to TV but with these two shows I did.
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If I am being totally honest
Saved by the Bell
90210 ( The original, not the shit on CW now)
These two shows shaped my childhood filled my spank bank through highschool. I still quote stuff from both stores. It's hard to relate to TV but with these two shows I did I made my monkey cry.
Fixed ;D
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Fixed ;D
Yes, that too. Also loved Family Ties.
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The Honeymooners
The Odd Couple
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The Honeymooners
The Odd Couple
What are you like 72yo? ;D
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A close third is Arrested Development. I watched it from the start and it is pure genius.
Completely agree. The Office was brilliant, too.
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I'm looking or a new sitcom to watch. I just finished all of Curb Your Enthusiasm and before that I had just finished It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
Two shows I would have never watched if it wasn't for this forum actually. :D
Sunny in Philly is my favorite of all time now.
Right now I'm currently finishing up FRIENDS...I'm on season nine of ten....and it's awesome as well.
So I'm going to need a new one to start up.
I don't need suggestions for dramas...I'm currently watching Deadwood (great) and have a ways to go before I need a new drama.
I like watching one sitcom and one drama.
I was thinking Entourage but would love some more suggestions.
Name your top two...give a girl some ideas!
Hmmm. Can't name just 2. Here's my top 5:
Cheers
Night Court
Seinfeld
Wonder Years
Family Ties
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Trailer Park Boys
Only redeeming thing about Canada 8)
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night court and the pj's
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I'm looking or a new sitcom to watch. I just finished all of Curb Your Enthusiasm and before that I had just finished It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
Two shows I would have never watched if it wasn't for this forum actually. :D
Sunny in Philly is my favorite of all time now.
Right now I'm currently finishing up FRIENDS...I'm on season nine of ten....and it's awesome as well.
So I'm going to need a new one to start up.
I don't need suggestions for dramas...I'm currently watching Deadwood (great) and have a ways to go before I need a new drama.
I like watching one sitcom and one drama.
I was thinking Entourage but would love some more suggestions.
Name your top two...give a girl some ideas!
Deadwood was excellent, but the final season never got a real ending cuz it got cancelled or something.
The amount of "fuck" and "cu#t" used was astonishing. Some nice full bush who-ares in almost every episode ;D.
The Office is a sure bet for lolz.
Seinfeld was great too
Night Court. Man I have not watched that show since i was a kid. Funny shit.
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Cheers
Frasier
Keep To Bullshit
Dallas
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So many stellar suggestions in this thread.
I'm going to give the first four or five episodes of workaholics a shot!
I thing I might also give Soap a try.
And if those fail Night Court. I might even watch two actually, as I think I'm off till the New Year!
Thank you Gentlemen.
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Trailer Park Boys
Only redeeming thing about Canada 8)
TPB was great. The first seasons atlest.
Kenny Vs Spenny is a great show from Canada too. Wouldn't call it a sitcom though.
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seinfield
Married with children( can't beleive getbiggers didn't mention it more its basic made for getbig )
southpark
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M*A*S*H
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can't go wrong with fred g. 8)
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seinfield
Married with children( can't beleive getbiggers didn't mention it more its basic made for getbig )
southpark
please get drunk and post another thread, your last one was brilliant
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I'm looking or a new sitcom to watch. I just finished all of Curb Your Enthusiasm and before that I had just finished It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
Two shows I would have never watched if it wasn't for this forum actually. :D
Sunny in Philly is my favorite of all time now.
Right now I'm currently finishing up FRIENDS...I'm on season nine of ten....and it's awesome as well.
So I'm going to need a new one to start up.
I don't need suggestions for dramas...I'm currently watching Deadwood (great) and have a ways to go before I need a new drama.
I like watching one sitcom and one drama.
I was thinking Entourage but would love some more suggestions.
Name your top two...give a girl some ideas!
without a doubt seinfeld. number two the bilko or phil silvers show[his daughter was on happy days.
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Soap / Benson
BBC show called "The Young Ones" was pretty funny
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1. Sanford and Son...
2. All In The Family...
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And Arthur in King of Queens is the funniest thing I have ever seen ;D
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BLACKADDER!
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agreed! :D that and Fawlty Towers
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Brutal nostalgia ITT. I wouldn't suffer through an episode of All In The Family if you paid me. :-X Growing up I was sure that dizzy old bitch's name was Eat It.
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Seinfeld and Curb.
x10000
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Most right wing extremists who cite Archie Bunker don't seem to realize that he is lampooning them.
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NYPD Blue
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I'm a Married with Children, Sanford and Son, Cosby Show, Cheers, Night Court, All in the Family, Family Ties, Jeffersons, Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, The Office, Seinfeld kinda guy.
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seinfield
Married with children( can't beleive getbiggers didn't mention it more its basic made for getbig )
southpark
Fail. I mentioned it page 1.
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Season 9 just got approved by David and HBO
:)
http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/curb-your-enthusiasm-season-9-hbo-larry-david-1201795261/ (http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/curb-your-enthusiasm-season-9-hbo-larry-david-1201795261/)
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Try Geordie Shore if you like to just really switch off and feel good about yourself.
If reality Tv doesnt float your boat maybe House. I LOVED house especially the medical aspect ;)
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Only sitcom I watch now in the Big Bang.
I loved friends. (No homo)
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M.A.S.H.
Happy Days
I stopped watching sitcoms in the early 80's.
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2016 election coverage
and
the office.
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Anything from the 80s
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Hogans Heroes
Sanford and Son
What's all this Cheers shit. GetBig disappoints.
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I'm looking or a new sitcom to watch. I just finished all of Curb Your Enthusiasm and before that I had just finished It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
Two shows I would have never watched if it wasn't for this forum actually. :D
Sunny in Philly is my favorite of all time now.
Right now I'm currently finishing up FRIENDS...I'm on season nine of ten....and it's awesome as well.
So I'm going to need a new one to start up.
I don't need suggestions for dramas...I'm currently watching Deadwood (great) and have a ways to go before I need a new drama.
I like watching one sitcom and one drama.
I was thinking Entourage but would love some more suggestions.
Name your top two...give a girl some ideas!
Two and a Half Men (the Carlos Estevez-seasons), Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful, Wayward Pines, The Bachelorette Season 12, Animal Kingdom, Alf.
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I LOVED house especially the medical aspect ;)
If you like "House"...You will be Amazed at...
Almost no one in the U. S. knows that Hugh Laurie is a world class Buffo Comedian.
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If you like "House"...You will be Amazed at...
Almost no one in the U. S. knows that Hugh Laurie is a world class Buffo Comedian.
great show
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Seinfeld.... the only sitcom with 'brain'
They called it the show about nothing which is kinda ironic haha
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The Honeymooners
The Odd Couple
oh man i used to stay up late on a friday night for those two shows
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80s
different strokes
three company
silver spoons
90s
wonderyears
2000
office family guy
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Father Ted
American dad
Life's too short
Extras
Hardybucks
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Black Adder