DISCUSSION: The Best and the Worst 70s & 80s TV Shows

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Jul 22, 2022

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Cast of The Facts of Life. Yes, that is George Clooney on the left. (NBC studios)

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times - depending on who you asked. Some say that the 70s were the golden age of television; others - not so much. In the 80s we lived through The Facts of Life and Family Ties. If family-friendly comedy wasn’t your jam, there was always Dallas and Dynasty. Different strokes for different folks, I guess (see what I did there?).

So: what was your jam back in the day? What were the best and worst shows of the times, in your opinion?

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