Mork & Mindy was an ABC sitcom which aired from 1978 to 1982. One of the many spin-offs of Happy Days (that also include Laverne & Shirley), it was the show that catapulted comedian Robin Williams to stardom. An alien who crashes into earth and settles with a young woman is a … 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
If you think about it, ALF (1986-1990) has one of the most unusual TV concepts but way back in the 80s and 90s television, all sorts of out-of-this-world beings got to co-habitate with their human families. Case in point: robotic girl Vicki in Small Wonder, Bigfoot Harry in Harry and the Hendersons, … Read more
As of this writing, it’s been confirmed that the beloved 80s action-crime TV series Knight Rider (1982-1986) is getting a digital reboot. Producer and director Justin Lin (The Fast and the Furious) is tapped to helm the latest version of the series. It may be appropriate since Lin loves cars and from … 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 If you were a … Read more