Families on television-Which television family is your favorite?
By mckenziemom
@mckenziemom (522)
United States
February 13, 2007 11:28am CST
If you take a look at the television lineup today, you see a number of reality shows, off the wall comedies and crime and medical dramas. The family sitcoms or family dramas seem to be a thing of the past. During my elementary years,
my favorite family show was the 70's show "Eight is Enough". I have always been fascinated by large families and I loved show because it was funny and the kids were all so different in personalities and interest.
The show was sometimes serious but always funny.
Looking back from the earliest days of television, there were many shows that reflected the lives of the american family. Which television families did you enjoy watching the most...the Waltons?,the Brady Bunch? the Andersons from Father Know's Best?,The Cosby's the Keaton's from Familiy ties or the Simpson's? Which family is your favorite and why?
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@skb369 (285)
• India
13 Feb 07
the simpsons top my list any time of the day.i can even watch the reruns with the same enthusiasm and relish as when the episode first aired! the show is simply too good and always manages to bring a smile on my face.well more than just a smile i must say...for i usually end up grinning and laughing like a fool while my family members wonder what the hell is wrong with this kid now! the heady mix of subtelty,in your face crassness,the cliches which look ripe fresh,the catchy catchphrases,the underlying messages...it is all too good. no wonder the show is the longest running show in television history. this is one timeless,four fingered family that we will never cease loving!
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
the cosby.... its funny. cosby has this humor that he sounds like my dad.
@imsilver (1665)
• Canada
15 Feb 07
oh my.. instant flashback when I saw the picture you added to this post. I loved that show. I can't remember what I did last week but as soon as I saw that photo I remembered the Keaton's names and .. just wow.. thanks for the memories mckenziemom :)
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@mckenziemom (522)
• United States
15 Feb 07
I know what you mean-"Famlily Ties" was one of my faves from the 80's.
@vangie79 (198)
• Philippines
14 Feb 07
I love watching "SEVENTH HEAVEN". Family values and keeping relationships within the family members is the top priority of that show. Specially how parents handle their kids, on how they guide their lives. The messages of the show evey episodes teaches us how are we going to manage if some certain situation arises.
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@mckenziemom (522)
• United States
14 Feb 07
In recent years, Seventh Heaven is one show that I enjoyed watching. I love that they are portraying a family of faith and embracing family values. It is refreshing to see the messages they present on television.
@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
14 Feb 07
I have a lot of family shows that I loved very much but would have to say that Different Strokes was my favorite with Arnold, Kimberly, Willis and Mr. Drummond. This family was hilarious, especially Arnold. I miss this show very much. I also enjoyed Married With Children, Family Ties and the Brady Bunch. They all had a lot of humor in them and loved watching all these shows because I knew I would get a good laugh in.
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
14 Feb 07
The Waltons would be my all time favorite family, I still watch reruns nearly everyday and no matter how many times I've seen the shows they still touch me. The family endured a lot of hardships, had some battles among themselves (like real families), and still managed to hold on to their faith and family. Plus the charactor of John Boy is an inspiration for me as I've always wanted to write and he had such a gift for it.
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@mckenziemom (522)
• United States
14 Feb 07
The Waltons are also a sentimental favorite of mine as well. I loved the John Boy character as well and for the same reason..I wanted to be a writer when I was in elemntary school.
@SxyFlGrl315 (306)
• United States
14 Feb 07
The Cohens on The OC. LOVE that family!
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@chhaganbhujbad (263)
• United States
14 Feb 07
Mine is the 7th Heaven's Camdon Family...
I used to watch the series every single day.. Its a good series...
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@mobyfriend (1017)
• Netherlands
14 Feb 07
I guess Little House on on the prarie could be counted among the favourites.
And how about The Nanny or Roseanne?
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
14 Feb 07
You forgot my favorite all time family - The Bunkers - my father is just like Archie and my mother just like Edith, it is amazing over the years how many people have said that to me after spending some time with my parents.
My father just isn't quite as funny.
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
14 Feb 07
I slightly remember Brady Bunch and yes I like them! I also like the Simpsons, the Hills (I forgot the title) and the Cosby's. They are all my favourites but now too bad I don't have much time to watch the reruns
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@wolfsbane_25 (41)
• Philippines
14 Feb 07
The Simpsons is definetly my favorite. I could watch each episode over and over again.
@plumty1 (173)
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14 Feb 07
my favorite television family show is defernetly the simpsons. this is because bart alays gets up to trouble which gives me ideas. so i can do barts pranks on my freinds. i like homer because hes completely stupid i think marge is a very careing mother because she has to put up with hommer. i like lisa because nobody likes her but some how she manages to get on with her life. she also teaches me stuff which is good reason letting me whatch the program all day long.
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