1990's Black Sitcom Dad

Started by 280Z Turbo, July 30, 2011, 11:37:45 PM

Who is better?

Carl Winslow
8 (38.1%)
Uncle Phil
5 (23.8%)
Cliff Huxtable
8 (38.1%)

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SVT666

#30
July 31, 2011, 07:51:07 PM
Cosby Show was awesome and Bill Cosby was even better than the show.Family Matters was complete crap, and Freash Prince was really good...but Uncle Phil was the worst part of the show.

L. ed foote

#32
July 31, 2011, 08:05:36 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on July 31, 2011, 07:51:07 PM
Freash Prince was really good...but Uncle Phil was the worst part of the show.

Should've had him deliver more lines like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avBGwcUKdho

But it wouldn't have fit within the theme of the show.
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2o6

#33
July 31, 2011, 10:49:04 PM
I hated the Cosby show.

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#34
July 31, 2011, 11:23:55 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on July 31, 2011, 10:49:04 PM
I hated the Cosby show.

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#35
August 01, 2011, 02:37:40 AM
Quote from: L. ed foote on July 31, 2011, 05:26:39 PM
I'm not surprised; UPN's demographics, budget and market are different from NBC. At least Bill Cosby had the cred and the crossover dollars.

The only black sitcoms we get here are "What's up, Dad?" and "The Cosby" show. Not a fan of either to be honest (and I am not racist). Maybe they're funnier in English, but I've only seen them in Deutsch which might take the fun out of them.

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#36
August 01, 2011, 06:33:29 AM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on August 01, 2011, 02:37:40 AM
The only black sitcoms we get here are "What's up, Dad?" and "The Cosby" show. Not a fan of either to be honest (and I am not racist). Maybe they're funnier in English, but I've only seen them in Deutsch which might take the fun out of them.

Did the chocolates arrive yet?  :praise:

"What's up, Dad?" is known as "My Wife and Kids" here in the States. The show ran on ABC. The Wayans family, while not as big as Cosby, have sizable cred in their own right.

No worries, not being a fan of either show doesn't make one a racist  :tounge:

No chocolates yet, though I figure they'll arrive sometime this week.  :ohyeah:
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#37
August 01, 2011, 08:57:09 AM Last Edit: August 01, 2011, 10:56:44 AM by EtypeJohn
Not from the 90's but I'd throw in George Jefferson as the funniest.   :lol:

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#38
August 01, 2011, 10:14:06 AM
Quote from: L. ed foote on August 01, 2011, 06:33:29 AM
"What's up, Dad?" is known as "My Wife and Kids" here in the States. The show ran on ABC. The Wayans family, while not as big as Cosby, have sizable cred in their own right.

No worries, not being a fan of either show doesn't make one a racist  :tounge:

No chocolates yet, though I figure they'll arrive sometime this week.  :ohyeah:
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#39
August 01, 2011, 10:54:05 AM
The Fresh Prince has aged really well: still funny after all these years.
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#40
August 01, 2011, 09:36:48 PM
My Wife and Kids is not good.

2o6

#41
August 01, 2011, 09:40:32 PM
Quote from: TBR on August 01, 2011, 09:36:48 PM
My Wife and Kids is not good.

Tisha Cambpell is annoying. I hate that show.


Quote from: Tave on August 01, 2011, 10:54:05 AM
The Fresh Prince has aged really well: still funny after all these years.

Plus one. I watch it and it can still make me laugh.


Quote from: the Teuton on July 31, 2011, 11:23:55 PM
Racist.

Always thought it was too preachy.

TBR

#42
August 01, 2011, 09:42:57 PM
Am I just blanking or are the only black sitcoms since My Wife and Kids House of Payne and its spin-off?

280Z Turbo

#43
August 01, 2011, 09:47:34 PM
Traditional sitcoms are being phased out, I think.

People just don't buy into laughtrack humor anymore.

hounddog

#44
August 01, 2011, 09:52:05 PM
Uncle Phil.

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#45
August 01, 2011, 09:53:26 PM
Quote from: TBR on August 01, 2011, 09:42:57 PM
Am I just blanking or are the only black sitcoms since My Wife and Kids House of Payne and its spin-off?


The Parkers (which was funny)

Moesha (kinda funny)

Sister Sister (does this count?)

House of Payne (I hate tyler perry)

Meet the Browns (Still hate Tyler Perry)

Love that Girl (SUCKS)

The Game (pretty good)

The Bernie Mac Show (good)

One on One (I liked it. Wasn't the best, though)

Girlfriends (Black version of Sex and the City. Never liked it)



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#46
August 02, 2011, 01:16:38 AM
Quote from: TBR on August 01, 2011, 09:42:57 PM
Am I just blanking or are the only black sitcoms since My Wife and Kids House of Payne and its spin-off?
It's very few. Are we there Yet is the latest. I really miss Martin. His show was funny. Queen Latifah show was OK too.
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#47
August 02, 2011, 06:50:19 AM
Quote from: TBR on August 01, 2011, 09:42:57 PM
Am I just blanking or are the only black sitcoms since My Wife and Kids House of Payne and its spin-off?

Are we There Yet, Everyone Hates Chris, That's So Raven, State of Georgia & A.N.T. Farm are a few
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#48
August 02, 2011, 07:34:43 AM
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on July 31, 2011, 12:21:27 AM
Yes. Unfortunately, Seth MacFarlane is too full of himself to realize that his target demographic was born in the 80's and 90's.

I think his target demographic was born in the 90s.  The late 90s. 

Anyway, define best.  Is it "which one is the best dad?" or "which was the funniest character?"

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#49
August 02, 2011, 08:56:07 PM
Quote from: L. ed foote on August 02, 2011, 06:50:19 AM
Are we There Yet, Everyone Hates Chris, That's So Raven, State of Georgia & A.N.T. Farm are a few

Disney Channel shows don't count. State of Georgia is incredibly awful. Forgot about Are We There Yet, Everyone Hates Chris, and Bernie Mac (though not a fan of any of them).

Somehow I haven't heard of any of the others.

hotrodalex

#50
August 02, 2011, 10:33:12 PM
Quote from: 280Z Turbo on August 01, 2011, 09:47:34 PM
People just don't buy into laughtrack humor anymore.

I never have. Laughtracks are one of the stupidest things in the world.

L. ed foote

#51
August 02, 2011, 10:39:22 PM
Quote from: TBR on August 02, 2011, 08:56:07 PM
Disney Channel shows don't count.

Why not, they're black sitcoms, aren't they? :huh:
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#52
August 02, 2011, 11:15:30 PM
Quote from: hotrodalex on August 02, 2011, 10:33:12 PM
I never have. Laughtracks are one of the stupidest things in the world.
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#53
August 03, 2011, 06:27:00 AM
Quote from: L. ed foote on August 01, 2011, 06:33:29 AM
"What's up, Dad?" is known as "My Wife and Kids" here in the States. The show ran on ABC. The Wayans family, while not as big as Cosby, have sizable cred in their own right.

No worries, not being a fan of either show doesn't make one a racist  :tounge:

No chocolates yet, though I figure they'll arrive sometime this week.  :ohyeah:


I'm just not that crazy about sitcoms in general. I've only enjoyed "The King of Queens" because Kevin James, Jerry Stiller and Leah Remini and the other cast members have such great chemistry. I also think the humor isn't to overdone like in other sitcoms.

"The Big Bang Theory" is also great. Great chemistry amongst the cast, funny stories and intelligent jokes. Perfect. My favorite characters are Sheldon, Amy and Raj. :ohyeah:
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#54
August 03, 2011, 06:45:37 PM
Quote from: L. ed foote on August 02, 2011, 10:39:22 PM
Why not, they're black sitcoms, aren't they? :huh:

But they were created for kids, not adults.

Colonel Cadillac

#55
August 03, 2011, 07:28:17 PM Last Edit: August 03, 2011, 07:30:10 PM by Colonel Cadillac
I enjoyed Family Matters when I was a kid in the 90's, so I went with Carl Winslow. Uncle Phil is cool and all, but he competes more with the white dads of the time :lol:

280Z Turbo

#56
August 03, 2011, 07:33:30 PM
Quote from: hounddog on August 01, 2011, 09:52:05 PM
Uncle Phil.

6'5"
Served in Vietnam in the navy
Was The Blues Brothers movie

:ohyeah:


Uncle Phil is the clear winner here.

280Z Turbo

#57
August 03, 2011, 07:34:36 PM
Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on August 03, 2011, 07:28:17 PM
I enjoyed Family Matters when I was a kid in the 90's, so I went with Carl Winslow. Uncle Phil is cool and all, but he competes more with the white dads of the time :lol:

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#58
August 03, 2011, 07:40:20 PM
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#59
August 03, 2011, 08:15:40 PM
Quote from: thecarnut on August 03, 2011, 07:40:20 PM
:lol:

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