I'm shocked that this long-running 90s sitcom is finally airing for the first time

Summary

• The Drew Carey Show, a 90s nostalgia gem, is finally available to stream on Plex after a long hiatus.
• The show's delayed availability was due to music rights issues, which have now been resolved for viewers to enjoy.
• Showcasing Drew Carey's charm and crude humor, the sitcom follows his life as an office worker in Cleveland with his quirky friends.

The Drew Carey Show It may not have been the most popular sitcom of the 90s, but it's one I have particularly fond memories of growing up. Part of a long tradition of sitcoms designed as vehicles for their stars, the series ran for eight seasons in the 1990s and early 2000s. I have long fondly remembered Drew Carey's comedy and charm.

Since its last series in 2004, The Drew Carey Show has been very difficult to find. Unlike other popular '90s sitcoms that are still in syndication, this series has simply gone nowhere when it comes to streaming services. It's been easy enough to spot Drew Carey's self in his iterations Whose line is it anyway? and now as a game show host, but It was hard to trace the nostalgia I got while bringing Carey back to her roots without relying on home video releases..

The Drew Carey Show Airs For First Time 20 Years After Series Finale

It took a long time

The Drew Carey Show has never been available on broadcast and hasn't even been in syndication on network television since 2008. It's been unwatchable outside of home video release for a long time now, and the ultimate storage of physical media is starting to decline. , which could mean the show was completely unwatchable anywhere. That would be a tragic end to a series, but thankfully it doesn't have to be that way anymore.

I used to get excited reading this every season The Drew Carey Show It appeared on Plex's streaming service with little fanfare. The show was known for its tongue-in-cheek humor and use of music. from the third season onwards, his theme song is one of his most memorable features. The Drew Carey Show it had a strange way of getting on the air, and it was harder to find a home where modern audiences could see it.

Why The Drew Carey Show Took So Long To Air

It turned out to be quite complicated

As for the fact that such a popular gem has taken so long to finally join a streaming service, it seems the challenges it had to go through are hardly surprising, and related to one of the series' most enduring features; his music. In an interview with TVInsider in June, Carey explained it was the music rights that kept the series from syndicationwith a word that they will try to change things enough to reintroduce the series.

Regardless, it's still surprising that these issues have had to wait 20 years for resolution. However, I'm glad it's finally available after all this time. in a world with shows like Friends they are experiencing continued popularity due to streaming, perhaps it's about time The Drew Carey Show to be in the spotlight again.

Source: TVInsider