Re: I'm done with Ed -- Stuckeyville

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Subject: Re: I'm done with Ed

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Dillon

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Date Posted: 22:54:36 11/20/02 Wed
In reply to: Stephen D Thomas 's message, "I'm done with Ed" on 18:14:24 11/20/02 Wed

>... The show has strung viewers along, baited
>them with deceiving previews, and refuses to give
>viewers what they really want. I recognize that some
>foreplay is necessary to get viewers hooked on the
>show, but enough is enough! For some reason, the
>writers see fit to never fulfill what everyone wants.

This is certainly true, but suppose Ed does get Carol, then what? Perhaps a wedding. Kids? Parenthood? Retirement?

The whole show revolves around Ed coming back to Stuckyville. The way I understand it, he came back to rediscover himself and win back *The* girl. There's just so much that can be done.

It makes sense to want them to get together -- but we should also be aware that we're wishing the show end, too.

Another user pointed out something very salient; it's impossible to build a long running (I mean 5+ season) sitcom on two key characters. Its time for others to bud and flower.

To be honest, I had written this show off for a while -- I just didn't understand how Dennis & Carol suddenly because so serious. It almost felt like I had missed a few episodes (I hadn't, I checked.)

I'm hooked back now. At last a degree of realism.

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