“All television is educational television. The question is: what is it teaching?” ~Nicholas Johnson, former head of the Federal Communications Commission

“Television an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn’t have in your home. ” ~David Frost

“Television!  Teacher, mother, secret lover.”  ~Homer Simpson

1989: LA Law is the Best Drama. Cheers wins Best Comedy.

1978: It all All in the Family: Best Comedy, Best Comedy Actor, Best Comedy Actress, Best Supporting Comedy Actor, and a nomination but not win for Best Supporting Comedy Actress.

1972: M*A*S*H begins operating on ABC television.

1967: Mission Impossible premieres.

1964: Bewitched spins its debut magic.

1963: The Fugitive premieres.