ReviewFix.com Editor-In-Chief Patrick Hickey Jr. shares a few of his favorite classic TV show picks on the Netflix Instant Queue.
Soap: Easily one of the greatest sitcoms ever on television, “Soap†pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable on the small screen and provided a myriad of laughs. Not only was it full of hilarity and drama, it proved to be the launching pad for the career of Billy Crystal, who ended up playing the first openly gay character in television history while on the show. It also gave youngsters like Ted Wass [you know, the dad from “Blossomâ€] and ventriloquist Jay Johnson much-needed chances to strut their stuff and Katherine Helmond her first big starring role. If you’ve never watched the exploits of the Tate’s and the Campbell’s, you have no idea what you’re missing. The same thing goes for Robert Guillaume as Benson, who was so hilarious he ended up with a spin-off of his own. In spite of being off the air for nearly 30 years, the show has still aged tremendously well and is as hip and cool as ever as well.
Charles in Charge: Sure, it’s corny ’80s TV, but for a while Scott Baio was a big fish in the television pond. The same thing goes for writer Michael Jacobs, who ended up writing some great stuff on “Dinosaurs,†possibly one of the coolest TV sitcoms ever. With the super cool Baio, a funny sidekick in “Eight is Enough†actor Willie Aimes, a bevy of good-looking chicks and Jacobs’ writing, “Charles in Charge†is still a funny, albeit poorly-aged sitcom.
Dilbert: Alright, this may not be “The Simpson’s†or “South Park,†but overall, “Dilbert,†based on the uber popular cartoon strip, is a funny endeavor. Voiced by the ageless Daniel Stern, the show is witty and will keep you will a smirk on your face. That Dogbert is one little evil bastard.
Coach: Another quality show that never got the credit it deserved, Craig T. Nelson is charming in “Coach,†and with the help of Jerry Van Dyke and Bill “Patrick the Starfish” Fagerbakke, the hijinx is always there. Add in a touch of charm from former singing sensation Shelley Fabares, the show always had a fun balance of laughs.
Battlestar Galactica: Way before the new series swept nerds worldwide off their feet, the original BSG was a huge hit and was powered by both established television stars and newcomers alike. Behind the dignity of Lorne Greene and the good looks of Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict, the show proved the sci-fi drama will always have a rightful place on the small screen.
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