“The Jeffersons” is a famous TV show that started in the 1970s. It tells the story of George and Louise Jefferson, a couple who move to a fancy apartment in New York City after their dry-cleaning business does really well. This show was special because it talked about important topics like race, … Read more
Reboots are the trend on television nowadays and many of the classic television shows have been given contemporary treatments with a new set of cast and a refreshed story line. And Hawaii Five-O is no exception. The original series, about an elite police task force fighting big crimes in the Aloha State, … Read more
When All in the Family (1971-1979) was originally broadcast in the 1970s, it was considered as a groundbreaking event in the history of American TV. It bravely tackled certain topics that were once considered as taboo – bigotry, racism and homophobia, even sensitive issues like rape and sexual abuse. Although All in … Read more
Introduction to Classic Television The short history of the late-night talk show The short history of soap operas Television’s impact on society and culture Television in the 1950s Television in the 1960s Television in the 1970s Television in the 1980s Television in the 1990s Classic TV – Conclusion Once a novel medium … Read more
WKRP in Cincinnati is a long-running sitcoms that started in 1978 and ended in 1982. We’re sure many people who grew up in that era followed the misadventures of the quirky staff of a struggling fictional radio station. Do you remember some of the WKRP‘s best scenes? If you don’t remember them anymore, … Read more