I believe I can explain my love for "In the Heat of the Night" (and "Road to Avonlea", an early 90's show). They are both shot on location in small towns with a larger, likeable cast. And even though ITHOTN is an 80's/90's series, it plays like something older because of its setting. I love...
The Fugitive
Rawhide
Leave it to Beaver
These top 3 are non-negotiable and never really change. The rest are at least up for discussion in terms of where they land. And some might fall outside of my Top 10 depending on what time of day it is.
Ozzie and Harriet
Boston Blackie
Highway Patrol...