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jax77 · 08-16-2003, 10:35 PM

Vote and post comments on which decade -- starting with the 50s and ending with the 90s decade -- you think had a better quality and a greater selection of tv shows. I know this is a sitcoms board, but just for the sake of this poll, vote on tv shows in general -- Star Trek, Batman, Dallas, Twilight Zone etc. weren't sitcoms but are considered classics and/or a big show for its time -- so keep tv programs like that in mind when voting.........

Post comments on what decade you picked and why.

Tammy · 08-17-2003, 02:30 AM

I voted for 60's because of my favorite show, The Monkees but there are quite a few other shows I like from that decade too.

dawsongirl · 08-17-2003, 04:37 AM

I picked the 70s. Great game shows...lots of my other favs, like Adam-12, McMillan and Wife, and The Incredible Hulk. Lots of them started in the 60s and bled into the 70s as well.

Ms Garthe Knight · 08-17-2003, 07:19 AM

I liked what the 80s had,

Knight Rider
MacGyver
The A Team
Dallas
Dynasty
Who's the Boss
Family Ties
Cheers
................ and many more

*PinkLady* · 08-17-2003, 03:14 PM

The 70's...best sitcoms and game shows. Several good dramas too.

Crimson and Clover · 08-17-2003, 03:33 PM

i picked the 70s but i think there was great stuff from every decade

Impressions · 08-17-2003, 04:17 PM

I voted for the 1970s, because most of my favorite TV shows come from this decade, there are few shows that I like from other time periods, but this decade pretty much sums it all up.

SBTB Geek · 08-18-2003, 12:05 AM

I think that TV reached a creativity high during the 1980's.

LucyFan · 08-18-2003, 03:42 AM

These are my picks: 1960's & 1970's.

Small Wonderian · 08-18-2003, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ms Garthe Knight
I liked what the 80s had,

Knight Rider
MacGyver
The A Team
Dallas
Dynasty
Who's the Boss
Family Ties
Cheers
................ and many more

Yep, the 80's was definitely the best.

DianeChambers87 · 08-18-2003, 01:28 PM

80s

C'mon they launched Mtv!!
Cheers
Some of the best movies were made in the 80s
everything! lol

JT · 08-18-2003, 08:47 PM

The 1970s of course! Look at this list, filled with glamorous (well not really) sitcoms...

"Mary Tyler Moore" (1970-1977)
"The Partridge Family" (1970-1974)
"The New Dick Van Dyke Show" (1971-1974)
"All in the Family" (1971-1979)
"Sanford & Son" (1972-1977)
"Maude" (1972-1978)
"Bob Newhart" (1972-1978)
"Good Times" (1974-1979)
"Chico and the Man" (1974-1978)
"Welcome Back Kotter" (1975-1979)
"Jeffersons" (1975-1985)
"One Day at a Time" (1975-1984)
"Laverne and Shirley" (1976-1983)
"Mary Hartman Mary Hartman" (1976-1977)
"Alice" (1976-1985)
"Three's Company" (1977-1984)
"The Love Boat" (1977-1986)
"Diffrent Strokes" (1978-1986)
"Mork and Mindy" (1978-1982)
"The Facts of Life" (1979-1988)
"Benson" (1979-1986)
...and so many more!!

And of course, some good American drama!

"Hawaii Five-0" (1968-1980)
"Adam 12" (1968-1975)
"Marcus Welby MD" (1969-1976)
"McMillan and Wife" (1971-1977)
"The Rookies" (1972-1976)
"Kojak" (1973-1978)
"The Rockford Files" (1974-1980)
"Little House on the Prairie" (1974-1983)
"Charlie's Angels" (1976-1981)
"Hart to Hart" (1979-1984)
...and so many more!!

And some sparkling GAME SHOWS!

"The Dating Game" (1965-1974)
"The Newlywed Game" (1966-1974)
"The Price is Right" (1972-present)
"Match Game" (1973-1982)
"The $10,000 Pyramid" (1973-1976)
"TattleTales" (1974-1978)
"Wheel of Fortune" (1975-present)
"Family Feud" (1976-1985)
"Password Plus" (1979-1982)
...and SO many more!!

And some good clean SOAPS!

"Search for Tomorrow" (1951-1986)
"Love of Life" (1951-1980)
"Guiding Light" (1952-present)
"Secret Storm" (1954-1974)
"The Edge of Night" (1956-1984)
"As the World Turns" (1956-present)
"General Hospital" (1963-present)
"Another World" (1964-1999)
"Days of Our Lives" (1965-present)
"Dark Shadows" (1966-1971)
"One Life to Live" (1968-present)
"Love is a Many Splendored Thing" (1969-1973)
"All My Children" (1970-present)
"Somerset" (1970-1976)
"Young and the Restless" (1973-present)
"Ryan's Hope" (1975-1989)
...and more!!

To sum it all up, in the most appropriate way...

I LOVE THE '70S

Sitcomwriter · 08-19-2003, 10:00 AM

It was a (not really) tough decision but I had to say The 2000's!.How could I not?

Sitcoms
8 Simple Rules (2002-present)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-present, Orignal pilot filmed in 1999)
Sex & The City (1998-2004, Not a favorite of mine but it's a popular show for the decade)
Friends (1994-2004)
Frasier (1993-2004)
Will & Grace (1998-present)
Scrubs (2001-present)
Sports Night (1998-2000)
Coupling (2003-present)
The Osbournes (2002-present, I refuse to call it a reality show)
Newlyweds (2003-present, See The Osbournes)
I'm With Busey (2003-present, See Newlyweds)
The Anna Nicole Show (See I'm With Busey)

Dramas
The OC (2003-present)
American Dreams (2002-present)

Talk Shows
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003-present)
The New Tom Green Show (2003-present)
The Caroline Rhea Show (2002-2003)

Reality Shows
Survivor (2000-present)
Big Brother (2000-present)
Celebrity Mole (2003-present)
The Family (2003-present)
Paradise Hotel (2003-present)

Talent Competitions
American Idol (2002-present)
American Juniors (2003-present)

Game Shows
Banzai (2003-present)
Dog Eat Dog (2002-present)

Let's hope TV Stays this way!

Swimfan85 · 08-19-2003, 11:24 PM

80s and 90s!!!

barwars · 11-26-2003, 11:21 AM

Definately the '80s.

But the '70s are growing on me too.

08-16-2003, 10:35 PM	#1
jax77 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 28, 2003 Posts: 21	TV's Best Decade (not just sitcoms)? Vote and post comments on which decade -- starting with the 50s and ending with the 90s decade -- you think had a better quality and a greater selection of tv shows. I know this is a sitcoms board, but just for the sake of this poll, vote on tv shows in general -- Star Trek, Batman, Dallas, Twilight Zone etc. weren't sitcoms but are considered classics and/or a big show for its time -- so keep tv programs like that in mind when voting......... Post comments on what decade you picked and why.
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08-17-2003, 02:30 AM	#2
Tammy MonkeeGroupies Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 04, 2001 Location: Monkeeland Posts: 263	I voted for 60's because of my favorite show, The Monkees but there are quite a few other shows I like from that decade too.
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08-17-2003, 03:33 PM	#6
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	i picked the 70s but i think there was great stuff from every decade
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08-18-2003, 01:28 PM	#11
DianeChambers87 Elizabeth B. Malone Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 16, 2003 Location: Swampland USA Posts: 5,178	No question about it 80s C'mon they launched Mtv!! Cheers Some of the best movies were made in the 80s everything! lol
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08-19-2003, 10:00 AM	#13
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	It was a (not really) tough decision but I had to say The 2000's!.How could I not? Sitcoms 8 Simple Rules (2002-present) Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-present, Orignal pilot filmed in 1999) Sex & The City (1998-2004, Not a favorite of mine but it's a popular show for the decade) Friends (1994-2004) Frasier (1993-2004) Will & Grace (1998-present) Scrubs (2001-present) Sports Night (1998-2000) Coupling (2003-present) The Osbournes (2002-present, I refuse to call it a reality show) Newlyweds (2003-present, See The Osbournes) I'm With Busey (2003-present, See Newlyweds) The Anna Nicole Show (See I'm With Busey) Dramas The OC (2003-present) American Dreams (2002-present) Talk Shows Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003-present) The New Tom Green Show (2003-present) The Caroline Rhea Show (2002-2003) Reality Shows Survivor (2000-present) Big Brother (2000-present) Celebrity Mole (2003-present) The Family (2003-present) Paradise Hotel (2003-present) Talent Competitions American Idol (2002-present) American Juniors (2003-present) Game Shows Banzai (2003-present) Dog Eat Dog (2002-present) Let's hope TV Stays this way!
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View Poll Results: Which decade was tv's best?
50s	1	2.63%
60s	5	13.16%
70s	18	47.37%
80s	10	26.32%
90s	4	10.53%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

08-17-2003, 04:37 AM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I picked the 70s. Great game shows...lots of my other favs, like Adam-12, McMillan and Wife, and The Incredible Hulk. Lots of them started in the 60s and bled into the 70s as well.

08-17-2003, 07:19 AM	#4
Ms Garthe Knight Max&99 Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 29, 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 569	I liked what the 80s had, Knight Rider MacGyver The A Team Dallas Dynasty Who's the Boss Family Ties Cheers ................ and many more

08-17-2003, 03:14 PM	#5
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	The 70's...best sitcoms and game shows. Several good dramas too.

08-17-2003, 04:17 PM	#7
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	I voted for the 1970s, because most of my favorite TV shows come from this decade, there are few shows that I like from other time periods, but this decade pretty much sums it all up.

08-18-2003, 12:05 AM	#8
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I think that TV reached a creativity high during the 1980's.

08-18-2003, 03:42 AM	#9
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	These are my picks: 1960's & 1970's.

08-18-2003, 08:47 PM	#12
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,219	The 1970s of course! Look at this list, filled with glamorous (well not really) sitcoms... "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970-1977) "The Partridge Family" (1970-1974) "The New Dick Van Dyke Show" (1971-1974) "All in the Family" (1971-1979) "Sanford & Son" (1972-1977) "Maude" (1972-1978) "Bob Newhart" (1972-1978) "Good Times" (1974-1979) "Chico and the Man" (1974-1978) "Welcome Back Kotter" (1975-1979) "Jeffersons" (1975-1985) "One Day at a Time" (1975-1984) "Laverne and Shirley" (1976-1983) "Mary Hartman Mary Hartman" (1976-1977) "Alice" (1976-1985) "Three's Company" (1977-1984) "The Love Boat" (1977-1986) "Diffrent Strokes" (1978-1986) "Mork and Mindy" (1978-1982) "The Facts of Life" (1979-1988) "Benson" (1979-1986) ...and so many more!! And of course, some good American drama! "Hawaii Five-0" (1968-1980) "Adam 12" (1968-1975) "Marcus Welby MD" (1969-1976) "McMillan and Wife" (1971-1977) "The Rookies" (1972-1976) "Kojak" (1973-1978) "The Rockford Files" (1974-1980) "Little House on the Prairie" (1974-1983) "Charlie's Angels" (1976-1981) "Hart to Hart" (1979-1984) ...and so many more!! And some sparkling GAME SHOWS! "The Dating Game" (1965-1974) "The Newlywed Game" (1966-1974) "The Price is Right" (1972-present) "Match Game" (1973-1982) "The $10,000 Pyramid" (1973-1976) "TattleTales" (1974-1978) "Wheel of Fortune" (1975-present) "Family Feud" (1976-1985) "Password Plus" (1979-1982) ...and SO many more!! And some good clean SOAPS! "Search for Tomorrow" (1951-1986) "Love of Life" (1951-1980) "Guiding Light" (1952-present) "Secret Storm" (1954-1974) "The Edge of Night" (1956-1984) "As the World Turns" (1956-present) "General Hospital" (1963-present) "Another World" (1964-1999) "Days of Our Lives" (1965-present) "Dark Shadows" (1966-1971) "One Life to Live" (1968-present) "Love is a Many Splendored Thing" (1969-1973) "All My Children" (1970-present) "Somerset" (1970-1976) "Young and the Restless" (1973-present) "Ryan's Hope" (1975-1989) ...and more!! To sum it all up, in the most appropriate way... I LOVE THE '70S

08-19-2003, 11:24 PM	#14
Swimfan85 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Posts: 7,030	80s and 90s!!!

11-26-2003, 11:21 AM	#15
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Definately the '80s. But the '70s are growing on me too.