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Rezny@gmail.com · 02-13-2011, 01:24 AM

By that,I mean which TV shows(1960's-2000's)had promising pilots,but the series left a lot to be desired?I can think of 2 of them:All were flop series-1)"Senior Year",the 1974/CBS/Universal TV pilot for the flop "Sons and Daughters"was promising,but the series left a lot to be desired,2)NBC's 1975 Universal TV pilot "The Invisible Man"with David McCallum(from "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.")was a good pilot,but a not very good series.And a question:Why is this?Know of any others?Feel free to post.

benjamoon · 02-13-2011, 12:47 PM

I'm just gonna throw this out there - the space bar is a good thing

But to answer your question, FlashForward immediately comes to mind. I'm sure there are others.

treky · 02-13-2011, 09:22 PM

I agree about "THE INVISIBLE MAN". I can't think of any others.

70s show watcher · 02-13-2011, 09:26 PM

i know i might take alot of flack for saying this but i dont think community has lived up to the hype or the promise of its pilot ep

jerry scott · 02-16-2011, 02:47 PM

I thought the Undercovers pilot had a lot of promise but then it went downhill.
Also Lonestar I watched the first one but the second one didn't grab me so I stopped.

02-13-2011, 01:24 AM	#1
Rezny@gmail.com Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,613	Which TV series did NOT live up to the promise of their pilot- By that,I mean which TV shows(1960's-2000's)had promising pilots,but the series left a lot to be desired?I can think of 2 of them:All were flop series-1)"Senior Year",the 1974/CBS/Universal TV pilot for the flop "Sons and Daughters"was promising,but the series left a lot to be desired,2)NBC's 1975 Universal TV pilot "The Invisible Man"with David McCallum(from "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.")was a good pilot,but a not very good series.And a question:Why is this?Know of any others?Feel free to post.

02-13-2011, 12:47 PM	#2
benjamoon Senior Member Bewitched Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,295	I'm just gonna throw this out there - the space bar is a good thing But to answer your question, FlashForward immediately comes to mind. I'm sure there are others. __________________ http://benjamonsterstv.blogspot.com/ TV blog site devoted to the big four networks (ratings, reviews, and commentary) and the Weekend Rewind look at Classic TV! Check it out! My favorite TV shows: Bewitched, I Love Lucy, American Dreams, Mary Tyler Moore, The Office, Happy Days, The West Wing, Modern Family, Friday Night Lights, and Friends

02-13-2011, 09:22 PM	#3
treky Senior Member star trek fan Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 9,230	I agree about "THE INVISIBLE MAN". I can't think of any others. __________________ Granny (talking about Elly Mae): "Looky here! She done busted th' buttons offa' her shirt agin' !" Jed: "Elly Mays proud...throws her shoulders back". Granny: "It ain't her shoulders thet's bustin' them buttons"! from CHEERS- Coach: "Norm, how come you & Vera never had any kids?" Norm: "I can't, Coach." Coach: "I'm sorry" Norm: "I look at Vera and I just...can't."

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02-13-2011, 09:26 PM	#4
70s show watcher Senior Member Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 3,204	i know i might take alot of flack for saying this but i dont think community has lived up to the hype or the promise of its pilot ep

02-16-2011, 02:47 PM	#5
jerry scott Frequent Poster Taylor Atelian Fan Join Date: Sep 15, 2007 Location: 29 Spooner Street. Giggity! Posts: 44	I thought the Undercovers pilot had a lot of promise but then it went downhill. Also Lonestar I watched the first one but the second one didn't grab me so I stopped.