tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post3466589099165434388..comments2023-11-02T05:17:06.050-04:00Comments on Pop Culture Dish: Mount Rushmore: SitcomsMalcolmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-89435414246495959832009-09-25T17:33:40.852-04:002009-09-25T17:33:40.852-04:00These choices are solid, solid as Barack - but I&...These choices are solid, solid as Barack - but I'd have to put Mary Tyler Moore in there somehow.<br /><br />Jamie RUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702029614789903932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-69311008404635696592009-09-15T21:34:54.035-04:002009-09-15T21:34:54.035-04:00Pjazzy: I never thought of "Roseanne". I...Pjazzy: I never thought of "Roseanne". It definitely was groundbreaking and influential. <br /><br />M*A*S*H came this close to making it to my Mt. Rushmore. In the end, I decided to go with "The Cosby Show" for the 4th spot. <br /><br />Red: Thanks!<br /><br />Dane: As good as "Two and A Half Men" is, I don't think it's groundbreaking or influential. You can't forget Lucy and Ethel... what's the matter with you? :-)<br /><br />Rich: Of your 4, you know from my previous comments which is the only show I'd consider for my Mt. Rushmore. I never even heard of "Waiting for God" so that would automatically rule it out for inclusion. If it's any consolation, I would put "Arrested Development" in the "Brilliant, but canceled" category.<br /><br />As for "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show", it's a shame that it's obscure to most people under the age of 40 because it was very funny and influential. One of the last good programming decisions that TV Land made was when it aired "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" on Sunday mornings a few years ago.<br /><br />Dr. John: Leaving M*A*S*H off my list was a tough choice. Why couldn't the real Mt. Rushmore have 5 faces?Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-85181302898052487502009-09-05T21:42:21.013-04:002009-09-05T21:42:21.013-04:00I agree with others who say that MASH could easily...I agree with others who say that MASH could easily have a spot there.Dr. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12761381841131597933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-21915593781640320912009-09-05T15:42:56.411-04:002009-09-05T15:42:56.411-04:00Can't say I really liked any of those you ment...Can't say I really liked any of those you mentioned (and I loath Seinfeld with a passion, as many folks already know). I like a few of I Love Lucy (the George Reeves and Harpo Marx episodes particularly), but I never really liked her as a sitcom start, especially since she was such a good actress in the movies. All in the Family, while pivotal in the scheme of TV development, it hopelessly dated when you watch it now. The Cosby Show is just plain boring for me, since Bill Cosby had long abandoned his stand-up roots and was too family-friendly for my tastes. <br /><br />I never equate popularity with something being good, as rarely do the sheeple flock together for something truly original or intelligent. <br /><br />For my four, I'd go with M*A*S*H, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, Waiting for God and Arrested Development. I think they're all shows you actually have to watch and think about in order to truly understand all the nuances and humor. For me, that's what good entertainment, particularly comedy, should do ... make you think a little while you enjoy it.Rich Meyer, harbinger of Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021877532810249750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-41227715704879159132009-09-05T00:53:00.100-04:002009-09-05T00:53:00.100-04:00Here's my 4:
1) All in the Family --> The ...Here's my 4:<br /><br />1) All in the Family --> The only sitcom I agree with you on. :)<br /><br />2) Two and a Half Men --> The best modern sitcom. Always consistent and no shark jumping in sight.<br /><br />3) Golden Girls --> Forget Lucy & Ethyl, The Golden Girls are truly inspirational.<br /><br />4) Sanford & Son --> Red Foxx... 'nuff said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-45208915241347866512009-09-03T15:38:49.152-04:002009-09-03T15:38:49.152-04:00err..."what noT"err..."what noT"Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215626415816734165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-7072268288943080532009-09-03T15:38:38.510-04:002009-09-03T15:38:38.510-04:00That's actually probably the perfect list...as...That's actually probably the perfect list...as far as influence and what no.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215626415816734165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-81513445266362018922009-09-03T05:38:50.580-04:002009-09-03T05:38:50.580-04:00Hi Malcolm, I might replace Seinfeld with Roseanne...Hi Malcolm, I might replace Seinfeld with Roseanne or Good Time, only because I was never really a Seinfeld fan. I am surprised your Mt. Rushmore did not include M*A*S*H.pjazzyparhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270767809180700095noreply@blogger.com