This short-lived live action series was based on a cartoon, based on a comic book.
"The Tick" was a television show, based on the animated series of the same name.
It lasted 3 seasons. (It aired on Comedy Central and possibly other channels.)
The cartoon series was loosely based on the comic book of the same name.
That started as a small run of black-and-white comics that kept getting more popular.
(They kept reprinting the first issue. I never saw a 2nd issue print run.)
The studio did not have the rights to all of the comic/cartoon characters, so two of the main characters were changed. Intentionally or not, this added some "diversity" to the lineup.
The comics gave us the Tick himself, Arthur (the moth) and spoofs of existing characters.
The cartoon gave us "American Maid" and "Die Fleidermaus" , spoofs of Wonder Woman/Captain America and Batman.
The television show changed them to "Captain Liberty" and "Batmanuel."
Starred a pre-"In the Heat of the Night" Denise Nicholas and pre-"Sirota's Court" Michael Constantine.
The show featured many actors who went on to become major stars, such as Bruno Kirby, Bernie Kopell, Cindy Williams, Teri Garr, Jamie Farr, Rob Reiner, Anthony Geary, Richard Dreyfuss, Chuck Norris, Kurt Russell, and Mark Hamill.
The opening theme song was in the unusual time signature 7/4.
No, though a number of the stars did appear on L,AS.
The basic story of the show revolved around an American History teacher at "Walt Whitman High."
Starred a pre-"In the Heat of the Night" Denise Nicholas and pre-"Sirota's Court" Michael Constantine.
The show featured many actors who went on to become major stars, such as Bruno Kirby, Bernie Kopell, Cindy Williams, Teri Garr, Jamie Farr, Rob Reiner, Anthony Geary, Richard Dreyfuss, Chuck Norris, Kurt Russell, and Mark Hamill.
The opening theme song was in the unusual time signature 7/4.
it would probably ring a bell id I just said Miss landers, the teacher most associated with the show. Whitey, Richard, and Larry were in her class as well.
yes, Leave it to Beaver. I'm showing my age -I thought this was too easy.
I remember watching LITB when I was a kid, but I don't think I've seen so much as a rerun of it in over 40 years, so remembering the teachers in the show was not going to happen. :)
Incidentally, I remember a comedy interview (I think it might have been on Saturday Night Live) with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow, where the "interviewer" asked Mathers about the rumors of his death. He said he did spread the rumors as a prank, to which Dow responded, "Aw, Beav, why do have to be such a squirt?" Mathers: "Aw, Wally!" :lol:
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hiway29
I'm not clear what your point is then. I don't think I'm much older than anyone here. I thought the whole point of this game was to stir memories ,and realize-'oh yeah-I do remember that show !' I'm
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In the "Jump the Shark" episode of Batman B&B, they go through all of the ways to JTS listed on that website, including having Ted McGinley on! :lol: George
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C) The DC/Fawcett character must be Captain Marvel, now known as Shazam. I think the show is Beat Shazam George
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I'll be gone for a couple of days. I'm pretty sure WW knows the answer, so I'll let him run with it.
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It's the live-action show, "THE TICK."
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"The Tick" was a television show, based on the animated series of the same name.
It lasted 3 seasons. (It aired on Comedy Central and possibly other channels.)
The cartoon series was loosely based on the comic book of the same name.
That started as a small run of black-and-white comics that kept getting more popular.
(They kept reprinting the first issue. I never saw a 2nd issue print run.)
The comics gave us the Tick himself, Arthur (the moth) and spoofs of existing characters.
The cartoon gave us "American Maid" and "Die Fleidermaus" , spoofs of Wonder Woman/Captain America and Batman.
The television show changed them to "Captain Liberty" and "Batmanuel."
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Correct on all points. So...WW is up.
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'Shepherd', 'Lost Sheep', and 'Bo Peep'.
'Bo Peep' had "Dixie."
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'Shepherd', 'Lost Sheep', and 'Bo Peep'.
'Bo Peep' drove "Dixie."
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'Shepherd', 'Lost Sheep', and 'Bo Peep'.
'Bo Peep' drove "Dixie."
'Shepherd' to 'Lost Sheep,' 'Shepherd' to 'Lost Sheep',
you got your ears on?
"We'll communicate on The Emergency Frequency!"
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"The Dukes of Hazard"?
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IIRC, it's "Hazzard" with 2 z's, but yes.
Uncle Jesse was Shepherd, the Duke boys were Lost Sheep,
Daisy was Bo Peep, and her car was Dixie.
Some people only remember the General Lee having a name.
And they used CB radio, which was a 70s thing.
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Starred a pre-"In the Heat of the Night" Denise Nicholas and pre-"Sirota's Court" Michael Constantine.
The show featured many actors who went on to become major stars, such as Bruno Kirby, Bernie Kopell, Cindy Williams, Teri Garr, Jamie Farr, Rob Reiner, Anthony Geary, Richard Dreyfuss, Chuck Norris, Kurt Russell, and Mark Hamill.
The opening theme song was in the unusual time signature 7/4.
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This had to be the late 60s/early 70s.
So, I'll go with "Love American Style."
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No, though a number of the stars did appear on L,AS.
The basic story of the show revolved around an American History teacher at "Walt Whitman High."
Starred a pre-"In the Heat of the Night" Denise Nicholas and pre-"Sirota's Court" Michael Constantine.
The show featured many actors who went on to become major stars, such as Bruno Kirby, Bernie Kopell, Cindy Williams, Teri Garr, Jamie Farr, Rob Reiner, Anthony Geary, Richard Dreyfuss, Chuck Norris, Kurt Russell, and Mark Hamill.
The opening theme song was in the unusual time signature 7/4.
George
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hiway29
Room 222
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since I know I'm right, I'll make the next one that at times took place in school-two teachers Miss Canfield and Miss Landers
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You were right, of course. As for yours...
"The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis"?
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hiway29
no, but Dobie Gillis what have been a good one-Dr Burkhov, and Mr Pomfred.
same time period though.
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it would probably ring a bell id I just said Miss landers, the teacher most associated with the show. Whitey, Richard, and Larry were in her class as well.
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"Our Gang"?
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hiway29
no, that would be Miss Crabtree.
I thought this was easy. Other current or former students were Gilbert, Eddie, Lumpy. The main characters were brothers.
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"Leave it to Beaver" (?) (Said with moderate certainty...)
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hiway29
yes, Leave it to Beaver. I'm showing my age -I thought this was too easy.
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The black-and-white stuff can leave some of us behind completely.
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I remember watching LITB when I was a kid, but I don't think I've seen so much as a rerun of it in over 40 years, so remembering the teachers in the show was not going to happen. :)
Incidentally, I remember a comedy interview (I think it might have been on Saturday Night Live) with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow, where the "interviewer" asked Mathers about the rumors of his death. He said he did spread the rumors as a prank, to which Dow responded, "Aw, Beav, why do have to be such a squirt?" Mathers: "Aw, Wally!" :lol:
New show soon.
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The exterior of the main character's residence is the same as in "Leave it to Beaver," with one small modification.
Regulars (but not the stars) included Elena Verdugo,Anne Baxter,Christine Belford,Anne Schedeen,Gavin Brendan, Sharon Gless, and Pamela Hensley.
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