Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

(16,113 posts)

1. Is that why they cancelled it in 1995?

Sat Dec 27, 2014, 03:28 PM

Dec 2014

Because the rich wanted everyone to know they were hurting in a down economy?

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

29 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" [View all] Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 OP

Is that why they cancelled it in 1995? hughee99 Dec 2014 #1

That's about when the Pigman started to rise to power. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #3

It was cancelled because it ran its course LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #4

It was about the time of the rise of hate radio and media consolidation. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #8

Sorry but I don't think your OP makes much sense LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #12

Losers and Winners seveneyes Dec 2014 #2

If that house is "hurting", the rich can fuck off. Initech Dec 2014 #5

What the hell are you talking about? Dreamer Tatum Dec 2014 #6

Denial ain't just a river in Egypt. BeanMusical Dec 2014 #9

Those shows peddle the rags to riches lie. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #11

Huh? Most of the Real Houswives' married into money. Flatulo Dec 2014 #18

I'm not surprised after that post. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #19

Oh sure,...they're a real class act... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #25

Did they treat the rich like they were royalty? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #15

It was more reverence for the sheer opulence of it all. Throd Dec 2014 #16

The mega wealthy are in hiding from the peons.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #17

Who the fuck is buying all those Hot Pockets? cyberswede Dec 2014 #20

People of Walmart. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #21

Best tell... greytdemocrat Dec 2014 #23

The Kennedys too I suppose? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #26

Hot pocketsssssssss Rex Dec 2014 #24

This.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #28

No, the show was basically honest. Oprah was the great hypocrite. RandySF Dec 2014 #27

Except its been replaced by the Kardashians and... JaneyVee Dec 2014 #29