Shows that you used to love but now hate or shows you used to hate but now love

[Melyssa56]

NBC's The Cosby Show (1984-1992) or CBS's Cosby (1996-2000)?

The 1984-1992 one. I never even watched the CBS version, which shows how much I remember about it.

[Melyssa56]

I almost hate watching shows on the television now, since it seems that commercials receive more airtime than the actual show!

You may be right about that. TV shows in the 1960s used to be about 25.5 minutes of show per half hour, and now it's down to 22, if that.

[racingchick1020]

i'm captain obvious?

You basically said what the person above you said. No offense.

[patnvanna83]

The 1984-1992 one. I never even watched the CBS version, which shows how much I remember about it.

i figured that it would be the first instead of the latter, anyway i was just checking thanks!

[patnvanna83]

You basically said what the person above you said. No offense.

sorry about that, i was just asking!

[M2nFarisFan]

sorry about that, i was just asking!

Just point and laugh. It's well-earned for them.

Actually, for the most part, the entire game show genre pretty much fits within the "used to love but now hate" group. Once I realized that it was the same watered-down humor and stupid people being handpicked to take the most risk and leave with the $.01 case, I realized it was bullpucky. I know it's kind of a bad place to say it, but in general, game shows kind of wore out because the ideas were beginning to age.

I have a few exceptions, though. I think Jeopardy! still has some clout because it encourages intellect rather than luck. I knew my education paid off when I could answer the $1200 questions on a 2010 or 11 episode on a regular basis.

Another idea which I think needs to be realized is "Prison Island", which I think would be an instant hit for the reality crowd. I came up with the idea, where we take 24 condemned criminals, stick them on an island with all the sharp metal objects, bamboo rods, knuckle dusters, saps, and just enough food for 5 or 6 people to live comfortably for a week - only they would be there 'til one survived. We'd let them beat the crap out of each other, take bets, and pardon the winner. I think it would be a huge success on CBS IMO. I'd watch every night it was on...plus in the end, you'd take the burden of executing them off the government, and the winner would have skills necessary to function in society. A win-win in all cases.

Just in case you folks didn't realize, Deal or No Deal is the epitomy of exploitation. They get bottom feeders with debt, children with cancer, laid off metalworkers, welfare sappers with 13 children but no father. If it were decent people, the show would be over in 15 minutes tops, because they'd take the second or third deal every time. NBC seldom had to pay out big bucks because the people executed poor judgment, which is the primary reason they were in the financial predicaments, and thus, made for good TV. It's like the way Red Lobster kills the fish: boil the water slowly so they don't know they are dying. Makes for good TV but it's redundant.

[Chameleonwhammy]

Shows I Now Love

Karn Feud: One night (June 2010) I was bored, so I watched an hour. I re-evaluated my opinion on the show. Karn was a very good host. I feel stupid for the useless hatrid because he was "Newer." I now greatly enjoy this show.

Chain Reaction: Around last October, I started watching full episodes, and started to appreciate it. Then it got pulled after I got into it. And now it's coming back!

Pyramid (Osmond): Early in 2009, to get a Pyramid fix, this is where I turned to. Learned to love it, and then they yank it. It's still gone.

Family Ties: At first couldn't stand it, then I found it awesome.

[patnvanna83]

Just point and laugh. It's well-earned for them.

Actually, for the most part, the entire game show genre pretty much fits within the "used to love but now hate" group. Once I realized that it was the same watered-down humor and stupid people being handpicked to take the most risk and leave with the $.01 case, I realized it was bullpucky. I know it's kind of a bad place to say it, but in general, game shows kind of wore out because the ideas were beginning to age.

I have a few exceptions, though. I think Jeopardy! still has some clout because it encourages intellect rather than luck. I knew my education paid off when I could answer the $1200 questions on a 2010 or 11 episode on a regular basis.

Another idea which I think needs to be realized is "Prison Island", which I think would be an instant hit for the reality crowd. I came up with the idea, where we take 24 condemned criminals, stick them on an island with all the sharp metal objects, bamboo rods, knuckle dusters, saps, and just enough food for 5 or 6 people to live comfortably for a week - only they would be there 'til one survived. We'd let them beat the crap out of each other, take bets, and pardon the winner. I think it would be a huge success on CBS IMO. I'd watch every night it was on...plus in the end, you'd take the burden of executing them off the government, and the winner would have skills necessary to function in society. A win-win in all cases.

Just in case you folks didn't realize, Deal or No Deal is the epitomy of exploitation. They get bottom feeders with debt, children with cancer, laid off metalworkers, welfare sappers with 13 children but no father. If it were decent people, the show would be over in 15 minutes tops, because they'd take the second or third deal every time. NBC seldom had to pay out big bucks because the people executed poor judgment, which is the primary reason they were in the financial predicaments, and thus, made for good TV. It's like the way Red Lobster kills the fish: boil the water slowly so they don't know they are dying. Makes for good TV but it's redundant.

Prison Island is basically Survivor with Criminals M2nFarisFan.

[M2nFarisFan]

Prison Island is basically Survivor with Criminals M2nFarisFan.

Except we throw a few, eh, "sinful things". And no one gets voted off....it's like the Hotel California - they can check out any time, but they can never leave I came up with the idea many years ago. I thought perhaps it was a little bit too PG-13 for most tastes, but given that prisons are overcrowded and the economy's down, I'd spend a Tuesday primetime watching it. After all, look at the amount of prison violence there is anyways. We could bring a little Hollywood magic into it, and chances are there'd be a few beer sponsors and Gillette razors who will sponsor it.

[patnvanna83]

Except we throw a few, eh, "sinful things". And no one gets voted off....it's like the Hotel California - they can check out any time, but they can never leave I came up with the idea many years ago. I thought perhaps it was a little bit too PG-13 for most tastes, but given that prisons are overcrowded and the economy's down, I'd spend a Tuesday primetime watching it. After all, look at the amount of prison violence there is anyways. We could bring a little Hollywood magic into it, and chances are there'd be a few beer sponsors and Gillette razors who will sponsor it.

mayebe this show could have gone to Court TV/Tru Tv, Spike TV, or (if the channel was still active today) Fox Reality Channel.

[M2nFarisFan]

mayebe this show could have gone to Court TV/Tru Tv, Spike TV, or (if the channel was still active today) Fox Reality Channel.

I was thinking HBO. I don't want censorship for language or gore. (Nudity you can keep censored....I don't need to see any hair or body parts..LOL)

[patnvanna83]

I was thinking HBO. I don't want censorship for language or gore. (Nudity you can keep censored....I don't need to see any hair or body parts..LOL)

i don't think HBO airs reality shows or game shows for that matter M2nFarisFan.

[BJobSecure1]

The show from Comedy Central called, "John Benjamin Has A Van" seemed really, really funny for the first few episodes, and then it just wasn't funny at all.

[patnvanna83]

The show from Comedy Central called, "John Benjamin Has A Van" seemed really, really funny for the first few episodes, and then it just wasn't funny at all.

H. Jon Benjamin was better knowned as a voice actor for cartoons such as the voice of Ben on Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (which supringly enough was also a Comedy Central show from 1995-1999), Coach McGuirk on Home Movies (UPN 1999, Adult Swim 2001-2004), and currently as Bob Belcher on Bob's Burgers (FOX 2011-Present).

also diving into the lesser extent of his career in voice-over animation, he is also the voice of The Devil in Lucy, Daughter of The Devil (Adult Swim Pilot:2005/Series:2007) and as the voice of Sterling Archer in Archer (FX 2009-Present).

BTW: i have never seen the FX animated series Archer and/or the FOX animated series Bob's Burgers in my life, but i herad about them on tv (Bob's Burgers) and on the Internets (Archer).

[BJobSecure1]

That explains why I felt that Sterling Archer's voice sounded so familiar! (I still enjoy watching "Archer" when I can. The characters on that animated show are wildly entertaining!) Do you know if H.Jon Benjamin is also the voice that narrates the "1,000 Ways To Die" television show?