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Gertrude Berg the Family Sitcom Pioneer
Too often the history of the evolution of the sitcom excludes the important contributions of radio and television star Gertrude Berg, creator of The Goldbergs.
Bret Maverick - More on the 1981-1982 NBC Series
Only lasting one season, Bret Maverick is currently airing on Encore Westerns. For this revival of the classic series, Garner was nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe.
Bret Maverick - The 1981-1982 NBC Series
Only lasting one season, Bret Maverick is currently airing on Encore Westerns. For this revival of the classic series, Garner was nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe.
Bonanza - Western Classic Celebrates 50 Years
Television's first one hour color western, Bonanza originally aired on NBC from 1959 to 1973. Hugely popular in its time, the show continues to reach new fans today.
The Andy Griffith Show - An Emmy-Winning Episode
Airing during the 7th season of the classic THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, "Barney Comes To Mayberry" is an excellent episode that garnered actor Don Knotts his 5th Emmy Award.
It's Garry Shandling's Bonus Features
It's Garry Shandling's Show: The Complete Series is not scheduled to come out in stores until October 20th, 2009, but here's a preview of what you can expect.
In Search of Walton's Mountain Virginia
The Waltons is one of the longest running television shows in America and although mainly shown during the 1970's, the show still has a massive following today.
Watching Classic TV Online, Legally for Free
From Comedy Central to TV Land, more networks are putting their shows up online and watching those shows is easier than ever before.
The Best Sitcoms of the 1960s
The Sixties era advanced television comedy in technology and scope and gave a welcomed escape from the outside world.
The Best Classic Comedies
Popular classic sitcoms not only entertained; they defined an era and formed the foundation of the television industry.
Best Episodes And Quotes From Will & Grace
Will & Grace is a sitcom involving four funny and flawed characters that had an eight year run on NBC. Here are highlights from the first four seasons of the show.
It's Garry Shandling's Show to Come Out on DVD
One of the silliest TV shows of all time, It's Garry Shandling's Show, is worth watching simply because you've never seen anything else like it.
Mark Linn-Baker and Cousin Larry Appleton
Because Cousin Larry Appleton was typically American and the most like us, Mark Linn-Baker's comic timing and delivery are often underestimated.
The Paper Chase: TV Show Review
In 1978, CBS aired season one of The Paper Chase. The fun, fast-paced show centered around an ambitious study group at an elite law school.
How TV Fathers Have Changed
Fifty years ago family comedies ruled the airwaves and television dads ruled the family. Father knew best. Mother's place was in the home. How far have TV dads come?
Fishing with John
The unusual fishing show written and directed by artist, musician and actor John Lurie aired on the Independent Film Channel in 1991, and became an instant cult hit.
Columbo - The Art of Murder
The murderers' chosen craft infused their crimes and brought out the best in the deceptively unsophisticated Detective Columbo.
I Love Lucy, Honeymooners, Leave It To Beaver
Iconic to American pop culture, unseen by anyone asleep after midnight...Why are the classic television shows of the 1950s being exiled from the small screen?
Television Series Set During World War II
WWII took place between the invention of television and the availability of television, but it has still been the subject of many ongoing television dramas and comedies.
M*A*S*H - the Greatest Show Ever Written?
Sometimes even more than familiar friends, we invited the cast of M*A*S*H into our homes each and every week - for 11 years.
"Good Times" and "The Cosby Show"
"Good Times" and "The Cosby Show" present different views of the black family. However, there are similarities and differences between both.
DVD Review: CHiPs Season Two
TV police procedural characters Frank "Ponch" Poncherello and Jonathan "Jon" Baker are back for a second outing on this, the second season of the hit show CHiPs. 6.5/10
A Nostalgic Look at Dawson's Creek
Article takes a look at the series "Dawson's Creek," it's cast of characters and it's impact on the teen pop culture genre.
Greatest Seinfeld Episodes
Although it's been ten years since it last aired, Seinfeld is more popular than ever. In honor of the greatest show in history, here are the top ten Seinfeld episodes.
Seinfeld-Ten Years Later
It has been nearly ten years since the final episode of 'Seinfeld' aired and it is still as relevant and important as ever. Why was this sitcom so influential to so many?