The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
(This was the number one rated show on tv when cancelled)
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Poll: The Rural Purge
In the early 1970's, CBS changed network executives and programming directors. The new people in charge cancelled several highly rated series that did not appeal to their desired demographic, since called "the Rural Purge." This prompted Green Acres actor Pat Buttram ("Mr. Haney" on Green Acres) to make the observation: "It was the year CBS cancelled everything with a tree—including Lassie."
Which of these cancelled series "with a tree" was your favorite?
Please note that some of these series became independently syndicated and ran for many more years.
Credit to Jalapenoman who came up with the idea.
Make Your Choice
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Petticoat Junction (1963)
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Green Acres (1965)
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Mayberry R.F.D. (1968)
(This was the continuation of the Andy Griffith Show after he left the series) -
Hee Haw (1969)
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Lassie (1954)
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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963)
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The Virginian (1962)
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Bonanza (1959)
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Gunsmoke (1955)
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Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964)
