From 1957 to 1963 "Leave it to Beaver" charmed audiences everywhere with its simple, yet exemplified portrayal of the idealized suburban family of the mid twentieth century. The show originally aired on CBS but was soon dropped, only to reappear on ABC less then a year later."Leave it to Beaver" portrays the trials and triumphs of the Cleaver family, Theodore (Beaver) Cleaver, his older brother, Wallie and their parents, June and Ward Cleaver. The show primarily focuses on... Read Full Story

1984 marked the premiere of "The Cosby Show". This original half hour sitcom broke down racial barriers in television by portraying an African-American family comfortably assimilated in upper middle class white America.The show features the Huxtables, who are a loving and close knit family. Clair and Heathcliff(Cliff) Huxtable are the kind, understanding and patient parents of five children, Sonya, Denise, Theo, Vanessa and Rudy. Clair and Cliff are ideal parents who seldom argue wi... Read Full Story

The "Andy Griffith Show" originally aired from 1960 through 1968. This is truly one of televisions most cheerful as well as honest comedy series. Andy Taylor, the easygoing sheriff, his easily excitable cousin/deputy, Barney Fife and other eccentric residents of the small town of Maybury will keep you laughing while epitomizing family values and the importance of community.The strong relationship between Andy and his son Opie is the source for many of the show's discussions abou... Read Full Story

"The Wonder Years", which aired on ABC from 1988 to 1993 was a sweet, sentimental and wonderfully nostalgic look at a young boy's life growing up in the late 60's. The Arnolds were a family which people could relate to. The father was a little grumpy but genuinely cared for his family. The mother was loving and did a lot for her family, especially her children, without complaint. The sister and oldest son were your typical teen aged boy and girl. Then there was the youngest ... Read Full Story

From September of 1972 to 1981 "The Waltons" aired on CBS. During the show's nine year run, people all over the world laughed, cried, suffered and rejoiced with the Walton family. "The Waltons", a show about three generations of family all living together under one roof and making the most out of life during the worst of times, was a great inspiration to many."The Waltons" was based on a CBS special called "The Homecoming" which won strong critical... Read Full Story

"Luuucy, I'm home!" Lucille Ball charmed audiences with her hilarious comedy antics in the 1950's television sitcom, "I Love Lucy". (1951 - 1957 on CBS).Though I wouldn't necessarily recommend "I Love Lucy" as a source for obtaining family values or moral lessons, it is certainly a source of good, clean comedy, fun and entertainment. Unlike the so called comedy shows of today, "I Love Lucy" is not filled with vulgarities and smutty innuendo... Read Full Story

Every weekday morning and afternoon we can tune into the Hallmark channel and go back to a simpler time watching "Little House on the Prairie" in syndicate. This heartwarming drama series about one family's troubles and triumphs originally aired on NBC from 1974 to 1983.Based loosely on the popular Little House on the Prairie book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the show centers around the Ingalls family, who settle in the little town of Walnut Grove. Family members inc... Read Full Story

The first 'good ol' classic TV show I'll discuss is my all time favorite, The Dukes of Hazzard. From the the beginning I'd like to make it clear, that when I speak of the Dukes of Hazzard, I'm referring solely to the original TV series that aired on CBS from 1979 to 1985 and not those disgraceful garbage movies, (the big screen 2005 disaster or the spin off TV one, Dukes of Hazzard The Beginning), that dared to even try to live up to what I believe to be one of the best te... Read Full Story

In this day and age it is hard to find quality television shows in which the entire family, both young and old, can sit and enjoy together. Most modern shows lack in values and/or are filled with smut, violence, endless vulgar language, lack plot or purpose or have any combination of poor attributes. Often, to find quality family programming, suitable for everyone from the youngest toddler to the oldest grandparent, we have to look to the classics.Thank goodness for reruns and DVD's th... Read Full Story