27 Overlooked TV Shows That Seem Like a Dream
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27 TV Series That Many Believe They Imagined Because No One Else Remembers Them
"The Maxx felt like a collective dream that MTV accidentally aired for a single season."
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While there are certain television series that virtually everyone recognizes—think of classics like Friends, The Office (https://www.buzzfeed.com/anitabadejo/which-character-from-the-office-are-you), and Game of Thrones (https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiemckenna206/which-house-from-game-of-thrones-would-you-be-in-f78n)—have you ever found yourself reminiscing about that one show that seems etched into your memory, yet no one else appears to recall it? For me, that show is Ryan Murphy’s teen drama Popular from the 90s, featuring Leslie Bibb (https://www.buzzfeed.com/consheabrown1/long-term-celeb-couples-who-never-married) and Carly Pope.
Recently, a Reddit user named u/CatGirlNya2000 (https://www.reddit.com/user/CatGirlNya2000/) sparked an intriguing discussion by asking (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1qe1jf9/whatsashowyourememberbutnobodyelsedoes/), "What’s a show from your past that you remember vividly, but others seem to forget?" This thread unlocked some deep-seated nostalgia for many. Here are a few shows that people firmly believe they might have invented:
Note: Some responses have been modified for brevity and clarity.
"I fondly remember a TGIF show called Just the Ten of Us from the late 80s. I can’t say whether it was actually good, and its run was short-lived, but I was really into it as a kid."
"Eek! The Cat. It seems nobody I discuss this with recalls that show."
"There was this animated series named Silverhawks. It featured cyborg characters in space who could grow wings, similar to He-Man in style."
"I used to watch Ghostwriter on PBS during my childhood. Even now, I haven’t come across anyone else who remembers it."
"Does anyone else recall Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat? I watched it every morning before school, but it feels like it has completely disappeared since then."
"I’ll Fly Away was about a Black housekeeper living in the South during the 1950s and 60s, amidst the Civil Rights Movement. Sam Waterston from Law & Order played the dad, and Jeremy London was also part of the cast."
"Rolie Polie Olie. I distinctly remember an episode about a solar eclipse."
"Dear John, starring Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, and Jane Carr, was a comedic gem."
"This Disney show, Pepper Ann, occasionally pops into my mind. I have vague memories of watching it when I was very young, but it seems like no one from my age group remembers it."
"Hey Dude on Nickelodeon was another one I loved."
"In the 90s, there was an all-CGI series called ReBoot. I remember one of the lead characters was named Dot Matrix, and they lived in a digital world called Mainframe, having to engage in games initiated by users."
"The Maxx was like a shared fever dream that MTV aired by mistake for one summer."
"Zoboomafoo still lingers in my memory."
"That’s My Bush!, created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, was a live-action sitcom parody about the misadventures of George W. Bush during his presidency. It was humorous, but it unfortunately aired just months before 9/11 and only lasted a single season."
"Did anyone else enjoy Small Wonder? Some have labeled it the worst sitcom ever, but I genuinely liked it when I was younger."
"Nick News definitely influenced my perspective, especially as I moved away from my conservative upbringing nearly two decades later."
"Eureeka’s Castle was a delightful show I watched."
"The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., featuring Bruce Campbell, was a brief but brilliant sci-fi western."
"The Pirates of Dark Water isn’t exactly obscure, but I often feel like a lonely fan."
"Snorks was another childhood favorite."
"The Critic had some timeless jokes, yet finding it today can be quite a challenge."
"Better Off Ted deserved more recognition; it didn't get a fair shake."
"The Weekenders was a fantastic Disney Saturday morning cartoon that revolved around kids simply hanging out at the pier and enjoying cheese fries. It was a great show, but hardly anyone seems to know about it."
"Today’s Special was about mannequins that magically came to life in a department store after hours."
"Out of This World featured a girl who could pause time by pressing her index fingers together and resume it by clapping her hands."
"And last but not least, there’s The Big Comfy Couch."
What about you? Is there a particular TV show that you remember fondly, but seems lost on everyone else? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Or if you’d rather keep it private, feel free to use the form provided below.
