There are certain shows that have been important to me, some serious, some just fun childhood memories.

M*A*S*H* is show that aired in the 1970s about a army hospital during the Korean War. M*A*S*H* ran from 1972 until 1983 and won numerous awards, and was one of the most watched television shows of all time. I nejoyed M*A*S*H* because it showed the realities of war as well as wonderful writing, character development, and plot. The MASH 4077 Homepage is one of the most informative homepages on the net about the series.

Those cheesy car shows of the 80s You remember Knight Rider and The Dukes of Hazzard. These shows bring back fond childhood memories. They still have a certian majic to them that makes me still want to watch them. Knight Writers Online is one of the best sources of fan fiction, series information and pictures from the Knight Rider Series. And The Dukes of Hazzard. I remember it being between The Incredible Hulk and Dallas on Friday night prime time. The Dukes are one of those stable childhood memories for me, so I included them here. Gary's Dukes of Hazzard Page is the best Dukes page on the web.

In the Heat of the Night is a show about a police force in Sparta, Mississippi during the 1980's. This show covered a variety of topics from racism and sexism to drug and alcohol abuse to domestic violence and sexual abuse. I was amazed at the acting and writing of the show. Carrol O'Conner went from America's best known bigot Archie Bunker to Chief William Gillespie, a forward thinking small town sheriff. Reruns can still be seen on TNT.

Magnum p.i. was another 80s show about a Navy Seal Vietnam veteran who was private eye in Hawaii. Another show of great writing, character development, and of course great scenery. Ben's Magnum, p.i. page has a wonder episode guide, cast list, and even an aptitude test for aspiring private eyes. Hallmark channel is now showing Magnum in series order. Check out for showtimes.

Sanford and Son ran in the late 70s. The comedy was about Fred Sanford, (Redd Foxx), a junk dealer who is constantly battling with his son Lamont (Demond Wilson). One of the first African American comedies to make it to prime television and one of the funniest comedies of my young life. San's Sanford and Son page is a great reference for the show.

WKRP in Cincinnati was another 70s and 80s comedy about a news radio station that changed into a rock station and the confusion that insued. The only TV show I know that used radio as a medium. WKRP had deep characters and touched some important issues for its time. America's Favorite Radio Station is a good site for the show.