WKRP in Cincinnati (CBS 1978-1982, Howard Hesseman, Loni Anderson)
The raucous world of radio got a comedic twist with WKRP in Cincinnati, which was a mainstay on CBS from 1978 to 1982. Created by Hugh Wilson,…
Sanford and Son (NBC 1970-1977)
Sitcoms from the 1970s occupy a unique space in television history, and Sanford and Son, which ran from 1972 to 1977 on NBC, stands out as…
The Carol Burnett Show (CBS 1967-1978)
Few television programs have had the staying power of The Carol Burnett Show. Airing on CBS from 1967 to 1978, this variety sketch comedy…
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…
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.…
M*A*S*H (CBS 1972-1983)
M*A*S*H, the CBS series that graced television screens from 1972 to 1983, was far more than just a sitcom; it was a cultural phenomenon that…
McMillan and Wife (NBC, 1971-1977)
The NBC procedural, McMillan and Wife, part of the NBC Mystery Movie series, presents a somewhat unusual take on the cop show formula,…
Steptoe and Son (BBC 1962-1974)
Steptoe and Son, with 57 episodes, is a landmark British sitcom that revolutionized the genre with its unique blend of gritty realism, dark…
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (CBS 1970-1977)
Was The Mary Tyler Moore Show truly as groundbreaking as everyone claims? I think the answer is a resounding yes. Premiering in 1970 on CBS,…
Sergeant Bilko: TV’s Ultimate Con Man and Why He Still Charms
Master Sergeant Ernest T. Bilko, the fast-talking, scheming protagonist of The Phil Silvers Show (or simply Sergeant Bilko), is not just a…