Poll: Potential Dark/Serious Classic Sitcom Remakes
Lately, T.V. has been cluttered with remakes and reboots of classic oldies shows - mostly sitcoms. Which of the following sitcoms remade with a deep/supernatural plot would you tune in to watch if it were real? After voting, please discuss here.
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Gilligan's Island (1964)
New Show Title: "Island." Seven people who don't get along well are marooned on an island with no communication to the outside world. They must set aside their differences and band together to survive. -
Green Acres (1965)
New Show Title: "Acres." A city couple move to the rural community of Hooterville hoping for peace and tranquility. However, they begin to realize that the wacky townspeople are insane - and not quite human. -
I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
New Show Title: "Genie." An astronaut frees a beautiful, ancient genie and takes her to his home in Florida. But with the evil Blue Djinn bent on destroying the world, Jeannie and her friends are the only ones who can stop him. -
The Brady Bunch (1969)
New Show Title: "The Brady Bunch." On the outside, the Bradys are a happy go lucky family with an average life. But truly, they are descended from ancient monster-hunters and fulfill their destiny by ridding the world of horrific creatures. -
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
New Show Title: "The Sheriff." Andy Taylor wasn't always the sheriff. After his wife's unsolved murder, he and his ex-black ops cousin Barney dedicate their lives to bringing justice to Mayberry. -
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961)
New Show Title: "Car 54." Two new officers of the NYPD are assigned to Patrol Car 54. But when the vehicle begins doing things on its own (including disappearing) they suspect that something supernatural is at work. -
Hazel (1961)
New Show Title: "Hazel." A small family hires a seemingly gentle housekeeper named Hazel. But they soon discover she is a psychopath and must fire her without making her turn spiteful and dangerous. -
I Love Lucy (1951)
New Show Title: "Lucy." Lucy Ricardo is a average woman who appears ditzy. However, that is only a ruse so no one will suspect she is actually a genius that works as a spy. -
The Love Boat (1977)
New Show Title: "The Boat." A cruise ship carries passengers (always played by special guest stars, obviously) but a paranormal presence is always near - think "Twilight Zone" on a ship. -
Bewitched (1964)
New Show Title: "Bewitched." Samantha Stephens is a witch newly married to a mortal. Unfortunately, her entire supernatural family is a wicked group bent on taking control of the world. Torn between her familial duties and her newfound life, she struggles to make decisions. -
The Munsters (1964)
New Show Title: "The Munsters." The Munsters are less than human family struggling to decide between their monstrous roots and their new "hip" life. Sort of a "dramedy." Suggested in Part by DREAM_WEAVER. -
Friends (1994)
New Show Title: "Enemies." Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty-something-year-old enemies, who are forced to live together and deal with their differences. Suggested by Paok Kilkis.