Why Staying Home From School Wasn't Always So Bad | That's Glitchy

The best thing about staying home from school during the ?90s was the television. Sure, we got a great selection of night time television to watch after school and homework, but weekly daytime TV was rarely an option. But, on those precious days we got to stay home, (and felt well enough to keep our eyes open), we got a secret glimpse into this amazing world. Whether it was shows on ABC like Family Matters, Step by Step and Full House, or on NBC like The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, there were always plenty of sitcoms to keep us entertained and comedically teach us about family values and moral/social norms.

Who could forget Steve Urkel from Family Matters? A sitcom about an African American family living in Chicago, Family Matters had it all: Carl, the cop father, Laura, the bombshell daughter, Eddie, the jock/screwup son, and Steve, the nerdy, annoying neighbor. Steve?s obsession with Laura was the main storyline that usually garnered the most laughs, and was easily the best part about this show. Everything about Steve, from his dorky outfits to his hilarious voice was enough to make any kid forget momentarily about being sick in bed.

Then there was Full House. This classic show still has the power to make you want to laugh and cry simultaneously in nearly every episode. Michelle, played by both Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, usually provided the comic relief, as an innocent but cunning youngest child. Whether she was manipulating her dad and sisters or learning tough coming of age lessons, Michelle?s storylines were always the most fun to watch. All in all, a show about three clueless men, (one father and two uncles), trying to raise three girls led to countless hilarious situations.

Step By Step was easily the most underrated sitcom of the ?90s. The premise of the show was about a divorcee and a widow, both with kids of their own, impulsively marrying and having to put the pieces of their lives together. A little similar to the Brady Bunch, some of the conflicts arose from sibling rivalries, and the possible issues that came from unique situations like this. The dad, played by Patrick Duffy, was really laid back, while the mom, played by Suzanne Somers, was quite uptight. Needless to say their parenting styles had to be adjusted. The scenes of the family together were always endearing, all the while comedically entertaining.

Finally, Fresh Prince was the real prize of getting, (or having), to stay home. Who didn?t have a secret crush on Will Smith and his confidence oozing personality? And who didn?t love the conflict between Will and his ?goody-two-shoes? cousin Carlton? All of the characters, from Will to Carlton to Will?s lawyer uncle Phil, worked together to create a dynamic bunch. Every scene practically worked off the conflicts of personalities and lifestyle clashes between Will and his new family. These conflicts were something every one of us could relate to at some point.

The opportunity to watch these great shows really made being sick almost a blessing rather than a curse. All of them had an interesting family element, a hilarious character who clashed with others, or just a great comedic dynamic. If only television shows nowadays were as classic?

Tags: daytime television Family Matters full house Step By Step television The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

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