Newhart (1982-1990): Author Dick (Bob Newhart) and wife Joanna left city life behind when they bought Vermont's Stratford Inn, but their new bucolic setting was hardly boring, thanks to a lineup of small-town loonies, including daffy caretaker George and hillbilly handyman Larry, his brother Darryl and his other brother Darryl.
Family Guy (1999-present): The naughty and pop culture-obsessed 'Family Guy' is loaded with some of TV's best characters: offensive patriarch Peter, Brian the sauced dog and Peter Lorre-sound-a-like baby Stewie, whose botched matricidal missions are second in hilarity only to his perpetually thwarted plots for world domination.
Laverne & Shirley (1976-1983): Not since Lucy and Ethel wreaked havoc on the chocolate factory had two female buddies sparked so many chuckles. Lenny and Squiggy provided their share of wackiness, but the heart of the show was the bottle-cappin' roomies' friendship and pursuit of love, happiness and milk 'n' Pepsi.
Gilligan's Island (1964-1967): For a three-hour tour, they sure had a lot of luggage. But hey, it's not like coconut radios were realistic, either. Nor was the stream of visitors who never helped the gang get rescued. In fact, it's Gilligan and company's haplessness that kept them on the island and viewers hooked on the show.
Taxi (1978-1983): As one of the greatest comedy ensembles of all time, the Sunshine Cab Company crew -- pragmatic Alex, boxer Tony, actor Bobby, single mom Elaine, burnout Jim, loony Latka and crabby Louie -- mixed poignant storylines with their hilarious, yet often fruitless, attempts to leave their jobs behind.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966): One of the first shows about show biz revolved around a variety series writer. That meant tons of comic storylines, which, combined with Van Dyke's physical gags and Mary Tyler Moore's sassy humor, inspired many a future sitcom.
Married With Children (1987-1997): It was the raunchy show that made a network (Fox). The Bundys, led by shoe-salesman dad Al and big-haired mom Peg, certainly were certainly 'Not the Cosbys' (the show's original title), but they were one of TV's funniest fams.
Happy Days (1974-1984): If not for 'Happy Days,' TV land wouldn't have The Fonz, "jumping the shark," 'Laverne & Shirley' or Jenny Piccolo. Okay, we forgive the show for that last one, but only because the retro sitcom was so filled with heart and humor that one little annoying character couldn't bring it down. Aaaayy! - 29772
Family Guy (1999-present): The naughty and pop culture-obsessed 'Family Guy' is loaded with some of TV's best characters: offensive patriarch Peter, Brian the sauced dog and Peter Lorre-sound-a-like baby Stewie, whose botched matricidal missions are second in hilarity only to his perpetually thwarted plots for world domination.
Laverne & Shirley (1976-1983): Not since Lucy and Ethel wreaked havoc on the chocolate factory had two female buddies sparked so many chuckles. Lenny and Squiggy provided their share of wackiness, but the heart of the show was the bottle-cappin' roomies' friendship and pursuit of love, happiness and milk 'n' Pepsi.
Gilligan's Island (1964-1967): For a three-hour tour, they sure had a lot of luggage. But hey, it's not like coconut radios were realistic, either. Nor was the stream of visitors who never helped the gang get rescued. In fact, it's Gilligan and company's haplessness that kept them on the island and viewers hooked on the show.
Taxi (1978-1983): As one of the greatest comedy ensembles of all time, the Sunshine Cab Company crew -- pragmatic Alex, boxer Tony, actor Bobby, single mom Elaine, burnout Jim, loony Latka and crabby Louie -- mixed poignant storylines with their hilarious, yet often fruitless, attempts to leave their jobs behind.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966): One of the first shows about show biz revolved around a variety series writer. That meant tons of comic storylines, which, combined with Van Dyke's physical gags and Mary Tyler Moore's sassy humor, inspired many a future sitcom.
Married With Children (1987-1997): It was the raunchy show that made a network (Fox). The Bundys, led by shoe-salesman dad Al and big-haired mom Peg, certainly were certainly 'Not the Cosbys' (the show's original title), but they were one of TV's funniest fams.
Happy Days (1974-1984): If not for 'Happy Days,' TV land wouldn't have The Fonz, "jumping the shark," 'Laverne & Shirley' or Jenny Piccolo. Okay, we forgive the show for that last one, but only because the retro sitcom was so filled with heart and humor that one little annoying character couldn't bring it down. Aaaayy! - 29772
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