Welcome aboard! We've talked about this before here, and while I believe that everyone agreed that it wouldn't have as large an audience as it does now, we couldn't come to much of an agreement as to what its fate would be in the new time slot. Some folks thought it would survive in the new slot, while others disagreed. If I remember correctly, Marc thought that it would certainly do well enough not to be in any danger of cancellation. (I happen to agree.)
Yes, I believe so, SW. I like Old Christine, but was very disappointed with the most recent episode.
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Originally posted by SW: Welcome aboard! We've talked about this before here, and while I believe that everyone agreed that it wouldn't have as large an audience as it does now, we couldn't come to much of an agreement as to what its fate would be in the new time slot. Some folks thought it would survive in the new slot, while others disagreed. If I remember correctly, Marc thought that it would certainly do well enough not to be in any danger of cancellation. (I happen to agree.)
Old Christine is in trouble. I hope it succeeds because I really do like the show with Wanda Sykes. Julia Louis-Dreyfus can only carry so much weight and the rest of the cast is...I'll be nice...not very good. Why won't they make Wanda Sykes a regular?
This show is in trouble outside of its protected slot. It may have a slightly better hope of survival given the cache of Julia. If the new show after 2.5 Men flops, she may get the slot back. But I have a feeling the new show will do just as well as Christine did. And from the promos, the Spade/Puddy show does appear to be a thematically more compatible show with 2.5 Men.
As for Wanda Sykes, I don't get the love for her here. I find a little of her goes a very long way.
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Originally posted by tvfan300: Old Christine is in trouble. I hope it succeeds because I really do like the show with Wanda Sykes. Julia Louis-Dreyfus can only carry so much weight and the rest of the cast is...I'll be nice...not very good. Why won't they make Wanda Sykes a regular?
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Originally posted by bbmm: I watch the show every once in awhile. Like Marc says they have to get Wanda Sykes full time!
Forget Christine, Bring back Wanda At Large!!!
Fully agree on Wanda At Large - that was one of the best comedies to ever get the shaft. The supporting cast (particularly Phil Morris) was solid and the writing was usually pretty good. (And Wanda made even the mediocre stuff funny)
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Another example of Fox burying a comedy on Fridays, with little to no promotion. I believe that was the same year that Boston Public was a sacrificial lamb on Fridays.
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Originally posted by bbmm: I watch the show every once in awhile. Like Marc says they have to get Wanda Sykes full time!
Forget Christine, Bring back Wanda At Large!!!
Fully agree on Wanda At Large - that was one of the best comedies to ever get the shaft. The supporting cast (particularly Phil Morris) was solid and the writing was usually pretty good. (And Wanda made even the mediocre stuff funny)
Good Night! They look at what I found in the site tvguide : Matt Roush Matt Roush Monday, February 5, 2007 Question: I recently read your review of Rules of Engagement, in which you indicate The New Adventures of Old Christine will be missed. I, for one, couldn't be happier, because when Christine returns, it will be on after my favorite non-NBC comedy, How I Met Your Mother. I have only one VCR and am addicted to Heroes, so I've been missing the CBS laffer ever since 24 premiered. As I'm not a fan of The Class, I hope next season that CBS decides to keep HIMYM and Christine paired together for a truly must-see hour of comedy. I also want to sing the praises of King of the Hill and say how glad I am to have it on after The Simpsons. Having grown up in small-town Iowa, I often relate to the humor on this comedy more than the live-action competition. I was a little nervous with the promos for the season premiere — "Who's coming out?" — which, in typical network-promo fashion, were misleading. The actual episode, however, was sheer delight. I don't think the majority of comedies out there today, even the more acclaimed ones, could pull off an episode dealing with drag queens in which everyone comes out with their dignity intact. Bravo to the writers and producers behind this often-neglected series. I know it was almost canceled, but I hope it sticks around. Now, if only ABC had paired Knights of Prosperity with Help Me Help You, or kept Sons & Daughters. I may never have a chance to find out if they rob Mick Jagger.— Kurt Matt Roush: Mother and Christine will make a solid hour of comedy, no question, and I'm always happy to spread the good word about King of the Hill, which I'm glad to see paired with The Simpsons. As for Knights, I'm with you. It deserves better than being stranded on ABC, where there are currently no comedies deserving of its company (or, for that matter, deserving of the title "comedy").
