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TMC · 09-03-2016, 03:06 AM

When seeing what was the biggest universe, I found they aren't really that different in size. I thought MTM would be the smallest, with just MTM, Rhoda, Phyllis, and Lou Grant. But what does Marshall have that's directly connected? Happy Days, Laverne, Mork, Joanie Loves Chachi, and Blansky's Beauties (one show lead). Lear has All in the Family/Archie Bunker's Place, Jeffersons, Maude, and Good Times, and Gloria too. (2-show lead)

Crusinforabrusin · 09-04-2016, 06:00 AM

As much as I love the other two, I am going to go with "The Norman Lear-verse". The majority of my favorite shows from the 70s are made by Norman Lear and that's why I chose it.

Crusinforabrusin · 09-04-2016, 06:49 PM

Now thinking about it, I'll say "The Mary Tyler Moore verse". With shows like The Bob Newhart Show or Hill Street Blues or The Mary Tyler Moore Show, how could you go wrong?

MrCleveland · 09-04-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Crusinforabrusin

As much as I love the other two, I am going to go with "The Norman Lear-verse". The majority of my favorite shows from the 70s are made by Norman Lear and that's why I chose it.

I went with Norman Lear Universe as well...that universe bled all the way into the late 80's with other people that worked on the shows under TAT such as Mort Lachlan and Hal Cooper.

AMackII · 12-26-2019, 12:48 PM

Other(All of the Above, that goes for MTM, Lear & Marshall)

MA · 12-26-2019, 12:56 PM

Norman Lear-verse

Dude111 · 02-27-2025, 07:20 PM

Norman Lear-verse no question!

View Poll Results: Best '70s TV Universe?
The Garry Marshall-verse	4	22.22%
Norman Lear-verse	9	50.00%
The Mary Tyler Moore Show Universe	2	11.11%
Other	3	16.67%
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09-03-2016, 03:06 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,458	Best 1970s sitcom TV universe? When seeing what was the biggest universe, I found they aren't really that different in size. I thought MTM would be the smallest, with just MTM, Rhoda, Phyllis, and Lou Grant. But what does Marshall have that's directly connected? Happy Days, Laverne, Mork, Joanie Loves Chachi, and Blansky's Beauties (one show lead). Lear has All in the Family/Archie Bunker's Place, Jeffersons, Maude, and Good Times, and Gloria too. (2-show lead)

09-04-2016, 06:00 AM	#2
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	As much as I love the other two, I am going to go with "The Norman Lear-verse". The majority of my favorite shows from the 70s are made by Norman Lear and that's why I chose it.
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12-26-2019, 12:56 PM	#6
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,322	Norman Lear-verse
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09-04-2016, 06:49 PM	#3
Crusinforabrusin It's time to move on, Goodbye Senior Member Join Date: Dec 27, 2015 Posts: 2,056	Now thinking about it, I'll say "The Mary Tyler Moore verse". With shows like The Bob Newhart Show or Hill Street Blues or The Mary Tyler Moore Show, how could you go wrong?

12-26-2019, 12:48 PM	#5
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,214	Other(All of the Above, that goes for MTM, Lear & Marshall)

02-27-2025, 07:20 PM	#7
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,906	Norman Lear-verse no question!