Most Beloved Television Programs

The life and trials of a 1930s and 1940s Virginia mountain family through financial depression and World War II.

Ozzie and Harriet Nelson raise their two sons Ricky and David. As the sons age, they experience teenage dating problems, marriage and careers.

The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.

Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.

The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.

The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.

A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience.

Legendary long-running television variety show featuring skits and songs by Carol Burnett, her comedy troupe, and their celebrity guests. Stars Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway.

The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy.

The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.

Fred Rogers explores various topics for young viewers through presentations and music, both in his world and in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.

A loving mother and wife deals with situations and problems of a middle-class family in the late 1950s and the early 1960s.

The misadventures of a suburban boy, family and friends.

Daily children's program hosted by Captain Kangaroo.

Widower Steve Douglas raises three sons with the help of his father-in-law, and is later aided by the boys' great-uncle. An adopted son, a stepdaughter, wives, and another generation of sons join the loving family in later seasons.

Danny is a New York entertainer. Between his co-stars at the nightclub where he performs and his wife and kids, he has dilemmas galore, which he somehow manages to resolve and still laugh.

Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.

The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.

Teenager Patty Lane and her worldly identical cousin Cathy navigate family and high school life.

One of the most successful and fondly-remembered shows in TV history, "The Lawrence Welk Show" featured musical numbers and skits, with host Welk leading the band.

Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy.

The Man of Steel fights crime with help from his friends at the "Daily Planet."

The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.