10 – I Love Lucy had many distinctions including being the first to showcase a pregnant woman.
9 – All In The Family most accurately portrayed the differences in generations during a turbulent time.
8 – Cheers was able to cover serious issues, like Sam’s alcoholism, while still staying light and entertaining.
7 – Roseanne is one of few shows to feature a working-class family with focus on the mother. It tackled many controversial topics of its day. Ever wonder how people felt when the show got cancelled? Read about it here.
6 – The Cosby Show was the first show about the life of an African American family.
5 – The Simpsons is one of the longest running shows ever and continually reminds America that cartoons aren’t just for children.
4 – The Brady Bunch was the first show to feature the trials of a blended family.
3 – MASH took place in an unfunny setting, yet perfectly showcased the ironies of war.
2 – The Andy Griffith Show showed America the life of a single father while highlighting the eccentricities of small town life.
1 – Seinfeld premiered at a time when sit-coms were mostly family based. Billed as the show about nothing, it was able to explore issues untouched by its contemporaries.