Sitcom and Spin

“Three’s Company” (1977)

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Cameron) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:04:00 +0000

Three’s Company was a bit of a ground breaking comedy for the 1970’s. With a great cast that fit well together (at least on screen), it ran the razor’s edge for the TV censors. With John Ritter playing a straight guy acting as a gay roommate to two young women in California, it brushed with dangers untold. There was nothing to worry about. The references to Ritter’s character being gay were overplayed, and since the character wasn’t really gay there was no real cause for concern at the time.

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What the show did do was make us laugh at a time when there wasn’t much to laugh about. With a horrible economy in the US at the time, it was nice to have a place to go during prime time to just laugh at the silliness of the show. Not to mention the catchy little theme that gets stuck in your head... “Come and knock on our door....”

Three’s Company cast:

Jack Tripper                    John Ritter
Janet Wood                    Joyce Dewitt
Larry Dallas                    Richard Kline
Chrissy Snow                 Suzanne Somers
Stanley Roper                 Norman Fell
Helen Roper                  Audra Lindley
Priscilla Barnes              Terri Alden
Ralph Furley                   Don Knotts
Cindy Snow                   Jennilee Harrison

Sadly, Suzanne Somers left the show in a contract dispute after 89 episodes leaving a lackluster cast full of changing characters. The comedy of John Ritter and Don Knotts carried the show for another three years until its end in 1984.

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"That 70's Show" (1998)

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Cameron) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:54:00 +0000

That 70's Show premiered on FOX on August 23, 1998. Like a special birthday gift just for me! I share it with the world, this little gem that took me right back to junior high. Hey, I was younger than this group at that time.

I know Led Zepplin rules, as does Pink Floyd. I know all of the characters from That 70's Show from my past, and I know what goes on in the basement. This was a favorite sitcom of mine from the start. It was a blast joining the gang in Eric Foreman's basement once a week!

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Cast of That 70's Show
Eric Foreman        Topher Grace
Red Forman       Kirkwood Smith
Kitty Forman          Debra Jo Rupp
Donna Pinciotti         Laura Prepon
Michael Kelso Ashton Kutcher
Steven Hyde        Danny Masterson
Jackie Burkhart         Mila Kunis
Fez Willmer Valderama
Bob Pinciotti            Don Stark

Website: http://www.that70sshow.com/

Here's a couple of great scenes for you

Not since "Happy Days" has a young cast been so much fun. Now that's a comparison of how far network sitcoms have come. I think Eric Foreman and the gang are the evolution of Richie Cunningham and his crowd.

My favorite character from "That 70's Show" will always be Eric Foreman, but the entire cast was a perfect fit. Who is your favorite character?

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"Friends" (1994)

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Cameron) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:07:00 +0000

The world had no idea the impact that these six 20 and 30 somethings would have. The group of Friends was a hit from the start and soon became a Thursday night ritual on NBC. Though we miss our friends, the writers did an excellent job of ending the epic sitcom leaving no loose ends.

The cast of relative unknowns (besides Lisa Kudrow) have now all gone on to movies and other TV series.

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Cast of "Friends"
Ross Geller                    David Schwimmer
Monica Geller (Bing)        Courtney Cox
Rachel Green                  Jennifer Anniston
Phoebe & Ursala Buffet    Lisa Kudrow
Chandler Bing                 Mathew Perry
Joey Tribiani                   Matt LeBlanc

One of the funniest scenes in Friends history was Ross repeating one word over and over.... "PIVOT!!!"

Here is an out take of the filming of the scene:

Another scene from Friends when Ross gets excited!

This sitcom is so well cast that it's nearly impossible for me to pick a favorite character. I think I would have to lean toward Phoebe/Ursala played by Lisa Kudrow... you just never knew what would come out of her.

As with any good sitcom though, no one character could carry Friends. It would not have been the same without them all. So who was your favorite friend? Leave us a comment!

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"Cheers!" (1982)

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Cameron) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:44:00 +0000

The first sitcom I really fell in love with as an adult was Cheers. As soon as the opening notes of the theme song played, I was seated and ready to laugh. I later worked at a bar that was specifically designed to look like Cheers. Square bar and all. The entire bar would sit down and watch the show too.

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As evidenced by their later work (and past), the cast was made up of some great actors.

Cast of Cheers:

Ted Danson             Sam Malone
Rhea Perlman           Carla Tortelli
Nicholas Colasonto   Ernie "Coach" Pantusso
George Wendt         Norm Peterson
John Ratzenberger     Cliff Claven
Kelsey Grammer       Frasier Crane
Woody Harrelson      Woody Boyd
Kirstie Alley              Rebecca Howe
Shelly Long              Diane Chambers

You can watch full episodes of Cheers free online anytime at:
YouTube.com
KelseyLive.com
TODHD.com

Remember to leave me a comment and tell me what you fave TV sitcom is!

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Hello sitcom lovers!

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Cameron) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:09:00 +0000

Hello out there, sitcom lovers! I started this blog to just have a place to go and get a chuckle or giggle whenever I wanted to throughout my boring online day. Feel free to comment as much as you want or just sit and giggle to yourself, there are no rules!

Let me know what sitcoms are your favorites and why. I'll try my best to post clips or tell you a good place to watch episodes online free.