Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Classic TV Sitcoms Are Entertaining

By Deanne Shepard


During the 1970's ABC television in America decided to copy a popular British show called "Man About The House." The new program fit well into the classic tv sitcoms category. They hired three unknown actors and named their new show "Three's Company." This series lasted for eight full years until the network decided to cancel it. For years people enjoyed watching Jack, Janet and Chrissy get into all types of chaotic situations. Once the show was canceled they made a new show called "Three's A Crowd." It failed to attract viewers from the previous comedy.

"I Love Lucy" is a unique program which featured a crazy woman with bright red hair. The show starred a husband and wife team along with their usual sidekicks. Lucille Ball was the queen of comedy during her time and she knew how to get into very zany situations.

The production company was also owned by Desi and his wife and they decided to change female characters in television. No other woman had ever done physical comedy before Lucille and each episode featured this unique ability. The character of Ethel Mertz was always there to assist Lucy.

America was going through drastic changes when "I Dream Of Jeannie" was created. Women had become more independent during the 60's and this show represented their boldness. Jeannie was a magical woman who was living with her stern master Major Nelson. His best friend and sidekick was Major Roger Healey. The show proved to be very popular until Major Nelson married Jeannie. At this point in time the series had really jumped the shark.

Another show which featured a magical woman was "Bewitched." The star of this event was Elizabeth Montgomery and she played on this cursed show until the bitter end. Many actors who starred within this series have all passed away and the first casualty was Alicia Pearce. She portrayed the first Gladys Kravitz and died after the second season. The show also had two men who played the role of Darrin Stevens. Dick York quit this series and was replaced by Dick Sargent.

"Good Times" was a series about a struggling black family living in the Chicago ghetto. This series was a spin-off of a show called "Maude" and it proved to be a big hit. Unfortunately the ratings went downhill after the third season when John Amos quit. Many people felt that he was the glue which held this series together and they stopped watching after his departure.

Anyone who loves animals will certainly watch a series called "Mr. Ed." Ed was one talking horse who could create all kinds of problems for his master. In one episode this animal pressured his owner into buying him glasses. Later on it was discovered that the crew smeared peanut butter onto Ed's lips to obtain animated action.

Anyone living on this planet has heard about the very famous "Gilligan's Island." The show was only on for three years but it has a cult following. People everywhere remember Gilligan, The Professor, Mary Ann, The Skipper, Mr. And Mrs. Howell and Ginger. Some human beings continue to watch this series in syndication all over the world.




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