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Shotzie831 was talking about the 90's on her blog. Specifically about the Fresh Prince of Bel Air..... That got me to thinking about how much television I have digested since my birth in 1977. It got me thinking more about how many re-runs I had seen of shows that were done before my birth:
In bold are the shows that I have seen (and remember)...there are only a few left without bold:
#100 - "Family Guy" (1999-2002)
Has been said to have been 'one funniest animated sitcoms'.
#99 - "My Favorite Martian" (1963-1966)
A "fantasy" sitcom classic.
#98 - "Petticoat Junction" (1963-1970)
A Paul Henning Favorite.
#97 - What's Happening!! (1976-1979/1985-1988)
Another Norman Lear Sitcom.
#96 - "California Dreams" (1992-1997)
Another teen sitcom.
#95 - "Rhoda" (1974-1978)
The most successful spin-off of the it's parent show.
#94 - "Here's Lucy" (1968-1974)
Stars America's First Lady of American Television, Lucille Ball. Was CBS's #1 show during the 1970-1971 season.
#93 - "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (1959-1963)
The cast included the pre-'Gilligan' Bob Denver.
#92 - "WKRP In Cincinnatti" (1978-1982)
A classic in it's own right.
#91 - "Wings" (1990-1997)
Another successful 90's sitcom
#90 - "Coach" (1989-1997) - Dauber! What a geek!
Another successful 90's sitcom.
#89 - "The King of the Hill" (1996-Present)
An original.
#88 - "The King of Queens" (1998-Present) One of my current favorites
TV's most current successful spin-off.
#87 - "Newhart" (1982-1990)
Bob Newhart's most successful sitcom.
#86 - "The Nanny" (1993-1999) - Mr. Shefhield, YUMMY!
Has proven to be one of Lifetime's most successful shows.
#85 - "Who's the Boss? (1984-1992) - Mona was such a slut!
Not one of your traditional gender shows.
#84 - "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" (1992-1997)
The black version of "Three's Company".
#83 - "Good Times" (1974-1979)
Another highly successful Norman Lear sitcom.
#82 - "Charles in Charge" (1984-1985/1987-1990) - He was so freakin HOT!!!!
Stars Scott Biao, one of American's teen heart-throbbers.
#81 - "Dinosaurs" (1991-1994)
A pop culture classic. "Who's the mama?"
#80 - "ALF" (1986-1990) - I think Alf paved the way for Roger the alien on American Dad.
ALF is one of great popular icons.
#79 - "Welcome Back, Kotter" (1975-1979)
This show had one successful theme song.
#78- "Saved By The Bell: The New Class" (1993-2000) - but did you see the movies? LOL
Another classic teen sitcom.
#77 - "Futurama" (1999-2003)
Arguably, Matt Groening's most creative series.
#76 - "Boy Meets World" (1993-2000)
One of TGIF's most successful sitcoms.
#75 - "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1996-2003) --omg, that was Friday night tv!!!!
The most recent "Fantasy" sitcom.
#74 - "That Girl" (1966-1971)
This is the series that set the tone for future "independent" women sitcoms.
#73 - "Mister Ed" (1961-1966) - Poor Horse
This show is the very first "fantasy" sitcom to be created. The show paved the way for future successful fantasy sitcoms such Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and many others.
#72 - "The Donna Reed Show" (1958-1966)
A show that inspired other situation comedy familes.
#71 - "Mork and Mindy" (1978-1982)
The Best "Alien" sitcom ever. This show features the talented comedian, Robin Williams.
#70 - "Make Room For Danny" / "The Danny Thomas Show" (1953-1964)
One of television's first shows to feature a family.
#69 - "The Lucy Show" (1962-1968)
Another classic sitcom featuring America's favorite funny lady, Lucille Ball. This is probably the very first American sitcom to feature a woman working outside of the home.
#68 - "Get Smart" (1965-1970)
Highly entertaining show.
#67 - "Maude" (1972-1978) -What a sassy (ballsy) lady she was!
Behind All In The Family, this was the most controversial sitcom of the 1970's era.
#66 - "The Partridge Family" (1970-1974)
American's most music-loving family in a situation comedy.
#65 - "Taxi" (1978-1982)
Another sitcom considered to be well-written.
#64 - "Perfect Strangers" (1986-1992) my mom's fav show for a long time. She LOVED Balki.
Another buddy sitcom.
#63 - "Family Affair" (1966-1971)
Another cute show from the 1960's.
#62 - "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." (1964-1969)
One of television's first successful spin-offs. The first military sitcom to score high in the ratings.
#61 - "Family Matters" (1989-1998) - "Did I do thatttttt?"
One of television's longest-running spin-offs.
#60 - "Mama's Family" (1983-1985,1986-1990) - I used to wish bad things on Naomi.
America's then-only spin-off series from a variety show.
#59 - "Family Ties" (1982-1989)
Ronald Reagan's then favorite show.
#58 - "The Bob Newhart Show" (1972-1978)
Considered to be one of Television's well-written shows.
#57 - "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978-1986)
This tv series had perhaps one of TV's most-popular catchphrases of all time.
#56 - "Malcolm In the Middle" (2001-Present)
Saluted as a future classic by TV Land.
#55 - "South Park"
Another groundbreaking sitcom.
#54 - "The Monkees" (1966-1968)
A one of a kind show.
#53 - "Dennis the Menace" (1959-1963)
TV's most adorable sitcom ever created. A very cute show.
#52 - "Growing Pains" (1985-1992)
A family classic from the start. A show not to be missed.
#51 - "Step By Step" (1991-1998)
Another show based on a concept of an older show; "The Brady Bunch" of the 1990's!
#50 - "Soap" (1977-1981)
Another groundbreaking sitcom of the late 1970's.
#49 - "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" (1952-1966)
America's longest-running family sitcom.
#48 - "Murphy Brown" (1988-1998) - Boy did she raise a stink!
What can I say? It's the MTM of 1990's!
#47 - "The Facts of Life" (1979-1988)
At one point in time, this cleverly written sitcom was Nick-at-Nite's #1 Highest-Rated show.
#46 - "Green Acres" (1965-1971) - Go ahead, try not to sing that theme song!
Paul Henning's absolute best sitcom ever created. This show had some of most wildest TV characters ever created.
#45 - "I Dream of Jeannie" (1965-1970)
A pure classic. Catchy theme song.
#44 - "Beavis and Butthead" (1990's)
Gave the word 'cartoon' a new meaning. MTV's most popular sitcom during the 1990's.
#43 - "Married With . . . Children" (1987-1997) - I think Al made Payless popular.
Fox's first successful sitcom.
#42 - "8 Simple Rules" (2002-Present)
A great family show of the 2000's decade.
#41- "Everybody Loves Raymond" (1996-Present)
One of TV's most humorous shows.
#40 - "Laverne & Shirley" (1976-1983)
Garry Marshall's absolute best sitcom ever created. One of the first "buddy" sitcoms.
#39 - "My Three Sons" (1960-1972)
One of America's most longest-running sitcoms in the history of television.
#38 - "Saved By The Bell" (1990-1993)
One of the first sitcoms geared solely towards the teen audience. Great theme song.
#37 - "Frasier" (1993-2004)
Another well-written, highly-praised show.
#36 - "Home Improvement" (1991-1999)
A great family classic of the 1990's.
#35 - "Ren & Stimpy" (1991-1993)
The classic sitcom that took the word 'cartoon' to a different level. One of America's most popular culture shows.
#34 - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990-1996)
Starred one of American's most recognized personalities: Will Smith. 'Nuff Said.
#33 - "Chico and the Man" (1974-1978)
This show was perhaps American's first "Latino" sitcom. Nevertheless, it's truly a television innovator for classics after its time.
#32 - "The Jeffersons" (1975-1985) - the bigot of the 70's. Him and Archie Bunker.
Norman Lear's absolute best sitcom ever created.
#31 - "The Odd Couple" (1970-1975)
Another great classic that's well-remembered.
#30 - "Roseanne" (1988-1998)
Another groundbreaking show of the 1990's.
#29 - "Leave It To Beaver" (1957-1963)
A very tradition family-oriented show. This show showcased, perhaps, America's "Perfect" Family.
#28 - "M*A*S*H (1972-1983)
One of the most influential sitcoms in all of TV history.
#27 - "The Love Boat" (1977-1986)
One of American's most popular sitcoms throughout TV history.
#26 - "Cheers" (1982-1993)
A great classic. The show the practically changed overnight: from a bomb to a run away hit.
#25 - "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-1971) - I wonder how much Geico paid to use their likeness in a commercial.
The most recognized "rural" sitcom. Very well-remembered.
#24 -"The Addams Family" (1964-1966) - Snap! Snap!
The most oddest by spookiest family ever. Very clever show for it's time.
#23 - "Full House" (1987-1995) - Uncle Jessie, Uncle Jessie!
A very heartwarming show that's often touching.
#22 - "The Golden Girls" (1985-1992)
An original.
#21 - "Sienfeld" (1990-1997)
A well-written TV show. Possibly, considered the best sitcom of 1990's.
#20 - "The Cosby Show" (1984-1992)
The show that's responsible for "reviving" the situation comedy.
#19 - "The Honeymooners" (1955)
A pure classic of the 1950's.
#18 - "Friends" (1994-2004)
The most caring group of friends ever seen in television history. A classic in it's own right.
#17 - "The Wonder Years" (1988-1993)
A very unique show. Almost anyone can relate to this classic.
#16 - "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961-1966)
A very smart comedy for it's time.
#15 - "The Flintstones" (1960-1966)
The first prime-time animated series. Set a high standard.
#14 - "The Munsters" (1964-1966)
The most loving family ever seen in television.
#13 - "Sanford and Son" (1972-1977)
If you ask me, this IS the first african-american sitcom. It set a very high standard for those black shows that followed.
#12 - "Will and Grace" (1998-Present)
The most recent groundbreaking sitcom. A show that had one of sitcom's firsts: a show based around a gay character.
#11 - "Bewitched" (1964-1972)
The Best special effects show of the 1960's. The longest-running fantasy sitcom.
#10 - "Three's Company" (1977-1984) -Come and knock on our door...we've been waiting for you!!!
Yet, another groundbreaker of the 1970's. Very funny show starring the late talented John Ritter.
#9 - "Gilligan's Island" (1964-1967)
The most overplayed TV sitcom is television history. Possibly the most recognized.
Possibly, the world's most favorite sitcom.
#8 - "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970-1977)
Another groundbreaker of the 1970's.
#7 - "Ellen" (1994-1998)
The ultimate groundbreaker of the 1990's.
#6 - "The Simpsons" (1989-Present)
The longest-running animated sitcom. A very smart show.
#5 - "Happy Days" (1974-1984)
The highlight of the 1970's in television history. Truly a gem.
#4 - "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960-1968)
A show with very high morals. Anyone could learn a lesson or two from this highly-rated sitcom. Perhaps, America's most beloved sitcom.
#3 - "The Brady Bunch" (1969-1974)
The number one cult classic. 'Nuff said.
#2 - "All In The Family" (1971-1979)
The most groundbreaking sitcom ever. The show that changed television.
#1 - "I Love Lucy" (1951 - 1957)
The mother of all sitcoms, starred the Queen of Comedy, gave birth to the rerun, Need I say more?
So, I'm driving down the Beltway at 58 MPH tonight and everyone is zooming by me while I'm muddling along in the right hand lane. I am sure that they are staring at me and if they weren't going by me so fast, I could probably verify that fact! My driving to work is 80% highway and 20% city. The problem is that the city driving is "real" city driving with tons of stoplights. I am therefore trying to get the most out of my highway miles by keeping the gas pedal in check. I figure that when I'm lucky, I'll get about 28 miles per gallon on my trips to and from work. Heck! I'd be ecstatic with that.
Inside of me, my stomach is turning as I watch all of those people in their big SUV's and minivans, and other gas guzzlers just wasting gas with their right foot. I am angered but not out of piety but more out of the fact that less than five months ago, I was one of those people. I was a "starer", I'd stare at anyone in the right hand lane going under 70 MPH wondering what their problem was!!! I was a serious waster - just throwing precious resources away #1 because I could afford it - and # 2 because I wanted to cut five minutes off of my trip. Now, I can still afford it (although its getting harder by the day) and I've learned how to get up 10 minutes earlier in the morning.
I hate high gas prices as much as everyone else does but this isn't ALL about the speculators. The speculators are only getting rich because we let them get rich. We continue to treat gas like it will be around forever. As we use more and more gas and don't ration it reasonably ourselves, those who control the the supply can feel the money coming their way so fast that the palms of their hands have been scratched raw from the itchiness of greed. The speculators laugh as we push ourselves deeper into a hole.
I can't fix this problem alone - nobody can. But as I was driving home tonight, I couldn't help but wonder if we could fix this situation at all by cutting our speed or making less trips or both. We just have to get to the point where we see gas as an absolute luxury (whether there really is enough or not) and treat it as such!
That's my 2cents, please comment 
Teach Elmo's 2 year old representative where the bag of Goldfish Crackers are - and you might just do poor Elmo in!
Today I did nothing. Nothing but sleep. Okay, thats something but it isn't the something that I was hoping for. Yesterday, I marathon-cleaned the house and *thought* that I'd be up early again to do the same thing. Nay Nay Pooh Bear - not this time. I got up at 7. Fed the outdoor cats, ate some cheerios with a banana in it, brushed my teeth and promptly went right back to bed.
Now, its 4 PM, I've managed to shower (from all of that sweat I worked up sleeping half the day away) and now I have to go to Walmart to retrieve some more Pine-Sol. I must hurry because Walmart gets hairy by 5 PM in Clinton. I'm going to stop by Starbucks on the way in and get myself a much denied latte of some form.
Then, I shall clean the bathrooms, clean the floors, carpet clean the living room - take a shower, watch Crime 360 and fall back asleep again.
Clearly - nothing important to report from the front today. For anyone who HASN'T seen Kered 's blog with the video of the reporter, you simply must go and watch. He made my day a thousand times over!
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