Making descriptions about tv shows from an alternate timeline. 69 pages, there’s a page index between the message board and writer.
top tv shows NEVER MADE...
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Ok.
It was a joke, I already knew there was 69 pages.....
So, do we grab show concepts from RL that never got made?
You take an existing show change and change it to something completely different, one example is making Gilligan's Island into either a Survivor or The Island with Bear Grylls type show.
Can a TV special count? Because I just thought of a great idea for one...
Garfield Bets the Farm
Premiere: May 14th, 1993
Set as a preview for the sixth season of Garfield and Friends, Orson and his friends from U.S. Acres pay a visit to Garfield and Jon because their usefulness has worn out its charm beyond just teaching everyday morals. Out of solidarity for not liking educational schlock, Garfield lets them stay with him, Jon, and Odie.
However, after a week of fighting over TV watching, bickering about food, and just being plain annoying to be with, Jon calls his family and asks them if they want some more pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep around the farm.
That actually works out perfectly for Garfield, Orson, and the audience. It works out for Garfield because he can have his usual peace and quiet again. It works out for Orson and the Arbuckles because the U.S. Acres cast were able to settle in just fine, and it was just like having some more children again. And it works out for the audience because when the U.S. Acres segments pick back up again in September, they have a new change of scenery and some more cynical characters to work around.
How's this?
Garfield Bets the Farm
Premiere: May 14th, 1993
Set as a preview for the sixth season of Garfield and Friends, Orson and his friends from U.S. Acres pay a visit to Garfield and Jon because their usefulness has worn out its charm beyond just teaching everyday morals. Out of solidarity for not liking educational schlock, Garfield lets them stay with him, Jon, and Odie.
However, after a week of fighting over TV watching, bickering about food, and just being plain annoying to be with, Jon calls his family and asks them if they want some more pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep around the farm.
That actually works out perfectly for Garfield, Orson, and the audience. It works out for Garfield because he can have his usual peace and quiet again. It works out for Orson and the Arbuckles because the U.S. Acres cast were able to settle in just fine, and it was just like having some more children again. And it works out for the audience because when the U.S. Acres segments pick back up again in September, they have a new change of scenery and some more cynical characters to work around.
How's this?
Really clever, I like it. See more of the extended Arbuckle family again.
I mean, the U.S. Acres strip ended in 1989, so unless a major shift happened between 1990 and 1994, there wouldn't be much of an actual reason to keep them around.
Unironically, for a lot of people(especially foreign markets) they never knew Orson segments were a comic strip, US acres were never exported at all, that's why those segments were renamed 'Orson's Farm' in foreign markets, heck I thought Orson was a tv show exclusive character
Well, if anything, that's all the more reason to consider changing the scenery to a more Garfield-centric location for future seasons, as foreign markets would prefer Garfield over U.S. Acres about ten to one by default.
In an alternate universe...
Friends (1994-2004) starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer - the life and tribulations of a group of friends. Half grow up to become members of the mafia, the other half going into law enforcement. The 2 groups spend the years dodging each other, while still doing their best to maintain their friendship, even at times helping each other's careers. Love, hate, comedy, much hapens during these years. The series' ending, where all die in a massive hour long gunfight, is still controversial, but the 3-part episode won 4 Emmys.
Friends (1994-2004) starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer - the life and tribulations of a group of friends. Half grow up to become members of the mafia, the other half going into law enforcement. The 2 groups spend the years dodging each other, while still doing their best to maintain their friendship, even at times helping each other's careers. Love, hate, comedy, much hapens during these years. The series' ending, where all die in a massive hour long gunfight, is still controversial, but the 3-part episode won 4 Emmys.
Blackadder, UK
Historical drama telling the story of the Blackadder family from the mid 1100s to the second world war.
A curious feature of the show was that although each series covered a different historical era, the lead roles were always played by the same core cast members.
The show was well received for its ability to seamlessly transition between great events and everyday life with good historical detailing in clothing, equipment and social structures.
To this day, the lead actors Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson refuse to confirm or deny rumours that it was originally conceived as a comedy show, although a well-received Children in Need TV special showed that this could well have been successful.
Historical drama telling the story of the Blackadder family from the mid 1100s to the second world war.
A curious feature of the show was that although each series covered a different historical era, the lead roles were always played by the same core cast members.
The show was well received for its ability to seamlessly transition between great events and everyday life with good historical detailing in clothing, equipment and social structures.
To this day, the lead actors Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson refuse to confirm or deny rumours that it was originally conceived as a comedy show, although a well-received Children in Need TV special showed that this could well have been successful.
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Banned
Criminal Intent (NBC)
Vincent D'onofrio stars as Robert "Bobby" Goren, the son of a mobster who secretly works to keep the family "business" going while appearing to be legitimate. His main opponents in the series are determined NYPD detectives Alexandra Eames and her partner, Detective Mike Logan. The series ended on a cliffhanger in which Goren appeared ready to finally testify against his family, but was gunned down at the last minute, his fate unknown and unresolved much to the frustration of fans.
Vincent D'onofrio stars as Robert "Bobby" Goren, the son of a mobster who secretly works to keep the family "business" going while appearing to be legitimate. His main opponents in the series are determined NYPD detectives Alexandra Eames and her partner, Detective Mike Logan. The series ended on a cliffhanger in which Goren appeared ready to finally testify against his family, but was gunned down at the last minute, his fate unknown and unresolved much to the frustration of fans.
Together Forever (2004-2008): The Australian TV adaptation of Married...With Children. Notable for featuring Rebel Wilson in the Kelly Bundy role (the Australian version is more Obfuscating Stupidity than Dumb Blonde, and, while Kelly does still get boyfriends, it's not as much as the American version)...
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Can we do TV episodes? I'm asking because I just read an Anthony Horowitz short story that would be perfect for an episode of a horror anthology:
"Howard's End" episode of Inside Number 9, (set during series 4 in 2018): Howard (Isaac Hempstead Wright), is a bully, thief, and overall jerk who dies after he gets hit by a bus while fleeing after shoplifting. When he gets to Heaven, he's greeted by St. Peter (Peter Capaldi, in a performance inspired by Ted Danson in The Good Place). who grants him entry into Heaven. Howard eventually becomes bored with the sameness of the climate (it's always sunny, and the sun never sets), the never-ending harp playing, the fact that the angels (two of whom are played by series regulars and writers Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith) don't have much to say to him except "Good morning." and "God bless you!" Eventually, he sees Peter again, and asks to be sent to hell. St. Peter then says "Dear Howard. Whatever gave you the idea that you were in Heaven?" before chuckling in an ominous tone and explaining to Howard that this is his hell (and he's Satan)--but that there's a room like this up in Heaven, too. Howard realizes how much he's screwed, while Capaldi laughs evilly.
(The story was likely inspired by the Twilight Zone episode "A Nice Place to Visit" which has the same twist as this episode. I've also added the explanation of the room from the Night Gallery episode "Hell's Bells.")
"Howard's End" episode of Inside Number 9, (set during series 4 in 2018): Howard (Isaac Hempstead Wright), is a bully, thief, and overall jerk who dies after he gets hit by a bus while fleeing after shoplifting. When he gets to Heaven, he's greeted by St. Peter (Peter Capaldi, in a performance inspired by Ted Danson in The Good Place). who grants him entry into Heaven. Howard eventually becomes bored with the sameness of the climate (it's always sunny, and the sun never sets), the never-ending harp playing, the fact that the angels (two of whom are played by series regulars and writers Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith) don't have much to say to him except "Good morning." and "God bless you!" Eventually, he sees Peter again, and asks to be sent to hell. St. Peter then says "Dear Howard. Whatever gave you the idea that you were in Heaven?" before chuckling in an ominous tone and explaining to Howard that this is his hell (and he's Satan)--but that there's a room like this up in Heaven, too. Howard realizes how much he's screwed, while Capaldi laughs evilly.
(The story was likely inspired by the Twilight Zone episode "A Nice Place to Visit" which has the same twist as this episode. I've also added the explanation of the room from the Night Gallery episode "Hell's Bells.")
Alaska Daily (1995-1998): ABC News documentary shown on daytime TV about news reporters from an original studio bureau in Anchorage.
The Simpsons.
Comedy cartoon series about Wallace Simpson's dodgy relatives who are constantly trying to take advantage of their connection with the British Royal family.
Comedy cartoon series about Wallace Simpson's dodgy relatives who are constantly trying to take advantage of their connection with the British Royal family.