smesch83 t1_j6fvil8 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:09 AM

Reply to comment by VampireHunterAlex in What are some shows that were advertised to one demographic, but became successful outside of the target demographic? by blqckwidow

German here: it was about as big as "Scrubs" (...was in the US), but less big than "How I met your Mother" - so just a little more successful or popular than in the US.

"ALF" and "Married with Children" were like that in Germany too, and I think to similar audiences.

so: it's absolutely true. but please don't think we all adore Kevin James, lol. https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff

jyper t1_j6g8hik wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:39 AM

But you still love the Hoff right?

Mds_02 t1_j6gp4eg wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:44 AM

Didn’t know Married With Children was popular anywhere outside the US. That’s awesome, it was one of my favorites.

smesch83 t1_j6gr2lv wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:02 AM

Russia made a remake show with 365 (!) episodes, and IRL, the shoeseller character based on Al became a famous statue. (I'm not kidding.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Together_(Russian_TV_series)

Neracca t1_j6k8bea wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Is Hasselhoff still a god there?