AK83NY
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On bright side they are about to go into repeat mode for the holidays so maybe you will get to catch the first few by end of January?
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The Goldbergs - TV Show on ABC (2 Viewers)
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Politician Spock
Footballguy
This show didn't start off all that well, but some of the later episodes have had me 
Insein
Footballguy
It is but that's not a bad thing. I hope this goes for awhile. It gives you a good feeling after watching it.
The Noid
Avoid me!
Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
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RBM
Footballguy
Ha yup. And get the "cute" thing too. Find myself a little choked up at the end when the music kicks in and everything gets wrapped up.
Politician Spock
Footballguy
It's a fictional comedy. It's primary purpose is to be funny. It also has a secondary purpose to be nostalgic. Those are the two reasons why most people will watch it.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
While there could be some purpose in it being historically accurate, most people don't care. They want to laugh and remember, not sit there and figure out if it could have actually happened like that.
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Insein
Footballguy
Exactly. If its a show like the Americans that is trying to establish a serious drama set during the 80's, timeline matters. For something like this, it's all about the nostalgia.It's a fictional comedy. It's primary purpose is to be funny. It also has a secondary purpose to be nostalgic. Those are the two reasons why most people will watch it.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
While there could be some purpose in it being historically accurate, most people don't care. They want to laugh and remember, not sit there and figure out if it could have actually happened like that.
snogger
Footballguy
It's a fictional comedy. It's primary purpose is to be funny. It also has a secondary purpose to be nostalgic. Those are the two reasons why most people will watch it.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
While there could be some purpose in it being historically accurate, most people don't care. They want to laugh and remember, not sit there and figure out if it could have actually happened like that.
I'm watching it for the not to see if it is historically accurate..
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Doesn't bother me at all. 1980-something covers it enough.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
tdoss
Footballguy
Insein
Footballguy
snellman
Footballguy
snogger
Footballguy
Politician Spock
Footballguy
Otis obviously missed this episode.I hate it when I have too much confidence in a fart. That line had me
Politician Spock
Footballguy
Erica: You thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?
Barry: How do toasters work?
Erica: What?!?
Barry: How do toasters work?
Erica: What?!?
Bull Dozier
Footballguy
I love those as well, but I've gotten into the bad habit of trying to figure out what the "reality" is they are going to show at the end. Last night, I desperately wanted to see his dad poorly acting in a home movie.
DreamTheater
Footballguy
New season... so far good episodes..
Barry is priceless sometimes..Starting a band, Dee Snider wigs,
Barry is priceless sometimes..Starting a band, Dee Snider wigs,
zamboni
Footballguy
too soon?
I really hated the Flyers back then...was at Hextall's first game, and hated how he banged the pipes right from the start of his career.
Buddy of mine was from just outside Philly, and he and his family might as well have been the inspiration for the Goldbergs.
zamboni
Footballguy
Bugs me all the time - not just for this show. Especially when a song is used that came out after the year in question.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
Still, I like the show enough that I've come to grips with the "1980-something" line even if they do it to cover up lazy research.
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zamboni
Footballguy
Trust me, I'm a diehard Rangers fan. And if I think it's rough to joke about poor Pelle, you know it's bad.
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Keerock
Footballguy
Last night's episode:Bugs me all the time - not just for this show. Especially when a song is used out that came out after the year in question.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
Still, I like the show enough that I've come to grips with the "80-something" line to cover up lazy research.
Royal Wedding: 1981
We're Not Gonna Take It: 1984
zamboni
Footballguy
OofLast night's episode:Bugs me all the time - not just for this show. Especially when a song is used out that came out after the year in question.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
Still, I like the show enough that I've come to grips with the "80-something" line to cover up lazy research.
Royal Wedding: 1981
We're Not Gonna Take It: 1984
rick6668
Footballguy
Insein
Footballguy
1980 something. Its like our own memories. "When did that happen? Eh whatever"Last night's episode:Bugs me all the time - not just for this show. Especially when a song is used out that came out after the year in question.Still, I like the show enough that I've come to grips with the "80-something" line to cover up lazy research.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
Royal Wedding: 1981
We're Not Gonna Take It: 1984
zamboni
Footballguy
Not if you're a pop culture/music snob.1980 something. Its like our own memories. "When did that happen? Eh whatever"Last night's episode:Bugs me all the time - not just for this show. Especially when a song is used out that came out after the year in question.Still, I like the show enough that I've come to grips with the "80-something" line to cover up lazy research.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
Royal Wedding: 1981
We're Not Gonna Take It: 1984
Keerock
Footballguy
Really doesn't bother me too much. My wife on the other hand...zamboni said:Not if you're a pop culture/music snob.Insein said:1980 something. Its like our own memories. "When did that happen? Eh whatever"Last night's episode:Bugs me all the time - not just for this show. Especially when a song is used out that came out after the year in question.Still, I like the show enough that I've come to grips with the "80-something" line to cover up lazy research.Is anyone else bugged by the fudging they do with the 80's timeline? It seems the show takes place in an entire decade, rather than a particular year/part of the decade, jumping around from reference to reference. Compared, to say, Freaks & Geeks that was clearly set in the 1981-ish time period. "That 70's Show" may have done the same thing as The Goldbergs, but I only watched it occasionally.
Maybe it's because I'm a child of the 80's, that grew up in the same area the show is set and the creator is from, I am more aware of it and feel like they need to be more respectful of the timeline
ETA: Ok, so it's not only me.
Royal Wedding: 1981
We're Not Gonna Take It: 1984
Arsenal of Doom
Footballguy
Yeah, totally not bothered by the timeline conflicts. It's not lazy research they just don't want to be locked into a continuity based on where they start the show from. I'm fine with them jumping around, even when it created conflicts in individual episodes.
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snogger
Footballguy
jhib
Footballguy
Not only does it not bother me, I actually love that they do this with the timeline.
sartre
Footballguy
Same here. Only saw 2 episodes from last season as reruns (karate and presidential fitness test) but have set the DVR to record all of this season.
Did you happen to notice who directed this week's episode? Fred Savage. Too lazy to look up whether if he was a guest, or the permanent director.
Arsenal of Doom
Footballguy
I also can't say enough about how much I enjoy watching this with my eight year old son. It's sparked many great conversations about things that are both different and the same growing up then vs. now.
Plus little gems like last night when Beverly is doing the Facts of Life theme and has bleeped out "the facts of ####### life." My son looks over with wide eyes and big smile and excitedly says, "She dropped an F-bomb on him!"
Plus little gems like last night when Beverly is doing the Facts of Life theme and has bleeped out "the facts of ####### life." My son looks over with wide eyes and big smile and excitedly says, "She dropped an F-bomb on him!"
jhib
Footballguy
They really do a great job with the bleeped remarks. Especially from the mom.
It wasn't until halfway through the first season that I realized the mom was in Bridesmaids. Such a completely different character, and it made me admire even more the job she does on this show.
DreamTheater
Footballguy
Find the season finale from last season...Its a Sweater Party ! Then the kiss conversation with Lanie makes sense...
The Noid
Avoid me!
Ok, I bit my tongue on this, but since this came up again in the thread, and then also the mention of the Hextall goal: there was a whole plot around the Flyers game where Hextall scored and the very-special Love Boat/Fantasy Island crossover episode happening at basically the same time. They happened 7 years apart! SEVEN YEARS!!!!! And they were both memorable moments in my childhood. ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Ok, that feels better. Still love the show
Insein
Footballguy
I knew someone was going here.Ok, I bit my tongue on this, but since this came up again in the thread, and then also the mention of the Hextall goal: there was a whole plot around the Flyers game where Hextall scored and the very-special Love Boat/Fantasy Island crossover episode happening at basically the same time. They happened 7 years apart! SEVEN YEARS!!!!! And they were both memorable moments in my childhood. ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Ok, that feels better. Still love the show
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