20. Hee Haw Honeys
Our list seems to be riddled with spin-offs, partly because so many networks like to milk cash cows for every drop they have. Hee Haw saw a tremendous rise when it was aired, which led producers to start crafting a new concept called Hee Haw Honeys, which featured performances by some prominent country stars. The show just couldn’t gain long term enthusiasm from viewers, which left it out in the cold shortly after it aired.
Hee Haw Honeys
Based in a truckstop, The Honeys, played by Misty Rowe and Kathie Lee Gifford, were diner waitresses by profession. The show had some hillbilly humor moments, except for the fact that critics and viewers didn’t seem to find it as funny as its parent show, in particular, because of the format. One season later, the series was history.
21. Manimal
With a punny show title to boot, Manimal was a show that was destined to fail. Coming up against some of the most popular daytime soaps, viewership dwindled right from the beginning. Promise and witty dialogue aside, the show never really stood a chance.
Manimal
Centered around Dr. Jonathan Chase, a British professor who could transform into any animal at his own free-will, the concept itself was less criticized, whereas the ridiculous plotlines tended to be a bit of a downer. Morphing into an animal and solving the crime was short-lived, and following a butchering by critics, it was bid farewell after 8 episodes.
