Classic TV Shows-Elijah León-Period 7 by

I Love Lucy

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:18:37 UTC

I Love Lucy is on my list for many reasons. It aired in 1951 and ended in 1957. Four top class actors lead the show. Lucile Ball played the role of Lucy Ricardo. Desi Arnaz played Ricky Ricardo, Lucy's husband. Vivian Vance played Ethel Mertz and William Frawley played Fred Mertz. This show was one of the most watched shows a week. It won 4 Emmys and was nominated for 25 awards total. (Source 2)

The Golden Girls

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:19:01 UTC

The Golden Girls is a wonderful comedy based around four old women who live together and love men. The show aired on September 14, 1985, and ended on May 9, 1992. The show took place in Miami Florida. The ladies were Dorthy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia. The Golden Girls won 4 Golden Globes and 36 other awards along with 86 nominations.

The Cosby Show

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:19:07 UTC

The Cosby Show, another comedy, was based around a successful black family who lived in New York. There were two parents played by Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad. The Cosby Show won 3 Golden Globes, won another 51 wins, and 56 nominations. The show aired on September 20, 1984, and ended on April 30, 1992.

Hawaii Five-0

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:19:30 UTC

Hawaii Five-0 makes my cannon because it is one of the most well known and loved police shows in America. The original show aired on September 20, 1968, and ended on April 5, 1980. Five-0 was a special state police unit in Hawaii. It worked with Honolulu police to fight the criminals on the island. The show won 4 Emmys and was nominated 22 times.

The Brady Bunch

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:19:55 UTC

The wonderful Brady family makes my cannon because of the fun adventures and funny episodes loved all over America. The show with a family of eight and a wonderful nanny really deserves to be recognized. The Brady Bunch aired on September 26, 1969, and ended on March 8, 1974. The show won 8 awards out of 11 nominations.

Seinfeld

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:20:06 UTC

Another hit comedy show added to my cannon is Seinfeld. Seinfeld, who played himself in the hit show, and his friends go through everyday life discussing different situations and just living normal, fun days. Seinfeld aired on July 5, 1989, and ended on May 14, 1998. The show won 71 Emmys and Golden Globes combined and was nominated for 182 total awards. (Source 4)

The Dukes of Hazzard

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:20:41 UTC

The Dukes of Hazzard make my list because of the excitement the show brought to the screen. Cousins Bo and Luke Duke and their car General Lee, have a running battle with the authorities of Hazzard County. The show aired on January 26, 1979, and ended on February 8, 1985. The won 2 TV Land Awards out of 3 nominations total. (Source 5)

MacGyver

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:22:34 UTC

The best spy show of the 1980's has of course made my cannon. McGyver was one of the most action packed TV shows of the 80's. It first aired on September 29, 1985, and ended on May 21, 1992. This show won 5 awards and was nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. (Source 3)

The Facts of Life

telkris930 — 2017-03-03 19:23:15 UTC

Everyone loves a show about a group of girls going to boarding school while they tackle issues throughout teenage life and adulthood. The Facts of Life aired on August 29, 1979, and ended on May 7, 1988. They also won 6 awards with 11 nominations and 3 Primetime Emmy nominations as well.

Alf

telkris930 — 2017-03-07 02:18:37 UTC

Alf is next on my list because of the millions of Americans that loved watching this alien being live with human family. Alf, alien life form, was found by some humans on earth and was taken in by them. Alf aired on September 22, 1986, and ended on March 24, 1990. Alf won multiple Kids Choice Awards along with People Choice Awards. Alf won 5 total awards and was nominated 14 times. (Source 1)

References

telkris930 — 2017-03-07 19:13:58 UTC

Source for all:
"Movies, TV and Celebrities." IMDb. IMDb.com, n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2017.
Source 1)
http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2291
Source 2)
http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/best-i-love-lucy-episodes/
Source 3)
http://www.deviantart.com/tag/macgyver
Source 4)
http://www.sonypictures.com/tv/seinfeld/
Source 5)
https://www.warnerbros.com/tv/dukes-hazzard-complete-series

Overview Section

telkris930 — 2017-03-07 19:47:02 UTC

My cannon is about the most impactful classic tv shows. From comedy's to action and drama these tv shows have had a lasting impact on society. This cannon tell about the different awards each show has won as well as how long the show aired along with a brief description of the show.