Which quality television shows deserve to be put in a time capsule to be opened 100 years from now? (1 Viewer)

[JohnRa]

There are many good suggestions that I agree with. Just a few others that come to mind are

Gunsmoke (before Dennis Weaver left the cast)
Poirot (Mystery! on PBS)
Prime Suspect
Brideshead Revisited
Upstairs Downstairs
The Carol Burnett Show
Your Show of Shows

 

[Marvin]

Maybe in 100 years they'll release seasons 4-6 of Green Acres.

 

[Regulus]

Originally Posted by Marvin /forum/thread/292804/which-quality-...-to-be-opened-100-years-from-now#post_3613199

 

[vincefan]

Saturday Night Live is an excellent choice. Thanks for posting.

 

[Neil Brock]

Originally Posted by Point-Blank /forum/thread/292804/which-quality-...-to-be-opened-100-years-from-now#post_3605483

 

[Jonathan Kaye]

Considering this is for a time capsule, Doctor Who has to be in there.

 

[bretmaverick2]

BOSTON LEGAL - For a couple of reasons. Political commentary woven into the show, which I didn't always agree with but which was done in an entertaining manner like a lot of 70s sitcoms. The great onscreen chemistry between Shatner and James Spader.

MAVERICK - The classic non-cowboy western with a fun sense of humor. Well worthy.


ALL IN THE FAMILY - Great funny show that stands up after all this time. Who doesn't know a Mike or Archie????


I think these are three classic shows from different eras.

 

[progrocktv]

COP ROCK! I say we mess with the future generation a little bit

 

[HerbieJPilato]

Bewitched

Kung Fu

The Six Million Dollar Man

Life Goes On

The Dick Van Dyke Show

The Andy Griffith Show

Father Knows Best

Perry Mason

Marcus Welby, MD

Reba

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

The Carol Burnett Show

I Love Lucy

 

[Rob_Ray]

I'd add the following for historical reasons:


ALL IN THE FAMILY, because it would so accurately tell future generations where this country was in the early 70's.

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW, because it was such a cultural barometer of the changing tastes in entertainment during its run.


The following variety shows, because they epitomize the now-lost art of entertaining large, diverse masses using the best talent of the twentieth century:


THE KRAFT MUSIC HALL

THE DINAH SHORE CHEVY SHOW

THE GARRY MOORE SHOW

THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE

 

[Walter Kittel]

A little surprised that no one has mentioned:


Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In


In that same vein one might consider:


The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.


- Walter.

 

[MattPeriolat]

My personal time capsule list? Be prepared for repeats:


I Love Lucy

Twilight Zone

Star Trek (TOS)

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Lost

The West Wing

Dallas

Dark Shadows

The Simpsons

Law and Order

The Flintstones

Gunsmoke

Victory at Sea

Westinghouse Studio One


And in the miniseries catagory

Roots

North and South (Books I and II)

Winds of War/War and Rememberence

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