Tampabay.com
AUGUST 13, 2007

Best TV shows of the 80s: Nos. 41-60

Quantumleap Our march through the top 80 television shows of the 80s continues today with Nos. 41-60. What can you expect on today's installment? A lot of guilty pleasures.

Today's biggest winners: Geeks around the world. Two of your all-time faves -- Doctor Who and Mystery Science Theater 3000 -- make their appearance on the list.

Don't forget to leave a comment and critique the list. And if you've forgotten how we came up with it, click here to read the explanation and to see shows No. 61-80. Also, 21-40 and 1-20.

TOP 80 TV SHOWS of the 80s: Nos. 41-60

60. Quantum Leap (1989-1993): Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell.

59. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988-1999): Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon.

58. Fame (1982-87): Debbie Allen, Carlo Imperato.

57. Mork & Mindy (1978-82): Robin Williams, Pam Dawber.

56. WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982): Gary Sandy, Richard Sanders.

55. Doogie Howser M.D. (1989–1993): Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella.

54. Cagney & Lacey (1982-88): Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless.

53. Newhart (1982-1990): Bob Newhart, Tom Poston.

52. ALF (1986-90): Max Wright, Anne Schedeen.

51. Thirtysomething (1987 – 1991): Timothy Busfield, Peter Horton.

50. Three's Company (1977-84): John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt.

49. Taxi (1978-83): Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito.

48. L.A. Law (1985-94): Corbin Bernsen, Jimmy Smits.

47. In The Heat of the Night (1988-95): Carroll O'Connor, Thom Gossom Jr.

46. CHiPs (1977-83): Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox

45. China Beach (1988-91): Dana Delaney, Concetta Tomei

44. Knots Landing (1979-93): Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee

43. 21 Jump Street (1987 - 1991): Johnny Depp, Richard Grieco

42. The Golden Girls (1985-92): Betty White, Beatrice Arthur

41. Dr. Who (1963-1984, 1986-1989): Patrick Troughton, Tom Baker

Personal faves: WKRP in Cincinnati, L.A. Law.

Could've lived without: The Golden Girls, ALF.

Tomorrow's list: What you talking about, Willis?

Join the discussion: Click to view comments, add yours

About the blogger

Relive the '80s music, movies and culture with Tampa Bay Times entertainment news editor Steve Spears. A teen during the greatest decade ever, Steve is obsessed with everything from Duran Duran to Journey, John Hughes to John Cusack, and parachute pants to Reaganomics.

E-mail Steve Spears:
stuckinthe80s@tampabay.com
Visit the Stuck in the 80s Facebook page
Follow Steve on Facebook
Get '80s updates via Twitter

Advertisement

Follow us on Facebook

TampaBay.com on Facebook

Registration FAQ

Read our Frequently Asked Questions on how to register to comment on the site.