TV 2001 Comedies - Hits and Misses
Everyone loves a good comedy, but how many are there really? I have been checking out the new comedies to see which ones I think will be successful and which ones I don’t think have staying power. What do you think?
Comedy Hits:
Undeclared - FOX
The show focuses on 6 college freshman away at school in a co-ed dorm. It is based around the geeky kid in the group, Steven. It’s very funny.
Why I Think it’ll Make it
There is a Tom Green wanna-be in the cast, a British kid and fun girl roomies. It’s light and fun and It follows the already popular That 70’s Show. It has great potential.
Maybe it’s Me - WB
This off-beat comedy is all about the embarrassing moments a 15 year old girl goes through with her family.
Why I Think it’ll Make it
It has the feel of a mix of Sex in the City and Ally McBeal, but for the teenage audiences. It’s not really my type of show, but it is pretty funny. The Ally McBeal feel comes from the imagination of this 15 year old girl. If she gets really mad you see her head explode.
According to Jim
Jim Belushi stars in this sitcom as a husband and a father to 3 young kids. Courtney Thorne-Smith plays his wife.
Why I Think it’ll Make it
I think this show will make it strictly because of the cast. Belushi is one of the funniest actors around. Plus, he can act!
Comedy Misses
Inside Schwartz - NBC
A single man is trying to find love. His progress is monitored by real sportscasters.
Why I Think it’ll Miss
It’s just not funny! Sportscasters explaining his love life? Please! Plus it has that doomed time-slot after Friends. For some reason sitcoms do not make it in that time period.
REBA - WB
A divorced woman (Reba MacEntire), who’s husband left her for another woman, is dealing with her teenage daughter’s pregnancy. Her ex-husband’s new woman is also pregnant.
Why I Think it’ll Miss
It does seem to have potential, but Reba is not the greatest actress. I feel it will suffer the same fate as Bette Midler’s show, BETTE.
The Bernie Mac Show - FOX
Bernie Mac plays Bernie, enough said.
Why I Think it’ll Miss
This show doesn’t have any real substance. No concrete story to tell and FOX is known for having great sitcoms, so I don’t think they’ll keep it around long.
Well, do you agree with my choices? The first show of the season to be cancelled already is CBS’s Danny. There is also word out that Ellen, also a CBS show, is suffering with bad ratings. We will see who makes it soon enough, but I wish them all good luck!
Enjoy!
©2001 KAC