If this sitcom were a book or a movie, I think it would be more enjoyable for the reader or viewer. This show was always alittle odd to me. There so many sitcoms in the 90s and on cable, it was hard to compete during that time which is why I don't think the show did as well. It was always placed at really odd times for me.
I'm honestly shocked though that Olivia Burnett and Connie are not bigger actresses in Hollywood. There performances in this heartwarming show were fantastic! The plot is a very well written plot. The show kept having me ask- why did the family make this or that decision? The downfall was that the viewer had to keep guessing. The retooled version of this show, Almost Home, to me lost a lot of character from the first season.
. It was like half of the family disappeared and Britney Murphy was added to get some star power into this show.
This show was really forward thinking in having the main character talk outside of her window to the man on the moon. Which everybody thought was completely crazy and weird at the time- but now with YouTube and cellphones. It would make a lot more sense and would work excellently! It wouldn't seem cheesy or out of place in todays world. I actually think it would stay on Disney and or Fox TV a lot longer if it debuted today. This show, to me, also suffered at the height having like a thousand sitcoms and shows to pick from. It unfortunate did not stand out from the lack Fresh Prince of Bel Air or Blossom.
This show is an early predecessor to 7th Heaven and This is us. If that makes sense?
