There is a British TV channel called GOLD (Go On Laugh Daily) and it shows British comedy shows all day, every day. The single was sung by Cyndi Grecco, who turned it into a Billboard Top 40 chart hit in 1976. Many thanks for your comment. Mary, Many thanks for your comment. Button Moon. Hilarious shows. 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' and 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' are another two of his commissions. HOME LATEST CHRISTMAS TV NEWS 2018 CONFIRMED2021 BBC SCOTLAND 2019 ... BBC CHRISTMAS TV 1970 Saturday 19th December 1970 BBC1 9.35am Square Two 10.00am Si Dice Cosi 10.30am Closedown 12.00 Weatherman 12.05pm Space Kidettes 12.25pm EdandZed! Rowan Atkinson said it was the standard for all sit-coms. There were hundreds of sitcoms over both decades that just came and went, could be a hub in itself! Marcus Welby, M.D. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys Black History Month STARmeter Awards … I'm not sure why he was in Vancouver, but after everyone else was seated, he came in and sat in the very front row on the end. Television series which originated in the United States in the decade 1970s. Miss World 1970 (BBC) 2. ABC Movie of the Week 7. I watched all of these when I was a wee lad. In many respects, there is a lot of continuity with the same stars crossing over without any problems but the 1970s would prove itself to be a stellar decade in British comedy terms. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. 1970s tv shows by geoff-41223 | created - 02 Feb 2018 | updated - 02 Feb 2018 | Public Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc Who knows why? Some have not stood the test of time but that's probably because they were 'of their time', for example 'Watching' which was very funny, 'Rab C Nesbit' and 'Red Dwarf', 'One Foot In The Grave' and 'Birds of A Feather' all look like 1980s comedies. 'Red Dwarf' still has a huge sci-fi cult following and 'Birds of A Feather' is set to return soon. > 1970 - 1971 (Households with TV: 60,100,000): RANK: SHOW: NETWORK: ESTIMATED AUDIENCE Its most popular shows though are its 1970s shows - 'The Good Life', 'To The Manor Born', 'Citizen Smith', 'Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads', 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em', 'Steptoe and Son' and 'Dad's Army' amongst others. Coronation Street (ITV) 3. 1970s tv shows by geoff-41223 | created - 02 Feb 2018 | updated - 02 Feb 2018 | Public Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc Series like Thriller (1973-76) and Armchair Thriller (1978-80) dealt in mysteries and murders, but also had several stories which featured stalking themes more akin to slasher films. The Moomins. Here's a nostalgic trip down memory lane for Australian Television of the 1970s. When disco was still a rage in the 1970s, a few TV shows took advantage of the genre’s success and popularity. I adore all the old fashion british comedy series. Coronation Street (ITV) 6. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on popular TV shows from the 70s! Attenborough certainly had an eye for a success. He also had a brilliant regular cast, some of them very funny in their own right. Then, Benny Hill became available and could not be missed. What were the most popular TV shows in the 1970s? There's not as much sitcom around nowadays which is a shame. ), Red Dwarf was fab. The Dean Martin Show-It began on September 16, 1965 and ran until May, 1974. Pugwall . The comedy shows from the 1970s have shown that they have longevity. Jossy's Giants. I enjoyed "Red Dwarf" a lot, even though the last two seasons were a big disappointment. We have Bottom on DVD, we used to watch it all the time - it may make an appearance in my 1990s-2000s hub when it's written. Of the ones I mention in this hub, Benny Hill is well worth seeking out and also Prime Suspect or Cracker (though they are series). Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on March 09, 2013: Gail, thanks for your comment. Monty Python's Flying Circus was really funny-I loved watching that one, too. Faulty Towers, To the Manor Born, The Good Life, Butterflies, Bread and Are you Being Served! For the purposes of this story, Stacker only considered shows which were produced in the United States, filmed in English, and received a minimum of 500 votes on IMDb. Image: Time Express / Warner Bros.You might think that modern television is riddled with superheroes and spaceships, but the 1970s were just as rich with science fiction and fastasy. David Attenbrough had started his amazing programme making in the 1960s as controller of BBC2 but he has since admitted that he never really enjoyed office based jobs and went back to doing what he enjoyed best - as a naturalist, making fantastic wildlife programmes but a quick look at his achievements as controller of BBC2 is my first intention. It held viewers captive for 13 episodes. So, in the name of broadcast history research (our motives are purely academic), let’s explore the top 5 Jiggle TV programs of the 1970s (and early 80s). 1970: 1. 'Callan' starring Edward Woodward had been on British TV since 1967 and continued its success early into the 1970s. Our TV critics have voted, debated and decided on a top 50 of classic TV drama series - the results might just surprise you Unlike most American sitoms, these shows worked on the assumption that the audience was smart. I agree with you about Red Dwarf, first six years were brilliant - last two, pretty 'smeg'. BBC 1 1978-80; 1983; 1985; 1988-90. Perhaps the same people were in charge and there just wasn't a brave enough spirit to change things completely. What to Watch Latest Trailers IMDb TV IMDb Originals IMDb Picks IMDb Podcasts. More and more I think we must be the same, or nearly the same age. It was the era for shows featuring Tough Cops and Rugged Detectives "Matlock Police" and "Ryan". Steve Lensman from Manchester, England on April 22, 2012: Another great hub Jools, I remember some of these shows! The Young Ones, Filfhy Rich and Catflap were my favourite. … The Dean Martin Show-It began on September 16, 1965 and ran until May, 1974. Looking back on some of the comedy series, it is amazing that TV stations got away with some of it but we are so glad they did. Saved By The Bell. I didn't include a lot of stuff I watched myself, Catweasel -never missed it. The comedy dominance would continue into the 1980s and beyond. My brother in law knows all of the scripts off by heart :o). Raunchy Sitcoms like "Number 96" and "The Box" and Satire to hoot. October 1970 – April 1971: 1. A lot of happy memories here! The year 1977 alone served up a load of space shows.But even in the decade … Here’s Lucy 4. For dramas, it is Upstairs, Downstairs. By the end of the decade, the BBC had taken over ITV's crown. We still have 'The Young Ones' on video, we need to buy the DVDs. 1975 was the first year that' Fawlty Towers' was shown and that show is arguably, Britain's greatest comedy. A German language television series that has been running continuously since 1970, which makes it the longest-running German TV drama. It ran on PBS sometimes in late 80s or early 90s. Hold on! Keeping the article down to a certain number of words prevented me including these. Watch . ITV didn't really move with the times. 2. The co-star, Joe Don Baker was also amazing in the show, both actors gaining accolades for the series. Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on October 22, 2012: Thanks so much for your comment Sue, glad you liked this article. 12.45pm Grandstand 5.20pm The Pink Panther Show 5.40pm The News, Weatherman 5.50pm Dolphin Safari … Awards & Events. During the first season, two children would go through a hole in the fence of a disused airfield and find themselves, as you say, in WW2. At 17 she joined two of her cousins and formed a band called The Relatives. 2. Gail Louise Stevenson from Mason City on March 09, 2013: The Young Ones were really great. Judi, thanks for your comment! The Flip Wilson Show 3. The Flip Wilson Show 3. Every bit as good as the older series. TV Shows. 2. i.e. Charlie’s Angels I have watched a ton of TV over the course of my life (hence my moniker, “Mr. Love thy Neighbour, was a daring show about a racist and his black neighbors but I don't think the 'N' word was ever used. I. Mary Hyatt from Florida on August 13, 2012: I have never been fond of "comedy shows" but I made an exception with Benny Hill. Mary Craig from New York on August 13, 2012: All good shows Jooels but from this side of the ocean I have to say Benny Hill was my favorite! This is Your Life (ITV) 5. Saved By The Bell. Watched it all the time and loved that he laughed at his own sense of humor. I used to love Minder with Terry and Aufer Dailey. On the Buses (ITV) 12. Greg Evigan and Paul Shaffer in A Year at the Top. I grew up watching Fawlty Towers and Dr. Who (Tom Baker's iconic scarf!). For sure also check out Dangerous Brothers. It was an espionage drama with a bit of edge and written by James Mitchell who went on to write one of the 70s and 80s most popular dramas, 'When The Boat Comes In', a tale of a north-eastern English family making good after the second world war. TV started to make theatrical drama and it all worked to perfection. When I see them on satellite TV now, I still find myself laughing out loud at some of his stuff. The TV of the Lost (Forgotten 1970's TV shows) Menu. Votes: 2,448 Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on August 14, 2012: Keith - I think the reason you have not seen any is probably just an age related thing. When disco was still a rage in the 1970s, a few TV shows took advantage of the genre’s success and popularity. The most influential television shows from my childhood were the police dramas of the 1970s. Why Don't You. 5. The mid 1980s continues in this vein although there were a few stand out British TV shows amongst the pack. Oh shoot, who was the funny guy with the big buggy eyes? In 1979, the BBC completely dominated British TV comedy with only Benny Hill still sustaining his viewing figures. … Television shows that originated in other countries and only later aired in the United Kingdom should be removed from this category and its sub-categories. Over the years, many have been viewed, but those two will forever be the favorites in my heart. News at Ten (ITV) 14. He laughed at everything. Best British Comedy Series: BBC versus ITV. Can anyone remember the series about a precious old woman and a man who was either a ghost or her angel ? Jonny Briggs. ABC Movie of the Week 7. SHARE TWEET EMAIL. Byker Grove. Enjoy! Page 1 of 2 1 2. Best British Drama and Documentary in the 1970s and 1980s. Thereafter, the BBC went from strength to strength. Shows like this and "Yes Minister" prove that sit-coms can be intellectual. It was the era for shows featuring Tough Cops and Rugged Detectives "Matlock Police" and "Ryan". and I've seen a lot of David Attenborough documentary programs. Gunsmoke 6. Timeslip. Gunsmoke 6. After the Young Ones and its anarchic comedy, British comedy would never be the same again - a new door had been opened for those who dared to go through it. Thanks for the tip off about Dangerous Brothers, I will watch out for it! Based on the celebrated autobiographical novels of James Herriot, All Creatures Great and Small proved to be an enormous success as a TV series, inspired by a 1974 cinema version featuring Simon Ward, and its 1976 sequel, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet starring John Alderton. How many have you seen? [ TV Ratings Index] Jump to a Year: 1970, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80. Loved Fawlty Towers and Blackadder as you know. 1970s British TV has a glut of comedy, some good, some not so good but some out and out great. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. 'Within These Walls' was copied later on by the Australian drama, 'Prisoner of Cell Block H'. So, in the name of broadcast history research (our motives are purely academic), let’s explore the top 5 Jiggle TV programs of the 1970s (and early 80s). Votes: 2,448 Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on November 03, 2012: Yveske, many thanks for your comment - we are watching Red Dwarf X on Dave st the moment. Holby City is just a spin off series based at the same hospital, Anyone remember a tv comedy about 4 or 5 old men constantly getting into trouble and their wives bailing them out. Ivor The Engine. Till Death Do Us Part because an American comedy. Hawaii Five-O Here’s Lucy 4. Would like to know what it was called. He mainly does voice over work now (he has a wonderfully distinctive voice). We had controversial British comedy TV shows like 'Love Thy Neighbour' (openly racist, it was meant to be ironic but ironic doesn't work in a comedy in the 1970s) and 'Man About The House' (one guy, two girls, lots of sexual innuendo and the possibility of a menage et trois?). Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on May 20, 2012: Daisydayz, me too, I'm still watching The Good Life when it's on GOLD, oldies but goodies! Listing of 1970's TV shows and series that aired in primetime television featuring cast lists, theme song lyrics, dvds, trivia and more. It is a shame he could not mix both jobs - we may have gotten more great shows. The first six years were very clever and probably the best mix of sci-fi and comedy you'll ever find. Chantele Cross-Jones from Cardiff on May 20, 2012: 70's and 80's comedy is my weakness!! Until the final episode and he got to be a guest in the hotel. The new Upstairs, Downstairs isn't a patch on the old 1970s one and of course we now have Downton Abbey which is far superior to Upstairs Downstairs, though follows a similar theme. UK Christmas TV. Grown folks like me remember these shows, and it's catchy. 1963: 1. I hope you have enjoyed this walk down memory lane in the 1970s and 1980s. :). Don't be selfish. What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top Rated Shows Most Popular Shows Browse TV Shows by Genre TV News India TV Spotlight. Alan Sharpe from Whitehouse, Texas on January 29, 2015: Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on April 04, 2013: Amber, thanks for your comment. After the show ended she did some work in other TV shows, but focused most of her time on marketing for various hotels and working in the home healthcare area. Awards & Events. And also in the 1980s, with now not 3 but 4 terrestrial channels, we got more soap operas - Brookside from Channel 4 which ended in the 1990s and the more dramatic and still popular Eastenders. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more). Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on November 27, 2012: Pete, Filthy Rich and Catflap takes me back! So, when I was given this assignment to rank my Top 25 favorite series of the 1970s, my immediate concern was how I could work with only 25 options. The top 25 TV shows of the 1970s And where you can watch them today. A list of British TV and radio comedies and comedy films that debuted in 1970. Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on April 12, 2018: I know - I still watch it but it didn't make this article because it's not from the 70s or 80s; it's a very good show though, thanks. At the same time, even children’s television was awash with ghouls and sinister goings-on in shows like Ace of Wands (1970-72) and Children of the Stones (1977). A German language television series that has been running continuously since 1970, which makes it the longest-running German TV drama. Two hugely successful cop shows took to the air in 1972 and 1973 with 'Special Branch' and 'Van der Valk' (the latter spawning a number one record with its theme tune). Stars: Klaus J. Behrendt, Miroslav Nemec, Udo Wachtveitl, Dietmar Bär. I prefer comedy with words more than the silly bathroom humor that Hill did. @ 231Rosslyn@gmail.com...I think you are referring to a children's TV show made here in the UK called Time Slip. Kate (ITV) 11. There would still be the old favourites (Only Fools & Horses, Eric Sykes, Dick Emery) but they would have to share airtime with' Kevin Turvy Behind The Green Door' and 'Comic Strip Presents'. Ironside 5. Carter went to college but dropped out … The 1970s is rich in comedy gold - as well as the sitcoms mentioned above, we had a few spill overs from the 60s like 'For The Love Of Ada', 'Til Dead Us Do Part', 'On The Buses' and 'Nearest and Dearest' as well as some sketch shows like 'The Benny Hill Show' and 'The Two Ronnies'. This one-off format would be copies for most of the drama series of the 70s and 80s and is still used today. Songs, comedy skits, and bloopers made this be one of the most memorable and popular shows on TV. You just can't get any funnier than that. The 1970s had really carried on where the excellent 1960s dramas had left off with some outstanding drama series like 'Poldark', 'Onedin Line' and 'The Pallisters'. They weren't that brave. The 1970s is not a sharp change to the 1960s. Apollo 13 Splashdown (ITV) 10. David Jason has perfect comic timing though we see him in less ans less nowadays. Top 10 1970s TV Shows. The single was sung by Cyndi Grecco, who turned it into a Billboard Top 40 chart hit in 1976. Enjoy! And on the left you'll see the 16 Best British Comedy TV Shows Of All ... by Jennifer Saunders) have virtually become their own brand in the UK, and the success of the series has made the characters household names, not to mention the actresses. I am always interested to know what crosses over to Canada - I think I make an assumption, right or wrong, that Canadians 'get' British humour. Yes, shows like Baywatch kept the flame alive (becoming the most popular show on the planet, quite literally), but the heyday of Jiggle TV had sadly passed. Fawlty Towers I loved but got me frustrated because Basil always lost. Lynda Carter. I really enjoyed reading this hub. Anthony Minghella's 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' was first shown on BBC2 before it was released as a movie and 'My Beautiful Launderette' was a Channel 4 production which also crossed over to cinema with some success, whilst also making a star of Daniel Day-Lewis. I used to love Tom Baker as Dr Who and I also loved him in the one episode of Blackadder that he appeared in. Vyvyan was the most memorable of The Young Ones, but I was always partial to poor Neil. The Mysterious Cities of Gold. I think that there were only about six episodes. How can I get it to watch it? This series aired for five episodes on CBS beginning on August 5, 1977 and ending on September 2, 1977. 1970's TV series list This list contains both U.S. and some British TV shows that were on TV in the 1970's. 'The Good Life', 'To The Manor Born', 'Citizen Smith', 'Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads', 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em' I still love Porridge (and Open All Hours), The Young Ones was ground breaking (I like Bottom too, which I think was '90s? Listing of 1970's TV shows and series that aired in primetime television featuring cast lists, theme song lyrics, dvds, trivia and more. The most-watched television shows, from 1970 to 1979, were: Marcus Welby, M.D. Pugwall . I've never heard of most the shows you mention. Robert Lindsay at his best. One of its stars, James Bolam had already been popular in 'Whatever Happened to The Likely Lads' and would also score a success with 'The Beidebecke Tapes' with Barbara Flynn. 633 Squadron (BBC) 13. Of course, "Monty Python's Flying Circus" is the peek of television comedy ever. One good example is the theme from the popular series Love Boat, which contributed to the show’s success. Classic TV - Old UK TV Show Ratings - 60s. Television series which originated in the United Kingdom in the decade 1970s. Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on November 02, 2018: Loved all of these ones except Tizwas. 'The Benny Hill Show' was taking advantage of more lax censorship on TV, making best use of some buxom, bikini and hot pants clad girls being chased by what now seems to be a bunch of dirty old men but Benny Hill could be very funny with his other humour. Our TV critics have voted, debated and decided on a top 50 of classic TV drama series - the results might just surprise you i.e. Coronation Street (ITV) 3. 2. Are You Being Served and The Good Life were top of my list at the time. Goldentvmemories from London. Popular Aussie TV Shows From the 1970s show list info. The following 79 pages are in this category, out of 79 total. Soz", What about.. cats eyes, the gentle touch, Desmond’s, rentaghost, tizzwazz & 321, Dempsey & Makepeace, hi does anyone remember a sketch in a comedy show that had a group of old people with walkie-talkies who go and stop traffic would love to see it again but cant remember the show l know it was british and l cried laughing thanks in advance. UK Christmas TV. Flora, thanks as always for your comments. 1963: 1. Mar 22, 2013 - Explore Stephanie Lewis's board "1970s / 1980s TV Cops, Detectives, and Spies", followed by 144 people on Pinterest. It was all a bit saucy and silly but he balanced this, as you say, by being able to laugh at himself. The 1970s comedy shows have shown great longevity and the 1980s also had its fair share of good comedy. Memories come flooding back now, hey you forgot The Goodies! One off drama, whilst never reaching the fame of 'Cathy Come Home', nonetheless made their mark. Some one-off dramas started to be made, among them 'Lillie' the story of the King's mistress, Lillie Langtry starring Francesca Annis. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con … Check out these 70's and 80's TV Shows, click a show to be reminded of the theme tune. Television series which originated in the United Kingdom in the decade 1970s. Those were 'Good Times'. 'The Good Life' also made its debut in 1975 and was also on the BBC. Shows like 'Scum' and Dennis Potter's 'Blue Remembered Hills', 'Brimstone and Treacle', 'Singing Detective' and 'Pennies for Heaven'. Peter Mckeirnon from Cheshire, UK on November 27, 2012: Good work! What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top Rated Shows Most Popular Shows Browse TV Shows by Genre TV News India TV Spotlight. What Britons weren't yet ready for in the sixties, they were more than ready for in the 1970s - perhaps time is a great healer. It was the top Saturday night drama, appearing after' The Generation Game' so that was your Saturday night sorted out - entertainment all the way. Songs, comedy skits, and bloopers made this be one of the most memorable and popular shows on TV. The Moomins. Their last really successful year was 1978 when 'The Benny Hill Show', 'George and Mildred' and 'Rising Damp' were all still at the height of their success. I've yet to see The Persuaders although I know The Saint very well. 1974 brought 'Within These Walls' a tale of the life inside if a fictional women's prison. by Marc Berman • September 11, 2019. Grange Hill. I also liked Are you being served? What to Watch Latest Trailers IMDb TV IMDb Originals IMDb Picks IMDb Podcasts. Dogtanian. Pigeon Street. B Blue Peter‎ (1 C, 21 P) G Grange Hill‎ (1 C, 37 P) L Look and Read‎ (1 C, 12 P, 1 F) T The Tomorrow People‎ (5 P) Pages in category "1970s British children's television series" The following 139 pages are in this category, out of 139 total. Top 10 1970s TV Shows. Jonny Briggs. The fantastic 'Edge of Darkness' starring an intense Bob Peck kept British TV audiences gripped with its tales of nuclear theft. Byker Grove. Great Hub! Dave recently started airing new Red Dwarf episodes after a mini-series in 2009. Law & Order (British TV series) Leap in the Dark; The Legend of King Arthur; The Legend of Robin Hood; Lillie (TV series) Little Women (1970 TV series) Lord Peter Wimsey (TV series) The Lotus Eaters (TV series) Love for Lydia (TV series) The Love School; Love Story (British TV series) From "Starsky & Hutch" to "The Brady Bunch," the 1970s was filled with a bunch of classic, unforgettable shows. Vintage TV Guide ad 1977. HOME LATEST CHRISTMAS TV NEWS 2018 CONFIRMED2021 BBC SCOTLAND 2019 ... BBC CHRISTMAS TV 1970 Saturday 19th December 1970 BBC1 9.35am Square Two 10.00am Si Dice Cosi 10.30am Closedown 12.00 Weatherman 12.05pm Space Kidettes 12.25pm EdandZed! I could have jammed in a lot more, as both decades certainly had quality TV. The Mysterious Cities of Gold. I just want to point out that casualty still runs....as casualty. All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music, Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages, BBC Look North (Yorkshire and North Midlands), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:1970s_British_television_series&oldid=973425009, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 17 August 2020, at 04:14. Watch . There was even a 1970s series set in prison, 'Porridge'. (1970) All in the Family (1971) All in the Family (1972) All in the Family (1973) All in the Family (1974) All in the Family (1975) Happy Days (1976) Laverne & Shirley (1977) Laverne & Shirley (1978) 60 Minutes (1979) TV Shows in 1970. The One Hit Wonders of British Comedy. Every episode features different detectives of a different city trying to solve a murder case. News at Ten (ITV) 7. Spread the joy and share on Facebook, Twitter and the rest. Jools Hogg (author) from North-East UK on April 28, 2012: Lesley, the 70s and 80s both had their share of class...and trash! Yes, shows like Baywatch kept the flame alive (becoming the most popular show on the planet, quite literally), but the heyday of Jiggle TV had sadly passed. Royal Variety Show (ITV) 2. score: 29 of 53 (56%) required scores: 1, 17, 26, 37, 42 list stats leaders … :) Catweazle. 'Upstairs Downstairs' appeared for the first time in 1975 and is still, in my humble opinion, much, much better than the remake. ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL UK (BBC) Drama. Dogtanian. Stars: Klaus J. Behrendt, Miroslav Nemec, Udo Wachtveitl, Dietmar Bär. Can't remember his name, but I think he was British. Your welcome. I hated Benny Hill, but liked The Two Ronnies. A list of British TV and radio comedies and comedy films that debuted in 1970. Gummi Bears. Monty Python's Flying Circus was my first exposure to this type of humor, and I loved it! score: 23 of 47 (48%) required scores: 1, 5, 16, 29, 41 list stats leaders vote Vote print comments. Anyway, I enjoyed reading about these shows. in the years 1970 to 1979.Television shows that originated in other countries and only later aired in the United States should be removed from this category and its sub-categories 12.45pm Grandstand 5.20pm The Pink Panther Show 5.40pm The News, … Wonderful hub. I hated The Persuaders, I am not a fan of Roger Moore. Jimbo. type to search. Pigeon Street. 'The Persuaders' saw Roger Moore return after his successful stint as 'The Saint' in The Persuaders; his co-star was Tony Curtis so some Hollywood glamour made this a huge success. This song is what you’d expect to hear when … The most-watched television shows, from 1970 to 1979, were: Marcus Welby, M.D. But neither of them had the grit of 'The Sweeney' starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman. Influential Television. Series set in outer space exploded in the latter part of the decade, following in the rocket trail of Star Wars. The early 1970s seems to have been quite a time for 'nostalgic' and wartime historical drama, 'Colditz' was a huge hit as was 'Dad's Army' a comedy about the British Home Guard. Possibly watched it in the 60's, 70's. Charlie’s Angels Paul Shaffer (who would later gain fame working on The David Letterman Show ) co stars with Greg Evigan and the two portray struggling singer/musicians who make a deal with the devil's son, Frederick J. Does anyone remember a british sitcom about four women who have coffee mornings and eventually realise that the man that they talk about in their lives is the same person. Here's a nostalgic trip down memory lane for Australian Television of the 1970s. Amongst the shows he commissioned were 'Call My Bluff', for years a highly successful and very amusing quiz show. Awards & Events. Image: Time Express / Warner Bros.You might think that modern television is riddled with superheroes and spaceships, but the 1970s were just as rich with science fiction and fastasy. in the years 1970 to 1979. I have watched them as an adult though and enjoyed some of their sketches (but still not all). I remember Bless This House with Sid James, Father dear Father? 7. Don't be selfish. October 1970 – April 1971: 1. Ironside 5. I thought Nigel Planer was great in that, totally different to "Neil, Neil...Owange Peel". I loved Jeeves and Wooster, Blackadder, and Mr. Bean. And if you are a The Young Ones fan. That sounds like a question for the Q&A board rather than this article but the question bears further examination. Watch . Some great memories, thank you and voted up! However, I am so glad that he decided to go back to what he does best - making fantastic wildlife and sealife shows which get really close to the animals and which show his commitment to conservation. I remember Father Dear Father but wasn't fussed. What to Watch Latest Trailers IMDb TV IMDb Originals IMDb Picks IMDb Podcasts. Best TV Cop Shows From the 1970s. Movie Master from United Kingdom on April 25, 2012: Hi Jools, we had some great series in the 70's, I'd rather watch them on 'gold' than the rubbish nowadays! Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys Black History Month STARmeter Awards … 20/20 240-Robert 60 Minutes A Year at the Top Adam 12 Alias Smith and Jones Alice All in the Family All's Fair American Girls Amy Prentiss Andy Williams Show Angie Apple Pie Apple's Way Arnie Assignment: Vienna Associates Baa Baa Black Sheep Baby, I'm Back Bad … Steptoe and Son (BBC) 8. The Two Ronnies still gets shown on British TV to this day - good comedy writing doesn't age, does it?

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