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Post by sportsanchor on Jul 12, 2006 12:38:23 GMT -5
Here's one to chew over.
Would Moonlighting, as it was broadcast from 1985-89, get primetime ratings today?
If ABC decided to start running it, beginning with the Pilot Episode, Tuesdays at 9pm, would a whole new generation buy-in?
I, for one, think it might work.
The dialog is 'timeless'
Very few references to the '80's'.
When you peel away all the layers, it's two people destined to be together... and people have been making shows/movies about that topic forever.
Would it hold its own against all the 'Reality TV'
ie; '24', American Idol, The OC, etc...
Television ratings are based on much different things in 2006 than they were in 1986... but this particular TV show will stand the test of time... which is why we craved the DVDs and which is why a forum like this exists...
Thoughts?
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Post by ukfan on Jul 12, 2006 14:31:14 GMT -5
It still airs here from time to time and does quite well but thats on satellite channels. It currently (last time I checked) airs on ABC1 around midnight - hardly primetime but at least its still on LOL
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Post by anadxof on Jul 13, 2006 22:09:07 GMT -5
I would say yes.
The only thing that would be so 80's would be Maddie's clothes. ;D
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Post by Stephanie on Jul 14, 2006 4:32:20 GMT -5
And the hair  ----------------------------------------------------------- Absolutely, I mean, look at me and Sakura! I was 16 when it aired here, Sakura 14 ( right? ) We fell in love with the show. And my guess is we aren't totally unique with that, so yes, I do think the younger generation would watch it if it aired again. |
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Post by Sakura on Jul 14, 2006 5:08:14 GMT -5
Absolutely, I mean, look at me and Sakura! I was 16 when it aired here, Sakura 14 ( right? ) We fell in love with the show. And my guess is we aren't totally unique with that, so yes, I do think the younger generation would watch it if it aired again.
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Post by Stephanie on Jul 14, 2006 10:55:02 GMT -5
Absolutely, I mean, look at me and Sakura! I was 16 when it aired here, Sakura 14 ( right? ) We fell in love with the show. And my guess is we aren't totally unique with that, so yes, I do think the younger generation would watch it if it aired again.
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Post by sportsanchor on Jul 14, 2006 17:39:35 GMT -5
Does anybody know where I can find Moonlighting in syndication in the United States today? I don't think Bravo airs it anymore. I went through an entire week of their television schedule today and I see ML nowhere on Bravo.
Is it gone from syndication for good?
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Post by diane on Jul 14, 2006 17:58:14 GMT -5
Moonlighting is not currently in syndication anywhere in the US to my knowledge.
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Post by ukfan on Jul 15, 2006 12:16:34 GMT -5
WHAT? That's horrible. I always had the image of the US having 1000's of channels showing all the old TV shows. I can't believe we actually get a show the US doesn't!
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Post by ukfan on Jul 15, 2006 12:16:59 GMT -5
Ah but all hail the mighty DVD!
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Post by robertanderson on Jul 24, 2006 19:16:25 GMT -5
Private detective shows are not popular anymore. Perhaps if they became lawyers it might work.
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Post by diane on Jul 24, 2006 21:17:55 GMT -5
Well......you know what flying fig would turn into......and I guess the heart boxers would have to drop to the floor to get good ratings in 2006.
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Post by haddie mayes on Jul 25, 2006 2:00:26 GMT -5
Well I`m all for that - along as it`s Bruce thats still wearing them! ;D
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Post by Mulberry on Jul 25, 2006 9:29:17 GMT -5
Well......you know what flying fig would turn into......and I guess the heart boxers would have to drop to the floor to get good ratings in 2006. I just loved those heart boxers.... ;D Mul |
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Post by Sakura on Aug 20, 2006 12:24:36 GMT -5
I would say yes. The only thing that would be so 80's would be Maddie's clothes. ;D
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