‘The Dean Martin Show’ was a hit TV variety-comedy series that aired on NBC from 1965- 1974 for a total of 264 episodes. The famous singer and comedian Dean Martin hosted this show, which was known and loved for its uniqueness. Just what made it so unique? This was probably due to … Read more
Are you a fan of car racing? If the answer is yes, then ‘Wacky Races’ is just right for you. This is another classic hit cartoon from the legendary Hanna-Barberaname. The show aired on CBS from September 14, 1968 – January 04, 1969. It’s also been recently rebooted as a series in … Read more
A ‘wholesome’ sitcom paired with a chart-topping introduction song- this describes the Doris Day Show! Unlike other sitcoms, the Doris Day Show always remained extra sensitive to its audience. This sets it apart from many other sitcoms, which used language that might not be suitable for young audiences–all in order to bring … Read more
If you’re looking for an American sitcom to watch with your family, then Good Luck Charlie is perfect for you. This show focuses on the Duncan family – a family that resides in Denver, Colorado. Every episode of this series shows the day-to-day lives of the Duncans. Starting from their dad, Bob, … Read more
Premiered in 1960, My Three Sons was not the first American television series to feature an all-male household but it was the first TV show that gave the viewers a more realistic kind of family. The sitcom tells the story of how widower and aeronautical engineer Steven Douglas raises his three sons. … 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
In Living Color was the brainchild of comedian Keenen Ivory Wayans and ran for five seasons (1990-1994). This comedy sketch series broke several grounds (for having a multi-ethnic ensemble cast, among other things) that were unprecedented in American television. However, it also courted some controversy from its parent network Fox, the censors, … Read more
Introduction to Homer and Jethro Homer and Jethro were an American country and parody duo consisted of Henry D. Haynes (“Homer,” 1920-1971) and Kenneth C. Burns (“Jethro,” 1920-1989); they were also dubbed as the “Thinking Man’s Hillbillies.” They started working together as a duo when they were just 16 while auditioning … Read more
Who is Vicki Lawrence? Born Vicki Anne Axelrad, Vicki Lawrence is an Emmy-winning actress, comedienne, and singer, mostly known by her 11-year stint on The Carol Burnett Show until the program folded in 1978; afterwards, she starred on her own sitcom Mama’s Family, which was based on her famous role fromThe Carol … Read more
Introduction Dickie Goodman (born Richard Dorian Goodman in 1934 – died in 1989), was an American music producer whose records specialized in comedy. He is credited for popularizing comedy and novelty genre of recording, especially for having introduced sound clips taken from popular songs as a wisecracking reply to the actors on … Read more