if i'm ranking episodes of both shows, i think i can get to 10 or even 12 curb episodes before i get to the first seinfeld ep
i thought we already had an argument about network vs HBO and you were telling me the exact opposite of your position above
i don't think so. my point was that network tv leads to lowered expectations (b/c of pandering, etc) but you disagreed because you cited Arrested Dev. as an example of it not mattering when it comes to quality potential.
I agree with the point that network TV leads to pandering, and I think my argument about Arrested Development was (or at least now is) that it's the exception that proves the rule. It worked in rampant defiance of the network, but ultimately got cancelled. The Simpsons are probably the next closest thing (or were until they kept going 15 seasons too long).
Twiggie doesn't understand the argument historical context originality of seinfield.
Now we're bringing Fran Drescher and The Nanny into this debate?!apparently, "higher comedy ceiling" is just a stereotypical jewish woman screaming all the time and ending each episode with visual punchline and the theme song
really tough. curb at it's best is some of my favorite tv ever but seinfeld is more consistently interesting. i'd probably say curb is funnier but seinfeld is the better overall show.
Meh, it's like comparing athletes in different eras. LeBron is better than Larry Bird.
this is still the best answer
again, all the objective evidence says that Seinfeld is better than Curb. beyond that, it's just personal preference