Why do shows jump the shark? What causes a show to jump the show? Is it o.k. to like the changes that must people hated? Where does the term "Jump the Shark" come from? Do shows jump because of low ratings?
"Becky, Is That You?" Same Character, Different Actor.
Dick York As Darrin Dick Sargent As Darrin?
Cast Changes are never a real problems in my oppion. Cast changes are better than lame explanations of why the character left. My final oppion: Acceptable
Birth of Baby. "Motherhood Always Bring Extra Love"
Peebles and Bam Bam from The Flinstones. Look cute, but we hate them.
Birth of a child is a hit or miss at best. I only like the baby when its important to the story than just being there for a ratings improvement. My final oppion: Hit or Miss.
Death "He Will Be Sorely Missed"
His death became part of tv history.
Death is a right of passage. I don't have a problem with somebody dying on tv but, if it used as an excuse for the actor to leave. Then thats just pathetic. When its used as part of the storyline like in Sesame Street, then its good. My Final Oppion is: Hit or Miss.
Ted McGinley
"Another picture, captain? I mean, Fonzie? ....Al?"
Ted McGinley was funnier than David Garrison on Married With Children. But, i don't know what to think about him. I don't consider him the saint for jumping the shark.
Puberty
"When it's time to change, you have to rearrange."
Growing Up is a part of life. And I don't have a problem with characters growing up on tv. I say: Acceptable.
The Musical Episode
"Do Re Mi"
Musical Episodes are chessy but, kinda fun. I say: Hit or Miss.
Live!
"You're On"
Live episodes are not really a problem but, i think you should film it. Because it might go wrong. Final Oppion: Hit or Miss
I Do
"I now pronounce you..."
Marriage ruins chemistry. I think its better if they did what they did for "Whos the Boss?" and just leave it at an ambougious ending. Final Rating: Ruins Chemistry
They Did It
"It ruins the relationship."
I don't care if they did it. It's at least better than marriage. Final Rating: Hit or Miss.
The Movie
"Welcome to the Big Screen"
I think movies are just extended episodes. Some movies work but, most fail. Final Rating: Depends.
Moving
"Who needs Milwaukee anyway?"
I don't mind if they move. So i'm kinda Netural on this.
Special Guest Star
"And (INSERT HAS-BEEN HERE) as..."
I don't really like special guest stars because they are just ways to boost ratings. But, they could somtimes be funny.
A Very Special........
"Next Monday, on a very special Fresh Prince of Bel-Air..."
I don't really like Special Episodes as they differ too much from the story. Like in different strokes.
New Kid In Town
"This is your couisn Oliver"
I don't like cute characters. They are very annoying.
Hair Care
"Nice 'do."
I Don't Care about Hair Care.
Exit.....Stage Left
"Gotta go, Andy..."
If they don't have a good reason then i don't like it.
Color
"I don't think we're in Kansas anymore."
I don't care about color.