View Full Version : 1961-62's Biggest TV Disasters You've Never Heard Of!


TMC
02-20-2026, 09:27 PM
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Cynthia Pepper, Peter Falk, Robert Young and more. Discover the worst rated TV shows of the 1961-1962 season, a fascinating look back at the television programs that failed to impress audiences and critics alike. From poorly received sitcoms to lackluster dramas, we're counting down the TV shows that didn't quite make the cut. Whether you're a nostalgic TV buff or just curious about the history of television, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the evolution of the medium. Get ready to explore the worst of the worst from over 60 years ago and see how they compare to modern-day TV shows. Find out which shows were panned by critics and audiences, and what made them so unpopular. The worst rated TV shows of 1961-1962 revealed now, so sit back and enjoy this entertaining and informative video.


0:00 Intro
0:27 Photo Quiz
0:37 Top Shows 61-62
0:55 Frontier Circus
2:26 Bus Stop
3:57 Ichabod & Me
5:34 Room For One More
7:21 87th Precinct
9:29 Photo Quiz Answer
9:42 Window on Mail Street
11:24 Follow the Sun
13:25 Oh, Those Bells
15:03 Straightaway
16:03 MARGIE
17:40 Wrap Up

1960'sTVfan
02-21-2026, 04:34 PM
Oh Those Bells was basically a copy of Three Stooges style slapstick comedy. Episodes were filmed in 1960 but not aired until the 1961-62 TV season. I believe 13 episodes were made.

Shout Factory gave us a total of 10 episodes of Window On Main Street as bonuses on the Father Knows Best DVD sets. An 11th episode, the Christmas themed one, was included on Shout Factory's Merry Sitcom DVD. Window On Main Street has a total of 34 episodes, would like to see the entire series on DVD but it's probably very unlikely to happen at this point.

stevea
02-21-2026, 06:55 PM
I've heard of:

Ichabod & Me
Room for One More
Window on Main Street