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Alan Brady's Hair · 03-10-2023, 10:11 AM

I don't think Dobie Gillis was a family show. The main subject was sex.

I think that the end of the Sixties probably had more, and worse, family shows than the mostly black-and-white ones listed above. Family Affair, Brady Bunch, Doris Day, Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Nanny and the Professor, Courtship of Eddie's Father, Mayberry RFD, Julia, didn't bring much humor. Even the older shows - Petticoat Junction, Andy Griffith, My Three Sons - that survived seemed to stop trying to be funny. I guess My World and Welcome to It was about the only exception.

stevea · 03-10-2023, 10:42 AM

Other than My Three Sons and Hazel, the black and white shows originated in the 1950s. Father Knows Best's 6th and final season was 1959/1960.

I'd call Dobie Gillis the first counterculture show, with its emphasis on Maynard G. Krebs.

And in the 1960s Bewitched and The Dick Van Dyke Show devoted a lot of scripts to work life rather than family life. Even 1950s show such as Lucy, Danny Thomas/Make Room for Daddy, and Our Miss Brooks were heavily involved in the work situation.

TVFactFan · 03-11-2023, 04:19 AM

Worst decade for Sitcoms

1960'sTVfan · 03-12-2023, 10:25 AM

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Worst decade for Sitcoms

I love many 1960's TV shows, both sitcoms and dramas, but I have to admit some of the fantasy themed 1960's sitcoms are a bit too outlandish. My Mother The Car is probably the most outlandish of all.

Willbo · 03-12-2023, 11:09 AM

The 60's are my favorite TV decade. They are a nice escape from reality. I also love the 70's shows but sometimes they get preachy.

1960'sTVfan · 03-12-2023, 11:25 AM

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The 60's are my favorite TV decade. They are a nice escape for reality. I also love the 70's shows but sometimes they get preachy.

Same with me, I agree with your assessment.

TVFactFan · 03-12-2023, 01:09 PM

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I love many 1960's TV shows, both sitcoms and dramas, but I have to admit some of the fantasy themed 1960's sitcoms are a bit too outlandish. My Mother The Car is probably the most outlandish of all.

Gomer Pyle was about the only one I could watch.

1960'sTVfan · 03-12-2023, 02:05 PM

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Gomer Pyle was about the only one I could watch.

Gomer Pyle is a pretty good show, I actually like it better than Andy Griffith.

Charles Knox · 03-12-2023, 02:34 PM

Yes, but that was to make up for the other decades not having enough.

03-12-2023, 11:09 AM	#35
Willbo Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 859	The 60's are my favorite TV decade. They are a nice escape from reality. I also love the 70's shows but sometimes they get preachy.
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03-10-2023, 10:11 AM	#31
Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,822	I don't think Dobie Gillis was a family show. The main subject was sex. I think that the end of the Sixties probably had more, and worse, family shows than the mostly black-and-white ones listed above. Family Affair, Brady Bunch, Doris Day, Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Nanny and the Professor, Courtship of Eddie's Father, Mayberry RFD, Julia, didn't bring much humor. Even the older shows - Petticoat Junction, Andy Griffith, My Three Sons - that survived seemed to stop trying to be funny. I guess My World and Welcome to It was about the only exception.

03-10-2023, 10:42 AM	#32
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,190	Other than My Three Sons and Hazel, the black and white shows originated in the 1950s. Father Knows Best's 6th and final season was 1959/1960. I'd call Dobie Gillis the first counterculture show, with its emphasis on Maynard G. Krebs. And in the 1960s Bewitched and The Dick Van Dyke Show devoted a lot of scripts to work life rather than family life. Even 1950s show such as Lucy, Danny Thomas/Make Room for Daddy, and Our Miss Brooks were heavily involved in the work situation.

03-11-2023, 04:19 AM	#33
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,951	Worst decade for Sitcoms

03-12-2023, 02:34 PM	#39
Charles Knox Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2009 Posts: 1,225	Yes, but that was to make up for the other decades not having enough.