OT: Man, 80s TV Shows Rocked
Television, Video September 11th. 2008, 1:00pmThis show was mentioned yesterday in the comments, and instantly, we began a game: You play the You Tube theme from an 80s TV show, and someone else in the room tries to guess it. Two that might be challenging: This one, and this one. Here’s another that will surely stump even the really nerdy 80s die-hards. Guaranteed.
Also, it’s sad that the 30-minute TV sitcom is virtually dead.
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September 11th, 2008 at 1:03 PM
I remember Bob Ucker for “hes gonna need a rocket up his ass to catch that one”.
Also, it’s sad that the 30-minute TV sitcom is virtually dead.
You killed them with watching Gossip girl, 90210, and Top Model
September 11th, 2008 at 1:04 PM
What no Perfect Strangers intro?
September 11th, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Mr. Belvedere. Didnt even have to watch it.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:05 PM
@Tampa Bo
Here here!
September 11th, 2008 at 1:05 PM
After watching those clips, I think Bob Uecker is the only one that still has some semblance of a career.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:06 PM
No Wonder Years TBL? Im shocked
Magnum PI is an underrated 80’s show
September 11th, 2008 at 1:06 PM
And McGyver
September 11th, 2008 at 1:07 PM
TBL-Im not gonna lie Top Model was good for the first 30 mins. Alaskans vs. Tranny fights are always good.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:08 PM
This isn’t a comment generating post, right? Just making sure.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Cheers and Cosby Show are 2 more easy ones.
Oh No Romo – If OSU wins, it will be time for Spence to do The Dance of Joy
September 11th, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Where the fuck is Webster and Doc Popalukus?
September 11th, 2008 at 1:10 PM
This isn’t a comment generating post, right? Just making sure.
It isn’t Nick and please people keep the politics talk in the AM Roundup, but I can’t resist.
D list actress Kathy Griffin hates Sarah Palin!
September 11th, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Spence doesn’t strike me as the type, but then again I have been wrong before.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:13 PM
My name is Mr. Moore. But you can call me by my first name, Mr.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:15 PM
I used to wake up early to watch Charles in Charge reruns while I was getting ready for school. When Buddy and Charles became VH1 reality stars I realized that life comes full circle
September 11th, 2008 at 1:16 PM
D list actress Kathy Griffin hates Sarah Palin!
Im goin with Palin on this one. Kathy Griffin is such a loser. but this is a good Alaskan vs. Tranny fight.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:16 PM
None of those were even remotely challenging.
I always thought this was a great 80’s theme song.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:19 PM
Max Headroom
September 11th, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Charles in Charge?
September 11th, 2008 at 1:23 PM
This post is strugg a ling to generate comments.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:26 PM
I guess you forgot about The Girls Next Door
/CRM
September 11th, 2008 at 1:26 PM
“snark” has replaced “funny” for tv shows, which is why the 30 minute sitcom died
September 11th, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Question: Better 80’s black midget? Emmanuel Lewis or Gary Coleman?
September 11th, 2008 at 1:30 PM
What, no C. Thomas Howell?
September 11th, 2008 at 1:30 PM
personal fave
September 11th, 2008 at 1:31 PM
I can name that 80’s sitcom theme song in 3 notes, Alex.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:31 PM
why limit it to black midgets. Keifer Sutherland and Tom Cruise.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Arnold Jackson, no question
September 11th, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Fine: Revised Question: Better midget ensemble? The TV sitcom midget tandem of Emmanuel Lewis and Gary Coleman (both on different shows) or the whole midget cast of Time Bandits (3rd best movie ever)?
September 11th, 2008 at 1:33 PM
OMG-Time Bandits! +1 cool rick.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Opening part of Night Court theme = Coolest Bass line in TV history
@Jimmy Chitwood: Good find on the “One Day at a Time” theme…..did anyone ever think that MacKenzie Phillips was even remotely attractive?
September 11th, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Maybe, but not as much as Valerie Bert’n'Ernie
September 11th, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Remember Punky Brewster?
*you may need some alone time after watching that video.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Punky Brewster had some sweet tits until she got the reduction havent seen her since. I remember one episode when this black kid came over and drank bleach.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:49 PM
i remember when punky brewster was on saved by the bell. that bitch was just using screech!
September 11th, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Sitcoms aren’t nearly as good as they used to be, but “How a met your mother” is trying really hard to at least keep them around. Besides, why would studios waste time hiring actors and writers when they can do reality, or draw 5 cartoon shows made and voiced by the same guy.
September 11th, 2008 at 2:02 PM
Why the hell did Mr. Belvedere go to Pittsburgh in the first place?
September 11th, 2008 at 2:36 PM
“Why the hell did Mr. Belvedere go to Pittsburgh in the first place?”
I love thinking about that kind of stuff. I had some very interesting, heated discussions in college on topics like that. Other fun questions to ponder:
Mrs Garrett was employed both as a maid in Manhattan AND was in charge of a prep school girls dorm in Peekskill? Where did she live? That’s one hell of a commute. Which job did she have first? How did her background as a maid get her a job as the sole person responsible for keeping dozens of teenage girls out of harms way?
The Facts of Life was based in a beautiful, idyllic setting: Peekskill, NY??? Really?
September 11th, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Thanks for the love. I really do try hard.
September 11th, 2008 at 3:34 PM
anyone else just start laughing when the video takes off about 5 seconds in?
September 11th, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Was the Greatest American Hero really supposed to be challenging? The only one that was tough was Head of the Class – still got it though. That probably doesn’t say much for me.