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FX in the early days had interesting, low-key and fun shows like this: Sound FX, the antiques show and especially Breakfast Time.

To me, Breakfast Time filled the void between public access and mainstream network programming. It had the budget to go on location and interview some great guests, plus all the celebrities that just 'dropped-by', but like one other person commented, it was shot in a (large) loft apartment and not a studio.

I did manage to tape 1 hour of a episode because Jill Sobule was on there singing "Merry Christmas from the Family" among her other hits of the day. They were all good shows though and in retrospect I should've recorded them all for prosperity. Like Chevy Chase said in 'Dirty Work' after betting against the Harlem Globetrotters: "Hindsight is 20/20 my friend." Anyway, I don't think there will ever be another like the shows they had during the early days on FX and that's too bad. It was like being with family (you liked... even Bob the Puppet) everyday and looking forward to the craziness and spontaneity that seemed (even if it wasn't) unscripted and off-the-cuff. Good job guys! You are missed...

I am so glad someone else remembers this show, and as fondly as I do! Whenever I see Tom Bergeron, I think of this fun and refreshing morning show, and wish it could be resurrected. It remained in my mind and drove me to search IMDb until I found the listing to remind me of the original title and just when it ran. I can't believe it has been 10 years! The uniquely 3 dimensional set, Tom B's free and easy nature, and the Friday Dance around the loft at the end of the show by whomsoever happened to be there that day, are all vivid memories. I would kill for tape of it, especially the premiere show. I was so sorry to see it go. I hope someone tries something like this again, someday, though I think it would not be the same without Tom Bergeron's particular brand of whimsy and humor.

I agree with everyone who says they felt special, like part of a big family, when it comes to Breakfast Time. I haven't regularly watched TV for many years, but if somehow Breakfast Time were to reappear in its original form, I would be an addict again! One of our most prized possessions is a pristine FX T-shirt we got for doing something or another - it has a letter with it thanking us for our contribution to Breakfast Time. Wish I could remember what it was! An enduring thing from Breakfast Time - Tom was told by the producers that he had to stop wearing only blue and black, to wear earth tones once in a while. So to this day, whenever I wear brown, I think of myself as "Mud Man!" Time to pull out the one poor quality VHS tape of a show and enjoy it again for the first time in 10 years!

I have to say, this was the best morning show EVER. Imagine this: a studio that's really a huge apartment in New York City, interviews are done anywhere and everywhere (even the bathroom!), one of the hosts is a puppet named Bob, the weather is not only informative, but hilarious, and speaking of weather, the weather man's face was never seen (he always hid behind a newspaper when they got shots of him in his "booth"). Add some celebrities to interview, some awesome segments from the "Road Warriors," who brought new meaning to the on location interview, and do some dancing on Friday, and what do you have? Breakfast Time, the all in one morning show for men and women of all ages, and especially those who are, let's say- young at heart. I miss this show SO much, it's not even funny. This is one show, I would do anything to have on tape....even it only one episode. I suggest anyone who by any chance has a tape or knows of someone who has an "episode" on tape, WATCH it! Cherish for God's sake! Ok. That's my two cents. ---Josh

Besides never missing an episode, our family was a the visiting family on one of the last Friday episodes in 1996 before the disastrous reformatting the did for Fox as "Fox After Breakfast." it was the episode where Bob Barker, as one of the guests, played "Hard Hat Price Is Right" with highway contractors outside. It was not something that Barker had been told about in advance. All folks associated with the show were sincerely genuine and kind. See Bergeron's autobiography for more insights into this show and its failed successor.

Agree with all the great comments about this great show "Breakfast Time" - NOT fox breakfast or fox after breakfast or whatever they called it when it left FX. Fox definitely killed the golden goose. And I totally agree that Bergeron sold out - and threw Laurie under the bus to get there. No wonder that he ended up doing Bob Saget's old job. You reap what you sow. I'll never forget that sad day when Laurie said goodbye in such a classy way - you should have taken notes Tom - and you too Murdoch! It's no wonder that we are bombarded with the crappy writing on network shows and reality shows - nobody in the industry is capable of creating such a gem as "Breakfast Time" anymore. Rest in Peace - you were truly one of a kind.

but the form insists I grade it.

it seems as if I might have seen promos for it, but I can't remember whether we had FX in Salem Mass between 1994 and 2001 (on any of the 3 analog cable companies we went thru) it's sad that Josh wrote about it so long ago, cause if he was here now so, what on earth am I doing on its IMDb page if I never saw it? Tom Bergeron (who I remember from People Are Talking) wrote about it (and Josh's comment) in his book. (and of course Donny Osmond is on DWTS this "season" so between fast forwarding to search for Donny (Monday nights are too crowded) I get bits of Bergeron. It seemed like a good idea to get his book (from the library) and find out what happened between PaT and now.

This was the most unique morning show ever, which is why it failed as soon as the Fox brass got their paws on it and mainstreamed it. By far the most interesting interviews I've ever seen. The laid back atmosphere let people just hang out and talk. Guests you wouldn't care about anywhere else became the rivetting. People like Dom DeLuise and the Captain and Tenille who couldn't buy their way onto other shows lifted this one past all others.

Tom Bergeron's the only person from the show to have any mainstream success, but I can't even look at him anymore knowing he's capable of being genuinely funny instead of reading prepared quips on Hollywood Squares and AFV.

It was lighting in a jar and we'll likely never see anything like it as long as TV execs get involved.

Actually, this was the best show ever after AI and WLIIA. Tom and Laurie were warm, engaging hosts. Bob was annoying, but he was supposed to be. The road warriors were a great addition. I thought the idea of having the family have breakfast in the apartment was charmingly quirky. Long before the Today show and others stole the best parts of this show, Breakfast Time did it right. I want to see them release the highlights on DVD. I'd be even happier to get an entire season. I mourned when they moved this show to Fox and shortened it. They never should have messed with the format. At least we can still see Tom on AFHV and Hollywood Squares. It's not enough, but it's something.

This show was by far, the worst mistake Rupert made in all the shows he canceled. I still remember WANTING to get up at 6am each morning and watch the pre-show exercises and then 2 hours of the BEST TELEVISION EVER. You could see that everyone had a BALL and all the guests had a BALL -- Evander Hollyfield, Jackie Chan to name a few. The spot where they visited the couple who had quint-tuplets, all the guy/gals doing remotes, Laurie, Tom and of course BOB. I don't know what the ratings were like but as far as I'm concerned I would rather watch a show displaying the best in people just being people. Even the big stars -- just seemed liked your next door neighbors. When the transition came about and everyone started leaving the show because Mr. Murdoch wanted to change the format -- you could see the gleaming eyes and glowing faces go south. It was the best team of people I have EVER seen put together -- kudos to the head of casting.

I don't' know what Mr. Murdochs problem but hope he realizes today that he missed a major opportunity to put the other morning shows TO SHAME. Even today, all the morning shows including Fox don't even compare to the warmth, fun and enjoyment this show produced.

Miss all you guys -- Tom, Laurie, the "mystery" announcer and yes -- even BOB.