MSN named these TV shows as the Top Ten of the 1980's, do you agree? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-03-2006, 11:45 AM

1. Cosby Show
2.A Team
3.Dukes of Hazzard
4.Cheers
5.Miami Vice
6.Night Court
7.ALF
8.Transformers
9.Married with Children
10. Star Trek-Next Generation

I wonder why these shows were not on the List

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Difffent Strokes

Buffyboy323 · 08-03-2006, 12:03 PM

UGH! Where's Diff'rent Strokes and Facts Of Life?

dlemond · 08-03-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

1. Cosby Show
2.A Team
3.Dukes of Hazzard
4.Cheers
5.Miami Vice
6.Night Court
7.ALF
8.Transformers
9.Married with Children
10. Star Trek-Next Generation

I wonder why these shows were not on the List

A Diiferent World
Difffent Strokes

In terms of popularity, I think there is no doubting numbers 1 -5 & 8.

(I'm not sure, but were Transformers more popular than say GI Joe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?)

Well anyway.

As for the best shows (beyond ones I agree with that are mentioned), I would have included these:

Moonlighting
Magnum, PI
Pee Wee's Playhouse
The Wonder Years (it started in 88, but Star Trek started in 87, so...)

I'll make my own top ten later.

Mister Ed · 08-03-2006, 01:54 PM

I don't agree at all.

JT · 08-03-2006, 02:08 PM

Ahem...Dallas...Dynasty...missed the list but Night Court did?

O RLY.

dlemond · 08-03-2006, 02:14 PM

What about St. Elsewhere and Hill Street Blues?

EmoJoe · 08-03-2006, 02:28 PM

Cosby Show shoudln't be #1

that's so overrated. and i don't really consider MWC to be an 80s show, but i'm happy it made the list. it only spent 3 (4?) years in the 80s and 7 shows in the 90s so it'd be a 90 show, wouldnt it?

and why did ALF make the list?!

dawsongirl · 08-03-2006, 04:24 PM

ALF????

And Night Court does deserve its spot.

Adamantium · 08-03-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

and why did ALF make the list?!

ALF was a big show in the 80s. Which makes me wonder why it only had four seasons. But they had a bunch of ALF merchandise, some of which I still own. In fact, when I saw the thread title, I said "ALF" better be there.

While I don't like The Cosby Show, I agree it should be on the list. It was a big part of the 1980s. And as it's been said before "saved the sitcom." So we owe it at least that.

Mister Ed · 08-03-2006, 09:03 PM

Why is Married... with Children listed? I know it ran in the '80s, but it ran longer in the '90s.

TVJunkie101 · 08-03-2006, 09:14 PM

Well, of COURSE Cosby Show is #1 ... ugh.

I don't agree with the list at all.

Transformers, popular, sure ... but over so many great 80s shows?

theshark8777 · 08-03-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

ALF was a big show in the 80s. Which makes me wonder why it only had four seasons. But they had a bunch of ALF merchandise, some of which I still own. In fact, when I saw the thread title, I said "ALF" better be there.

While I don't like The Cosby Show, I agree it should be on the list. It was a big part of the 1980s. And as it's been said before "saved the sitcom." So we owe it at least that.

I dont like the cosby show either, but it did stay at number 1 for 5 straight seasons, something only All in the Family has done. So I can see it at number 1.

robby76 · 08-03-2006, 11:32 PM

Night Court? Married With Children? Star Trek? Top 10??? No, no.

SpunkiiMonkii7078 · 08-04-2006, 01:45 AM

I don't agree with the list. I agree with most of the shows they have on there, but they should be in a different order. I think they should have The Wonder Years and The Facts Of Life on there too.

Jessica

Adamantium · 08-04-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TVJunkie101

Transformers, popular, sure ... but over so many great 80s shows?

When I was a kid in the 1980s I didn't even know there was a Transformers' cartoon. lol I was into like, "The Real Ghostbuters", and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." I guess cartoons with action and humor.

I agree with those who say "The Facts of Life" should be on the list.

While "Married...with Children" was mostly a 90s series, I think the more classic seasons (aka the Steve years) were mostly in the 1980s. Plus it's always had an 80s feel to it. Maybe it was the living room set, though.

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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,130	MSN named these TV shows as the Top Ten of the 1980's, do you agree? 1. Cosby Show 2.A Team 3.Dukes of Hazzard 4.Cheers 5.Miami Vice 6.Night Court 7.ALF 8.Transformers 9.Married with Children 10. Star Trek-Next Generation I wonder why these shows were not on the List A Diiferent World Difffent Strokes

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