20+ Greatest TV Shows Of The ’70s

Published on 04/11/2023
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The Waltons (1972-81)

What viewers know gives them comfort. The Waltons was a television sitcom that depicted life in rural Virginia during the Great Depression. Of course, no one enjoyed the Great Depression. However, millions of others watching at home could relate to the plots, according to their personal experiences. The show was extremely popular, lasting nine seasons. (221 episodes). In its latter years, it even included a number of television movies to help piece together the narrative. When viewed via a generational lens, it’s easy to see why this narrative captivated so many people.

The Waltons (1972-81)

The Waltons (1972-81)

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The Carol Burnett Show (1967-78)

During the 1970s, sketch comedy was all the rage. Carol Burnett used the stage as her playground to exhibit her enormous comedic versatility in her own program. In terms of success, the sitcom received a whopping 25 Emmy nominations. It lasted 11 seasons and even a brief stint in the 1990s. In addition to Burnett and her crazy talent, she was joined by Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Tim Conway. Burnett, along with Mary Tyler Moore, opened the door for subsequent female comedians to have a legitimate place in this industry.

The Carol Burnett Show (1967-78)

The Carol Burnett Show (1967-78)

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