In 1992, Bruce Springsteen sang "57 channels (and Nothin' On)". Fast forward more than 15 years later, and the number of channels has multiplied, and no matter what your interests are, you're likely to find something worth watching. The main networks continue to soldier on, although cable television and the Internet have stolen market share. Niche cable channels target programming for comedy, sports, music and drama fans. Writers' strikes over the past few years have given a boost to reality television, which has earned a permanent place among TV genres. Whether you're a fan of network television shows like Ugly Betty or Heroes, or cable hits like The Wire or Weeds, or even vintage shows like Star Trek that are long off the air, Philo Farnsworth's brainchild's detractors are far outnumbered by its fans. Discuss your favorite TV shows, characters and actors here.

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  • Best Situation Comedies by Decade

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    Arts/Entertainment > Television

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    Updated on Oct 22, 2009

    However old you may be, chances are good that you have enjoyed Situation Comedies on television from each of the past six decades (back to the 1950's).  Which comedies do you feel have captured the best that each decade has had to offer.  We'll work our way back, one decade at a time.  As long as a show was on television for at least half of its original run during the decade in question, it is eligible for selection.


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