Young Sheldon
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November 12th, 2017 at 8:37:35 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 |
Me neither. However, it may be a way to introduce him as an adult into the TBBT as that show could use some new blood. I think that is not going to be another Chuck (Happy Days reference) but I suspect he will make sense in Sheldon's life later on. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
November 13th, 2017 at 2:23:25 AM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 |
The brother is mentioned casually a number of times. The following may show up in future Young Sheldon episodes.
Presumably as an adult he will show up to Amy's and Sheldon's wedding. In "The Cooper Extraction" (S07E11), Missy is about to give birth to a baby in Texas. Since her husband is recovering from a terrible motorcycle accident, Sheldon has to go back to look after her. She does not appear on screen in this episode, only a scream as she gives birth is all that is heard from Missy. |
November 13th, 2017 at 5:22:29 AM permalink | |
ams288 Member since: Apr 21, 2016 Threads: 29 Posts: 12422 |
“A straight man will not go for kids.” - AZDuffman |
November 13th, 2017 at 5:53:48 AM permalink | |
zippyboy Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 2 Posts: 665 |
Wow, Paco, thanks for ten examples. I vaguely remember a few of these, in particular the one above. "drivin' whiskey" lol I absolutely remember the adorable Missy in that one episode, and Young Missy looks a lot like her. |
November 13th, 2017 at 6:29:46 AM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 |
You got me there! Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
November 13th, 2017 at 7:05:50 AM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
Should we consider what is a "spinoff" and what is just related? "Frasier" and "Better Call Saul" are a sequel and prequel, respectively. They both were a success. This format seems to have a better chance. "Joey" and "AfterMASH" bombed, though. Laverne and Shirley were very, very minor characters on "Happy Days." They were likely placed there to qualify the show as a "spinoff" even though it was not so much. Viewers liked it since it was really a new show and new characters. "Joanie Loves Chachi" was in every way a spinoff, taking 3 major characters and one minor one with it. Viewers hared it as all it did was keep the same old characters from an old show. "Mork and Mindy" was a backdoor spinoff made from a backdoor pilot. Mildly successful, the pilot shows everything that is wrong with the TV industry. Maybe the key is minor character that brings next to nothing from the old show? The President is a fink. |
November 13th, 2017 at 7:16:54 AM permalink | |
Dalex64 Member since: Mar 8, 2014 Threads: 3 Posts: 3687 | Well, for me, if it isn't intentionally a back-door pilot, any show that creates new show from a character created for another show is a spinoff. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/PoorlyDisguisedPilot/LiveActionTV That page has several examples that blur the line between those two - a minor character or guest on a show who proves to be popular and is then given a major plot on that show as a backdoor pilot where the main characters take a back seat. I have to be careful anytime I visit that site - I keep following link after link, branch after branch, reading and reading... "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts." Daniel Patrick Moynihan |
November 13th, 2017 at 8:13:15 AM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
It can still get blurry. "Lou Grant" was a success, but in a weird was as it was a drama that came from a sitcom. I never saw an episode, but how much of the character carried over? You can still have a backdoor pilot and be a spinoff. I think these rarely work because way back, the viewers felt "cheated" and today the audience is sophisticated enough to see what is going on. I remember when "The Fall Guy" had a backdoor pilot to "Trauma Center" which had nothing to do with TFG, but to make matters worse, the storyline finished on "Trauma Center," so you had to watch TC twice! Heather Thomas or no Heather Thomas, that is a rip-off! The President is a fink. |
November 13th, 2017 at 8:27:27 AM permalink | |
Nareed Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 346 Posts: 12545 | They had Annie Potts playing Sheldon's grandmother. I think without the Jeanine attitude she displayed in Ghostbusters, she comes across as nice regardless of what she may be saying or doing. Donald Trump is a one-term LOSER |
November 13th, 2017 at 8:28:26 AM permalink | |
Pacomartin Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 1068 Posts: 12569 | In the case of NBC you could say the series were spin-offs. Law & Order Law & Order: Criminal Intent Law & Order: Trial by Jury Law & Order: LA Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order True Crime But the new series were probably conceived as a "universe" from the ground up. Chicago Fire Chicago Med Chicago P.D. Chicago Justice |