Running from 1978 to 1982, Taxi is arguably one of the greatest sitcoms ever. But in a show populated by lovable characters ranging from the loutish Louie De Palma (Danny Devito) to the lovable space cadet Reverend Jim (Christopher Lloyd),…
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Open Thread: What’s the Best Sitcom Ever?
Since we were talking about sitcoms earlier today, we thought we’d get your opinion on what the best situation comedy in television history is. I Love Lucy? The Honeymooners? Good Times? Taxi? Cheers? Friends? There are literally hundreds of shows…
Read more →Remembering “The Facts of Life” Star Charlotte Rae
For an entire generation of viewers, The Facts of Life‘s Mrs. Garrett was a surrogate mother. Always there with a friendly ear and some practical advice, she was able to not only help Blair, Jo, Natalie, and Tootie with their…
Read more →Remembering Comedian and “Night Court” Star Harry Anderson
On April 16th, actor, magician, and comedian Harry Anderson died of natural causes at his North Carolina home. He was 65. A beloved figure due to his lead role on the 1984-92 series Night Court, (where he played the Mel…
Read more →Great TV Openings: “Bosom Buddies” Is Anything But a Drag
“When we first moved to New York we had a great apartment that was dirt cheap. And we found out why it was so cheap. Our friend Amy said there was a great apartment in her building. Dirt cheap! But…
Read more →“Green Acres” Is Still the Place to Be
Ready? Sing along with us!: “Green Acres is the place to be Farm living is the life for me Land spreading out so far and wide Keep Manhattan – just give me that countryside No, New York is where I’d…
Read more →Sally Field In “Gidget”: Summer Fun Lasts Forever
“If you’re in doubt about angels being real, I can arrange to change any doubts you feel. Wait’ll you see my Gidget, you’ll want her for your Valentine.” Based on the popular film series, Gidget is a fondly remembered 1965-66…
Read more →Great Sitcom Moments: Reverend Jim Takes His Driving Test on “Taxi”
Okey dokey, boss! Welcome to Great Sitcom Moments, a new MovieFanFare feature in which we celebrate the most hilarious television moments of all time. There is no better way to kick off this new series of articles than with my…
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