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Mary Kay and Johnny
The 1st sitcom to broadcast on television in the US with real life married couple Mary Kay and Johnny Stearns. It was also the first time ever show a woman's pregnancy and a couple sharing a bed. After Mary Kay had a baby, the baby become a character of the show -
I Love Lucy
The American television sitcom became the most watched show in the US in 4 of its 6 seasons after it aired in 1951 and finished in 1957 -
The Honeymooners
The first US sitcom show to introduce post war ideals of couples in a gritty manner, threats of domestic violence, and the reality in a working class household of middle class working couple. This American sitcom featured Art Carney and Audrey Meadows and the show reached #2 in the US during its first season -
The Andy Griffith Show
This american sitcom stars Andy Griffith, who plays the character of a widowed sherif in a fictional town. The show first aired in black and white but after 8 seasons and 249 episodes starting to air in colour. -
The Dick Van Dyke Show
This American sitcom won 15 Emmy awards and aired between 1961 to 1966. The show was portraying the life of a tv comedy writer Rob Petrie, who was played by Van Dyke. -
Bewitched
This sitcom was a fantasy sitcom which was released in 1964. It brought a lot of popularity and resulted in the number 2 show in America during its debut season. -
The Brady Bunch
American sitcom which portrays a family of six children and a mother and father who remaried. This family sitcom aired for 5 years -
Mary Tyler Moore Show
This show featuring Mary Tyler Moore was the first show to ever portray a single independent working worming. -
Sanford and Son
An American sitcom which was a huge hit through its 6 seasons it aired. It is based on a widowed junk dealer living in Los Angelos -
M*A*S*H
The sitcom series M*A*S*H aired in the US for 11 years, 1972-1983. The M*A*S*H finale episode became the most watched and highest rated single tv episode in the history of US television. The show was centered around a team of staff stationed at a Hospital in the Korean War. -
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show was centered around an upper class African American family. It featured a middle class working african american family living in America. The show portrayed the 'American Dream' through a decent house, with a reliable source of income and with both parents working decent jobs -
Seinfield
This american sitcom was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld in 1989 and ran for 9 seasons. It became a huge hit and it portrayed the life of a bunch of Jerry's friends in New York City. -
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
This american sitcom featuring Will Smith became a popular tv show during the six seasons it aired for. It is based on a teenager, Will, who is sent to live with his aunty and uncle in Bel-Air after he got into a fight. -
Friends
One of the most popular comedy sitcoms with 10 seasons. It revolves around the life of 6 friends, almost like a family. It has become one of the most popular television shows.
