I'm guessing it's time for me to take my pick now then...
With our 8th Round selection, Team Sequoia is proud to select, in the Pre-1980's category, The Jeffersons.
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During the January 11, 1975, episode of All in the Family, Edith Bunker gave a tearful good-bye to her neighbor, Louise Jefferson, as she and her husband, George Jefferson, and their son, Lionel, moved from a working class section of Queens into a luxury apartment in Manhattan, thus launching a spin-off of All in the Family and creating the 11-year run of The Jeffersons. George had long ago begun his career as a dry-cleaner and now was operating seven stores in ghetto sections of New York City. Louise made friends with Tom and Helen Willis, an interracial couple. Tom and Helen Willis had two children who George insultingly called "zebras": Allan Willis, their overzealous college drop-out who abandoned the family, passed as a full-blood Caucasian and lived in Paris for two years, and Jenny, their beloved, hard-working, fashion designing, daughter, who dated Lionel. Jenny and Lionel were married on Christmas Eve, 1976, but then divorced in the winter of 1985, due to marriage problems and disagreements regarding their daughter, Jessica (Ebonie Smith).
Also in the series was five-time Emmy-nominee Marla Gibbs as Florence Johnston, their backtalking, wisecracking housekeeper. Florence turned out to be a decent Christian, and dated several men. She often teased George, mostly about his short stature and receding hairline. Paul Benedict arrived as Harry Bentley, a loyal, kind, friendly British next-door neighbor, who worked as a Russian language interpreter at the United Nations. Bentley was written out at the end of the show's seventh season, implying that he moved to the Soviet Union from 1981 until 1983, when he returned into the United States. A common sight-gag of the show was George slamming the door in Bentley's face mid-conversation. Bentley also had a bad back, and frequently enlisted George to walk on his back, since he was the same weight as a Japanese woman who had treated his back in that manner. He also became known for addressing the Jeffersons as "Mr. J" and "Mrs. J".
The series also starred the late Zara Cully as Mother Jefferson, who constantly put Louise down as not being a good wife. Cully appeared in the first two seasons of the series, but was written out in the third season (Mother Jefferson died in 1978, due to a heart attack). No episode was centered on Mother Jefferson's death. Cully was removed from the credits after the fourth season. Cully made two appearances during the 1976—1977 season, and three appearances in the 1977—1978 season. Ned Wertimer played the doorman, Ralph Hart, throughout the series. Another character, often spoken about, but rarely seen was Mr. Whittendale played by Jack Fletcher as the building owner.
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Originally Posted by WindomURL
Hey peeps, I haven't even looked at this thread since Monday.
I hope everyone can be the draft whip. Just use Post #1 in the thread and you can see who is coming up next, and anyone can see when the 15 hours are up.
Having said that, yeah, Barnes has until 9:59pm tonight (15 hours after Ro's self AK)
Everyone barrage him with PMs!!!
Sherman Hemsley is like Dick Clark. The man looks basically the same as he did when the show was in production. Hilarious show.
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Although I would've liked to spend an earlier round pick to get a true classic in this category, the depth of very good sitcoms is quite reasonable, and I'm very happy to get a show that always makes me laugh in the 8th round.
The last couple of seasons (with cast defections and some boring storylines) are forgettable, but during its prime That 70's Show was a brilliant sitcom. Memorable characters, an outstanding ensemble cast, unpredictable plots, the essence of the 70's- it's hard to find reasons to dislike this show.
Also of note are the series use of dream sequences, flashbacks, musical numbers, and the infamous "circling camera," wherein the camera rotates 360* one actor at a time as they speak aloud. Used for comedic effect, this technique usually takes place in Eric's basement and is punctuated by the (presumed) use of marijuana by everyone involved (although this is not always the case).
In the Comedy(open) category, Watching Through the Static picks The Carol Burnette Show.
How could this show not succeed with Carol Burnette surrounding herself with funny people like Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence and Tim Conway.
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The popular variety show made the stars household names with such sketches as "As the Stomach Turns", "Went with the Wind" (a parody of Gone with the Wind featuring a scene with Burnett as Scarlett O'Hara in the dress made from a window curtain, complete with the curtain rod), "Carol & Sis", "Mr. Tudball" and "Mrs. Wiggins", "The Family" (which would later spin off into a show called Mama's Family), "Nora Desmond" (Burnett's send-up of Gloria Swanson's character Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard), and "Stella Toddler." A frequent repeated segment was "Kitchen Commercials", in which cast members parodied TV commercials that drove a woman (Burnett) crazy. It had frequent, high recognition guest stars. The long-running show was frequently nominated for Emmys, and won three times.
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^ That was going to be my comedy (open) pick if The Muppet Show was gone. One of my mom's favorite shows. My favorite sketch was always Went with the Wind.
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For my pick, The Cleveland Indian Head Test Patterns are proud to select in the pre-1980 category,
The Prisoner
One of my favorite TV shows, yet I have never seen the last episode.
The Prisoner is a British 1960s television drama series starring and co-created by Patrick McGoohan which combines spy fiction with elements of science fiction, allegory and psychological drama.
It follows a former British secret agent who, after abruptly resigning from his position, is held captive in a small village by the sea by an unidentified power that wishes to establish the reason for his resignation. Episodes typically feature the unnamed prisoner, labelled "Number Six" by his captors, unsuccessfully attempting to escape from or change the authority of "the Village." However, Number Six has numerous victories of his own, successfully thwarting the various individuals serving as the Village's chief administrator, "Number Two" in their attempts to break him or control the Village, causing a disconcertingly rapid turnover of personnel in the position. Eventually as the series reaches its surreal climax, Number Six's indomitable resistance and his mounting blows against the administration eventually threaten the viability of the Village itself, which forces its desperate warders to take drastic action.
Really, those shows have no business falling this low anyway so I shouldn't be surprised that I couldn't get even one of them. But...I'm seriously at a loss now. I really thought I had a shot at That 70's Show.
Well done.
Here's one of my very favorite scenes from That 70's show. Oh, and Hyde rules.
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Can we AK Jerzee yet or does she still have time? Don't want to screw her over if she's still got time?
She picks after Matty, who picked at 4:30pm (MST) yesterday. All of the picks since then were make-ups for previous AKs. So, she's been on-deck for 20 hours...so, yes, you're free to pick.
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Hi guys, sorry to have been incommunicado - company christmas party last night/this morning....I'll have a pick up shortly but EG if you want to make yours first that's all good. Cheers!
