The Great 2020 All Time Television Draft: The Simpsons is judged the greatest show of all time (2 Viewers)

[Pip's Invitation]

Underdog story of the year: I'm still here

We'll know what happened if some guy named Northern Fork shows up. 

 

[AAABatteries]

13.06 - John Adams - Mini-Series

With this pick TripleLayne is moving Lonesome Dove to Western

 

[Yo Mama]

@mphtrilogy is up

 

[KarmaPolice]

13.06 - John Adams - Mini-Series

With this pick TripleLayne is moving Lonesome Dove to Western

Very nice pick.  That mini-series group is tough, and yeah - I probably went too early with it.  

 

[Zow]

Is a mini series just because it got canceled? 

I don’t think it got canceled. It did great. 

 

[Zow]

Just wait until the airing of grievances and feats of strength.  It's almost Festivus season after all.

I used this reference at work with our new associates. 1/6 of them got it.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I don’t think it got canceled. It did great. 

Interesting.  Now I want to watch it more.  I liked the movie a lot, but didn't start the show.  I thought at some point I read there wouldn't be a season 2, and I guess I assumed that meant it was cancelled - at which point I figured WTF is the point of even starting it if they didn't finish the story?.   If it was conceived as a one off season I will be firing that up soon.  

 

[rickroll]

Just wait until the airing of grievances and feats of strength.  It's almost Festivus season after all.

you wanna see the pole?

 

[Zow]

Interesting.  Now I want to watch it more.  I liked the movie a lot, but didn't start the show.  I thought at some point I read there wouldn't be a season 2, and I guess I assumed that meant it was cancelled - at which point I figured WTF is the point of even starting it if they didn't finish the story?.   If it was conceived as a one off season I will be firing that up soon.  

Show is much better than the movie. 

 

[BobbyLayne]

I used this reference at work with our new associates. 1/6 of them got it.

I stopped using Seinfeld references a few years ago. Grew tired of the blank stares.

Spoiler

That's a shame

 

[BobbyLayne]

My proposal: we replace the Western category with a wildcard category. 
BUT- those who have already selected a western would able to replace their picks with a wildcard pick, OR put their western pick in a different category, their choice, and nobody could draft a wildcard selection until this was completed. 
What do you guys think? 

This is the worst idea you've ever had. And considering the body of work it's up against, that's saying something.

Spoiler

I've missed you Timmay

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I don’t think it got canceled. It did great. 

Dude who made it left and they just didn't bother to make more.  

And my Round 12  MacGyver pick is missing.  (Action)

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Happy Halloween everyone!

just my two cents since this draft is a fun diversion and no monetary value is at stake, I say we “supersize” this thing and add a bunch more categories why not?

Maybe at the end of this round so the 16th pick gets first dibs if they want....

I’d like to see:

Best legal drama

best medical show

best cop show

best military show

worst finale of all time

best variety show character/bit (ie Karnak vs stupid human tricks vs mr Robinson’s neighborhood)

wild card!

anyway, carry on!

We just need a supplemental draft.

 

[Gally]

you wanna see the pole?

I have my own......thanks.   I actually brought in for my companies Christmas party and only about 1/3 new what it was

 

[BobbyLayne]

I have my own......thanks.   I actually brought in for my companies Christmas party and only about 1/3 new what it was

The girls in my office did this a few years back. Christmas Tree, Menorah, Mishumaa Saba, Festivus Pole. Right in the lobby, had to walk by it them from the elevator to the front door.

Around December 30 I pointed it out to several executives as we were going to lunch one day. They all looked at each other. "Has that been there the whole month?"

 

[Ilov80s]

I've never.... ah, nevermind.  

Seinfeld is funnier and maybe the better sitcom but it never had the heart that Taxi had. That was a selling point of Seinfeld but I prefer some heart. And not to spotlight but that’s probably the most loaded cast in terms of talent short of Cheers.

 

[mphtrilogy]

13.07 - Dexter - Horror/supernatural

 

[mphtrilogy]

@tuffnutt

 

[tuffnutt]

13.08 True Detective- drama 1991-2020 

season 1 of True Detective is in my opinion the Greatest single season in Television History. That alone should have this series in consideration for best shows ever. Although season 2 was just average. I really enjoyed season 3 and thought it was a great rebound for the series. I’m looking forward to what season 4 will bring.

@Pitchfork

 

[AcerFC]

Interesting.  Now I want to watch it more.  I liked the movie a lot, but didn't start the show.  I thought at some point I read there wouldn't be a season 2, and I guess I assumed that meant it was cancelled - at which point I figured WTF is the point of even starting it if they didn't finish the story?.   If it was conceived as a one off season I will be firing that up soon.  

This was always a one shot deal. Definitely watch it. Its awesome

 

[Pitchfork]

I can be skipped for now

 

[Yo Mama]

That puts @jwb up

 

[jwb]

13.10 - NYPD Blue - 1990-2020 Drama

I know all about the cable giants that were taken, but for network TV, give me this one. It changed prime time, and brought it much more in line with cable shows. From wiki: NYPD Blue has won 84 out of 285 award nominations. The series has garnered 84 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning 20 of them.

@Mrs. Rannous

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Round 13.11  -  TV Detective  -  Jane Tennison

I've got Helen Mirren back on my team.  Can't do much better than that.

@Zow is up.

 

[Zow]

Round 13.11  -  TV Detective  -  Jane Tennison

I've got Helen Mirren back on my team.  Can't do much better than that.

@Zow is up.

I’ll be picking today. 

 

[AcerFC]

I’ll be picking today. 

That would be a decent choice if there was a news category. Where are you putting it?

 

[Yo Mama]

I’ll be picking today. 

Thanks?

 

[AcerFC]

Thanks?

Its the slow play

 

[Zow]

Thanks?

Just making sure I don’t get skipped. And I’ve had some wine. 

 

[BobbyLayne]

13.10 - NYPD Blue - 1990-2020 Drama

I know all about the cable giants that were taken, but for network TV, give me this one. It changed prime time, and brought it much more in line with cable shows. From wiki: NYPD Blue has won 84 out of 285 award nominations. The series has garnered 84 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning 20 of them.

we were kicking this one around last night figured it would do soon.

was actually considered pretty groundbreaking in its time and some really fine character development of the ensemble over the course of its run.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Seinfeld is funnier and maybe the better sitcom but it never had the heart that Taxi had. That was a selling point of Seinfeld but I prefer some heart. And not to spotlight but that’s probably the most loaded cast in terms of talent short of Cheers.

Name one quote from Cheers that was regularly quoted around the office. Just one.

Here’s 100 from Seinfeld while we’re waiting. I’ve used at least 80 of them.

FTR I loved Cheers, who didn’t, but they’re not in the same conversation. IMNSHO

 

[AAABatteries]

Name one quote from Cheers that was regularly quoted around the office. Just one.

Here’s 100 from Seinfeld while we’re waiting. I’ve used at least 80 of them.

FTR I loved Cheers, who didn’t, but they’re not in the same conversation. IMNSHO

Overall I agree but....

It's a dog eat dog world and I'm wearing milkbone underwear is pretty damn classic.

And even better.....who are three people who have never been in my kitchen.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Name one quote from Cheers that was regularly quoted around the office. Just one.

Cliff Clavin still gets mentioned on Jeopardy!

NORM!

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Just making sure I don’t get skipped. And I’ve had some wine. 

Drunk drafting.  Yay!

 

[BobbyLayne]

NORM!

there's a few compilations of him entering the bar on YouTube

freaking hilarious

Sam: what are you up to Norm

My ideal weight. If I was eleven feet tall.

 

[Yo Mama]

Drunk drafting.  Yay!

Drunk?  Yes

Drafting?  Not so much

 

[Ilov80s]

Name one quote from Cheers that was regularly quoted around the office. Just one.

Here’s 100 from Seinfeld while we’re waiting. I’ve used at least 80 of them.

FTR I loved Cheers, who didn’t, but they’re not in the same conversation. IMNSHO

I wasn’t alive when Taxi was on so I don’t know but the fact that it wasn’t as popular doesn’t have any weight in my appreciation. 

 

[BobbyLayne]

I wasn’t alive when Taxi was on so I don’t know but the fact that it wasn’t as popular doesn’t have any weight in my appreciation. 

interesting read on Taxi

I’ve read several similar pieces on the show over the years. That was one of the all-time greatest casts when it comes to outlandish behavior off camera.

 

[Yo Mama]

I was thinking about the draft as my edibles were kicking in last night, and I was wondering if we should have broken out the time periods like this:

50s, 60s, 70s

80s, 90s

00s, 10s, 20

There’s just so much more programming these days (and such quality) that’s the 91-20 period is crazy deep. It would have aligned the eras a little better too IMO. 
 

Then I wondered how many milk duds I could fit in my mouth and the inspiration was gone. 

 

[Zow]

13.12 Leading Woman Comedy 1990-2020 - Miriam "Midge" Maisel

5th highest IMDB rated sitcom and she actually does stand-up during the show. 

 

[Yo Mama]

@rickroll

 

[BobbyLayne]

13.12 Leading Woman Comedy 1990-2020 - Miriam "Midge" Maisel

5th highest IMDB rated sitcom and she actually does stand-up during the show. 

I'm olds and have no idea who this is

am I missing something amazing?

 

[BobbyLayne]

@timschochet

Motion to change the thread to to TVpalooza

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I'm olds and have no idea who this is

am I missing something amazing?

I googled it, and I still have no idea.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I googled it, and I still have no idea.

I knew that one since its right in the title.  0 clue who your detective is though.  

 

[Pip's Invitation]

@BobbyLayne @Mrs. Rannous The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime. I haven’t seen it but it’s won awards and stuff. 

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I knew that one since its right in the title.  0 clue who your defective is though.  

Helen Mirren is Jane Tennison, the lead in the series Prime Suspect, originally on ITV.

It has also won awards and stuff.

And I'm pretty sure she's not defective.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Helen Mirren is Jane Tennison, the lead in the series Prime Suspect, originally on ITV.

It has also won awards and stuff.

And I'm pretty sure she's not defective.

Lol.  Trying to type on the crapper while barely being awake.  

YWIA for the mental image.... 

 

[AcerFC]

@Hov34 owes his 12th and 13th rd picks

@Pitchfork owes his 13th

@rickroll is OTC until 11:00est

@Doug B is on deck

@KarmaPolice is in the hole

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Lol.  Trying to type on the crapper while barely being awake.  

@KarmaPolice is in the hole

You can say that again.