brilliant but cancelled

david sumner · Post by **david sumner** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:43 pm

so bravo recently started broadcasting a series titled brilliant but cancelled - spotlighting television shows that were ahead of their time

heatvision and jack was one - even though it wasnt truly cancelled due to the fact that it never aired ... this is old news and im sure most know about it - but the basic premise was jack black was an astronaut that flew too close to the sun and upon his arrival back on earth he was suddenly super smart - but only during daylight - in the evening he became a nitwit ... he had a motorcylce that was voiced by owen wilson and ben stiller was a producer of the show

ok - so thats the sorta thing that got me thinking of great shows that were cancelled while i was growing up ... shows that i thought were amazing

two that come to mind right away are:

the powers of matthew star

and

misfits of science

anyone remember either of these?

any that you think got the plug pulled too soon?

Morphine Child · Post by **Morphine Child** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:25 pm

Twin Peaks...it hit a bit of a rough spot between episodes 19 and 23 or so, but then it picked back up at the end and was totally killer. Never finished though.

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:09 am

Wiseguy was a brilliant show in the Late 80's

Max Headroom was a live action sci fi show (20 minutes into the future. . .) that only aired like 6 episodes. It raised serious issues about surveillance and the media in a lighthearted way. Anyone remember this show? Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays

Ralph Bakshe's Mighty Mouse - it was the prototype for cartoons like Ren & Stimpy and Spongebob.

The Tick was just plain brilliant.

The Critic - funniest TV show I think I ever watched.

Man, I've learned not too get too hooked on quality shows like these because they just won't be around that long; but I see Hope & Faith has been picked up for a third season - oh yippee hooray.[/u]

Plan9FromAuburn · Post by **Plan9FromAuburn** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:55 am

mr. show with bob and david

the tick

yes, dear

and my personal favorite............

upright citizen's brigade

two words..........ass pennies!

echosauce1 · Post by **echosauce1** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:23 am

This may not count because it did have a 3 season run (2 1/2) but it had to fight like hell to stay on so I'll post it anyways.

Arrested Development.

Best show ever.

Oliver's Army · Post by **Oliver's Army** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 2:19 am

The State

G Fresh · Post by **G Fresh** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:02 am

I loved Misfits of Science. I don't remember the other one.

Shows I wish had stayed on longer...

Firefly

The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.

Quantum Leap

Love Monkey with what's-his-face from Ed earlier this year was actually pretty decent (aside from its promotion of John Mayer wannabe Teddy Geiger)

Parker Lewis Can't Lose (Synchronize Swatches!)

And last, but certainly not least, Joey (How you doin? Apparently not well, Matt LeBlanc) *sarcasm firmly in place*

bwohlgemuth · Post by **bwohlgemuth** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:55 am

Firefly

The Tick

Sports Night

Thank God for DVDs

flapjacks · Post by **flapjacks** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 12:26 pm

Oliver's Army wrote:The State

thats what im talkin about

Bjart Sod · Post by **Bjart Sod** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:09 pm

Oliver's Army wrote:The State

Hells. Yeah. I wanna dip my balls in it.

Also the live action Tick show, by the end of their six episodes, was one of the best sitcoms I have ever seen. The first couple were rough, but then it really took off.

Bakshi's Mighty Mouse is up there. I will remember The Sloth for the rest of my life.

Robin of Sherwood is my favorite Robin Hood adaption. I only wish it was on so I wouldn't have to watch our old worn out VHS tape.

Garr · Post by **Garr** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 4:10 pm

Plan9FromAuburn wrote:the tick

i have this on DVD! Patrick Warburton is a god.

echosauce1 · Post by **echosauce1** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:14 pm

I mourn the loss of Greg the Bunny. Seth Green, Eugene Levy, Sarah Silverman, great cast.

david sumner · Post by **david sumner** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:04 pm

=^-..-^= wrote:Wiseguy was a brilliant show in the Late 80's

Max Headroom was a live action sci fi show (20 minutes into the future. . .) that only aired like 6 episodes. It raised serious issues about surveillance and the media in a lighthearted way. Anyone remember this show? Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays

Ralph Bakshe's Mighty Mouse - it was the prototype for cartoons like Ren & Stimpy and Spongebob.

The Tick was just plain brilliant.

The Critic - funniest TV show I think I ever watched.

Man, I've learned not too get too hooked on quality shows like these because they just won't be around that long; but I see Hope & Faith has been picked up for a third season - oh yippee hooray.[/u]

wasnt kevin spacey in quite a few episodes of wiseguy?

i remember headroom - did the show come before or after the pepsi ads?

sturm let me borrow the tick on dvd and its high-larious!

the critic is one of the few animated series that ive watched and enjoyed (in low doses ... im scared of animation - dont ask!)

david sumner · Post by **david sumner** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:05 pm

bwohlgemuth wrote:Sports Night

Thank God for DVDs

sports night is pure goodness ... (one of)mr sturms fave shows - he has entire scenes memorized!

GxWxLx · Post by **GxWxLx** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:43 am

The Zach Galifianakis Show

Get a Life