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Jul 17, 2020 · TV Guide is celebrating with TV Throwback, our picks for the best comedies, dramas, and other standout shows to stream from the 1970s through today.
- The Golden Girls (1985–1992) Memorable quotes: “Picture it, Sicily…” and “Back in Saint Olaf…” The Golden Girls is as beloved today as it was when it originally aired on NBC in the late 1980s.
- Sesame Street (1969–present) Memorable quote: “Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?” It’s safe to say that many of the very first viewers of Sesame Street probably have grandchildren who now watch the show.
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1974–1978) Memorable quote: “You’re gonna make it after all.” Mary Tyler Moore made a name for herself with the Emmy-winning role of Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show, playing the wife of Rob Petrie, Dick Van Dyke’s character.
- M*A*S*H (1972–1983) Memorable quote: “Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake’s plane was shot down over the Sea of Japan. It spun in. There were no survivors.”
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- Seinfeld (1989–1998) What you’re in for: Yada, yada, yada, only the best sitcom ever. This “show about nothing” turned out to be one of the best sitcoms of all time, and it’s now one of the must-see classic shows on Netflix.
- Monty Python’s Flying Circus (1969–1974) What you’re in for: British comedy at its best. If you’re looking for some truly wacky, witty and very British comedy, join Monty Python’s Flying Circus, which ran from 1969 to 1974.
- Knight Rider (1982–1985) What you’re in for: A high-tech talking car, the Hoff and classic 1980s action. Sure, it’s silly, but this ’80s sci-fi/action series is also a lot of fun—and even in 2022, a sentient talking car is pretty cool.
- Girlfriends (2000–2008) What you’re in for: A sitcom about the lived experiences of Black women. Netflix, like Hulu, is celebrating content by Black creators and actors.
- All in the Family (1971-1979) This Norman Lear-created series remains one of the most provocative shows from the the 1970s. The series starred Carroll O’Connor as outspoken bigot Archie Bunker ad how he deals with the changing world around him, particularly his feminist daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers) and her husband (Rob Reiner).
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977) Mary Tyler Moore taught us all that we’re “gonna make it after all.” Moore who had already become a star off her work in “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” played Mary Richards, an opinionated, single woman working on her career as an assistant producer for a Minneapolis news station.
- The Honeymooners (1955-1956) “The Honeymooners” started out as a series of sketches on the DuMont network’s “Cavalcade of Stars” variety series. Then, creator Jackie Gleason, took the series and started doing sketches on his own series, “The Jackie Gleason Show.”
- Laverne and Shirley (1976-1983) This spin-off of the 1950s-set series “Happy Days” followed Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams as Laverne and Shirley, respectively.
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May 15, 2018 · So, whether you're in the mood for an older series on Netflix or eager to discover a classic gem, this collection of quintessential TV shows holds the promise of unforgettable viewing experiences, proving yet again that old is indeed gold. 1. Knight Rider. David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Patricia McPherson. 18 votes.
