Michael Hughes
Second Unit
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I know there is a website dedicated to this subject of when the moment a show goes downhill termed "Jumping the Shark", but thought I would toss it here for discussion as well regarding this years shows. The topic came up with the Ed renewal thread that the Ed and Carol's final "moment" of getting together might have been when it jumped the shark, if it gets renewed, I disagree.
But would offer another show that jumped the shark this year:
Everybody Loves Raymond: Comedies normally have a longer shelf life than dramas and can definitely go over 5 years if done right, but Raymond now in its 8th year has just plain old ran out of gas. Not sure of a defining Jump the Shark moment, but may pin it on the two month story arc of Debora and Ray's Mom not talking to each other.
Any other thoughts on this years shows for Jumping the Shark?
But would offer another show that jumped the shark this year:
Everybody Loves Raymond: Comedies normally have a longer shelf life than dramas and can definitely go over 5 years if done right, but Raymond now in its 8th year has just plain old ran out of gas. Not sure of a defining Jump the Shark moment, but may pin it on the two month story arc of Debora and Ray's Mom not talking to each other.
Any other thoughts on this years shows for Jumping the Shark?