CHiPs (NBC 1977-1983, Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox)
CHiPs is an American crime drama television series created by Rick Rosner that originally broadcast on NBC from September 15, 1977, to July…
William Conrad’s Cannon: A Unique 70s Crime Fighter
TV in the 1970s was awash with crime dramas, but few stood out quite like Cannon, a Quinn Martin Production that aired on CBS. Running from…
Beyond Laughter: How Maude Changed Television
The sitcom Maude, which aired on CBS from 1972 to 1978, wasn’t just another show; it was a cultural moment, a series that tackled social and…
Felix & Oscar: A Look Back at TV’s Best Odd Couple
The Odd Couple, a sitcom that aired on ABC from 1970 to 1975, remains a classic example of television comedy. Based on Neil Simon‘s play…
The Brilliance of Columbo’s “Howcatchem” Formula
It’s hard to believe that a TV detective who was so disheveled and seemingly absent-minded would become a cultural icon, but that’s exactly…
Is James Garner The Definitive TV Detective In The Rockford Files?
The Rockford Files, which aired on NBC, is a show that consistently stands out in the crowded field of 1970s detective series. The program,…
Laverne & Shirley (ABC 1976-1983)
Few sitcoms have achieved the iconic status of Laverne & Shirley, which aired on ABC from 1976 to 1983. The show, a spin-off from Happy…
Little House on the Prairie (NBC 1974-1983)
Few television shows have captured the hearts of audiences quite like Little House on the Prairie, which aired on NBC from 1974 to 1983.…
The Bob Newhart Show (CBS 1972-1978)
The Bob Newhart Show, a staple of 1970s television, ran on CBS from 1972 to 1978, and is a masterclass in low-key, character-driven comedy.…
The Waltons (CBS, 1972-1981)
“The Waltons,” a CBS staple that graced television screens from 1972 to 1981, wasn’t just a family drama; it was a warm…