What are some tv shows that make you "feel" good when watching them? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Michael cole · 11-15-2015, 06:08 PM

I got a few:

Almost all of the NBC comedies of the 80s And 90s
Family Matters
Full House
Step By Step
Happy Days
Perfect Strangers
Gunsmoke
Diagnosis: Murder
F Troop
Dobie Gillis
A lot of the Hanna-Barbara cartoons

Adamantium · 11-15-2015, 06:30 PM

I'm a weird guy, so shows that feature weird characters who form unlikely families are warm and cozy to me. That's one of the reasons I love "Community" so much. Those are characters who don't seem to have any friends outside of their little group. They all love each other and accept one another flaws and all. They are each eccentric and have trouble functioning in "the real world." Also the friendship of Troy and Abed is a nice one. Abed was always a loner because he couldn't connect to people. Troy was the star football player in high school and always acted cool. But once they met and became friends, Troy threw away his cool image and was just himself (a goofy, lovable man-child). And Abed was able to have a best friend who accepted him for who he was for the first time.

Another show is "NewsRadio." Those oddballs running that radio station fills me with joy. That's another case of these characters being outcasts except to one another. They belong together, even if they get on each other's nerves from time to time.

"Mister Rogers Neighborhood" - When I was in high school, I was quite depressed. I'd get home, turn on PBS and there was Mister Rogers being comforting and loving. It would make me feel better and also less stressed out about life. I still watch the show from time to time (thanks to Amazon Prime). He was such a good man. I'm not too fond of the Make-Believe segments but the rest is great.

Bonniegirl · 11-15-2015, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood Rock Chic

Barney Miller

The Courtship of Eddie's Father

Sanford and Son (Redd Foxx always makes me laugh, cheering me up)

That Girl (I love Ann Marie's wardrobe)

Love American Style (Wish later seasons of this show would be released on DVD)

CHiPs (Ponch cracks me up, and he is sexy too, and I love Jon Baker)

Two that you mentioned!!! Fred Sanford could make me laugh on the worst saddest day of my life!!!

And Chips, seeing Ponch always cheers me up. He IS funny and sexy!! I Love to see him dancing , kissing girls, rescuing people, delivering babies! He's wonderful!

Also I will add Petticoat Junction ,a sweet, funny heartwarming show ( with eye candy Steve too)

And Green Acres, same as with Sanford and Son, I could be sadder than sad and Green Acres will make me laugh!

Bonniegirl · 11-15-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood Rock Chic

When I am depressed, just watching 30 minutes of Fred Sanford, cheers me up.

Especially when he and Aunt Esther are going at it!!!

They were a perfect comedy duo!

tlc38tlc38 · 11-15-2015, 07:47 PM

I agree with Adamantium about "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood". I've always loved Fred Rogers. He was such a caring soul. It's a shame that PBS doesn't air the show anymore.

Other shows that make me "feel good":
"Mama's Family"
"I Love Lucy"
"Family Matters"
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer"
"Murder, She Wrote"
"The Torklesons"
"Wheel of Fortune"
"Pee-wee's Playhouse"
"ALF"
"The Golden Girls"
"Green Acres"
"Petticoat Junction"
"The Beverly Hillbillies"
"The Jeffersons"
"Newhart"
"Three's Company"

Regulus · 11-15-2015, 09:03 PM

My favorite "Feel Good" show?

Two Words.

Las sie!

(Thank You Y2K3Joker!

)

Jack Gomez · 11-16-2015, 02:21 AM

Dennis the Menace
Three's Company
Freaks and Geeks
Enlisted
The Goldbergs
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gomer Pyle USMC
The Andy Griffith Show
Raising Hope
The Waltons
The Brady Bunch

JSP · 11-16-2015, 09:25 AM

Rhoda, Match Game, Let's Make A Deal....pure escapist fare and I like it.

Patty Duke · 11-16-2015, 01:29 PM

Oh there are so many....

Mama's Family
Hazel
Father Knows Best
Touched By An Angel
Promised Land
Father Murphy
The Walton's
Gomer Pyle USMC
The Andy Griffith Show
I Love Lucy
Rhoda
Happy Days
Laverne and Shirley
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
CHIPS
Emergency
Golden Girls
Dennis The Menace
Petticoat Junction
The Real McCoys
Mary Tyler Moore

I could go on and on.....

LUNCH · 11-20-2015, 03:41 PM

Three's Company,Dobie Gillis,The Bob Newhart Show.For some reason Mister Ed, such a silly(but in a good way) show.There's a lot of more. Generally I consider a lot of classic TV sitcoms made during the 1950s-mid 1980s to be Feel Good TV Shows.Some dramas and other types of TV programs from that time period also fall into that category.. Nice relaxing entertainment.

Bonniegirl · 11-20-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LUNCH

Three's Company,Dobie Gillis,The Bob Newhart Show.For some reason Mister Ed, such a silly(but in a good way) show.There's a lot of more. Generally I consider a lot of classic TV sitcoms made during the 1950s-mid 1980s to be Feel Good TV Shows.Some dramas and other types of TV programs from that time period also fall into that category.. Nice relaxing entertainment.

I love Mr. Ed !

OH Nuts! · 11-21-2015, 02:17 AM

Bewitched ALWAYS and that 60s charmer That Girl.

howierules86 · 05-05-2026, 03:36 PM

The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

ThisLittlePiggy · 05-05-2026, 04:15 PM

ALF
The Golden Girls
The Andy Griffith Show
The Waltons
Bugs Bunny
That Girl

merlinjones · 05-10-2026, 05:53 PM

Bewitched
I Dream of Jeannie
Gidget
The Donna Reed Show
The Munsters
Leave it to Beaver
Gilligan's Island
The Brady Bunch
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Jetsons
Jonny Quest
The Flintstones
Josie and the Pussycats
Wonder Woman
Batman
The Beverly Hillbillies
Green Acres
Petticoat Junction
Columbo
The Mickey Mouse Club
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
Scooby Doo Where are You?
I Love Lucy
Mary Tyler Moore
Dark Shadows
Pee Wee's Playhouse
The Judy Garland Show
Hawaii Five-0
Hawaiian Eye
The Wild Wild West
Zorro
Lost in Space
Star Trek 66
The Monkees
The Addams Family
Match Game
Knots Landing
Smallville

11-15-2015, 06:08 PM	#1
Michael cole Henry Winkler Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 06, 2015 Location: Webster, Pennsylvania Posts: 761	What are some tv shows that make you "feel" good when watching them? I got a few: Almost all of the NBC comedies of the 80s And 90s Family Matters Full House Step By Step Happy Days Perfect Strangers Gunsmoke Diagnosis: Murder F Troop Dobie Gillis A lot of the Hanna-Barbara cartoons
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tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,252	I agree with Adamantium about "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood". I've always loved Fred Rogers. He was such a caring soul. It's a shame that PBS doesn't air the show anymore. Other shows that make me "feel good": "Mama's Family" "I Love Lucy" "Family Matters" "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" "Murder, She Wrote" "The Torklesons" "Wheel of Fortune" "Pee-wee's Playhouse" "ALF" "The Golden Girls" "Green Acres" "Petticoat Junction" "The Beverly Hillbillies" "The Jeffersons" "Newhart" "Three's Company"
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Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,371	My favorite "Feel Good" show? Two Words. *Las sie!* (Thank You Y2K3Joker!)
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11-20-2015, 03:41 PM	#10
LUNCH Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 1,304	Three's Company,Dobie Gillis,The Bob Newhart Show.For some reason Mister Ed, such a silly(but in a good way) show.There's a lot of more. Generally I consider a lot of classic TV sitcoms made during the 1950s-mid 1980s to be Feel Good TV Shows.Some dramas and other types of TV programs from that time period also fall into that category.. Nice relaxing entertainment.
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11-15-2015, 06:30 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,817	I'm a weird guy, so shows that feature weird characters who form unlikely families are warm and cozy to me. That's one of the reasons I love "Community" so much. Those are characters who don't seem to have any friends outside of their little group. They all love each other and accept one another flaws and all. They are each eccentric and have trouble functioning in "the real world." Also the friendship of Troy and Abed is a nice one. Abed was always a loner because he couldn't connect to people. Troy was the star football player in high school and always acted cool. But once they met and became friends, Troy threw away his cool image and was just himself (a goofy, lovable man-child). And Abed was able to have a best friend who accepted him for who he was for the first time. Another show is "NewsRadio." Those oddballs running that radio station fills me with joy. That's another case of these characters being outcasts except to one another. They belong together, even if they get on each other's nerves from time to time. "Mister Rogers Neighborhood" - When I was in high school, I was quite depressed. I'd get home, turn on PBS and there was Mister Rogers being comforting and loving. It would make me feel better and also less stressed out about life. I still watch the show from time to time (thanks to Amazon Prime). He was such a good man. I'm not too fond of the Make-Believe segments but the rest is great.

11-16-2015, 02:21 AM	#7
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