One Of Fox’s Early Dramas Was Pitched As A Carefree Comedy

TV shows can, and generally do, change during their path from conception to the screen. Still, it’s one thing to remix the characters, change cast members, or tweak plot and premise details. It’s a whole different ball game to go out and change the entire genre of the show. Imagine, for instance, “Friends” starting its existence as a serious drama, or Vince Gilligan‘s “Breaking Bad” focusing exclusively on its comedic aspects. It might be interesting, but the shows almost certainly wouldn’t be as popular.

One well-known show that experienced a drastic genre change during its development period is Fox’s “Party of Five.