Vote for the best and why
What was the best of the Second Tier Black Comedy Sitcoms
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BlackMafia
Superstar
Bernie Mac Show.
Also, My Wife And Kids.
Also, My Wife And Kids.
True. I voted for Wayans Brothers cuz I fukked with it hard at the time. But looking back can't say its "better" than any of those other shows...except The Hughleys, that show was just aight...
how are these second tier? and second to whom? martin? fresh prince?
bernie mack show, everyone hate chris, jamie foxx show etc.. are great to me
bernie mack show, everyone hate chris, jamie foxx show etc.. are great to me
JuditeTormentor
Rookie
While it wasn't my favorite show on the list, I cast my vote for Girlfriends. Reasons: Consistency with quality of writing, decent to great character development and progression, strong lead actor (Tracee did a great job), balance of real life issues addressed, realistic amalgamation of diverse characters, and some other factors. Truth be told, if Everybody Hates Chris had put more into character development, they would have taken this. That was the difference-maker for me.
I gotta assume (and agree) that the top tier is Good Times, Martin, The Jeffersons, Cosby Show, Fresh Prince, I may be missing something here (I don't consider it top tier personally but a lot of people look at Family Matters as a top tier).
JuditeTormentor
Rookie
Martin, Family Matters, Cosby, and Fresh Prince is what I imagine to occupy the 1st tier. If I am correct about that being where OP drew the line, then I'm okay with that.
Niqqa You Gay
You fakkit coli nikkas disgust me
How in the world is Family Matters/aka/Urkel Sci-Fi Show a top tier black show?
JuditeTormentor
Rookie
Honestly, timing had a lot to do with it. There simply were not many other options at the time, so Family Matters was able to become a mainstay in black households and develop that nostalgia factor. That withstanding, what did the show lack? It was funny--actually hilarious at times. It was able to successfully represent issues impacting all generations: elders, parents/middle-aged, young adults, teenagers, and children. To this day, that episode showing school violence still gives me goosebumps. The dynamics between Carl and each of his children. Rachel and her single parent woes were represented. And I haven't even had to mention Urkel, yet. Decent writing. Okay acting. Solid theme/plot choices. AWESOME theme song, lol.
Mic-Nificent
I didn't eat nobody
Bernie mac show? 2nd tier?
The Bernie Mac show was a legit great show. It even got widespread critical acclaim. What hurt the site was that Fox constantly changed its time slot because of American idol.
Ol’Otis
The Picasso of the Ghetto
Wayans bros wasn't funny until 2nd or 3rd season
Girlfriends was on air for 8 yrs
I chose Bernie Mac show
Girlfriends was on air for 8 yrs
I chose Bernie Mac show
Niqqa You Gay
You fakkit coli nikkas disgust me
The first 4 seasons were indeed great. But it went on for a total of 9, and that second half was downright too despicable to have the show be a GOAT