Classic TV Families

Addams Family

The Addams Family The neighbors we all wished we had, Morticia and Gomez were not only cool parents but displayed the kind of romance that grossed out all the young viewers— and endeared the adults. And who could resist Lurch the butler?

Family Affair

Family Affair Bachelor Bill Davis’s life is turned upside down when he has to raise his brother’s orphaned children. When butler-turned-nanny Mr. French dresses little Jody in a tuxedo for the first day of school, it's clear there's a lot of adjustments to be made.

Family Ties

Family Ties Talking politics was never off limits in the Keaton household. Every week there were family friendly debate between liberalism heralded by hippie parents Elyse and Steven, and conservatism beloved by young Republican Alex, played by Michael J. Fox.

Fresh Prince of Bel Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Who didn’t have this theme song memorized in the '90s? Bel-Air was infused with flavor when hip Will Smith moved in with his wealthy relatives and taught everyone a hip new high-five handshake. We still do the Carlton dance at parties!

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Full House

Full House One dad, two uncles and three daughters definitely made for a full house. Jesse, played by John Stamos, was the heartthrob, while youngest daughter Michelle (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) stole hearts with adorable lines like, "You're in big trouble, mister!"

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Ozzie and Harriet

The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet No show epitomized the 1950s family more than the Nelsons. When Ozzie faked the flu to get out of shopping with his wife to go bowling, the two run into each other and compete for first place. Of course, Harriet won!

Everybody Loves Raymond

Everybody Loves Raymond True to its name, everyone did love Ray Romano’s sitcom based loosely on the actor’s life. One of our favorite episodes is when Ray's wife Debra is a bit more frisky with him in an attempt to lose weight.

The Simpsons

Simpsons Doh! Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie have made viewers laugh since 1989 with memorable moments like Michael Jackson singing “Lisa It’s Your Birthday” and Homer joking around with a “Spider Pig."

Ugly Betty

Ugly Betty The Suarez family attracted viewers with Betty, a resourceful woman sorely lacking fashion sense. Whether Betty was trying to beat Naomi Campell in a softball game or prevent Wilhelmina from taking over Mode, we will always love her awful red poncho.

Brady Bunch

Brady Brunch When Mike married Carol, kids Greg, Peter, and Bobby joined Marcia, Jan and "the youngest one in curls" aka Cindy. The blended clan also tackled social problems like sexism when Marcia proved girls can do anything.

Cosby Show

Cosby Show America’s TV dad was Cliff Huxtable in the 80’s as dedicated pediatrician and loving father of five. With moments such as Rudy singing “Night Time Is the Right Time,” no wonder TV Guide proclaimed it "TV's biggest hit in the 1980s."

Diff'rent Strokes

Diff’rent Strokes “What’chu talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?” This sitcom was marked by its famous line uttered by Gary Coleman, to his older brother. After the two were adopted by rich white widower Phillip Drummond the comedy was nonstop.

Jeffersons

The Jeffersons When George and Louise Jefferson “moved on up to the east side” of New York City, viewers were shown a new brand of humor with Sherman Hemsley, who never let the good life keep him from telling it like it was.