TV show sacrilege

Arnabas · 03-16-2004, 11:14 AM

Does anyone else find it annoying that TV shows you grew up with (older IW members) are being remade as comedies? I haven't seen Starsky and Hutch, but was disappointed to see that it is a spoof. Sure the original show wasn't exactly high drama, but I find it disrespectful. When I heard that Jim Carey would be doing The Six Million Dollar Man, I groaned, thinking it would suck, but hoping that they might do an okay job. He has done some more serious roles, after all. But in a recent interview, he admitted that it will be a spoof and made a comment about how it can't be serious with a name like Six Million, as if that is not enough money (which it wouldn't be in today's world, to make a cyborg...) Still, I now have visions of Steve Austin rusting, or malfunctioning to "comedic effect".
I wonder if in the next couple of years we'll see ER: the comedy...

Cerek the Barbaric · 03-16-2004, 12:57 PM

I have to agree, Arnabas. I didn't go see Starsky and Hutch, nor do I plan to - especially when I heard it was just a comedy spoof of the orginal show. I agree that it may not have been high drama, but it definitely made lots of guys want to buy that cool Gran Torino with the "Starsky" paint job. (in fact, my cousin dated a guy that DID have a "Starsky-mobile - only his was silver with a blue stripe).

I admit that - looking back - most of the 70's shows appear terribly "cheesy" now...but this was many years BEFORE the "desktop computer" was a common item. Any that existed back then were strictly CEO desktop material. And TV shows just didn't have the technology or equipment they have today. That still isn't a reason to disrespect them by making comedy movies out of former drama series.

I shudder to think what the remake of CHiPs would look like - since it started off with a bit of a comedy format anyway before switching to full drama.

Jerr Conner · 03-16-2004, 04:47 PM

How about the awful remakes of cartoons? Like He-Man! *Shudders* Thank you, Cartoon Network, for ruining what little I remembered of my childhood cartoons!

Nerull · 03-17-2004, 12:13 AM

I despise almost all remakes. Period. Doesn't matter if it is music, movies, television, etc. I have no plans whatsover to see Starsky and Hutch, especially since I remember the original show. I also remember the Six Million Dollar Man all to well, and just thinking about him in that role spoofing it makes me want to send a letter bomb to him and/or his agent. That reminds me about that talk of a Superman remake, with all of his powers coming from the costume (who can name the TV show this idea came from?

). I think that Bill Maher said it best: "we've run out of ideas". I don't even like the fact that they take an older movie, add a few scenes, then put it back in the theater in a lame attempt to make more money.

It all comes down to making money. They'll do anything to get your money, even if it means rehashing/ripping off an old, once successful idea. They're even doing the Stepford Wives again, and I've heard talk of a remake of the Amityville Horror. Needless to say, I won't be wasting any of my money on that garbage.

Jerr Conner · 03-17-2004, 10:45 AM

I like watching bad remakes, so I can MST3K them

slicer15 · 03-17-2004, 01:05 PM

I'll probably get flak for this, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Starsky and Hutch film. Yes, it is funny, but it has its serious moments. Of course, I've never seen the original series, so I can't compare it to anything. I think it does help if you've never seen the original, as you don't see it as much as a ruining of a decent TV show.

I cannot deny that I loved the film, though.

[ 03-17-2004, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: slicer15 ]

Paladin2000 · 03-17-2004, 02:15 PM

I don't remember watching "Shaft" TV series, but the movie was pretty good... Samuel L. Jackson kicked ass!

Nerull · 03-17-2004, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paladin2000:
I don't remember watching "Shaft" TV series, but the movie was pretty good... Samuel L. Jackson kicked ass!

Go rent the original Shaft (it's a movie, not a TV series). Samuel L. Jackson did okay, but he's just not Shaft. It's kind of like comparing Sean Connery as James Bond with Timothy Dalton as James Bond. It's just not the same.

Paladin2000 · 03-18-2004, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nerull:
Go rent the original Shaft (it's a movie, not a TV series). Samuel L. Jackson did okay, but he's just not Shaft. It's kind of like comparing Sean Connery as James Bond with Timothy Dalton as James Bond. It's just not the same.

I would like that, but I don't live in the States and such an old movie is not available anymore. I guest Samuel L. Jackson will have to do.

IMO, Roger Moore made the best Bond.

Jerr Conner · 03-18-2004, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paladin2000:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Nerull:
Go rent the original Shaft (it's a movie, not a TV series). Samuel L. Jackson did okay, but he's just not Shaft. It's kind of like comparing Sean Connery as James Bond with Timothy Dalton as James Bond. It's just not the same.

I would like that, but I don't live in the States and such an old movie is not available anymore. I guest Samuel L. Jackson will have to do.

IMO, Roger Moore made the best Bond. [/QUOTE]If you're desperate enough you could order it online...possibly cheap and used.

03-16-2004, 11:14 AM	#1
Arnabas Baaz Draconian Join Date: October 11, 2001 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Age: 54 Posts: 721	Does anyone else find it annoying that TV shows you grew up with (older IW members) are being remade as comedies? I haven't seen Starsky and Hutch, but was disappointed to see that it is a spoof. Sure the original show wasn't exactly high drama, but I find it disrespectful. When I heard that Jim Carey would be doing The Six Million Dollar Man, I groaned, thinking it would suck, but hoping that they might do an okay job. He has done some more serious roles, after all. But in a recent interview, he admitted that it will be a spoof and made a comment about how it can't be serious with a name like Six Million, as if that is not enough money (which it wouldn't be in today's world, to make a cyborg...) Still, I now have visions of Steve Austin rusting, or malfunctioning to "comedic effect". I wonder if in the next couple of years we'll see ER: the comedy... __________________ Est Sularis oth Mithas

03-16-2004, 12:57 PM	#2
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	<font color=deepskyblue>I have to agree, <font color=lightgreen>Arnabas</font>. I didn't go see Starsky and Hutch, nor do I plan to - especially when I heard it was just a comedy spoof of the orginal show. I agree that it may not have been high drama, but it definitely made lots of guys want to buy that cool Gran Torino with the "Starsky" paint job. (in fact, my cousin dated a guy that DID have a "Starsky-mobile - only his was silver with a blue stripe). I admit that - looking back - most of the 70's shows appear terribly "cheesy" now...but this was many years BEFORE the "desktop computer" was a common item. Any that existed back then were strictly CEO desktop material. And TV shows just didn't have the technology or equipment they have today. That still isn't a reason to disrespect them by making comedy movies out of former drama series. I shudder to think what the remake of CHiPs would look like - since it started off with a bit of a comedy format anyway before switching to full drama.</font> __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

03-16-2004, 04:47 PM	#3
Jerr Conner Silver Dragon Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: Mundania Age: 44 Posts: 1,634	How about the awful remakes of cartoons? Like He-Man! Shudders Thank you, Cartoon Network, for ruining what little I remembered of my childhood cartoons! __________________ <b>Founder of the NPC Defender Force</b>, <b>Affiliate of the Pro-Mazzy Society</b><br />\"I hate to admit it but you\'ve earned my respect.\"--Shar-Teel (Thanks for this Illumina Drathiran\'ar)<br /> [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/14048184/35120\" alt=\" - \" />

03-17-2004, 12:13 AM	#4
Nerull Lord Ao Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 55 Posts: 2,069	I despise almost all remakes. Period. Doesn't matter if it is music, movies, television, etc. I have no plans whatsover to see Starsky and Hutch, especially since I remember the original show. I also remember the Six Million Dollar Man all to well, and just thinking about him in that role spoofing it makes me want to send a letter bomb to him and/or his agent. That reminds me about that talk of a Superman remake, with all of his powers coming from the costume (who can name the TV show this idea came from? ). I think that Bill Maher said it best: "we've run out of ideas". I don't even like the fact that they take an older movie, add a few scenes, then put it back in the theater in a lame attempt to make more money. It all comes down to making money. They'll do anything to get your money, even if it means rehashing/ripping off an old, once successful idea. They're even doing the Stepford Wives again, and I've heard talk of a remake of the Amityville Horror. Needless to say, I won't be wasting any of my money on that garbage. __________________ [img]\"ubb/noncgi/smiles/new/ghoul.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />\"The middle class pays all of the taxes, does all of the work.<br />The lower class exists just to scare the middle class.\"<br />-George Carlin

03-17-2004, 10:45 AM	#5
Jerr Conner Silver Dragon Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: Mundania Age: 44 Posts: 1,634	I like watching bad remakes, so I can MST3K them __________________ <b>Founder of the NPC Defender Force</b>, <b>Affiliate of the Pro-Mazzy Society</b><br />\"I hate to admit it but you\'ve earned my respect.\"--Shar-Teel (Thanks for this Illumina Drathiran\'ar)<br /> [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/14048184/35120\" alt=\" - \" />

03-17-2004, 01:05 PM	#6
slicer15 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: Banstead, Southeast England Age: 38 Posts: 1,162	I'll probably get flak for this, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Starsky and Hutch film. Yes, it is funny, but it has its serious moments. Of course, I've never seen the original series, so I can't compare it to anything. I think it does help if you've never seen the original, as you don't see it as much as a ruining of a decent TV show. I cannot deny that I loved the film, though. [ 03-17-2004, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: slicer15 ]

03-17-2004, 02:15 PM	#7
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 54 Posts: 1,728	I don't remember watching "Shaft" TV series, but the movie was pretty good... Samuel L. Jackson kicked ass! __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

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