"Cheers" vs. "Seinfeld"

[Caveat Emperor]

But other than that, I just remember the characters and overall gist of the show, but can't recall many individual episodes.

Part of that is also that Seinfeld is a product of the 90s mass-communication culture -- where e-mail, the internet, and endless news cycles made bits of the show into pop-culture phenomenons.

Also, Cheers has been off the air for over almost 14 years -- so there's the recency thing hurting it as well.

[Roy Tucker]

BJ Honeycutt was a capable replacement for Trapper.

BJ was his real name. His mom's name was Bea and his dad's name was Jay.

Cheers had more heart. I liked the characters. I never really cared about anyone on Seinfeld.

That is all.

[zombielady]

BJ was his real name. His mom's name was Bea and his dad's name was Jay.

Cheers had more heart. I liked the characters. I never really cared about anyone on Seinfeld.

That is all.

Agreed. I'd have hung out with Sam, and the Cheers gang. I found the characters on Seinfeld boring and pretentious. I would not have liked them. Well, I may have liked Neumann... but that is it.

And as for M.A.S.H... that show will never get old! Never, I say! I can watch the same episodes that I have seen 100 times, and still laugh out loud.

[Puffy]

I feel the same way. What I loved about Seinfeld was that you never had any of those "Next, on a Very Special...." episodes. I watch my favorite sitcoms for the humor and entertainment, so I hate it when they lecture.

What????????????? You mean you didn't enjoy the Different Strokes episode where Gordon Jump molests Dudley? Or the Family Ties episode where Alex P. Keaton gets addicted to speed?

Blasphemy!

[Puffy]

BJ was his real name. His mom's name was Bea and his dad's name was Jay.

I liked the spinoff with the bear.

[Johnny Footstool]

Or the Family Ties episode where Alex P. Keaton gets addicted to speed?

Blasphemy!

Or better yet, the "Saved by the Bell" episode in which Jesse (Elizabeth Berkley) gets addicted to speed and sings a tearful, manic version of the Pointer Sisters' hit "I'm So Excited."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bflYj...elated&search=

[vaticanplum]

Or the Family Ties episode where Alex P. Keaton gets addicted to speed?

Blasphemy!

I beg your pardon, but in my world it is blasphemous to refer to this landmark episode sans its proper name: A, My Name is Alex.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

[Red Leader]

IMO, Seinfeld was a bunch of one-liners thrown together and delivered by shallow characters I couldn't stand. It was like watching cardboard cutouts with a laugh track.

Cheers, while not my favorite, at least had a coherent plot and some character depth.

Excellently described, Johnny.

I tried to like Seinfeld. Really tried. I never cared for it after many, many attempts.

[RichRed]

What????????????? You mean you didn't enjoy the Different Strokes episode where Gordon Jump molests Dudley? Or the Family Ties episode where Alex P. Keaton gets addicted to speed?

Or every single episode of Blossom?

[Red Leader]

Or every single episode of Blossom?

Blossom?

Just kidding. That was before my time. Saved by the Bell as well.

The Gordon Jump jumping Dudley and Penny being abused on Good Times was right in my prime (childhood prime, that is), though.

[pedro]

I liked Seinfeld more than Cheers.

Cheers is almost painful to watch now it seems so dated.

[KronoRed]

I'm not a big fan of either

[CougarQuest]

Cheers over Seinfeld.

[Hoosier Red]

Blossom?

Just kidding. That was before my time. Saved by the Bell as well.

The Gordon Jump jumping Dudley and Penny being abused on Good Times was right in my prime (childhood prime, that is), though.

Ouch.

Older members of RZ this is what it feels like isn't it.

When something you saw as a kid, or a pre-teen/high school/collegian is mentioned and some young whipper snapper says it was before his time.

I have to go home and yell at some damn kids.

[registerthis]

Seinfeld, without a doubt. I still laugh at episodes I've seen dozens of times.

Cheers was a fine show, but like others have noted has not aged well at all.