The video discusses the challenges and pitfalls of long-running sitcoms, particularly when their success starts to detract from the quality of the show. The speaker believes that shows often continue past their prime, damaging their legacy in the process. They use the example of the "seventies show" and "The Office" to illustrate this point, criticizing the way these shows were allowed to continue past their ideal lifespan, leading to disappointing finales.
They argue that shows should end when their storylines have been exhausted, rather than continuing to force storylines that feel convoluted and out of place. They also mention the importance of the characters' development and the need for writers to consider whether a character's behavior is irredeemable.
The speaker also discusses shows that ended at the right time, such as "Crashing" on HBO and "Avatar: The Last Airbender", and how they managed to provide a satisfying conclusion. They also mention Nick Kroll's decision to end his own show, "Kroll Show", after three seasons, which they view as an admirable decision.
Finally, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding and leveraging the potential of a platform like Squarespace for creating and managing a website, using Squarespace as a sponsor for the video. The video ends with a call to action for viewers to start their own website with a free trial and a discount code provided by Squarespace.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a video about long-running sitcoms and their endings.
2. The video is sponsored by Squarespace, a website building platform.
3. The video discusses examples of shows that continued past their logical conclusions, such as The Office, That '70s Show, and Friends.
4. The video also discusses examples of shows that ended at the perfect time, such as Crashing, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Kroll Show.
5. The video argues that a bad final season or two can retroactively ruin the good parts of the show by sending characters in unwanted directions or making them make bad decisions.
6. The video suggests that as a writer, one should evaluate what behavior is irredeemable for a character and whether the intrigue of a dramatic plot point is worth the repercussions it could have on the legacy of the show as a whole.
7. The video is made by Drew Gooden, a YouTube comedian and former Vine star.
8. The video has a running gag of hating Randy, a character from That '70s Show who replaced Eric and Kelso in season eight.
9. The video also features pictureofhotdog.com, a website created by Drew Gooden that allows users to add ketchup and mustard to a virtual hotdog.
10. The video ends with Drew Gooden thanking the viewers and saying goodbye.