The Western genre is America’s most unique contribution to the entertainment world. Not only is it a movie staple, but it is also a staple of television for decades. During the early days of television, it was the Westerns, which became one of the first programs to gain widespread popularity. Here in … Read more
The 1960s is a great and fascinating decade for early sci-fi television shows, which have now become camp favorites and cult classics. One of them is Lost in Space, which was originally broadcast on CBS from 1965 to 1968. Lost in Space is about a pioneering family, the Robinsons, who get stranded … Read more
Long before Saturday Night Live became the number one sketch comedy series that has kept the night owls laughing up to now, there was once Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, it became one of the most popular and the “hippest” classic TV shows during that … 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 Just like anything else, … Read more
Star Trek for starters Star Trek is an American television sci-fi series about a spaceship called the USS Enterprise and its crew, as they explore many sections of the Milky Way galaxy in the future sometime around the 2260s. The series was created by Gene Roddenberry and produced by Desilu Productions, and … Read more
The Andy Griffith Show – one of the best-loved TV shows of all time The 1960’s American sitcom, The Andy Griffith show, is one of the most loved TV shows that has ever aired. This famous TV series was produced by Sheldon Leonard, the producer of the also famous TV show, The … Read more
What’s “Leave It to Beaver” is all about? Leave it to Beaver is a popular 1950s American television series. The show features a young boy named Theodore Cleaver, also known as “the Beaver” and the many adventures he experiences while growing up in the small town of Mayfield. The show also stars … Read more