“Dark Shadows” was a very popular TV show that started in 1966. It was different because it had spooky stories about vampires, ghosts, and witches. People loved watching the adventures of the Collins family, who lived in a big, mysterious house. Even though the show ended a long time ago, in 1971, … Read more
Introduction The television industry has gone through a major change post the 2000s. Following the 2020 decade, we expect various other aspects to evolve in a better way. This has led to a division between the viewers. One side believes that the classic television series were better while the other side believes … Read more
“Stand By for Crime” is a special show that changed the way TV and radio shows were made. It was one of the first to mix exciting crime stories with real-life news reporting. This show is a big deal for people who love old TV and radio shows because it was different … Read more
When we research the earliest television shows and series, especially the popular and successful ones, The Lone Ranger is probably among the first names that pop up. This show was aired on ABC, beginning in 1949 and wrapping up in 1957. It was a Western-themed drama series that might still have an … Read more
Introduction to Classic Television in the 1950s 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 Despite … Read more
In the present time, televisions can be found in billions of homes in different parts of the world. They are now more high-tech and offer different features, such as Wi-Fi connectivity which enables people to stream their favorite online movies and shows on their television sets. However, when you talk to your … 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
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996) is one of the most beloved classic TV shows during the 1990s. Every 90s kid who followed the sitcom knew all the words to its theme. But if you think you are well-versed about Will Smith – as the fictionalized version of himself – and the … Read more
The fantasy sitcom Bewitched enchanted television viewers from 1964 to 1972. It stars the late Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha, the witch who marries a mortal man and vows herself to the normal life of a typical suburban housewife. But her magical powers get in the way, and this is often the main source … Read more
Some of the best-loved TV characters are not seen. But even though these characters have never been played been explicitly shown on the small screen, they have made quite an impact on the audience. Know who these legendary unseen characters are? Find them out here. 1. Ugly Naked Guy (Friends) The sitcom’s … 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