Since this show was made by the same people that made "Married With Children", i'm not sure if it can be called a "ripoff". However, with some minor adjustments to to the phrase - you could call this show: "a blatant, and failed attempt to repackage an original classic with some very slight changes to format"
Most of the older sitcoms (80's, early 90's) use virtually identical formats as one another. While each show is be based on an original idea, the format of the show usually stays the same. Next time you're watching a sitcom from the aforementioned eras, pay extra attention to the credits- most of them will contain something like: " 'Based on a format by' (insert name)"
Without getting to off track - basically people like to see the same thing they've seen before. A TV shows popularity determines the success of the show, because money comes from ads and the cost of advertisements is directly influenced by the popularity of the show. Therefore, as producers, you want to stay in somewhat of a 'safe zone' when it comes to introducing an new idea. Sort of like "don't fix what isn't broken" kind of thinking. Which leads to a lot of shows with original ideas being recreated.
With such a large amount of money in the balance, networks and producers would rather not take the chance introducing an original idea and format. With the economy in the gutter, I feel the industry has began taking even less risks (which is noteworthy, considering the minimal risk taking in general). I believe this is why we've seen an unprecedented number of remakes in the last decade. Nothing wrong with retelling an age old classic... however, not -every- single classic needs to be remade for the 21st Century.
It's been a long time since I saw a movie, or a TV show that I couldn't guess the ending to. Some Americans might enjoy seeing the same exact show reproduced over and over... I however, do not. When every show on every channel, and every movie in every theater just seems to meld together... Can't really blame people for illegally pirating such mediocre, uninspired, redundant, and unoriginal productions.
There is of course a very select few of wonderfully brilliant, and original made movies over the past 10 years. However, the bulk does not even come close to something worth paying what they ask. If you want people to spend the amount of money you claim your work is worth - try actually making something worth watching. The 3 Stooges remake was the last straw.
Most of the older sitcoms (80's, early 90's) use virtually identical formats as one another. While each show is be based on an original idea, the format of the show usually stays the same. Next time you're watching a sitcom from the aforementioned eras, pay extra attention to the credits- most of them will contain something like: " 'Based on a format by' (insert name)"
Without getting to off track - basically people like to see the same thing they've seen before. A TV shows popularity determines the success of the show, because money comes from ads and the cost of advertisements is directly influenced by the popularity of the show. Therefore, as producers, you want to stay in somewhat of a 'safe zone' when it comes to introducing an new idea. Sort of like "don't fix what isn't broken" kind of thinking. Which leads to a lot of shows with original ideas being recreated.
With such a large amount of money in the balance, networks and producers would rather not take the chance introducing an original idea and format. With the economy in the gutter, I feel the industry has began taking even less risks (which is noteworthy, considering the minimal risk taking in general). I believe this is why we've seen an unprecedented number of remakes in the last decade. Nothing wrong with retelling an age old classic... however, not -every- single classic needs to be remade for the 21st Century.
It's been a long time since I saw a movie, or a TV show that I couldn't guess the ending to. Some Americans might enjoy seeing the same exact show reproduced over and over... I however, do not. When every show on every channel, and every movie in every theater just seems to meld together... Can't really blame people for illegally pirating such mediocre, uninspired, redundant, and unoriginal productions.
There is of course a very select few of wonderfully brilliant, and original made movies over the past 10 years. However, the bulk does not even come close to something worth paying what they ask. If you want people to spend the amount of money you claim your work is worth - try actually making something worth watching. The 3 Stooges remake was the last straw.