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Mrs. Ducky · 07-24-2012, 08:31 PM

For some reason, I've always loved period pieces. I've always had an interest in history and loved the way shows set the tone of another era, whether spot-on or hilariously missing the mark. What are your favorites?

icecream · 07-24-2012, 08:49 PM

I voted for The Waltons. The Wonder Years would be a close 2nd choice.

Mr. Television · 07-24-2012, 08:50 PM

I picked Happy Days.

benjamoon · 07-24-2012, 10:31 PM

American Dreams with Wonder Years and Happy Days close behind.

Another period piece I've always been interested in is the short-lived Homefront but I've never been able to find it anywhere

treky · 07-25-2012, 12:51 AM

for hilarlosly missing the mark, my picks are HAPPY DAYS and THAT 70S SHOW, for getting it right, i pick MASH

factsoflife · 07-25-2012, 03:43 AM

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

But I voted for Mad Men.

hawkeye123 · 07-25-2012, 04:05 AM

I voted for Mash. But wonder years would be a close second.

Marvo301 · 07-25-2012, 02:42 PM

The Waltons for me!

MickeyMac · 07-25-2012, 03:00 PM

I picked Mad Men

AB · 07-25-2012, 03:58 PM

I voted for Laverne & Shirley with Happy Days a close second.

gilligan fanatic · 07-25-2012, 07:21 PM

Happy Days and M*A*S*H

Is it to early to see a show today set in the 90s? I think that would be kind of cool.

old grouch · 07-25-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by benjamoon

American Dreams with Wonder Years and Happy Days close behind.

Another period piece I've always been interested in is the short-lived Homefront but I've never been able to find it anywhere

'Homefront' was a great show and needs to be on DVD.

I vote for 'Little House' and 'The Waltons'.

Mrs. Ducky · 07-25-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

Happy Days and M*A*S*H

Is it to early to see a show today set in the 90s? I think that would be kind of cool.

I actually think it would be the perfect time for a show set in '90s. There's so much '90s nostalgia these days, I definitely think something like that could become a huge hit.

hawkeye123 · 07-25-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

Happy Days and M*A*S*H

Is it to early to see a show today set in the 90s? I think that would be kind of cool.

I don't think it is too early. I would love to see a 90s based show. That was when I grew up. I mean I was 8 in 1990. I'm 30 now a lot has changed.

Schmoopie · 07-26-2012, 02:01 AM

Oh man, this is hard... Can I choose three of them? B/c I choose Mad Men, Happy Days and Little House on the Prairie

View Poll Results: What's your favorite TV period piece?
Little House on the Prairie	2	6.06%
The Waltons	6	18.18%
The Wonder Years	2	6.06%
Happy Days	7	21.21%
Laverne & Shirley	2	6.06%
Freaks and Geeks	2	6.06%
Mad Men	3	9.09%
Boardwalk Empire	0	0%
MAS*H	3	9.09%
American Dreams	3	9.09%
That '70s Show	2	6.06%
Downtown Abbey	0	0%
Other	1	3.03%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

07-24-2012, 08:31 PM	#1
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07-24-2012, 08:49 PM	#2
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07-24-2012, 08:50 PM	#3
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07-24-2012, 10:31 PM	#4
benjamoon Bewitched Senior Member Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,450	American Dreams with Wonder Years and Happy Days close behind. Another period piece I've always been interested in is the short-lived Homefront but I've never been able to find it anywhere
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07-25-2012, 12:51 AM	#5
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	for hilarlosly missing the mark, my picks are HAPPY DAYS and THAT 70S SHOW, for getting it right, i pick MASH
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07-25-2012, 03:43 AM	#6
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07-25-2012, 04:05 AM	#7
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07-25-2012, 02:42 PM	#8
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07-25-2012, 03:00 PM	#9
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	I picked Mad Men

07-25-2012, 03:58 PM	#10
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	I voted for Laverne & Shirley with Happy Days a close second.

07-25-2012, 07:21 PM	#11
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07-26-2012, 02:01 AM	#15
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Oh man, this is hard... Can I choose three of them? B/c I choose Mad Men, Happy Days and Little House on the Prairie
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