TV Sitcoms Not Funny Yet People Watch

For starters, humor is a subjective thing. So to say some people watch sitcoms even though they're not funny is imposing your own opinion that the sitcom isn't funny on somebody else. Maybe they DO think it's funny.

Shows that "aren't funny" usually don't make it. I can list a ton of sitcoms that lasted one season or less. Michael J Fox's latest one was canceled as was Robin Williams'. Obviously, the masses in general didn't think they were funny.

Big Bang Theory is on for God knows how many years now. I think it's lost a little something over the years only because the concept isn't new anymore. And while I don't think it was ever rip roaring laugh your head off funny, it was always well written and Sheldon alone is worth tuning in for because he is such a great character.

But I could certainly see somebody saying that they don't like the show. Like I said, humor is subjective. Apparently, however, the masses seem to love the show.

I don't think Melissa McCarthy is funny at all, but the rest of the cast of Mike and Molly is a scream, especially Mike's mom and Vince. The episode where Vince got stuck in the tub had me in tears. He is so underused on that show it's a crime. And in my opinion, that's the problem with Mike and Molly. Too much Molly and not enough everybody else.

And yes, this is just my opinion and doesn't mean squat. The only thing that matter is what the masses think.

I am usually pretty good, however, at predicting a show's success or failure commercially, funny or not. What that means? I have no idea. I knew Michael J Fox was getting canned. The show was not the least bit funny and actually kind of sad. They tried to make light of a disease that there is nothing funny about. It just didn't work. Plus, the supporting cast was horrible.

The first time I saw Big Bang, I turned to my wife and said "Monster hit." It was so unique and Sheldon was so out there that there was no way this show couldn't make it. Had it not, I would have been shocked.

And with all that, funny is still in the eye of the beholder.

As far as Raymond went, the show was very funny, predictable or not and its longevity supports my claim. But again, all subjective.

Shows that surprised me that didn't become big hits?

WKRP In Cincinnati.

Did you ever see the turkey episode? It is one of the classics of all time. Johnny, Les and Carlson were a scream. And Loni Anderson wasn't too bad to look at. The show had everything it needed to succeed. And yes, it was on for 4 seasons, but always struggled in the ratings and was moved around from night to night like a yo-yo.

To this day I still don't get it.

But again, all subjective. Obviously, the masses didn't agree with me.

So your direct statement that TV sitcoms are not funny is just your opinion. It is not fact. Ultimately, whether or not a sitcom is "funny" will be determined by the masses and whether or not they watch.

Obviously, in the case of Raymond, they didn't agree with you.

And either do I.

Laugh tracks have been a staple of sitcoms since day 1. So I guess you don't like any sitcoms.

True, l used to watch Cheers religiously, well the token, attractive women helped!

But like most others the storyline got dumber and dumber, until l was through with it!

Australians didn't get the last episodes, with Diane, and Sam meeting up again after trying to get married and going their desperate ways, straight away. Well it took forever to see it!

And Diane being with her boyfriend that turns out to be fake and gay! Groan!


Nail in the coffin!


You can always tell when these shows are on their last legs, as the storyline gets stupider and stupider!

I am glad that MASH didn't go that way, they seemed to get better over time!



PS l know that you hunt fluffy bunnies, but l won't hold that against you!