August 25, 20187 yr I should preface my picks by saying I like my sitcoms like I like my rock- classic. I’m probably missing someone obvious, but that said, in descending order: Archie Bunker Lucy Ricardo Maxwell Smart Michael Scott Fred Sanford and the GOAT... Spoiler Barney Fife
August 25, 20187 yr Author He wasn’t a primary character, but Frank Constanza has a special place somewhere
August 25, 20187 yr Archie is an interesting choice for a “favorite.” Easily the most complex and flawed, but people watched him evolve on their screen and rooted for him to become a better man. Very reflective of the time the show ran.
August 25, 20187 yr Ron Swanson Leslie Knope Andy Dwyer Michael Scott Dwight Schrute Charlie Kelly Dennis Reynolds Pierce Hawthorne Jeff Winger Lucille Bluth Max Blum Chandler Bing Abed Nadir
August 25, 20187 yr Mork from Ork, funny as hell George Jefferson, tried to be a hardass, but was a softy inside. Maxwell Klinger/ Radar O'Reilly( equally endearing) Alex P Keaton, because his hippie parents deserved it. Arnold Jackson, because hey, he was adopted too. LOlz. Edited August 25, 20187 yr by slorch
August 25, 20187 yr 46 minutes ago, Lat22 said: Kramer And George and Elaine and even Jerry. Maybe Newman too.
August 25, 20187 yr Not the GOAT, but David Puddy from Seinfeld only appeared in 11 episodes and killed it every time. Seemed like he was in more. May be the greatest per minute of screen time.
August 25, 20187 yr Vyvyan - The Young Ones Patsy - Absolutely Fabulous Bubbles, Jim Lahey, and Randy -Trailer Park Boys
August 25, 20187 yr Rev. Jim - Taxi Col. Flagg - MASH Det. Yemana - Barney Miller Cheers - sans Diane & Carla
August 25, 20187 yr Some other greats: Sue Ann Nivens (Betty White) and Ted Baxter (Ted Knight) —MTM show Hal Wilkerson (the great Bryan Cranston) from Malcolm in the Middle Dan Fielding (John Laroquette) — Night Court And Jerry Stiller as Frank Costanza or Arthur Spooner
August 25, 20187 yr Alex Keaton was who came to mind first. Glad to see him already listed by others. Gilligan
August 25, 20187 yr Fred Sanford Gomer Pyle Jethro Bodine Mr. Bean Edited August 25, 20187 yr by cactusflinthead
August 25, 20187 yr 29 minutes ago, idigTexas said: Alex Keaton was who came to mind first. He was like a big brother to me.
August 25, 20187 yr 3 hours ago, WhatTheBuck said: Dr. Robert Hartley Good one, but Howard Borden was better.
August 25, 20187 yr 15 minutes ago, Gil Bang said: Good one, but Howard Borden was better. Oh god no. He was a dork. I loved that character when I was a kid but now he's just dumb. Newhart carried that show but if you want to pick a secondary character then go with Elliot Carlin.
August 26, 20187 yr 7 minutes ago, WhatTheBuck said: Hank Kingsley Artie Goddammit I should have thought of those. Artie is my leader. +rep
August 26, 20187 yr after giving this some thought, Susie Greene has to be near the top of any list. For your consideration:
August 26, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, RPM said: Goddammit I should have thought of those. Artie is my leader. +rep "I said let's go get some fucking cheese!" It's hard to think of that show as a sitcom.
August 26, 20187 yr Luther-coach All Phil Hartman characters on the simpsons real deal bill McNeal- news radio Cheers was too good- Sam, Diane, coach, woody, norm, cliff, Frazier.
August 26, 20187 yr 9 hours ago, Sbbruin said: I should preface my picks by saying I like my sitcoms like I like my rock- classic. I’m probably missing someone obvious, but that said, in descending order: Archie Bunker Lucy Ricardo Maxwell Smart Michael Scott Fred Sanford and the GOAT... Hide contents Barney Fife A surprising modern pick thrown in amongst the old classics. Well done, sir.
August 26, 20187 yr Rowan Atkinson and his Black Adder series is my favorite from the 80's-90's on. Archie is such a piece of work he's my 70' guy, and it's Andy and Barney from my childhood. Strong lists above though Edited August 26, 20187 yr by Onboard 2.0
August 26, 20187 yr What comes to mind (lots of repeats)... entire cast was great....well maybe not Robin
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