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Lidsville

1971

Lidsville

1971
5
Lidsville is Sid and Marty Krofft's third television show following H.R. Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos. As did its predecessors, the series combined two types of characters: conventional actors in makeup filmed alongside performers in full mascot costumes, whose voices were dubbed in post-production. Seventeen episodes aired on Saturday mornings for two seasons, 1971–1973. The opening was shot at Six Flags Over Texas.
Doctor at Large

1971

Doctor at Large

1971
4.3
Doctor at Large is a British television comedy series based on a set of books by Richard Gordon about the misadventures of a group of newly qualified doctors. The series follows directly from its predecessor Doctor in the House, and was produced by London Weekend Television in 1971. Writers for the Doctor at Large episodes were Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Bernard McKenna, Geoff Rowley, Andy Baker, Jonathan Lynn and David Yallop, as well as George Layton.
Great Performances

1971

Great Performances

1971
5.8
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Make Room for Granddaddy

1970

Make Room for Granddaddy

1970
5
Make Room for Granddaddy is a sequel to the American TV series The Danny Thomas Show (also known as Make Room for Daddy). The series aired for one season on ABC between September 1970 and March 1971.
The Tim Conway Comedy Hour

1970

The Tim Conway Comedy Hour

1970
5
A variety and sketch comedy show.
The Best of Flip Wilson

1970

The Best of Flip Wilson

1970
The best of the Flip Wilson variety show, a mix of skits, musical acts and famous guests.
Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp

1970

Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp

1970
6.6
Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp is an American action/adventure comedy series that originally aired on ABC from September 12, 1970 to January 2, 1971. The Saturday morning live-action film series featured a cast of chimpanzees given apparent speaking roles by overdubbing with human voices.
Sesame Street

1969

Sesame Street

1969
7.1
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969

Monty Python's Flying Circus

1969
8.3
A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.
Please Sir!

1968

Please Sir!

1968
6.8
A hapless but caring teacher tries to control his class of unruly kids. The teacher sees much good and potential in his pupils, much to the dismay of his fellow teachers who have lost hope in these kids.
The Carol Burnett Show - The Lost Episodes

1968

The Carol Burnett Show - The Lost Episodes

1968
"The Lost Episodes" is a collection of episodes that weren't ready for release. Time Life has brought them back for all to enjoy again. This series includes the debuts of long-running sketches like "As the Stomach Turns," "Carol and Sis," and "The Old Folks." And who can forget Tim Conway's first appearance on the show as the Oldest Man. Guests include Lucy, Bing, Phyllis, and Flip.
The Doris Day Show

1968

The Doris Day Show

1968
5.8
The Doris Day Show is an American sitcom that was originally broadcast on the CBS network from September 1968 until March 1973, remaining on the air for five seasons and 128 episodes. In addition to showcasing Doris Day, the show is remembered for its many abrupt format changes over the course of its five-year run. It is also remembered for Day's statement, in her autobiography Doris Day: Her Own Story, that her husband Martin Melcher had signed her to do the TV series without her knowledge, a fact she only discovered when Melcher died of heart disease on April 20, 1968. The TV show premiered on Tuesday, September 24, 1968.
Here's Lucy

1968

Here's Lucy

1968
6.7
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968
6.6
An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.
Do Not Adjust Your Set

1967

Do Not Adjust Your Set

1967
7.6
Innovative and influential, and originally envisaged as children’s show, Do Not Adjust Your Set was a madcap early-evening comedy sketch show that quickly acquired a cult following with Swinging Sixties adults, who rushed home from work to see it. Written by and starring Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, with great performances and additional material by David Jason and Denise Coffey, it also provided an early showcase for the hilarious animations of Terry Gilliam, and the brilliantly bizarre musical antics of the legendary Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.
Speed Racer

1967

Speed Racer

1967
7.5
Speed Racer is a teenage driver who races around the world in his super-technological car, the Mach 5, created by his father, a former racer. The car has several special features that help Speed tackle difficult terrain and get rid of dishonest opponents—which happens frequently. He experiences these adventures alongside his girlfriend Trixie, his younger brother Spridle, and his pet monkey, Chim-Chim. Together, they face thrilling challenges and show that courage and fair play make all the difference.
The Carol Burnett Show

1967

The Carol Burnett Show

1967
7.7
The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. It originally ran on CBS from September 11, 1967, to March 29, 1978, for 278 episodes and originated from CBS Television City's Studio 33. The series won 25 prime time Emmy Awards, was ranked No. 16 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time in 2002 and in 2007 was listed as one of Time magazine's "100 Best TV Shows of All Time."
The Mothers-in-Law

1967

The Mothers-in-Law

1967
5.8
The Mothers-in-Law is an American sitcom starring Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard as two matriarchs who were friends and next-door neighbors whose children's elopement rendered them in-laws. The show aired on NBC from September 1967 to April 1969. Produced by Desi Arnaz, the series was created by Bob Carroll, Jr., and Madelyn Davis.
The Jackie Gleason Show

1966

The Jackie Gleason Show

1966
8.2
The prodigiously talented Gleason became a TV icon after he joined CBS from DuMont, where his work on `Calvalcade of Stars' had established many of his trademark characters, including Reginald Van Gleason III, the Poor Soul and Ralph Kramden, featured here, along with Art Carney, in `Honeymooners' sketches. The Emmy-winning mix also featured guest stars, musical comedy, the glitzy June Taylor Dancers and Frank Fontaine's Crazy Guggenheim character.
Family Affair

1966

Family Affair

1966
6.7
Family Affair is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September 9, 1971. The series explored the trials of well-to-do civil engineer and bachelor Bill Davis as he attempted to raise his brother's orphaned children in his luxury New York City apartment. Davis' traditional English gentleman's gentleman, Mr. Giles French, also had adjustments to make as he became saddled with the responsibility of caring for 15-year-old Cissy and the 6-year-old twins, Jody and Buffy. The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known for My Three Sons and The Millionaire.