Hilarious from start to finish! Best sitcom ever!

MASH came at a time when the world, the U.S. especially needed a reason to laugh. While not based on The Vietnam Conflict, it echoed a lot of the sentiment and gave Americans witty yet respectful reasons to laugh in the 70’s while thousands were dying in South Asia. In fact, it was one of the first sitcoms based on intelligent humor and embracing humanity, rather than mocking it. Masterfully acted, it will live on, never to be repeated again.

The only sitcom I never get tired of watching, literally. Having no cable but the entire series on DVD, I watch it over and over – and still, by the way, notice new things. For those who share the age group of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey – we tuned in each week and watched, wholly relating to at least one of them. In fact, Friends is the only show with characters that I not only identify with but am unsure what came first in terms of ticks and nuances – in other words, did I pick up personality ticks from them – or were these writers and ensemble just simply some of the best? Well…. Who knows, but after ten years, when the show ended, it wasn't because ratings had dropped or viewer interest had waned. Time always tells.

Okay, Archie Bunker was a crotchety old miser, but coupled with his wife Edith, he somehow made the tasteless funny. Very funny. ...Those were the days….

Phil Hartman...need I say more?

Come on, what other cartoon has captivated audiences for more than ten years. They’re like Leno, The Daily Show, the Brady Bunch and… this could go on for a while. The point is, the show accomplishes so much that it’s hard to pin it into one kind of box.

Bill Cosby can make you laugh just standing on a stage. Give him a scenario with kids and the first version of Michelle Obama, portrayed by the lovely and gifted, Felicia Rashad, Cosby Show was one of – no, was the first show with the multi talented Claire, as mom, wife and successful attorney. Claire was the typical woman of the 90’s but back in the 80’s.