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Date Posted: 17:34:06 12/25/11 Sun
Author: Andrew-1
Subject: Re: What TV shows shaped your childhood?
In reply to: Rick 's message, "What TV shows shaped your childhood?" on 02:18:03 12/25/11 Sun

For starters, Ben Casey. That did it for me, but Bonanza and Star Trek of course in the 60's also for starters. Add to that Wonderful World of Disney. After that on level 2 is a whole bunch, too many to name. I liked especially the Wild, Wild West and Dragnet.

Batman and Candid Camera were funny, but I found Combat to be too boring and cold. Get Smart was my cup of tea for comedy along with Gilligan’s Island which was perfect for after school. Certainly Gomer Pyle and Green Acres were hilarious. I liked Barbara Eden in I dream of Jeannie a lot, and Laugh In was a big hit at home with the family.

Man for Uncle was my counter balance to Wild, Wild West. Mchale’s Navy was also one of my favorite comedies with Tim Conway. Bill Bixby in both My Favorite Martian and later with Incredible Hulk were awesome fun to watch. My Three Sons was another of our family staples.

For the creepy side, regular servings of Twilight Zone and Outer Limits and I enjoyed the short run of Time Tunnel coupled right after Green Hornet. Adams Family and Munsters for more funny zany creeper stuff. Andy Griffith and Beverly Hillbillies were also staple comedy fair. Getting too long for a forum post now, but to end it, Dick Van Dyke was great, and for cartoons, nothing beat Flintstones and Jetsons.

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[> [> Re: What TV shows shaped your childhood? -- High Line Rider, 09:40:14 12/26/11 Mon [1]

I Can't Believe I Forgot All Those Tv Show's You Just Mentioned.


The Flying Nun , With Sally Field Was Great Too.

The Donna Reed Show.

Leave It To Beaver. (Tony Dow Was Cute , Would You Believe The Character That Played Eddie Grew Up To Be A Cop ).

Here Comes The Brides , Was A Great Show Too.
Bobby Goldsboro Is Also A Cop Now , In San Bernadino California.

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[> [> Re: What TV shows shaped your childhood? -- Andrew-1, 19:04:29 12/26/11 Mon [1]

Brings back memories. Donna Reid was great, but don't forget Father Knows Best! Here comes the Brides was funny too. Leave it to Beaver was also a staple, as was Lassie.

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[> [> [> Re: What TV shows shaped your childhood? -- High Line Rider, 20:22:53 12/26/11 Mon [1]

Oh Silly Me , I Forgot Lassie and Gentle Ben.

Father Know's Best Was A Great Show Too.

And All Of Us Should Be Ashamed Of Our Selves That We Admit We're THAT OLD.

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[> [> [> [> Re: What TV shows shaped your childhood? -- Andrew-1, 10:42:02 12/27/11 Tue [1]

Number of years is only a statistic. As they say, you are only as old as you feel, but a more accurate measurement is based on how many miles you have on you and how well you take care of yourself. Add to that where you live, meaning quality of air, water, etc. I look younger and feel better for my age, but I attibute that to living in the mountains of the last 25 years.

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: What TV shows shaped your childhood? -- High Line Rider, 09:52:31 12/28/11 Wed [1]

I Forgot To Mention Tarzan With Johnny Weismuller(sp?)
Cheeta Just Died The Other Day.

I Too Live In The Mountain's On The Can-Wa Border In Wash State. Mountain Life Is Fantastic. The Wild Life Is Quite Impressive.

I'm Glad These Old Tv Series Are Still Floating Around In Tv History. But It Makes Me Feel Old Because Most Of These Actor's Have Been Dead For Many Years.
But They Were Young Like Me When They Made The Series.
Yikes , My Time Might Be Up.
I Hope Heaven Has A Big Screen Tv And A Room Full Of Old Tv Series For Me To Watch. Other Wise I'm Leaving.

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