# In this TV show, you can bet most peoples' favorite character is probably.... **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 26, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103 "2016-11-26T23:16:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/21 "2016-11-27T21:32:45Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > Ted Baxter on _ **Mary Tyler Moore** _. We’re 4 episodes away from finishing our re-watch of the series. Ted Baxter is terrible. The misogyny and sexual harassment ruins some episodes. (Ted Knight was a very fine actor.) Definitely our least favorite regular. Without question our favorite character is Lou Grant. Asner just puts so much little stuff into it it’s amazing. The combo of gruffness and kindness plays very well. Makes the others look fairly one-dimensional. ---
**Author:** ![Ponch8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponch8/32/9883_2.png) [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/22 "2016-11-27T21:57:29Z")
The Simpsons would be hard to say… It’s a tossup between Homer and Bart. CHiPs: definitely Ponch ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/23 "2016-11-27T22:03:35Z")
> [@DSYoungEsq](#): > > _Star Trek_: Spock > _Star Trek: TNG_: Data (trend here…) _Star Trek: Voyager_: Seven of Nine. _The Walking Dead_: Daryl (possible Carol) ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/24 "2016-11-27T22:11:26Z")
> [@ftg](#): > > We’re 4 episodes away from finishing our re-watch of the series. Ted Baxter is terrible. The misogyny and sexual harassment ruins some episodes. (Ted Knight was a very fine actor.) Definitely our least favorite regular. > > Without question our favorite character is Lou Grant. Asner just puts so much little stuff into it it’s amazing. The combo of gruffness and kindness plays very well. Makes the others look fairly one-dimensional. Lou Grant would have been my pick, too. ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/25 "2016-11-27T22:43:48Z")
On “The Honeymooners,” it has to be Norton. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2016, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/26 "2016-11-27T23:06:38Z")
> [@russian\_heel](#): > > Taxi? Ladka What, compared to Jim Ignatowski? C’mon. ---
**Author:** ![RivkahChaya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rivkahchaya/32/8919_2.png) [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/27 "2016-11-28T01:05:16Z")
> [@ftg](#): > > We’re 4 episodes away from finishing our re-watch of the series. Ted Baxter is terrible. The misogyny and sexual harassment ruins some episodes. (Ted Knight was a very fine actor.) Definitely our least favorite regular. > > Without question our favorite character is Lou Grant. Asner just puts so much little stuff into it it’s amazing. The combo of gruffness and kindness plays very well. Makes the others look fairly one-dimensional. > [@pulykamell](#): > > Lou Grant would have been my pick, too. What!? RHODA! All the way! ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/28 "2016-11-28T01:24:55Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Tommy. > Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Sisko. For DS9 there is also Odo or Garak Brian ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/29 "2016-11-28T01:34:20Z")
> [@Ponch8](#): > > The Simpsons would be hard to say… It’s a tossup between Homer and Bart. No way, Bart was only the most popular character in the earliest couple of seasons. The show hooked onto him as a bad kid, but as Homer dumbed down and became the current character, his popularity overtook Bart by a ton and he has been the most popular character for over 20 years. 25 years, more or less. > [@N9IWP](#): > > For DS9 there is also Odo or Garak > > Brian Odo? Ugh, my wife and I hate Odo and all Odo-related storylines. OK, hate is a bit strong, but he is not a popular character in our house. Is he really popular elsewhere? I don’t blame the actor, but that character was just not interesting enough. Garak? Yeah, that is probably it. Love Garak. ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/30 "2016-11-28T01:35:32Z")
> [@RivkahChaya](#): > > What!? RHODA! All the way! Sue Ann Nivens - That little sexpot. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/31 "2016-11-28T01:41:11Z")
Arrested Development: Gob? I love everyone on that show, but Gob is a huge breakthrough and a career maker for Will Arnett. It’s the classic character on the show, like Kramer on Seinfeld. Battlestar Galactica: Gaius? I listed him recently as a character I hated, but then loved. He was my far and away favorite by the end. If not Gaius, who? Bill Adama is pure awesome. I do love Saul Tigh, too. ---
**Author:** ![Skara\_Brae](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Skara\_Brae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skara_Brae)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/32 "2016-11-28T02:01:20Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > Hell, I just watched FIFTEEN MINUTES of a new show the other day–I started Leverage–and I ALREADY could tell “Parker. I bet you that this Parker girl is the one people like the most.” This was immediately after being introduced to her. I was a fan of Leverage from day one, and from what I remember of the TWOP thread, a lot of people hated Parker at first. They thought she was way too over the top. It took a good half season for them to warm up to her. ---
**Author:** ![Tibby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tibby/32/17030_2.png) [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/33 "2016-11-28T02:52:45Z")
Frasier: Niles Crane The Carol Burnett Show: Tim Conway The Gary Moore Show: Carol Burnett The Andy Griffith Show: Barney Fife Bonanza: Eric “_Hoss_” Cartwright The Shari Lewis Show: Lamb Chop (mmm, with mint sauce…) The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: Maynard G. Krebs Captain Kangaroo: Mr. Moose (although I preferred strong, silent, Clint Eastwood-ish Bunny Rabbit and Dancing Bear—that cat could cut a rug like Michael Jackson) 77 Sunset Strip: Kookie The Real McCoys: Grandpa Amos McCoy I Love Lucy: Ricky Ricardo Your Show of Shows: Howard Morris ---
**Author:** ![Doug\_K](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/34 "2016-11-28T04:07:03Z")
> [@Skara\_Brae](#): > > I was a fan of Leverage from day one, and from what I remember of the TWOP thread, a lot of people hated Parker at first. They thought she was way too over the top. It took a good half season for them to warm up to her. For me it was Hardison hands down, with Elliot a close second. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/35 "2016-11-28T04:21:32Z")
Taxi: Jim Bob Newhart: Mr. Carlin Newhart: Larry, Darryl, & Darryl Cheers: Woody & Coach King of Queens: Athur Will & Grace: Karen ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/36 "2016-11-28T06:06:29Z")
MST3K; the Holy Wars of Joel vs Mike will rage until the end of time (or at least until Mike blows up the Earth with a baking soda bomb…), I liked both, but leant more towards Mike’s cynicism and ascerbic wit, Joel was too laid back and stoner-ry for me, and yes I know, MST3K wouldn’t be around if not for Joel and I appreciate him for that, but I preferred the drier wit of Mike Crow vs. Tom? Crow Dr. F. Vs Pearl? Dr. F. Tv’s Frank Vs. Bobo Vs. Brain Guy (observer)? Gotta give it to Brain Guy, even with his tactical weakness … ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_waldo_pepper/32/12370_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Waldo\_Pepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Waldo_Pepper)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/37 "2016-11-28T12:35:34Z")
> [@Doug\_K](#): > > For me it was Hardison hands down, with Elliot a close second. Huh. Are you me? ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/38 "2016-11-28T13:05:38Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Arrested Development: Gob? I love everyone on that show, but Gob is a huge breakthrough and a career maker for Will Arnett. It’s the classic character on the show, like Kramer on Seinfeld. I’d have given a vote for Buster or Lucille - but Gob is a great character as well. > [@](#): > > Battlestar Galactica: Gaius? I listed him recently as a character I hated, but then loved. He was my far and away favorite by the end. If not Gaius, who? Bill Adama is pure awesome. I do love Saul Tigh, too. Adama, I’d think. Gaius was an interesting character, but hard to like. ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/39 "2016-11-28T14:09:06Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Tommy. For me it was Kimberly, the Pink Ranger. Amy Jo Johnson was my first crush ever (I was like, seven). This question reminds me of the “which three characters are you” that was going around facebook a couple of months ago. Oh wow, you’re Leslie Knope and Tyrion from Game of Thrones? How shocking… ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103/40 "2016-11-28T14:37:40Z")
For me, Leverage is Nate Ford. He holds that group together, and Timothy Hutton is fantastic in the role. And Wil Wheaton as Chaos [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103.md?page=1)