Old TV reruns that you love - and why.

[Bigb23]

I'm watching the Honeymooners now, and I realize how close that is to the "King of Queens" which I love. I never saw it during prime time, as there was probably something better on the History Channel. Also Malcolm in the Middle always cracks me up. I guess struggling, blue collar family sit - coms, that are well written, hit close to home.

Also : The Monkees for the George Barris car.
The Munsters for the George Barris car.
The Beverly Hillbillies for the George Barris car.:o

[ccbatson]

Jack Benny has a lot of hidden treasures currently recycled.

[Johnlodge]

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[Pam]

Because you like Picard's naked chest?

[Johnlodge]

I forgot it was an essay question.

[Islandman]

Miami Vice. Why? It was my favorite show on TV ever.

[HPGrmln]

I like "Simon and Simon" and "Rockford Files" just because of the theme songs.In my opinion, those had the best opening music.
The one I miss the most that I haven't seen in years is "Hardcastle and McCormick". I watched the intro's on youtube and it brought back memories of my brother and I as little kids gathered in front of the tv watching it.

[rajdet]

I know it's not old but Reno 911 is pee your pants funny!

[Maof]

I know it's not old but Reno 911 is pee your pants funny!
yes it is:p

[eriedearie]

It's not that old of a rerun but I love to watch "Everybody Loves Raymond" - why - it could be a story about my family on so many levels. Especially Frank and Marie. Those characters were based on my parents. They had to be!! ;)

I also like "Seinfeld" - why - cause it is just plain funny. The whole ensemble on that show was meant to work together. Every story line about nothing, turned out to be about something. All the mundane things that we take as a part of our daily living and never give a 2nd thought to it. You know "same $hit - different day" - there's a story in getting a manicure, going to the grocery store, taking a vacation - it all just worked, cause that's every day life.

[MoparDan]

I also like "Seinfeld" - why - cause it is just plain funny. The whole ensemble on that show was meant to work together. Every story line about nothing, turned out to be about something. All the mundane things that we take as a part of our daily living and never give a 2nd thought to it. You know "same $hit - different day" - there's a story in getting a manicure, going to the grocery store, taking a vacation - it all just worked, cause that's every day life.
It's one of my favorites. Most everyone in my section can quote lines & dialog.
George's answering machine scene is one of my favorites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP3gdxkaJLI&NR=1

[eriedearie]

Oh I forgot about M*A*S*H - whenever I can pry the controls out of Mr. Erie's hand --- and I hit on that show I stop right there.

Yeah - Seinfeld had so many good episodes. It is very hard to pick just one favorite - but I totally LOL at the "hole in one" every time I see it. ;)

[Bigb23]

After a Leave it to Beaver marathon, I don't watch as much, but to see Wally hosting a party at his house for his High School buddies is almost shocking now. Everybody wears dark suits and skinny ties, and their hair has to be Brylcreemed just right.
I'm in my mid 50's and the closest I ever came to that, was a bitchin' green Nehru jacket.:o

[LodgeDodger]

After a Leave it to Beaver marathon, I don't watch as much, but to see Wally hosting a party at his house for his High School buddies is almost shocking now. Everybody wears dark suits and skinny ties, and their hair has to be Brylcreemed just right.
I'm in my mid 50's and the closest I ever came to that, was a bitchin' green Nehru jacket.:o

The Monkees - the car
Two and a Half Men (That kid's comedic timing is the best!)

[Gistok]

Eriedearie... gotta agree with you on Everybody Loves Raymond. And they give Frank the best lines... upon hearing Marie tell him she was just a "trophy wife"... Frank blurts out "Holy Crap... what lottery in Hell did I win?" :D

I also love the Leave It To Beaver... and another one of my favorites was The Andy Griffiths Show.... I love Floyd the Barber, and Barney is a hoot!

And I love the insanity of Green Acres....

[Gistok]

I'm also a fan of the British Comedy shows from the BBC...

PBS show Keeping Up Appearances is hilarious with "the Bucket woman" ("it's Bouquet....") "no you cannot have an order of fish balls... this is not the Chinese Oriental Takeout... this is a pearl white slimline telephone with no Oriental association whatsoever... ).

PBS show Are You Being Served is also funny... gotta love Mrs. Slocum and her pussy (her cat). She's always referring to her cat... "at the first sign of danger the hair on my pussy stands straight up!" :rolleyes:

And the latest BBC comedy (on cable, too racy for PBS) is Little Britain USA... it is absolutely hilarious... Ellie Grace is my favorite... :D

[crosswordgirl]

"you bet your life" because groucho cracks me up; "the munsters" because fred gwynne
was a genius; "the addams family" because i always wanted to grow up to be morticia and marry
gomez; "whats my line" the oldest version because it also totally cracks me up.

[LodgeDodger]

Does anyone rememeber the British comedy, The Young Ones? I LOVED watching that show!

Still have it on video.

[ccbatson]

Young Ones is available on DVD..classic post Python British comedy.

[eriedearie]

Eriedearie... gotta agree with you on Everybody Loves Raymond. And they give Frank the best lines... upon hearing Marie tell him she was just a "trophy wife"... Frank blurts out "Holy Crap... what lottery in Hell did I win?" :D

I know Gistok! That's what mean - those two could be my parents! They feed off of each other. When my parents are in their funny mode at a family gathering - it's a riot. And they've NEVER even seen the show! We even tell them they're like Frank and Marie - they look at us like we're from Mars.

They're so funny...they only watch cable TV cause since they pay for it they can get their money's worth! You can't tell them anything. Regular network shows - they don't have a clue!

[vetalalumni]

Martin. His various characters are creative and funny. And "bro man" reminds me of some fellas from my youth.:)

After many years of enjoying the black and white Twilight Zone shows, I'm just now finally becoming disinterested. These shows draw you in.

Sanford and Son, In Living Color, and Welcome Back Kotter (sic), for their humor.

[Bigb23]

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour at 1 am. They use plot driven shows from the 50's.

[MoparDan]

Yeah - Seinfeld had so many good episodes. It is very hard to pick just one favorite - but I totally LOL at the "hole in one" every time I see it. ;)

Just for you! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u8KUgUqprw

[vetalalumni]

Thinking on Sienfeld, my two young boys laughingly refer to me as "Kramer" because of the grandiose way I enter their bedrooms at bedtime. I barge in just like Kramer and say obnoxious things to them like "what are you doing you little rugrats?" or "Hey, what do you think this is, party central? - GOTO bed NOW!!!". They always laugh at this approach (because I'm sort of a pushover).

[reddog289]

Most of the shows I do watch are reruns. I never really watched Seinfeld,Two and 1/2 men, and Everybody loves Raymond in primetime. Sanford and Son pretty much paints a picture of my life, Except with more people in the house.

[eriedearie]

Thanks MoparDan! You should see the smile on my face. I just love that one!

[d.mcc]

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My name's not...Mary, or Jerry, its TErrrrererrrrerery

[Angry Dad]

Still roll on the floor laughing whenever I get the chance to catch the funniest show of all time...... Adam 12.

Love the lyrics to the theme song.... "see the man.....415 in progress.... fight with chains and knives"

[Bigb23]

My name's not...Mary, or Jerry, its TErrrrererrrrerery

That's the Ferndale cops right ?

[Gistok]

I know Gistok! That's what mean - those two could be my parents! They feed off of each other. When my parents are in their funny mode at a family gathering - it's a riot. And they've NEVER even seen the show! We even tell them they're like Frank and Marie - they look at us like we're from Mars.

They're so funny...they only watch cable TV cause since they pay for it they can get their money's worth! You can't tell them anything. Regular network shows - they don't have a clue!

Eriedearie... get your parents started on a gift of "Fruit of the Month Club"... and watch the fun begin...:D

[Pam]

I've been watching Sonny and Cher lately to get some fashion and hairdo tips.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r2MWRib_T4

[Maof]

Mayberry RFD is always a favorite. My hubby is always yelling "come here, watch this" and then he'll recite the lines. Usually, it has to do with "Barn". One of our favorites is when Andy, Barney and their girlfriends fix Goober up with a girl and he starts cuttin' the rug!

[ccbatson]

Wasn't there a character first name of Howard who took a prominent role in the Mayberry RFD, but not in the original Andy Griffith show? Who was that guy...besides the original shark jumper.

[rajdet]

Dark Shadows, God I loved that show when I was a kid!

[Gistok]

Wait a minute... wasn't Mayberry RFD the later version of Andy Griffiths without Andy (replaced by Ken Berry)?
Dark Shadows? Angelique, Barnabas, Quentin and Elizabeth Collins Stoddard... who hadn't left Collinwood in 18 years.... Dark Shadows was the premier of several TV stars, such as Kate Jackson.

[ccbatson]

Ken Berry...that must be the guy playing the character named Howard (something or other).

[rb336]

The Monkees for the George Barris car.
The Munsters for the George Barris car.

the monkeemobile was styled by Dean Jeffries

I liked the Monkees because they skewered every part of 60s pop culture

[Johnlodge]

I'm in shock that people actually find Two and a Half Men to be a funny show.

[Jman]

http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/Videos/kids_artlinkletter.html



http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/Videos/artlinklettertribute.html.

[Maof]

you are right gistok/ my mistake

[rb336]

I loved Dark Shadows.
also:
F Troop
Hogan's Heroes
When Things Were Rotten
Get Smart!
Sledge Hammer!

[rajdet]

Soap, and Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, those shows were way ahead of their time.

[grumpyoldlady]

M*A*S*H...no explanation necessary. I stop surfing when I find that show.

[Gistok]

Apparently dear sweet Aunt Bee (Francis Bavier) on Andy Griffiths wasn't such a sweet old lady after all. She didn't like Andy, and was tempermental and cold.

The cast and staff had to walk on eggshells around her (she lived 1903-89).

4 months before her passing, she called Andy Griffiths in 1989, and was very appologetic for having been so mean to him throughout the years.

[rajdet]

Apparently dear sweet Aunt Bee on Andy Griffiths wasn't such a sweet old lady after all.
Aunt Bee a bitch? No!

[Gannon]

I'm with you, Rb, my list is similar. We must be about the same age.

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks among other things, had the entire catalog of Hogan's Heroes transferred from B&W film to High Def...it really is spectacular. I think you can only see them on his HD channel, though.

[rb336]

caught hogan's heroes once on the RTN channel 7.2. It still cracked me up. it seems that RTN would rather have that re-make of the munsters than actual decent stuff. They also seem to play the same 4 episodes of Ellery Queen every sunday night

[Johnlodge]

I have that Universal HD channel. I didn't know WTF it was when it first popped up on my guide. Now I know it is for watching Hogan's Heroes in HD.

[Locke09]

Anything with Star Trek or Stargate in it - except the last Star Trek series "Enterprise", it was weak. And why? Because I am a sci-fi fanatic, always have been.

[ccbatson]

I too loyally watched all of the Star Treks, even when they were weak. Hopefully, the new movie will recharge the franchise.