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35 Oldest Popular TV Shows

by BonaFideBOSS • Created 4 years ago • Modified 4 years ago
Which of these oldest TV series with at least 10000 votes on IMDb is your favorite?

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  • Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy (1951)

    1. I Love Lucy

    1951–1957181 epsTV-YTV Series
    8.5 (30K)
    The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
    StarsLucille BallDesi ArnazVivian Vance
  • Alfred Hitchcock in Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

    2. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    1955–1962268 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.5 (20K)
    Stories of terror, horror and suspense presented by Alfred Hitchcock.
    StarsAlfred HitchcockHarry TylerLillian O'Malley
  • Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone (1959)

    3. The Twilight Zone

    1959–1964156 epsTV-PGTV Series
    9.0 (101K)
    Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
    CreatorRod SerlingStarsRod SerlingRobert McCordJay Overholts
  • Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Don Messick, Alan Reed, and Jean Vander Pyl in The Flintstones (1960)

    4. The Flintstones

    1960–1966167 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.5 (43K)
    The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
    CreatorsJoseph BarberaWilliam HannaStarsAlan ReedMel BlancJean Vander Pyl
  • Ron Howard, Frances Bavier, and Andy Griffith in The Andy Griffith Show (1960)

    5. The Andy Griffith Show

    1960–1968249 epsTV-GTV Series
    8.4 (18K)
    Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
    CreatorsSheldon LeonardAaron RubenDanny ThomasStarsAndy GriffithRon HowardDon Knotts
  • The Bugs Bunny Show (1960)

    6. The Bugs Bunny Show

    1960–197578 epsTV-GTV Series
    8.6 (37K)
    TV series featuring the classic Looney Tunes animated shorts.
    StarsMel BlancJune ForayDaws Butler
  • Daws Butler, Don Messick, George O'Hanlon, Penny Singleton, Jean Vander Pyl, and Janet Waldo in The Jetsons (1962)

    7. The Jetsons

    1962–196375 epsTV-Y7TV Series
    7.0 (25K)
    The misadventures of a futuristic family.
    CreatorsJoseph BarberaWilliam HannaStarsGeorge O'HanlonJanet WaldoMel Blanc
  • Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)

    8. Doctor Who

    1963–1989695 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.4 (41K)
    The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
    CreatorsDonald WilsonSydney NewmanStarsWilliam HartnellPatrick TroughtonJon Pertwee
  • Elizabeth Montgomery, Agnes Moorehead, and Dick York in Bewitched (1964)

    9. Bewitched

    1964–1972254 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.6 (26K)
    A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces.
    CreatorSol SaksStarsElizabeth MontgomeryDick YorkDick Sargent
  • Jackie Coogan, John Astin, Marie Blake, Ted Cassidy, Carolyn Jones, Lisa Loring, and Ken Weatherwax in The Addams Family (1964)

    10. The Addams Family

    1964–196664 epsTV-GTV Series
    8.0 (23K)
    The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.
    CreatorDavid LevyStarsJohn AstinCarolyn JonesJackie Coogan
  • Yvonne De Carlo, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Butch Patrick, and Pat Priest in The Munsters (1964)

    11. The Munsters

    1964–196672 epsApprovedTV Series
    7.8 (18K)
    A family of friendly monsters have misadventures, never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.
    CreatorsEd HaasNorm LiebmannStarsFred GwynneAl LewisYvonne De Carlo
  • Jim Backus, Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Tina Louise, Russell Johnson, Natalie Schafer, and Dawn Wells in Gilligan's Island (1964)

    12. Gilligan's Island

    1964–199299 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.4 (18K)
    Four men and three women are stranded on an uncharted island following a torrential storm.
    CreatorSherwood SchwartzStarsBob DenverAlan Hale Jr.Jim Backus
  • Don Adams and Barbara Feldon in Get Smart (1965)

    13. Get Smart

    1965–1970138 epsTV-GTV Series
    8.2 (15K)
    Maxwell Smart, a highly intellectual but bumbling spy working for the CONTROL agency, battles the evil forces of rival spy agency KAOS with the help of his competent partner Agent 99.
    CreatorsMel BrooksBuck HenryStarsDon AdamsBarbara FeldonEdward Platt
  • Barbara Eden in I Dream of Jeannie (1965)

    14. I Dream of Jeannie

    1965–1970139 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.4 (18K)
    A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie.
    CreatorSidney SheldonStarsBarbara EdenLarry HagmanBill Daily
  • Adam West and Burt Ward in Batman (1966)

    15. Batman

    1966–1968120 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.5 (28K)
    Follows the adventures of wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne, also known as the Caped Crusade Batman and his young ward Dick Grayson also known as Batman's sidekick Robin the boy wonder as they battle evildoers in Gotham City.
    CreatorsBill FingerLorenzo Semple Jr.William DozierStarsAdam WestBurt WardAlan Napier
  • Star Trek (1966)

    16. Star Trek

    1966–196980 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.4 (97K)
    In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
    CreatorGene RoddenberryStarsWilliam ShatnerLeonard NimoyDeForest Kelley
  • The Prisoner (1967)

    17. The Prisoner

    1967–196817 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.5 (16K)
    A former secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is actually a bizarre prison. He refuses to give his warders information while attempting to escape.
    CreatorPatrick McGoohanStarsPatrick McGoohanAngelo MuscatPeter Swanwick
  • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in Sesame Street (1969)

    18. Sesame Street

    1969– 3240 epsTV-YTV Series
    8.1 (16K)
    On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
    CreatorsJoan Ganz CooneyLloyd Morrisett Jr.StarsJim HensonFrank OzCaroll Spinney
  • The Pink Panther Show (1969)

    19. The Pink Panther Show

    1969–197032 epsTV-YTV Series
    7.6 (23K)
    A classy, resourceful panther has plenty of hilarious misadventures, outwitting those who annoy him with his clever tricks.
    StarsRich LittlePaul FreesDave Barry
  • Stefanianna Christopherson, Nicole Jaffe, Casey Kasem, Don Messick, Heather North, and Frank Welker in Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969)

    20. Scooby Doo, Where Are You!

    1969–197841 epsTV-GTV Series
    7.9 (45K)
    A group of teenage friends and their Great Dane (Scooby-Doo) travel in a bright green van solving strange and hilarious mysteries, while returning from or going to a regular teenage function.
    CreatorsJoe RubyKen SpearsJoseph BarberaStarsDon MessickCasey KasemNicole Jaffe
  • Eve Plumb, Florence Henderson, Susan Olsen, Robert Reed, Ann B. Davis, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland, Maureen McCormick, and Barry Williams in The Brady Bunch (1969)

    21. The Brady Bunch

    1969–1974117 epsTV-PGTV Series
    6.8 (16K)
    The misadventures of a large family united when a widower and a widow marry.
    CreatorSherwood SchwartzStarsRobert ReedFlorence HendersonAnn B. Davis
  • Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)

    22. Monty Python's Flying Circus

    1969–197445 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.8 (82K)
    The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.
    CreatorsGraham ChapmanEric IdleTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseTerry Gilliam
  • Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor, and Jean Stapleton in All in the Family (1971)

    23. All in the Family

    1971–1979207 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.4 (20K)
    A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
    CreatorNorman LearStarsCarroll O'ConnorJean StapletonRob Reiner
  • Peter Falk in Columbo (1971)

    24. Columbo

    1971–199067 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.3 (45K)
    Los Angeles homicide detective, Lieutenant Columbo, uses his humble ways and ingenuous demeanor to root out even the most well-concealed crimes.
    CreatorsRichard LevinsonWilliam LinkStarsPeter FalkMike LallyDianne Travis
  • Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M*A*S*H (1972)

    25. M*A*S*H

    1972–1983251 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.5 (67K)
    The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
    CreatorLarry GelbartStarsAlan AldaWayne RogersLoretta Swit

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