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1. Happy Days (1974–1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Cunningham family live through the 1950s with help and guidance from lovable and almost superhuman greaser Fonzie.
Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley
Votes: 21,069
2. Emergency! (1972–1979)
TV-G | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.
Stars: Randolph Mantooth, Kevin Tighe, Julie London, Bobby Troup
Votes: 6,054
3. Eight Is Enough (1977–1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
This comedy drama focused on a family with eight very independent children.
Stars: Dick Van Patten, Lani O'Grady, Connie Needham, Susan Richardson
Votes: 3,808
4. WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of the staff of a struggling Top 40 rock radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Howard Hesseman
Votes: 11,237
5. Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear.
Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 10,640
6. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A teen drama anthology that often touched on social issues of the day.
Stars: Lance Kerwin, Samaria Graham, Mara Hobel, Alexa Kenin
Votes: 1,264
7. Maude (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
"All In The Family" spin-off centered around Edith's cousin, Maude Findlay, a liberal, independent woman living in Tuckahoe, New York.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Conrad Bain, Adrienne Barbeau
Votes: 4,700
8. Freaky Friday (1976)
G | 98 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A mother and daughter find their personalities switched and have to live each other's lives on one strange Friday.
Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster, John Astin, Patsy Kelly
Votes: 14,080 | Gross: $25.94M
9. The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977–1979)
60 min | Crime, Family, Mystery
The cases of a pair of teen detective brothers and a teen girl amateur sleuth.
Stars: Shaun Cassidy, Parker Stevenson, Ed Gilbert, Pamela Sue Martin
Votes: 2,009
10. The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
The professional and personal misadventures of a psychologist and his family, patients, friends and colleagues.
Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, Marcia Wallace
Votes: 6,733
11. The Man with Two Brains (1983)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale whose life he saved, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go even more awry when he falls in love with a telepathic brain.
Director: Carl Reiner | Stars: Steve Martin, Kathleen Turner, David Warner, Paul Benedict
Votes: 27,879 | Gross: $10.10M
12. Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986)
60 min | Drama
The Korean War M*A*S*H unit veteran operates as Chief Surgeon in a major city hospital with his colleagues.
Stars: Pernell Roberts, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charles Siebert, Gregory Harrison
Votes: 2,220
13. What's Happening!! (1976–1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
A trio of black youths learn about life, love, friendship, credit cards, gambling, and a variety of other things while growing up in an inner city.
Stars: Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Danielle Spencer, Fred Berry
Votes: 4,199
14. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A small-town housewife struggles to cope with the increasingly bizarre and violent events unfolding around her.
Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 1,452
15. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Two boys try to maintain normal lives while secretly having adventures with families of sea monsters and genies.
Stars: Johnny Whitaker, Scott C. Kolden, Billy Barty, The Krofft Puppets
Votes: 958
16. Insight (I) (1960–1984)
30 min | Drama
This American Roman Catholic religious-themed anthology sheds light on the contemporary search for meaning, freedom, and love.
Stars: Ellwood Kieser, Pat McGeehan, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Brian Keith
Votes: 284
17. Goldie and the Boxer (1979 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
Joe Gallagher is an unknown boxer who gets spurred by his friendship with the 10-year old daughter of a deceased boxing champ to go for the title.
Director: David Miller | Stars: O.J. Simpson, Vincent Gardenia, Ned Glass, Gordon Jump
Votes: 111
18. The Bad News Bears (1979–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
To dodge jail, pool cleaner Buttermaker coaches misfit Little League team the Bears. With principal Rappant's help, he earns their respect and even wins some games.
Stars: Jack Warden, J. Brennan Smith, Tricia Cast, Billy Jayne
Votes: 339
19. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.
Stars: Willie Tyler, Frank Welker, Hal Smith, Janet Waldo
Votes: 351
20. Challenge of the GoBots (1984–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Gobots are loosely based on the Tonka toy line. There are two warring factions: the Gaurdians, lead by the charismatic Leader-1, and the Renegades, lead by Cy-Kill, who is bent on dominating Gobotron and then the Earth and the galaxy.
Stars: Lou Richards, Bernard Erhard, Frank Welker, Marilyn Lightstone
Votes: 1,092
21. Viva Knievel! (1977)
PG | 106 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
He's powered his Harley over cars, trucks, lions, infernos and plummeted headlong into a canyon. But if the mob has its way, his next incredible leap will land him six feet under.
Director: Gordon Douglas | Stars: Evel Knievel, Gene Kelly, Lauren Hutton, Red Buttons
Votes: 1,364
22. This Is the Life (1952–1988)
30 min | Drama, Family
Long-running religious series featuring dramatizations of contemporary problems and how they were resolved using a Christian solution.
Stars: Nelson Leigh, Forrest Taylor, Onslow Stevens, Nan Boardman
Votes: 84
23. The Get Along Gang (1984–1986)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
A group of anthropomorphic animal children learn the value of teamwork and friendship.
Stars: Scott Menville, Sparky Marcus, Robbie Lee, Sherry Lynn
Votes: 322
24. Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood (1981 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
A heavyweight (O.J. Simpson) and his little-girl manager/friend flee from a promoter and the adoption officials.
Director: David Miller | Stars: O.J. Simpson, Melissa Michaelsen, Roger Bowen, Reb Brown
Votes: 53
25. Banjo the Woodpile Cat (1979 TV Movie)
G | 29 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A mischievous kitten named Banjo runs away from home and soon realizes he may have made a mistake.
Director: Don Bluth | Stars: Scatman Crothers, Beah Richards, Sparky Marcus, Jerry Harper
Votes: 436
26. Space Stars (1981)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
The show was made up of four different cartoon segments, these being: Space Ghost, The Herculoids, Teen Force, and Astro and the Space Mutts.
Stars: Frank Welker, Richard Erdman, Virginia Gregg, Darryl Hickman
Votes: 148
27. Goodtime Girls (1980)
30 min | Comedy
Four young women share a Washington, D.C. apartment during World War II.
Stars: Annie Potts, Lorna Patterson, Georgia Engel, Francine Tacker
Votes: 55
28. Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1982–1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The adventures of the richest boy in the world and his friends and servants.
Stars: Frank Welker, Nancy Cartwright, Robert Ridgely, Sparky Marcus
Votes: 1,346
29. Saturday Supercade (1983–1985)
TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Family, Adventure
Saturday morning cartoon series featuring the adventures of popular video game characters.
Stars: Tress MacNeille, Hal Smith, Michael Bell, Alan Young
Votes: 158
30. The Ri¢hie Ri¢h/Scooby-Doo Show (1980–1982)
60 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A one-hour featuring episodes of both the Scooby-Doo and Richie Rich cartoon series. Scooby and the Mystery Machine gang travel from town to town investigating reports of ghosts, monsters ... See full summary »
Stars: Frank Welker, Nancy Cartwright, Casey Kasem, Don Messick
Votes: 705
31. Aloha Paradise (1981)
60 min | Comedy
Each week, visitors would be welcomed by Ms. Chase to the Paradise Village holiday resort in sunny Hawaii. Most of the guests had the same reason for booking their vacations here: to ... See full summary »
Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Bill Daily, Pat Klous, Mokihana
Votes: 41
32. Good Heavens (1976)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
In this comedy anthology series, Mr. Angel was an emissary of Heaven who came down to Earth each week to grant wishes to those who had performed good deeds.
Stars: Carl Reiner, Bruce Kimmel, Rico Cattani, Dean Jones
Votes: 50
33. Someone I Touched (1975 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 74 min | Drama
A woman learns that her husband has been unfaithful and that he has acquired a venereal disease. Then she learns that, after years of trying, she is finally pregnant.
Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Cloris Leachman, James Olson, Glynnis O'Connor, Andrew Robinson
Votes: 157
34. Shirt Tales (1982–1984)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A group of cute talking animals wear colorful shirts which display messages reflecting each character's thoughts. The animals fight crime and tease the park ranger, Mr. Dinkle.
Stars: Bob Ogle, Hal Smith, Ronnie Schell, Herb Vigran
Votes: 445
35. The Nancy Walker Show (1976– )
30 min | Comedy
Nancy runs her own talent agency. This kept her busy while her husband Ken was on Naval duty, but things have changed since his retirement. Nearby are daughter Lorraine, son-in-law Glen, and gay housemate Terry.
Stars: Nancy Walker, William Daniels, Beverly Archer, James Cromwell
Votes: 54
36. Loose Change (1978)
360 min | Drama
The story of three girlfriends who came of age in the 1960s, and how that period affected each of their lives.
Stars: Cristina Raines, Season Hubley, Laurie Heineman, Guy Boyd
Votes: 36
37. The Last Day (1975 TV Movie)
100 min | Western
A retired gunman is forced to take up his weapons again when an outlaw gang robs the town banks.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Richard Widmark, Barbara Rush, Robert Conrad, Richard Jaeckel
Votes: 224
38. CBS Library (1979–1983)
Animation, Adventure, Family
Anthology series that presents animated or live action versions of children's books.
Stars: Keith Coogan, Arte Johnson, Sparky Marcus, Jonathan Ward
Votes: 50
39. Instant Family (1977 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Two wifeless fathers decide to live under one roof with a combined five children.
Director: Russ Petranto | Stars: Lou Criscuolo, William Daniels, Wendy Fredericks, Ned Gill
Votes: 10
40. Friendly Persuasion (1975 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
During the Civil War, a Quaker couple risks their lives by helping runaway slaves.
Director: Joseph Sargent | Stars: Richard Kiley, Shirley Knight, Clifton James, Michael O'Keefe
Votes: 35
41. Grandpa Goes to Washington (1978–1979)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A crusty down-to-earth professor with no previous political experience is elected to the U.S. Senate.
Stars: Jack Albertson, Larry Linville, Sue Ane Langdon, Sparky Marcus
Votes: 28
42. Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas (1984 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Family
The Cabbage Patch Kids go to the big city so that they can find the Christmas Spirit.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Hal Smith, Tress MacNeille, Arthur Burghardt, Neil Ross
Votes: 107
43. Nate the Great Goes Undercover (1978)
10 min | Animation, Short
Director: Sam Weiss | Stars: Sparky Marcus, Jim Gatherum, Kimberly Vaughn
44. The Furious Flycycle (1980)
12 min | Animation, Short
A child inventor creates a flying bicycle.
Director: Sam Weiss | Stars: Hans Conried, Sparky Marcus, June Foray, Jack Angel
45. The Reluctant Dragon (1981)
12 min | Animation, Short
St. George devises a means to sparing the life of a friendly dragon believed to be a fire breathing terror, as narrated by John Carradine.
Director: Sam Weiss | Stars: John Carradine, Sparky Marcus, Louis Nye, Alan Sues
Votes: 12
46.
ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode:
Very Good Friends
(1977)
Not Rated | 45 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A sensitive young girl (Melissa Sue Anderson) gradually comes to terms with the accidental death of her younger sister. Based on the award-winning young adult novel by Constance Greene.
Director: Richard C. Bennett | Stars: Melissa Sue Anderson, Katy Kurtzman, Sparky Marcus, Pamela Nelson
Votes: 63
47.
This Is the Life (1952–1988)
Episode:
The Stableboy's Christmas
(1978)
27 min | Drama, Family
Ten-year old Tammy refuses to wrap a Christmas present intended for her cousin, hoping to keep the doll for herself. Later, through a dream, she travels back to Bethlehem to witness a ... See full summary »
Stars: Frank Aletter, Michael Anderson Jr., Paul Benjamin, Jane Alice Brandon
Votes: 15
48.
CBS Library (1979–1983)
Episode:
The Incredible Book Escape
(1980)
60 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Young girl is locked at the library after it closes. Soon after, four storybook characters come to life in front of her.
Directors: Seth Pinsker, Sam Weiss | Stars: Quinn Cummings, Ruth Buzzi, Penelope Sudrow, George Gobel
Votes: 26
49.
ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode:
The Amazing Cosmic Awareness of Duffy Moon
(1976)
46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Tired of being short, a sixth-grader buys a magical book that enables him to "Think Big".
Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Lance Kerwin, Ike Eisenmann, Jim Backus, Jerry Van Dyke
Votes: 101
50.
ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode:
The Skating Rink
(1975)
45 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Teenager with a stuttering problem overcomes his shyness to become a championship figure skater.
Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Stewart Petersen, Devon Ericson, Betty Beaird, Rance Howard
Votes: 48