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The series ran from 2016-2018, but I had never even heard of it until after it ended. It was well-written and full of absurd humor akin to Police Squad!, The Naked Gun, Airplane!, etc. It was created by the lead/star of the Office, was led/starred by another the Office actor, and had countless other celebrity guest stars throughout. Any time I see the series mentioned, it is being praised. So, why was it not more popular during its initial run? Wrong network?

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[–] IWW4@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

It was a TBS show. That network doesn’t get a lot of attention. Which is a shame as it has have had a number of great shows.

[–] Ethalis@jlai.lu 19 points 3 days ago

Well, I had no idea this existed until reading your post, so my first guess would be lack of / bad marketing

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 3 days ago

Probably similar reasons why Police Squad! (in color) failed, only then for Naked Gun to be a huge hit. Those Zucker style parodies seem to run very hot and cold with audiences, especially on TV. It doesn't seem to matter all that much how good it is.

[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Idk but I freakin love this show. Its a way better spiritual successor to Naked Gun than the recent movie.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I thought the rwcwnt movie was great. Modernised it, while still staying silly. Referenced the old but wasnt a carbon copy. Edit:typo

[–] Okokimup@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

It wasn't a bad movie. But not as good as AT.

Oh man, I forgot about this show. I always wanted to watch it, thanks!

[–] lath@piefed.social 2 points 3 days ago

Honestly, the opening yell kinda annoyed me.