8. The Chevy Chase Show
You would think that The Chevy Chase Show had all the qualities of a show that was destined to be successful, but instead, it has gained infamy as a late-night television failure of epic proportions. Having launched following a renowned stint as a cast member on SNL, comedic gold soon turned to artistic tragedy. But what happened here?
The Chevy Chase Show
Reviews gave an early indication, with Time Magazine referring to Chase as “Nervous and totally at sea. [He] tried everything, succeeded at nothing”. Ouch. If you think that was too harsh, notable TV critics from Entertainment Weekly gave the show a rating of F. Thankfully Chase survived the cancellation and his films have gone on to do well regardless of this show.
9. Homeboys in Outer Space
Get yourself ready because we’re about to head to space with two “homeboy” astronauts named Ty Walker and Morris Clay. In this show, the pair scoured the universe in a spaceship called “Space Hoopty”, which was a mix between a low rid and an 18 wheel truck. Piloted by a talking computer, the show missed the mark completely.
Homeboys In Outer Space
The reviews for Homeboys in Outer Space were anything but out of this world. Some common phrases in the reviews included “ineptitude” and “restlessness”. The writing, acting, and production got called out for being sloppy and indifferent. The show may have reached for the stars, but it never got close to its intergalactic expectations. Even though they fell quickly, the attempt to create something new should never go unappreciated.
