Last night, I made the mistake of tuning into the steaming pile of Al Roker’s sweat rags that is Celebrity Family Feud. Teams from The Office, American Gladiators, and My Name Is Earl faced off, so I’d gone in expecting at least a crumb of hilarity. But when your favorite moment of a TV show turns out to be when Oscar and Meredith go in for mismatched celebratory gestures (he for the double high five, she for the double fist pump — and they totally pulled it off), you know you won’t be DVRing that shiz again. (Of course, I knew the hour would be lacking when Crush didn’t bother to show. Savvy P-Dubbers know that when there’s a Wolf, there should be a Crush, especially in an Office-esque setting.)
Still, the concept of pitting TV families against each other is pretty awesome. If certain clans rose up from the dead, I might be tempted to watch again. I’d watch the Arrested Development characters kick ass against the Partridges (pictured), if only to hear Lucille Bluth buzz in and say, "I don’t understand the question, and I won’t respond to it."
What about you — which TV families would you want to see Feud?
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I too watched for the first time last night and I was really put off. I think the biggest problem was that it all seemed so staged and preplanned. I hated that the Earl folks played in character and gave dumb answers and lost on purpose. They’re playing for charity and their charities kind of got screwed so these “comedians” could do crappy improv.
1. Married with Children V. Unhapplily Ever After
2. According to Jim V. Grounded for Life (only because GFL was a hell of a lot funnier)
The families from The Riches vs. Big Love
Six Feet Under vs. The Addams Family
SNL vs. Mad TV
Road Rules vs. Real World
Fame vs. Dancing With The Stars
Osbournes vs. Run’s House
House of Carters vs. The Kardasians
You never miss a chance to support Arrested Development! I’d watch The Bluths on anything.
The Lohans v. The Richards
If they’re going to play in character, I think it would be hilarious to watch the Cranes from Frasier play the Barones from Everybody Loves Raymond (unfortunately, without Peter Boyle/Frank, R.I.P.)
Also, the Keatons of Family Ties against the Conners of Roseanne; I hated Roseanne, but I think the two families would be funny counterpoints. Maybe they could do it without Roseanne; then I could enjoy it.
The Griffins (and other Quahogians) vs. the Simpsons (w/Sideshow Bob, etc.) Hey, if computers can make chihuahuas dance like they’re in a Busby Berkely musical, they certainly could fashion a classic that would satisfy so many fans of both shows.
The Brady Bunch v. the Partridge Family, of course, then the (Roseanne)Conners v. the (Frasier)Cranes; tho actually I’d love to see the Conners go up against the VandeKamp/Hodges of DH!
the Cosby family vs The Bundys (the ANTI Cosbys)
The Walker’s would be fun to watch. Only after a couple glasses of wine of course. It wouldn’t be much of a game though because you know they would end up arguing then making up.
Go, Lucille!
I want to see the Bristow’s from Alias (SpyDaddy, SpyMommy, Sydne, Nadia and Vaughn) versus the CTU from 24 (Jack, Chloe, Buchanan, Tony, etc…)
I don’t know if this counts, but I would love to see Kathy Griffin, her assistants and her mom take on the ladies from “The View”. Yeah, that’s what they get for “re-banning” her from their show.
Just seeing that picture of the Bluth family makes me feel warm inside. I don’t care what they do; I will watch.
GO BLUTHS!
Boston Legal vs. Law and Order
30 Rock vs. SNL
Scrubs vs. ER
The Daily Show vs. CNN
The Kardashians v The Richards. Trash tv.
Talk Soup v Best Week Ever. Talk Soup would win since Joel is too quick with the funnies.
Grey’s Anatomy v ER
Weeds v Breaking Bad
I would like to secong McGee’s choice: Alias vs. 24. That is a fantastic idea.
Personally I would love to see The Brady Bunch vs. the Darlings of Dirty Sexy Money. In character of course.
American Idol (Randy, Paula, Simon & Seacrest) vs. Dancing With The Stars (Tom, Carrie Ann, Bruno & DANCEMSTR – no Samantha). And since its not enough to fill out the panel, I guess you’d have to put Slezak and Barrett on either team. Not sucking up – just couldn’t come up with anything good since all the best pairings were posted.
So many good choices, especially Talk Soup vs. Best Week Ever. That is just inspired, although I don’t know that Talk Soup is a lock to win.
I would have to add the following though:
The residents of Jericho (*sniff* I still miss y’all…) vs. the residents of Lost in a battle of survivalists.
The battle to settle which is the better kooky lawyer show: Eli Stone vs. Ally McBeal… Eli wins, hands down.
Medium’s cast vs. Ghost Whisperer.
Pushing Daisies vs… I’m not sure. But I’d tune in no matter who, just to see the answers the aunts and Emerson give!
I watched for the first time also (but only the last part with “Earl”). I thought it was an interesting idea to have them stay in character and answer as their characters (who cares if the answers are stupid?–it’s for charity and everyone gets some $$ to donate). I was expecting it to be a bit more funny–since it’s for charity, why not script it more?
I’d love to see the Bluths compete too (and if they’re doing a movie, the chances might be good just for publicity). The Cranes would also be hilarious. The “Weeds” clan would be funny, but a bit too profane for regular network.
How about the Dukes (Dukes of Hazard)? They might have been a good match with the “Earl” crew.
And I’d love to see some of the more serious shows do the show and stay in character. How funny would it be to see Sylar staring someone down in a showdown?
Gene Simmons (Family Jewels) v The Osbournes
Fox News v MSNBC
American Idol misc v The Hiltons
24 v Lost
the Darlings of DSM vs. the Suarezes of Ugly Betty.
I think the family from Alias: Sydney, Jack, Irina, Sloane and Nadia.
from Lost
The Shepards (Christian, Mom, Jack, Claire and Sarah) versus The Lockes (John, His mom and dad,New BFF Richard and Frenemy Ben Linus)
The Petries from New Rochelle versus the Huxtables of Brooklyn
The Partridges versus the Osmonds
The Osmonds versus the “Everybody Hates Chris” Rock familia
The Sopranos versus the The Osmonds
Really, the more I think about it, any tv family versus The Osmonds.
Well, the Partridges vs. Bradys, obviously — with David and Co. in their groovy maroon velvet stage costumes and the Bradys resplendent in “Sunshine Day” fringe.
And the Simpsons vs. anybody, if only to hear Homer yell “D’oh!” every time he got an answer wrong (which would, in fact, be EVERY TIME).
The Conners (Roseanne) vs. the Bundys (Married w/ Children). It would be like watching a train wreck, horrible, but you’re eyes would be glued to the set.
I’d also like to see Veronica Mars group (Veronica, Logan, Mac, Weevil, and Keith) vs. How I Met Your Mother. One show that included my two favorite casts…Legendary!
The cast of SNL against the cast of MadTV… and since they have four teams a show, let’s split each into former and current cast teams as well.
The cast of Lost vs the cast of Heroes.
The cast of House vs. the cast of Greys Anatomy.
The cast of Desperate Housewives vs. the cast of Sex and the City.
The Cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer vs. the cast of BattleStar G.
The cast of Entourage vs anyone.
Burn Notice vs Magnum PI …
yeah who wouldnt wanna see Sharon Gless up against stuffy Higgins