Now here's an odd little news item.
TV Land president Larry Jones says that a new TV show is in the works featuring former Laverne & Shirley stars Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams. The two would play themselves and live in Marshall's house, where the show would be filmed.
This could be ... interesting -- or an utter disaster. But it does bring up a fun question: what other former TV pals would you like to see in a reality show? How about Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore living together? How about Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow? Jack Klugman and Tony Randall would be great, but Randall passed away several years ago.
Readers? Maybe Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt would be up for it.
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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 4)
3-24-2007 @ 12:02PM
Jeff Pfeiffer said...
From #15:
Yes, and alas, we also lost Dr. John Robinson some 10-15 years back. The show just wouldn't be the same. Same with Gilligan's Island or The Munsters...dang it, everyone's dying off!
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3-24-2007 @ 12:07PM
Missy said...
I loved Laverne & Shirley & Three's Company, I would definetly watch if they were recreated. And what about Good Times, that one would be good to.
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3-24-2007 @ 12:07PM
Christie said...
I loved Laverne and Shirley!!!!!! I would like to know when can we see the show??
I remember every Tuesday night was Happy Days at 8:00pm and 8:30 was Laverne & Shirley!! My sister and I always watched these shows with our dad!! What family fun!!!!
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3-24-2007 @ 12:38PM
Sher said...
Yes! All the Bob Newhart shows -- the greatest comedies of all time -- Larry, Daryl and Daryl. Tom Poston as Mr utley, the handyman.
And Rhoda was super funny too. Much funnier than Mary Tyler Moore but she was funny also.
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3-24-2007 @ 12:41PM
Chaz said...
I think a good pair would be Frank Bank (Lumpy Rutherford) and Ken Osmond(Eddie Haskel) as gay newlyweds. There would be a lot of room for one liners about "The Beaver" in that one.
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3-24-2007 @ 12:46PM
Robert said...
Rosie is a BIG FAT PIG!
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3-24-2007 @ 12:56PM
Marie said...
The Monkees! Wouldn't that be a hoot? They were zany back then and well, do you think things have changed much besides a few limps and gray hair? I'd love to see all four (not three) for a reality show.
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3-24-2007 @ 1:11PM
kathy said...
hi i would love to see all the old shoes like adam12 squd51 gileagain iland because on 911 my son saves his grandpas life by watching the show he was 10 years old at the time we where very gratful that he watched that show and we are very proud of him for that they told us that he would get something for it they never did give him antanything for it he was very sad they didnt need to tell 10 year old something and not do it he is 25 now and still tells everybody about it to this dad well thats about it thak you for this write in for this so bye
alot if u know what i mean
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3-24-2007 @ 5:33PM
Rich said...
Here is a reality show for ya.
Takes place in... lets say... Hollywood, California.
Then, we go to an award ceremony... lets say.. the Oscars.
THEN, we get all the special people in the world wearing their expensive jewelry (mined by people that make 15 cents a day), in their expensive clothing (that was given to them for free), pulling up in big black limos (look at me.. look at me !!), smiling through their recenly bleached teeth making those silly supprised faces when someone takes their picture. Now, thats just the set up.
Part two is when you get just about EVERYONE in this magical place of reality called Hollywood complaining about SOMETHING...
The most popular subject is the war. Hate it !
Next, global warming .... Hate it !
Throw in something about the third world ( or even better yet... adopt one or two of em to show you really really care)
Join some freak religious group (Just say Im with Tom )
And... do it all in the public eye.
Don't forget to tell these "actors" that people think really believe what they are saying (Ted Danson - We have ten years to save the ocean. Ummmm... 1988)
Make sure it is very public on whom they vote for... the guy with the most character to make "the tough decisions" (John Kerry... I voted for the resolution before I voted against it)
Lastly, make sure the "actors" in this sitcom get every opportunity to get an interview ... you know.. so they can tell you all about how smart they are.. and how much they care..... and how you little people should leave all the thinking up to them.
Close the show each week with big Al (Gore) flying away on his jet to give a speech on global warming.... but don't remind him that his jet is dumping carbons equivilant to what 100 Americans create in a years time with his one flight... it would be....too inconvenient.
Now THAT would be a reality show.....
And.. wouldnt it be just so funny if it were true !!
Thank you....
(I wish I was in Kansas....I wish I was in Kansas... I wish I was in Kansas ....)
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3-24-2007 @ 1:24PM
JEANNE said...
'WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO; SECOND HUNDRED YEARS??
'WASN'T THAT THE FUNNEST THING EVER, LOVED IT, AND MY MOTHER, THE CAR'
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3-24-2007 @ 1:38PM
surfin_n_draggin said...
I've got it! "Happier Days" starring Anson Williams & Donnie Most!(Says in the link above their both looking for TV work) Ralph "Mouth" as a practing dentist and "Potsie" bit part singer/actor who are still best friends and living together. We follow them to work seperately and at home together. Directed by Ron Howard and Executive Producer Henry Winkler who both make guest appearances and use their clout to have a two "special guests" on each episode!
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3-24-2007 @ 10:39PM
CHRISTOPHER said...
A reality show starring Suzanne Somers and Joyce DeWitt...That's one you'll never see. Joyce still hates Suzanne. Suzanne doesn't have any hate. When one has beauty and money, one doesn't need hate. There a lesson in that sentence, for Joyce. Drop the hate luggage, Joyce, because all it's doing is weighting you down.
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3-24-2007 @ 1:57PM
bouncer827 said...
how about Sky King and Penny?
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3-24-2007 @ 1:57PM
Diane said...
Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams as themselves would be a big yawn. But I'd love to see what happened to LaVerne and Shirley, to say nothing of Lennie and Squiggy. THAT would be worth tuning in for.
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3-24-2007 @ 2:03PM
Royak\l said...
Great idea!!!!!!!!!! I would watch it again. It would be better then what is being produced for TV today. They could bring on a speical guest each week that they have worked with over the last forty years. Go for it "Penny and Cindy".
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3-24-2007 @ 2:01PM
diane said...
Who would want to look at Penny Marshall's ugly face again? I didn't like her back when and I'm sure not going to watch her now. Both of their careers must be zilch so they are trying anything to make a few bucks.
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3-24-2007 @ 2:07PM
Royal said...
Great idea!!!!!!!!!! I would watch it again. It would be better then what is being produced for TV today. They could bring on a speical guest each week that they have worked with over the last forty years. Go for it "Penny and Cindy".
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3-24-2007 @ 2:16PM
greg said...
Lindsay Wagner and Lee Majors
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3-24-2007 @ 2:32PM
Troy said...
Here's further proof that gay, Zionist Hollywood has totally run-out-of ideas to enrich themselves. This latest series proposal (based on an old premise, using old people) would be too painful to watch. It's bad enough that "reality" shows have supplanted scripted material but now, after spending decades in syndication, the old "roommate" format is being brushed-off-again for serious consideration. Just how many more variations on this same theme can people stand, anyway ????? Cyberspace is the future, man!!!
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3-24-2007 @ 2:44PM
Ken said...
There was some talk about Tom Sellick coming back with a remake of " Magnum P.I." and he's still not too old to pull it off. Beside's that he's still a fantastic actor. That would be great to see.
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