• Re: Was Shields and Yarnell the WORST TV Show of 1977?

    From Alan Smithee@alms@last.inc to rec.arts.tv on Fri Jun 19 22:18:42 2026
    From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv

    On 2026-06-17 04:57 AM, super70s wrote:
    On 2026-06-17 04:45:50 +0000, anim8rfsk said:

    Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:
    Join me as we take a trip back to 1977 and revisit the infamous TV show
    Shields and Yarnell. This variety show was meant to entertain, but it
    ended up being panned by critics and audiences alike. From its awkward
    mix of comedy and miming to its cringe-worthy moments, I'll be
    examining what made Shields and Yarnell so...... bad. Was it really the
    worst TV show of 1977, or has it been unfairly maligned over the years?
    Watch to find out as we dive into the history of this infamous show and
    explore what made it so memorable for all the wrong reasons. Whether
    you're a fan of retro TV or just curious about the worst of the worst,
    this video is for you. So sit back, relax, and get ready to cringe your
    way through the weird and wonderful world of Shields and Yarnell.

    https://youtu.be/nijmBa5faNc?si=lbpMtwFGGhMlXRy-


    After her death, he snapped and moved to Sedona, Arizona and opened a
    store
    to scam people.

    They were great as $600 people in The Wild Wild West Revisited.

    According to Tim Brooks it was a big hit as a temporary summer
    replacement in 1977, then was doomed when it was brought back in January against the top-rated Laverne & Shirley.

    Well, there's always the Brady Bunch variety Hour.

    P.S. The girl showed up on Wonder Woman as a villain who mentally
    controlled insects. WW was also a bad show.
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