NFT: Underrated comedy shows past and present

yeah and I think the King of Queens is somewhat overlooked. The show was consistently pretty funny (especially Jerry Stiller).

But I love The Goldbergs.

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The Middle doesn't get its due. I don't know, maybe you have to be married with kids to really appreciate it.

And King of Queens. Love em.

You're right, it's very funny.

Love Broad City. I wish there were more shows like that for women. Hannibal Burress is also funny in it but he's funny in everything.

As a kid I loved The Critic. I thought it was too clever to e a cartoon. Now with so many more stations I think it would've worked well today.

get an hour of TV per day and it's lately being spent on two DVR'd episodes of The Middle.

I agree with Episodes.

I never literally laugh out loud watching TV except for occasionally when Raffi is in the episode of the League and during the show Episodes.

Matt Leblanc is absolutely hilarious - he's literally playing himself, but the writing and his delivery are perfect.

But virtually no one watched it, so it only last two seasons.

I think too many other people thought it was too clever just to be a cartoon.

Shout out to Montreal Man...Fernwood 2Night; keeping it in the "fern" family, Between Two Ferns; Comedy Bang! Bang!; Newsreaders; and while current, I still don't think Bob's Burgers gets the due it deserves. I'd also say Archer, but I don't think it's underrated anymore.

Last Man Standing

Duke Phillips was the man

Is excellent. Lisa Kudrow and Lily Tomlin are outstanding in it.

In comment 12114161 pjcas18 said:

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get an hour of TV per day and it's lately being spent on two DVR'd episodes of The Middle. I agree with Episodes. I never literally laugh out loud watching TV except for occasionally when Raffi is in the episode of the League and during the show Episodes. Matt Leblanc is absolutely hilarious - he's literally playing himself, but the writing and his delivery are perfect.

That's a lot of literallys maybe I'm channeling my inner Rob Lowe from Parks and Rec - also a good show.

but I always found the Odd Couple to be top-notch. Well-written, superb performances, and I think they hold up over all this time. I'd put them in the top 5 comedy series.

In comment 12114168 Greg from LI said:

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Duke Phillips was the man

+1. Aachem.

lol.

"Make em squeeeeeal"

think The Golden Girls pound for pound is one of the top 10 or so funniest/best written/performed shows of all time. Classic scene-
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In comment 12114171 Randy in CT said:

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but I always found the Odd Couple to be top-notch. Well-written, superb performances, and I think they hold up over all this time. I'd put them in the top 5 comedy series.

Good thing a reboot with Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon will be on soon! (I agree by the way)

With Dabney Coleman and a young Geena Davis

for everyone but The Eric Andre show is pretty incredible. In the same vain I LOVED Wundershowzen. Andy Milonakis show was underrated in my opinion as well.

It certainly sounds like something I'd like. Loved Dabney Coleman.

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Classic

it's not by me, but Veep is pretty hilarious.

It's somewhat of a guilty pleasure. It kinda shocked me that Chris Rock was in the last episode but I watch every week.

Speaking of Eric Andre, I suggest EVERYONE watch Man Seeking Woman on FXX. It's nice to see there's still creativity on television.

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but I'll add Parker Lewis Can't Lose

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It's somewhat of a guilty pleasure. It kinda shocked me that Chris Rock was in the last episode but I watch every week. Speaking of Eric Andre, I suggest EVERYONE watch Man Seeking Woman on FXX. It's nice to see there's still creativity on television.

The comedy community is pretty small and Hannibal Burress quietly is one of the biggest/most connected people in comedy so I'm not surprised they would be able to land Chris Rock. Also, Hannibal was just on tour with Louis CK... who used to be head writer for... Chris Rock.

The Critic is probably my favorite of those listed - it didn't exactly have a short run, but IMO it could have gone much longer.

Life and Times of Tim was sad to see go - especially since it was canceled, then they said it was coming back, and then it just vanished. Same with Better Off Ted - much worse has stuck around for a lot longer (looking at you, Jim Belushi and Tim Allen).

But of all mentioned, I think The Odd Couple probably takes it. Those episodes have stood the test of time very well. OK, so there's a ton of outdated cultural references (and cameos by people that few watching today would recognize), but the writing and the casting in that one was perfect. They did an awesome job of following up the play and the movie.

Hard to get good comedy these days - nothing on TV that really screams 'keeper' at the moment. Some good stuff, without a doubt, but nothing that you think might one day be considered classic.

In comment 12114233 DanMetroMan said:

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In comment 12114215 sjnyfan said: Quote: It's somewhat of a guilty pleasure. It kinda shocked me that Chris Rock was in the last episode but I watch every week. Speaking of Eric Andre, I suggest EVERYONE watch Man Seeking Woman on FXX. It's nice to see there's still creativity on television. The comedy community is pretty small and Hannibal Burress quietly is one of the biggest/most connected people in comedy so I'm not surprised they would be able to land Chris Rock. Also, Hannibal was just on tour with Louis CK... who used to be head writer for... Chris Rock.

Yeah, I remember when Louis CK wrote for the Chris Rock Show. I miss that show. I'd add it to the list but it was very well received winning several awards in its short run.

That was indeed a hilarious show. I remember the Ray Romano one.

Ray - We recently got my dad to quit smoking. He's using that stuff....what's it called?

Dr. Katz - The patch?

Ray - No, that's not it....you know, the thing...

Dr. Katz - Nicotine gum?

Ray - No....wait, heroin! That's it! Yeah, he loves it, now he doesn't smoke at all anymore.

In comment 12114234 jcn56 said:

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The Critic is probably my favorite of those listed - it didn't exactly have a short run, but IMO it could have gone much longer. Life and Times of Tim was sad to see go - especially since it was canceled, then they said it was coming back, and then it just vanished. Same with Better Off Ted - much worse has stuck around for a lot longer (looking at you, Jim Belushi and Tim Allen). But of all mentioned, I think The Odd Couple probably takes it. Those episodes have stood the test of time very well. OK, so there's a ton of outdated cultural references (and cameos by people that few watching today would recognize), but the writing and the casting in that one was perfect. They did an awesome job of following up the play and the movie. Hard to get good comedy these days - nothing on TV that really screams 'keeper' at the moment. Some good stuff, without a doubt, but nothing that you think might one day be considered classic.

Life and Times of Tim actually DID come back, but then was canceled again. Sort of like The Birthday Boys (another underrated show).

But Men of a Certain Age was a really good show.

also Get a Life (though that required more of a particular taste).

still watch clips from the show today. Great cast.

"Green Acres" and "He and She".

It made the careers of Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and to a lesser extent 148 Wayans family memebers

I've been a fan since I caught the second episode live, and I'm glad to see they are getting their dues.

If you can handle a little stupid humor, and more importantly if you watch/are familiar with reality TV, Kroll Show is incredibly. If you aren't familiar with the formats and archetypes they are making fun of, it just comes off as idiotic - but if you get the references, it's gold.

Growing up, I always thought Clerks the Cartoon was pretty funny. Never really took off however.

I love stand up and Anthony Jeselnik is one of my favorites, so I got some good laughs out of Jeselnik Offensive even though it isn't really a serialized comedy show.

I've heard Freaks and Geeks is incredible.

If you make the assumption that the odd couple belongs on a list of UNDERRATED comedies, then you are making and an out of me and u

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Quark.

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on adult swim

is a lot of fun

had a good start, then I just wanted to kill Leah Remini's character...

was/is hilarious...

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If you make the assumption that the odd couple belongs on a list of UNDERRATED comedies, then you are making and an out of me and u

You guys are probably right.

Perhaps underappreciated with at least the younger crowd.