This unpretentious sitcom about the Bundys flourished despite warnings the irritation of some critics, who objected to the show’s offbeat and crude humor. Other reviewers praised the cutting, sharp dialogue, calling the series a remedy when compared to the ‘sugary show that has surged across American screens since the dawn of television.’
After ten years on air, the show started to experience a decline in ratings, which ultimately led Fox to cut the show entirely.
Gilligan's Island
The series created by mastermind Sherwood Schwartz reigned supreme for three seasons during the '60s, portraying the account of seven castaways trying to survive in the great, yet desolate outdoors as they have were shipwrecked on an uncharted island. "Gilligan's Island" garnered high ratings and has been described as hilarious.
Despite a critical blow, the show became a pop-culture sensation after it was released in syndication; and went on to spin off three TV movies.
Will & Grace
"Will and Grace" ran from 1998 to 2006, with Will and Grace, who dated in college briefly before Will came out of the closet. Will and Grace are roomies once again, and as expected, their friends Karen and Jack are never far away.
As the gang passes all the issues in this rollercoaster world, their enduring chemistry is alive and kicking- and full of razor-sharp jokes.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
This show has an ensemble of characters with zero redeeming qualities, but despite that, it's difficult not to enjoy it for it's carefully crafted writing. The show has made it to fourteen seasons, which is remarkable for any sitcom, and we know that it has some value if it can keep audiences coming back for so many seasons.
Through the prism of the assorted cast, the show filters every modern-day issue possible, from racism to climate change, and even more! If nothing else, we cherish this show for the way it has unleashed DeVito as an actor.
I Love Lucy
Television's first great sitcom focused on a zany New York housewife who desperately wanted to get into showbiz and husband, a Cuban bandleader, who has his hands full, trying to deter her. "I Love Lucy" was just one of Lucille Ball's many endeavors, but it was arguably one of the most popular, too. The series debuted in 1951, ushering in a new wave of television.
After years of producing the show, Lucille and her co-star husband, Desi Arnaz, decided to move on to a different landscape.