Ravenwood - 11/30/02 11:38 PM
I know, I said I hate these lists, but I figured I'd throw one together to fill in the weekend lull. Here is my list of the most unrealistic TV Sitcoms. I decided to limit it to sitcoms, otherwise I'd be naming every sci-fi show this side of Star Trek. So, here goes.
In no particular order, the Most Unrealistic TV Sitcoms:
The Flying Nun - A cutie like Sally Field as a nun is almost as realistic as her ability to fly?Shows that you may think should make the list, but don't.
Gilligan's Island - Too many to mention, but I'll try: 15 years on that island, within radio range of Hawaii, same clothes week after week, Ginger and Mary Ann managing to keep from being gang-raped in a 'Lord of the Flies' style mating ritual? Puhleease.
A-Team - Ok, the A-Team wasn't exactly a sitcom, but still, all those bullets flying around, and the only person ever actually shot was B.A., and not Murdock.
I Dream of Jeannie - In reality, Jeannie would be a sex slave, and Major Nelson would be driving a Ferrari.
Bewitched - Lets see, magical powers, two different Dicks, both of whom are light in their loafers, and again with the 'don't use your powers' mantra.
Alf - That annoying little alien/muppet would have been strangled and eaten by a racoon his first five minutes on Earth.
Hogan's Heroes - Take your pick, a POW camp run by idiots, or a series that lasted longer than the actual war did. Still Nazi humor flew better in the 60s than it would today.
Dukes of Hazzard - How many of you actually grew up thinking that the police had to stop chasing you at the county line? Besides, in real life each time they were caught, Bo and Luke would have been pistol whipped so bad their own Uncle Jessie wouldn't have recognized them. Also those pretty boys would make good girlfriends for Hazzard's local yokels while in the pokie.
Adventures of Superman - No, it isn't Superman that is unbelievable, but his portrayal by a flabby George Reeves.
Mork and Mindy - I guess to parents and children of the 1970s, Robin Williams on cocaine looked a lot like a space alien. Now he just looks like Robin Williams on cocaine.
Knight Rider - A car that can do anything, and the driver wastes his time fighting crime? In real life Michael Knight would be drag racing for pink slips while hanging out the T-top.
Eight is Enough - Should have been 'One is Enough'
Get Smart - This spy spoof wasn't supposed to be realisticI'm sure I left some out. Feel free to add your own in the comments.
Taxi - Despite having all English speaking cab drivers, Taxi still doesn't make the list.
Cheers - Despite the fact that nobody ever paid for a beer.
Welcome Back Kotter - Despite the kids having only one class a day that lasted 2 1/2 minutes.
The Munsters and The Addams Family
Fantasy Island and Love Boat
Beverly Hillbillies
Partridge Family
Category: Essays
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Nanny and the Professor. I loved that show.
Hogan's Heroes......I was a die-hard fan! I know nothing!
Posted by: Da Goddess at December 1, 2002 3:58 AMBosom Buddies
Posted by: todd at December 1, 2002 6:31 PMAn obvious one that I completely forgot was My Favorite Martian.
Mr. Smith...about an orangutan that could talk.
M*A*S*H -- Set in the Korean War, but featuring hairstyles from the 70s. It stopped being funny after Larry Gelbart left the series, so maybe it shouldn't count as a sitcom.
Friends. Six people living in what would have to be very expensive NYC apartments, and not one of them has to be at work before noon?
Hey, Goddes, I loved Hogan's Heroes, too :)
Posted by: Steve at December 2, 2002 9:51 AMSledge Hammer
Posted by: Laurence Simon at December 2, 2002 1:04 PMSteve, I know. I know. You're like having a slighty older twin. We're kinda scary, don't ya think? I do believe trouble will have come to town when we get together for our adventure with firearms.
Posted by: Da Goddess at December 3, 2002 2:20 AMHow about "Real American Hero?"
"Survivor".... errr... oh, wait....
Posted by: Jim S at December 4, 2002 1:45 PMI presume you mean "Greatest American Hero" Forgot that one.
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