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The best of the golden age of TV in no order!

What we now consider the City of New York was founded in 1624, as a trading post, eventually called "New Amsterdam" by the Dutch who were running things for awhile, before it became the Megalopolis it is, now. Of course that ignores the fact that people were likely living on that land centuries before Julius Caesar led the Roman Empire, but hey, it's "American History," right?

Anyway, that 1624 date means that 2024 is the 400th Anniversary of New York City and to celebrate that historic year, I have compiled a list of the 400 Most Notable Television Shows that were set in NYC through 2024.

The Ground Rules:

New York City needs to be a primary location for the action. So, for example, even though "The Simpsons" visited New York in an episode, that wouldn't count. It's not about visiting the city; it's about being here.

Also, some shows change their locale; they may either move from or to NYC. We can consider those programs, presuming at least one season of the show was New York based.

And some shows split focus between two or more locations within their episodes. If one of those regular settings is a part of New York City, that qualifies it to be considered. Let's also acknowledge that because of production needs, many shows are not actually shot IN NYC, but are produced in Hollywood, Toronto, Vancouver, and other places. We aren't penalizing programs that are produced in part or in whole in other locations, as long as their typical settings are within the Five Boroughs of The City.

NOTE: This list is in reverse order. The show listed as 1 is, in fact, show #400.

The 400 Most Notable TV Shows Set in New York City (As of 2024)

Kelly Coffield Park, Shari Headley, Vincent Laresca, Jesse L. Martin, Karim Prince, Richard Roundtree, and Dawn Stern in 413 Hope St. (1997)

Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. in 77 Sunset Strip (1958)

Bill Dana and Maggie Peterson in The Bill Dana Show (1963)

Don Adams and Barbara Feldon in Get Smart (1965)

Don Adams  was an American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Maxwell Smart in the television series "Get Smart". Born on April 13, 1923, Adams had an illustrious career that spanned over 50 years. This year marks his 100th birth Anniversary. Adams also appeared in several other television shows and films, including "The Bill Dana Show," "The Love Boat," and "Inspector Gadget." Adams won three Emmy Awards during his career and was also a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous animated shows and films.

Which of these movie or recurring TV characters played or voiced by Don Adams is your favorite? 

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