Posted by jumptheshark at hicks195-141.optonline.net on November 27, 1999 at 23:30:18:
In Reply to: Other shows!!!! posted by ghostmann on November 27, 1999 at 01:40:35:
: : I'm the creator of www.jumptheshark.com, a site that chronicles the moments of when TV shows go downhill. The term "jump the shark" comes from the moment when Fonzie, clad in leather jacket, hurdles over a shark on waterskiis. Right then and there, you knew the show was done (not to mention that it was a cliffhanger of a 3 part vacation episode, other tell-tale signs).
: : Anyway, in doing a web search on "jump the shark", I came across Kevin mentioning "Fonzie jumping over a shark" in a TIME interview he did.
: : Just curious to see if he agreed that this moment was the prime example of when a TV show goes downhill, and if it still resonates with him.
: : Thanks,
: Other TV shows that fell victim.....
: Miami Vice: The UFO shit.
: Twin Peaks: The UFO shit.
: Dynasty: The UFO shit.
: :ghostmann
: : Jon
actually, the quality UFO shit would be the Brady Bunch when they fake it in the backyard. But we all know that the Bradys jumped when cousin Oliver appeared on the scene. - Jon