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shuel2002 65F
5104 posts
2/25/2015 10:18 am
What TV shows do you wish were back on the air?

Were there TV shows before reality TV? Yes, there were. Sure, I can hardly remember them (kidding) but here goes. Growing up I was a huge Marlo Thomas fan. I loved, loved, loved That Girl. I used to watch medical shows like Marcus Welby, long before James Brolin cared about his funny girl. As I got older, I watched the usual sitcoms (I'm not going to talk about B.C. here) including The Golden Girls. They don't seem old to me now.

I was also a big fan of mysteries like Murder She Wrote. I had to solve those crimes. If I didn't, Matlock and others I watched did. I was crazy about James Spader from Boston Legal, a show that I actually signed a petition to put back on the air. It failed but I don't think it hurt James Spader's career. The Blacklist star is a great actor. LA Law was another favorite. David E. Kelley not only won the heart of the gorgeous Michelle Pfeiffer but had quirky shows that I enjoyed watching. The list goes on and on.

Which shows do you miss?
Elaine Shuel
bijou624

2/25/2015 11:04 am

 Hi Elaine: Wow you sure come up with some great topics. I love the old sitcoms where you could just relax and laugh...The Dick Van Dyke show, That Girl, Andy Griffith show about Mayberry, Mary Tyler Moore, the Golden Girls. Everything seemed so innocent and lighthearted in those days compared to the explicit t.v. shows and juvenile comedy sitcoms that are on t.v. today.


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 11:22 am
    Quoting bijou624:
    Hi Elaine: Wow you sure come up with some great topics. I love the old sitcoms where you could just relax and laugh...The Dick Van Dyke show, That Girl, Andy Griffith show about Mayberry, Mary Tyler Moore, the Golden Girls. Everything seemed so innocent and lighthearted in those days compared to the explicit t.v. shows and juvenile comedy sitcoms that are on t.v. today.
Thanks so much for those kind words, Francesca. How could I have forgotten to mention Mary Tyler Moore? I loved that show and Rhoda. Regarding the latter, I really admire Valerie Harper's strength and bravery.
Elaine Shuel


Nileyears 71F
4208 posts
2/25/2015 11:42 am

 I'm with Bijou, except she missed The Twilight Zone and Bonanza!!


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 11:55 am
    Quoting Nileyears:
    I'm with Bijou, except she missed The Twilight Zone and Bonanza!!
Ah The Twilight Zone. I remember that one, Nileyears. The episode that stands out for me is the one where it showed humans looking at animals in cages and at the end, it's the human beings that were in cages. That show was unique and I loved the episodes I watched.

Bonanza I liked, despite it being a western. Lorne Greene was a Canadian, like I am. Who could forget little Joe, played by Michael Landon? I did like Little House on the Prairie too.
Elaine Shuel


Hawkslayer 88M
13333 posts
2/25/2015 1:47 pm

 Thanks for posting something non-political, I for one really appreciate it.

Alfie...
It only takes a drop of ink to make a million people think. There are many stories.


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 1:48 pm
    Quoting  :
I agree with you Pat about what they did with husbands on TV. I never really thought about that before so thanks for pointing it out.

Carol Burnett was good. My favorite part was her talking to the audience at the beginning.
Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 4:24 pm
    Quoting LeafTreat:
    There are many...Matlock, 24, Frasier, Magnum (one of the classiest shows ever in my view). Some of the new ones are good. I'm watching Revenge on Netflix because I didn't watch earlier. I like Scandal, Madam Secretary, The Good Wife. I tend to gravitate to TV for awhile and then get caught up in music or move to something very different. But yes, I do miss some shows. I've been thinking of binge watching the new Dallas.
Thanks for all that, Leaf. I forgot about Frasier and I do watch the new Dallas. When is the new season starting? I watched the old Dallas (I guessed who shot J.R. but was disappointed since I had a more interesting twist that I hoped they'd would have done), Dynasty and of course, Peyton Place. That was my first soap opera and I loved Ryan O'Neal and Mia Farrow.
Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 4:25 pm
    Quoting Hawkslayer:
    Thanks for posting something non-political, I for one really appreciate it.

    Alfie...
If you ever see a political post by me, Alfie, it would mean someone hacked my account.
Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 4:29 pm
    Quoting Patches2014:
    Who could turn the world on with her smile ....
Absolutely, Diane, thank you. Which reminds me, I watched The Love Boat, which starred Gavin MacLeod from MTM. In fact ,when I planned my cruise, I wanted to take it. lol
Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 4:30 pm
    Quoting  :
That's true. I do have a channel that does play The Golden Girls and tons of All In The Family and other old shows. Thanks Pat.
Elaine Shuel


Maudie1 74F
8151 posts
2/25/2015 8:55 pm

 Rhoda, Mary Tyler Moore, Ironside, Donna Read and so many more. I was a very big western fan and I just loved the cowboys and Indians


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 11:20 pm
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Very different from the shows I watch except The Good Wife. I enjoyed it but had to drop it. Not enough time to watch everything. Thanks rainier.
Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/25/2015 11:22 pm
    Quoting Maudie1:
    Rhoda, Mary Tyler Moore, Ironside, Donna Read and so many more. I was a very big western fan and I just loved the cowboys and Indians
Interesting choices. I never saw the Donna Read show. Actually I never heard of it. Perhaps it wasn't on in Canada. Thanks Maura.
Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
2/26/2015 6:59 pm
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I never heard about "Are you being served". I do remember Linda Evans and Barbara Stanwyck in Big Valley. Thanks for sharing what shows you enjoyed, Bill.
Elaine Shuel


Rentier1

3/3/2015 10:49 am

 Hogan's Heroes.


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
3/3/2015 12:54 pm

 That was a good show, Rentier1. I actually expected that to be your answer.
Elaine Shuel




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