Show Toppers: ‘The Bob Newhart Show’

The Bob Newhart Show originally ran on CBS from September, 1972 to April, 1978. This beloved sitcom about a Chicago psychologist, his wife, neighbor, co-workers and patients was a top 20 ratings success in its first three seasons (where it … Continue reading

Show Toppers: The Fantastic Journey (1977)

This edition of Show Toppers focuses on a lesser-known science fiction series, The Fantastic Journey, which ran on NBC from February to June, 1977. Only 10 episodes were produced. The plot centered around a group of scientists who became shipwrecked … Continue reading

Show Toppers: ‘Adam-12’ (1968-75)

‘1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12. See the post at Bionic Disco. A disturbance.’ (Kent McCord & Martin Milner, 1973) Show Toppers is now in session. Today, we take a look at a cop classic featuring a pair of L.A.’s finest, patrolling the streets … Continue reading

Show Toppers: ‘The Streets of San Francisco’ (1972)

This is the city… The Streets of San Francisco ran for five seasons on ABC from September, 1972 to June of 1977. This hour-long detective drama starred Karl “Don’t leave home without it” Malden as veteran Detective Mike Stone and … Continue reading

Show Toppers: ‘The Courtship Of Eddie’s Father’ (1969-72)

“People let me tell ya ’bout my best friend…” On this edition of Show Toppers we offer up the intro for The Courtship of Eddie’s Father. This sitcom, based on a movie of the same name from 1963, is especially … Continue reading