Ask questions via twitter! Message any question to @answers on twitter. We'll publish the question and send you a reply each time there's a new answer.
Next Question

Answered Question

lesliec lesliec
 
December 30, 2008 10:32 AM

If you could have any 30 minute show back, what would it be?

Mine is Laverne and Shirley!
Interesting Question?  Yes (0)   No (0)   
RSS
 
 

Best Answer  Chosen by Asker

girldrumme... girldrumme...
 
 December 30, 2008 05:53 PM
The 30 minute show that I miss the most, believe it or not was "So Weird" which showed on the Disney channel for 3 years. The first two years when Fiona was on the show were fabulous. It was like a funny version of X-files. Every show was different. And the plot was based around Molly Phillips music career (played by McKenzie Phillips). The original songs were some of the best I've ever heard in a series and were written and sung by McKenzie Phillips in seasons 1 and 2 and then added Alexz Johnson in Season 3. Disney cancelled the show after the third season, which was their norm at the time. The fans were crushed and the hoped for music CD never came about. I will always miss this show and encourage you to search it out if you haven't had the good fortune to see it. And did I mention that almost all the actors have gone in to apear in other shows. As usual Disney has an eye for talent.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_Weird

Here's the opening for the show...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8frXzn2pDc&feature=related


Here's a great song from the series, the video sucks, but it's the best I could find... Sorry about the video quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHnhkLHxOeo

Source(s):
IMDB
Wikipedia
My own love for this series

Asker's Rating:


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip girldrummernw for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 

Other Answers (10)

Sort By
carriep carriep
 
December 30, 2008 11:57 AM
I know you said 30 minute show, but for me, I'd give a lot to have the 1-hour drama Firefly back on TV.

30 minute show? I always liked Home Improvement. Tim Allen being a local boy and all.

Also, I Love Lucy done in the modern day could be very interesting. The show was surprisingly hip back in the day, if you go back and actually listen to the jokes. A lot of innuendo there for the 1950s.

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip carriep for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
ppalmer21 ppalmer21
 
December 30, 2008 02:30 PM
Dharma and Greg should be on the list of brilliant but cancelled. The actors were terrific (Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson), Chuck Lorre obviously is a most talented producer (Two and a Half Men, Roseanne, Cybill, Grace Under Fire), and the comedy was just great.

I didn't discover Dharma and Greg until it was already canceled, but I sure would love it back.


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip ppalmer21 for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
lesliec lesliec
 
December 31, 2008 10:51 AM
Oh my gosh I used to love Darma and Greg!

Report
 
 
angieh angieh
 
December 30, 2008 02:33 PM
As much as they are before my time, I am a sucker for classic game shows and would love to see a ''Name That Tune'' remake. I think it would have to be changed slightly, since most of today's music would not be recognizable using a few notes on the piano. So rather than naming that tune in number of notes, they could use seconds.

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip angieh for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
vandal913 vandal913
 
December 30, 2008 02:48 PM
Bring back Full House!

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip vandal913 for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
brownbagco... brownbagco...
 
December 30, 2008 03:41 PM
That's easy - Sports Night by Aaron Sorkin. The funniest/smartest/quickest show to ever grace any media. When he left and started Studio 60 on Sunset Strip, it wasn't nearly as good as Sports Night. I miss the chemistry - especially Felicity Huffman and Peter Krause! Also, anything with Sabrina Lloyd ROCKS!


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip brownbagcomics for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
drmatt drmatt
 
December 30, 2008 04:25 PM
I'm really surprised I'm saying this... Friends.

I got into Friends after a few seasons not thinking I'd like it AT ALL. It was very surprising to me that I actually liked it... A LOT! So many great lines...

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip drmatt for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
krystyne20 krystyne20
 
December 30, 2008 06:51 PM
I really miss these shows:

Roseanne
Will & Grace
King of Queens
Everybody Loves Raymond
Malcolm in the Middle

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip krystyne20 for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
fjpoblam fjpoblam
 
December 30, 2008 08:42 PM
the ORIGINAL "the Prisoner"
Source(s):
saw it during the summer as a teenager


Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip fjpoblam for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
boothbyd boothbyd
 
December 30, 2008 11:26 PM
I liked "Whose Line is it Anyways" or even if they bring back "Thank God You're Here" which didn't get the ratings, but I think people would warm up to it. Also, if they found better improvisational actors to star in it, that would improve the ratings.

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip boothbyd for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 
jazz jazz
 
December 31, 2008 07:18 AM
Sit-coms are typically the most approachable shows and none have dealt with important and, occasionally, taboo issues such as abortion, race relations, homosexuality and more, as All in the Family and its numerous spin-offs: Maude, The Jeffersons and -- spawned from Maude -- Good Times. You might recall them as cheesy 70's fare but really dig into the episodes and you'll find they tackled hot-button issues with heart and soul. I don't think any shows have really covered topic so eloquently (and, these days, might not be allowed to!).
Of course, for all out laughs and needing to watch it again and again for subtleties, give me Arrested Development any day!

Helpful Answer?  (0)   (0)    Tip jazz for this answer
Permalink | Report
   Reply  
 
 

Answer this Question

How tips and payments work

This question has already been resolved. You may add an answer to it but you will not be eligible to win best answer or any associated tips.

Related Questions

View All TV Questions

Ask a Question


140 characters left
Top of Page
Buy Mahalo Dollars with Credit Card or PayPal

Top Members

This Week All Time
  • cfinke
    cfinke
    2nd Degree Black Belt
    27330 Points
    M$29.75 Earned
  • bunnyphuph...
    bunnyphuph...
    2nd Degree Black Belt
    21386 Points
    M$762.89 Earned
  • opher
    opher
    Purple Belt with a Brown Tip
    6142 Points
    M$238.49 Earned
   See All
 

Most Popular Tags

mahalo(1801)
twitter(979)
music(495)
iphone(485)
google(392)
online(369)
food(340)
internet(311)
beer(288)
money(284)
movies(281)
facebook(276)
apple(259)
answers(245)
aotd(235)
free(233)
health(228)
video(224)
dog(218)
windows(211)
   See All
 

Categories

Welcome New Members


 
 
Mahalo Dollars are the currency of Mahalo Answers.

Each Mahalo Dollar costs $1.

Once you earn more than 40 Mahalo Dollars, you can request to be paid via PayPal. Each Mahalo Dollar is currently worth $0.75 when paid out via PayPal. Learn More

 
 

Please log in to use this function.

Answers Home | Ask a Question | Earn Points | How Tips Work | Widget