I just got done watching the “SS” premiere. It’s a stupid show, but I generally have more respect for stupid shows that are aware of the fact that they’re stupid than stupid shows which are under the misconception that they’re intelligent. (Hi, “Kings”) The trouble with this is that old-hat sitcoms live or die by their chemistry. And this one doesn’t really have any. Also, the cast reads like a who’s-who of sitcoms of yesteryear — except that Bob Saget’s, Cynthia Stevenson’s, Jere Burns’ and Dan Cortese’s previous shows were better. Yes, “Full House,” “Hope & Gloria,” “Good Morning, Miami” and “Veronica’s Closet” were better shows. Not very often you see a sentence like that written, but, yes, they were better. Because they had chemistry. Heck, incidental characters on them had chemistry. Saget and Stevenson not only don’t have any chemistry, they have a negative amount of it.

I don’t blame ABC for rescuing it from The CW dumpster. Saget was a familiar face on the network, and Kevin Abbott ran a few modest hits (all of which had chemistry). Beggars can’t be choosers, so it wouldn’t surprise me if MRC got desperate to sell it to somebody, anybody, and offered it at a cut rate. It might even get a second season just because of how lousy a year ABC is having. But it’s not a hit. Take away its “Dancing” crutch, and I doubt it’s even a modest one.

Question 1: Why did ABC pick up a rejected show from one of the world’s worst TV networks?

A growing number of people are realizing that The CW is TRASH, and I’m going to predict that Ostroff (sp?) will retain her position as The CW prez for at least 2 more years.

Question 2: Is the quality of a comedy series impacted by format (multi/single camera)? To me, funny is funny regardless of format. Four of my fav comedies are The King of Queens, The Bernie Mac Show, Roseanne and The Office.

Question 3: What are the chances of ABC picking up the “No Question It Will Be Canceled” Gary Unmarried? ABC Studios produces the underrated comedy.

Question 4: If CBS cancels The New Adventures of Old Christine, how likely is it to air on ABC?

Question 5: Is there going to be a trend of ABC and FOX picking up canceled/rejected comedy series?

Who cares if 30 Rock is never ever ever NEVER NEVER EVER in a MILLION BAZILLION years a hit?

It’s successful in that it makes good money for NBC. And we can all agree that networks like shows that bring in good ad money right? If not, please disregard my post.

ABC should just stick with scripted series.

If SS hits, will stay after DWTS and they should develop comedies with big names (Patricia Heaton, Lauren Graham, Courteney Cox, Kelsey Grammer, Cedric The Entertainer all have comedy pilots on ABC) .

They should really stop with the single camera crap.

For instance: The critics hated Do Not Disturb, but liked Lost, so obviously critical review is huge.

That’s just fallacious reasoning. You can’t pick two examples that fit your argument.

You wouldn’t happen to have any theories on how Terminator will make it to season 3 do you?

LOL!

I will bet a lot of money that Surviving Suburbia does not beat The Office or 30 Rock. In fact I’d go as far as to say that Parks & Recreations has a better debut than this despite the Dancing… lead-in.

http://www.ew.com/ew/tv/tonights_best_tv/0,,1,00.html

Shows that critics absoultely love always seem to do crappy.

I hope Surviving Suburbia does good!

These are the kind of decisions that led NBC to where it is now only this actually seems worse.