TV shows that were / are needlessly dragged on despite being "over."

[AngryOldDem]

54. And one more example of a show adding a kid to keep it going.

That show should have ended with Edith's death. Mike and Gloria could have come back (although they were divorced) and the funeral would have been a really nice and poignant way to bring the series full circle.

I wish producers would realize that it's much better to end a long-running series -- especially a well-done, long-running series -- when it's still pretty much at the top of its game. There should come a time when the realization hits that there really isn't much more that can be accomplished, and rather than running it into the ground and tarnishing its legacy, the show should just wrap up loose ends and call it a day.

Loyal viewers, I think, will appreciate that much respect shown both to them and to the show. As a "MASH" fan, I know I would have.