# What's the worst long-running TV show? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 13, 2006, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614 "2006-06-13T21:27:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![BluePitbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9bcb4/32.png) [@BluePitbull](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BluePitbull)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/61 "2006-06-14T11:57:36Z")
Full House and Family Matters sucks ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/62 "2006-06-14T12:09:08Z")
**I Love Lucy** has never been funny. Ever. I hated it as a child and I cannot fathom why it is in constant reruns across the globe. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Logan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f07891/32.png) [@Don\_Logan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Logan)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/63 "2006-06-14T13:53:57Z")
**Meet the Press** - it peaked around 1949 and has been downhill ever since 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mtgman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/64 "2006-06-14T14:23:33Z")
If non-US shows are being considered, please accept my nomination for “Last of the Summer Wine”. This show has been running since 1973 on the BBC and features a bunch of septugenarian and octegenarians acting like frat boys, or worse. I don’t think I’ve ever even smiled during an episode. To me it’s just something to sit through while waiting for Coupling, Blackadder, or some other Britcom which is actually funny. Enjoy, Steven ---
**Author:** ![kelly5078](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6f9a4e/32.png) [@kelly5078](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kelly5078)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/65 "2006-06-14T14:34:06Z")
> [@Shirley Ujest](#): > > I Love Lucy has never been funny. I’m with you there. But it’s an absolute work of comedic genius compared to “The Lucy Show” and “Here’s Lucy.” In a different category, I nominate “The Price is Right.” No, _you_ come on down so I can beat the snot out of you. ---
**Author:** ![kelly5078](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6f9a4e/32.png) [@kelly5078](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kelly5078)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/66 "2006-06-14T14:37:33Z")
BTW, re: Lucy, I’m aware that it’s the same show with a name change. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/67 "2006-06-14T14:46:38Z")
_CBS Evening News._ The production quality isn’t bad but the acting is wooden, and why do they have to make the content so depressing?! ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/68 "2006-06-14T15:11:08Z")
**Who’s the Boss?** It was on for I don’t know how many years and never produced so much as a chuckle. I could occasionally smile at Saget on **Full House** but WTB? never made me feel anything but a desire for Tony Danza to be devoured by barracudas. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/69 "2006-06-14T15:41:48Z")
[QUOTE=Diogenes the Cynic] **Who’s the Boss?** It was on for I don’t know how many years and never produced so much as a chuckle. I could occasionally smile at Saget on **Full House** but WTB? never made me feel anything but a desire for Tony Danza to be devoured by barracudas. [/QUOTE] Sam turned out pretty nice. ---
**Author:** ![Ronald\_C.Semone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/cc9497/32.png) [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/70 "2006-06-14T15:48:01Z")
And nobody has mentioned “Married With Children” which ran for nine years! ---
**Author:** ![Clockwork\_And\_Candy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b782af/32.png) [@Clockwork\_And\_Candy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clockwork_And_Candy)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/71 "2006-06-14T15:54:45Z")
[QUOTE=Ronald C. Semone] And nobody has mentioned “Married With Children” which ran for nine years! [/QUOTE] I was going to, but I don’t think I’ve even seen a full episode of it before. Wouldn’t really be fair to judge. Also, if by chance I chnage to it whilst channel-surfing I don’t mind seeing Katey Sagal and Christina Applegate for a few seconds. Ed O’Neill can be strangely attractive too. ---
**Author:** ![Indygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/72 "2006-06-14T16:13:27Z")
[QUOTE=Ronald C. Semone] And nobody has mentioned “Married With Children” which ran for nine years! [/QUOTE] That is definitely the worst show ever. I don’t see how you guys can hate Mama’s Family. I love that friggin’ show! ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/73 "2006-06-14T16:16:06Z")
[QUOTE=Indygrrl] I don’t see how you guys can hate Mama’s Family. I love that friggin’ show! [/QUOTE] You’re clearly unwell. I am dispatching help. Please stand away from all sharp objects. Meanwhile, I’m again having to use the flipping neuralizer on myself. I am SO going to get a tumor or something. ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/74 "2006-06-14T17:55:01Z")
[QUOTE=Skald the Rhymer] You’re clearly unwell. I am dispatching help. Please stand away from all sharp objects. [/QUOTE] I dunno, man … how eager are you to ensure the continued survival of a _Mama’s Family_ fan? ---
**Author:** ![Don\_Draper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b2d939/32.png) [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/75 "2006-06-14T17:58:59Z")
“Diff’rent Strokes” “Facts of Life” “A Small Wonder” “the A-Team” “Love Boat” “Fantasy Island” “Dynasty” “Happy Days” “Mork & Mindy” and, IMO, the single-most annoying show to ever be broadcast “Thirtysomething.” ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/76 "2006-06-14T18:07:32Z")
[QUOTE=Snooooopy] I dunno, man … how eager are you to ensure the continued survival of a _Mama’s Family_ fan? [/QUOTE] By “help is on the way” I meant "I have dispatched my legions of genetically engineered winged flesh-eating howler monkeys, as the ranks of \*Mama’s Family \* fans must be thinned by whatever means are necessary. ---
**Author:** ![Indygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@Indygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indygrrl)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/77 "2006-06-14T18:11:38Z")
[QUOTE=Skald the Rhymer] By “help is on the way” I meant "I have dispatched my legions of genetically engineered winged flesh-eating howler monkeys, as the ranks of \*Mama’s Family \* fans must be thinned by whatever means are necessary. [/QUOTE] Don’t worry, I like snooty things too. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/78 "2006-06-14T18:23:12Z")
My first thought was Mamma’s Family. I hated that show. ---
**Author:** ![Snooooopy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ee7513/32.png) [@Snooooopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snooooopy)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/79 "2006-06-14T18:29:16Z")
[QUOTE=Skald the Rhymer] By “help is on the way” I meant "I have dispatched my legions of genetically engineered winged flesh-eating howler monkeys, as the ranks of \*Mama’s Family \* fans must be thinned by whatever means are necessary. [/QUOTE] I dunno, man … do you think they can fly fast enough? Are they strong enough? ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2006, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614/80 "2006-06-14T19:11:24Z")
I can’t believe we’ve gotten this far and nobody has said the D word. DALLAS Sucked pondwater, pure and simple. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-long-running-tv-show/360614.md?page=5)