The last season of American Idol, number six, reminded me of when the phrase "jump the shark" became part of pop culture. It was when The Fonz did indeed "jump a shark" while on water skis on an episode of Happy Days. It was all downhill after that. Happy Days soon gave birth to Joanie loves Chachi. 'Nuff said.
Other shows and examples of "jumping the shark":
Laverne and Shirley moved to L.A.
Chrissy left Jack and Janet on Three's Company.
Martha Stewart takes over The Apprentice.
Ashley Simpson's lip synching fiasco on Saturday Night Live.
Marlena was possessed by the devil on Days of our Lives.
Corey and Topanga got married on Boy Meets World.
And in one word, the point where American Idol jumped the shark.....Sanjaya.
Do you know a show, past or present, that crossed the line and lost its audience because it did something stupid for ratings? Post a comment and tell me about it.
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