haven't you seen JOEY - the only message there is "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD - WHY?????????"

I use to love that show. But the og Addams family that was in Black and White is still better in my opinion. Morticia was gorgeous.

Loved 'em all.....also Mr. Ed

I agree 100%

The Simpsons
Family Guy
King Of The Hill
Futurama
Married With Children
That 70's Show
3rd Rock From The Sun

Is it really that hard to understand observational comedy.

I suppose "of all time" would have to be I Love Lucy - insanely popular, still very funny, and innovated the whole genre (3 camera set-up, studio audience, etc.)

That depends on what it is they are observing. If you have no frame of reference to help understand where they are going with something then it will fall flat on its face. It'll work for some but not for all.

why do people love family guy so much - i've watched it and its always the same thing - repetitive and obnoxious IMO

Family Guy is aquired for sure but the jokes are often different and when they're not they're told differently. The pop culture referances are great and never repeat. Like the Kool-Aid man, and the Goonies with the Corey Haim (sp) referance thrown in too. Ah, good ole' Family Guy. C'mon, who else would talk about Edward Olmos? Who!?