The Brady Bunch (1969)
The Brady family became one of the defining fictional families of American television. Their house, costumes, family dynamics and instantly recognizable opening sequence have kept the show familiar even to people who never watched its original run
I Love Lucy (1951)
Lucy Ricardo remains one of television’s most recognizable characters. Lucille Ball’s physical comedy and the show’s unforgettable situations helped establish a sitcom formula that influenced generations of television comedy
The Golden Girls (1985)
Four women sharing a Miami home created one of television’s most beloved ensembles. The series mixed sharp comedy with stories about friendship, aging and everyday life, giving its characters a lasting place in pop culture
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Mayberry became a television town that audiences instantly understood, filled with characters who felt larger than life without losing their everyday charm. Andy, Barney, Aunt Bee and Opie helped make the series an enduring American classic
The Wonder Years (1988)
Kevin Arnold’s memories of growing up turned ordinary childhood experiences into something deeply nostalgic. The narration, period setting and coming of age stories gave the series a distinctive identity that audiences still associate with classic television
The Office (2005)
The Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin became one of the most recognizable workplaces in television. Michael Scott, Dwight, Jim, Pam and the rest of the staff created a collection of characters and moments that kept the series alive long after its finale
