Spin-Offs

Well after writing a pretty lengthy blog just now, I realized that I may actually want to work in Hollywood one day, so I deleted the thing and will now "continue" what was to be the end half of that blog.

As some who are reading this may or may not know, later this year starts "A six gun for LOBO, two kills for a virgin." which is a spin-off of "Western X".

Now I've heard some grumblings about spin-offs not lasting or being flops. Well let it be said that even the ones that don't make it far are still remembered. Here is a short list of the ones that are the most known shows and their spin-offs. This is not including most cartoons, the thousands of reality shows and the like.

All in the Family (1971–1979)
-Maude (1972–1978) - Good Times (1974–1979)
 -The Jeffersons (1975–1985) - Checking In (1981)
 -Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
 -Gloria (1982–1983)
 -704 Hauser (1994)

Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
 -Melrose Place (1992–1999) - Models Inc. (1994–1995)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
 -Angel

Cheers (1982–1993)
 -The Tortellis
 -Frasier (1993–2004)

The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
 -A Different World (1987–1993)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (since 2000)
 -CSI: Miami (since 2002)
 -CSI: NY (since 2004)

Dallas (1978–1991)
 -Knots Landing (1979–1993)

Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
 -The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
 -Hello, Larry (1979)

The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
 -Empty Nest - Nurses
 -The Golden Palace

Good Morning, Miss Bliss
 -Saved by the Bell - Saved by the Bell: The College Years - Saved by the Bell: The New Class

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
 -Xena: Warrior Princess
 -Young Hercules

Law & Order (1990–2010 )
 -Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– ) - Conviction (2006)
 -Deadline (2000–2001)
 -Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001– )
 -Crime & Punishment (2002–2004)
 -Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005)
 -Paris enquêtes criminelles (2007– ) — an adaptation of Criminal Intent
 -Law & Order: UK (2009– )

Liquid Television
 -Beavis and Butt-head - Daria & King Of The Hill
 -Æon Flux
 -MTV's Oddities - The Head & The Maxx
 -Cartoon Sushi - Celebrity Deathmatch

From Love, American Style
 -Barefoot in the Park (1970)
 -Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972–1974)
 -Happy Days (1974–1984) - Laverne and Shirley (1976–1983) - Blansky's Beauties (1977) - Mork & Mindy (1978–1983) - Fonz and the Happy Days Gang (1980) - Joanie Loves Chachi (1982–1983)

The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
 -Lou Grant (1977–1982)
 -Phyllis (1975–1977)
 -Rhoda (1974–1978) - Carlton Your Doorman Cartoon (1980)

Perfect Strangers (1986–1993)
 -Family Matters (1989–1998)

Sam and Friends (1955–1961)
 -Our Place (1967)
 -Sesame Street (1969– ) - Play With Me Sesame (2002–2003)
 -The Muppet Show - Muppet Babies (1984–1991) - Little Muppet Monsters (1985–1986) - Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)

Sanford and Son (1972–1977)
 -Grady (1975–1976)
 -The Sanford Arms (1977)
 -Sanford (1980–1981)

So it's a bit of a lengthy "short" list but it's just to prove a point.