Cancelled shows of Tomorrow: The War on Chuck Lorre - Part 8

[Specter313]

MacGyver reboot in the works at CBS, James Wan to executive produce.

 

[Sawyer]

http://deadline.com/2015/10/tina-fey-jack-burditt-robert-carlock-comedy-series-cbs-1201566442/

Comedy From Tina Fey, Jack Burditt & Robert Carlock

Gets Big CBS Commitment

Uhh....

In a very competitive situation, CBS has landed a multi-camera project from the 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt trio of Tina Fey, Jack Burditt and Robert Carlock.

 

[Sawyer]

Ugh, I saw that Dr. Ken actually got decent ratings.

 

[Parker Wayne]

Multi-Cam needs to die a painful death.

 

[The Shape]

I disagree.

 

[Sawyer]

I've never agreed with Parker more than this very moment.

The last multicam I actually enjoyed was (regardless of how people feel about the ending/latter part of the series) HIMYM. And they largely defied the multicam format and had a style all their own.

 

[batdude]

"Graceland is a show that will be sorely missed," says no one.

Oh I don't know, maybe now they can get Serinda Swan to play Zatanna again on Flash or Arrow.

 

[Sawyer]

Yeah, they're not gonna do that.

 

[The Shape]

Most multi-cam shows of late suck, but I don't really watch many of them and, regardless, I don't think it's fair to say that the format as a whole should die. The "sitcom" is a staple of American pop culture, and I'm sure there will be more great sitcoms down the line.

I know it's hated with a passion by many here and it DOES suck now, but The Big Bang Theory was actually solid and refreshing during its early seasons. That show Undateable really isn't bad, and I think the fact that they're airing this entire next season with all live episodes is both risky and refreshing. I'll probably watch some of that.

Also, for every great single-cam comedy, there are a bunch of ****** ones, just like there are ****** network and cable dramas, ****** talk shows, etc.

 

[Wheels]

Not going to lie, Be Cool, Scooby Doo! had me cracking up. I was expecting not to like it, but between Daphne's weird fascination with puppets, the college campus security guard, and other gags I was laughing quite a bit.

 

[Parker Wayne]

Most multi-cam shows of late suck, but I don't really watch many of them and, regardless, I don't think it's fair to say that the format as a whole should die. The "sitcom" is a staple of American pop culture, and I'm sure there will be more great sitcoms down the line.

I know it's hated with a passion by many here and it DOES suck now, but The Big Bang Theory was actually solid and refreshing during its early seasons. That show Undateable really isn't bad, and I think the fact that they're airing this entire next season with all live episodes is both risky and refreshing. I'll probably watch some of that.

Also, for every great single-cam comedy, there are a bunch of ****** ones, just like there are ****** network and cable dramas, ****** talk shows, etc.

I'm gonna be brutally honest: I don't see a point for multicamera sitcoms anymore. It was created due to the limitations of TV in the 50s and there's no technological need for it anymore.

Multicamera sitcoms are creative crutches that are more or less training wheels than its own genre anymore. Any great multicamera can easily be a great single cam sitcom. Can't say the same vice versa.

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

MacGyver reboot in the works at CBS, James Wan to executive produce.

*yawn*... how original... is Hollywood STILL dead from the neck up in thinking of new ways to grab the viewers?...

 

[Sawyer]

Oh get off your high horse, you're on a board celebrating endless adaptations, franchises and sequels, we're in no position to judge.


That being said, I'm not interested.

 

[Sawyer]

I'm gonna be brutally honest: I don't see a point for multicamera sitcoms anymore. It was created due to the limitations of TV in the 50s and there's no technological need for it anymore.

Multicamera sitcoms are creative crutches that are more or less training wheels than its own genre anymore. Any great multicamera can easily be a great single cam sitcom. Can't say the same vice versa.

The format breeds laziness IMO.

 

[TheVileOne]

What are the chances of The Muppets getting a full season and a renewal?

 

[Wheels]

The whole lacking originality argument doesn't hold much water. There is more original content out there now than ever before, because we have more content than ever before. Hollywood follows the money, so if people actually stop watching remakes and sequels then Hollywood will cut back on them. Problem is we're not going to stop watching established franchises/brands because we like them, even the complainers have franchises they follow.

 

[wiegeabo]

I'm actually ok with a MacGyver reboot. Although Scorpion sorta fills that roll with them throwing stuff together on the fly in the middle of missions.

There was actually talk of having a female MacGyver (a female lead in a MacGyver-like show) not long ago. Although the premise they set up didn't sound that good.

MacGyver and Mission: Impossible are two shows I wouldn't mind seeing on the small screen again. Not sure if I'd want continuations or reboots. Either way, it all depends on the execution. Bad sounding ideas can turn out great, great sounding ideas can turn out bad.

 

[Teelie]

MacGyver would almost certainly have to be a reboot at this point. Richard Dean Anderson is in no condition to replay the character at this point. Would be great to see him cameo though.

 

[Hunter Rider]

MacGyver would almost certainly have to be a reboot at this point. Richard Dean Anderson is in no condition to replay the character at this point. Would be great to see him cameo though.

Maybe he could play the Dana Elcar role.

 

[Teelie]

I thought about that but one of the other reasons he semi-retired was to spend time with his family. I'm not sure if he would want to do a full time role again. He hasn't appeared in anything since 2013 either.

 

[wiegeabo]

I think a continuation not in the sense that RDA takes the lead again, but more in the sense that his grandkid could be the lead. And Mac could show up occasionally like Harry (Mac's grandfather) did in the show. Maybe, if RDA does want to be involved, he could be the head of the Phoenix Foundation like Pete.

The WB made a pilot for Young MacGyver staring Jared Padalecki as Mac's nephew. How Mac, an only child, had a nephew was never explained

 

[Teelie]

Simple. MacGyver made one out of shoestring, bubblegum and some ductape.

 

[rashad]

Tyrant - Renewed for a 3rd Season

Halt and Catch Fire - Renewed for a 3rd Season

 

[Jason Kane]

*yawn*... how original... is Hollywood STILL dead from the neck up in thinking of new ways to grab the viewers?...

The link pretty much answes that question. That and Hart to Hart

 

[rashad]

Extant - Cancelled by CBS + Developing new show with Halle Berry