Mary Tyler Moore is Mary Richards, a subtle women's lib advocate who was before her time in many ways. Her job as an Associate Producer of a new program on local television in Minneapolis offers no power but plenty of hard work and laughs. It is at her apartment where much of the TV show is shot and her neighbors Phyllis Lindstrom (played by Cloris Leachman) and Rhoda Morgenstern (Valerie Harper) will eventually move on to star in their own series. The many conflicts, romances, and humorous happenings that Mary faces are shared with her neighbors and her co-workers Lou Grant (played by Ed Asner) and Ted Baxter (Ted Knight). Other characters on this delightful sit-com include Sue Ann Nivens (Betty White) and Georgette Franklin (actress Georgia Engel). Typical episodes dealt with often controversial subjects such as homosexuality, pre marital sex, juvenile delinquency, and equal paychecks for women. Mary lives in an old Victorian house in a studio apartment on the third floor. Phyllis is not only her landlord but her dear friend who often draws Mary into some problematic escapades that are always funny and often thought provoking as well.

A rock radio station and a talented ensemble cast bring the fictional WKRP in Cincinnati to life for a long and successful run. Starring Gary Sandy (as Andy Travis) the program director who also plays straight man for much of his staff, Howard Hesseman who is Dr. Johnny Fever, a disc jockey who was fired and become burned out and controversial after saying the word "booger" over the air. Moving to WKRP the first word uttered by Dr. Fever is, of course, "booger"! He's neurotic and a trouble maker but also has the most experience of the crew. The platinum blonde vivacious Lonnie Anderson (playing Jennifer Marlowe) decorated the set of each episode years before she became Mrs. Burt Reynolds. As WKRP's gorgeous receptionist she is also the highest paid employee at the radio station and in spite of being a "blonde bombshell" she is smart and capable in most any situation and her job. WKRP, known for playing album oriented rock music, sets the stage for some hilarious story lines and combined with creative writing and the outstanding cast, remains a hit.

Bob Newhart has been a stand-up comedian and actor who has a droll sense of humor that is appreciated by audiences young and old. In The Bob Newhart Show he portrays a Chicago psychologist named Robert Hartley, married to Emily (beautifully played by actress Suzanne Pleshette). The show divides its time between Bob's home life and his professional career. There is plenty of humor to be found in a psychologist's office and Newhart's comic timing plays well here. Besides wife Emily Bob must contend with an inept neighbor (Bill Daily as Howard Borden who is a commercial airline pilot and eventually Bob Newhart's brother in law) and office neighbor Dr. Jerry Robinson, a dentist (played by actor Peter Bonerz). Marsha Wallace portrays the receptionist who loves jokes, Carol Kester. Newhart is adept at playing the straight man for his fine cast. Many of the show scripts were based on Newhart's stand up routines, particularly his telephone conversations which were hilarious. Running from 1972 until 1978 The Bob Newhart Show was filmed before a live audience so there was no need for an irritating laugh track.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents drama droll wit and suspense each episode A beloved curmudgeon, Alfred Hitchcock was best known for his writing and directing. He often appeared in a cameo role on many of his feature films and we would often look for him to show up. This television program was shown in North America as well as many European countries. Original episodes were produced beginning in 1955 with an opening dialog from Hitch himself, often poking fun at commercials (on shows that aired in the US) and with humorous digs at Americans on the European version. There were many truly entertaining episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents that often won awards such as Emmys. Hitch's quirky sense of humor drew a top cast to each episode including one called "Man from the South" which starred Peter Lorre and Steve McQueen about a man betting his finger that his lighter will start ten times in a row. Or, in an episode from 1961 where a magician actually saws a woman in half, discovering his magical skills are sadly lacking. Even the gruesome scenes are comedic and extremely well written.

The Three Stooges Collection TV Show is a television serie of theatrical short subjects produced by Columbia Pictures starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. When the Three Stooges first signed with Columbia Pictures, their deal was for one short. 1934's WOMAN HATERS, done entirely in rhyme, wasn't a huge success, but the Stooges hit their stride with their second short, PUNCH DRUNKS, and began to settle into their definitive roles - Moe is boss, Larry the middleman and Curly as their foil. Witness the rise of these comedy icons in this high-spirited collection containing the first 19 Columbia Pictures shorts, all of which have been remastered for the best quality picture and sound. You'll experience the eye pokes, face slaps, hollow head knocks and knuckle cracks like you've never heard or seen them before. So go ahead, nyuck yourself out!

"I Dream of Jeannie" originally aired for only five years, never rising above twenty-fifth place in the ratings. By the end of the fifth season, Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden, very eager to move on, were "phoning it in." Hagman, of course, went on to become America's favourite arch-villain, "J.R." on "Dallas," and Barbara Eden went on to become, well, Barbara Eden. Imagine their surprise when, on its first night in syndication, the first episode of "I Dream of Jeannie" became the first locally broadcast show to out-point two of three network broadcasts in its time-slot. Even with her navel discreetly covered, Jeannie had a loyal cult following. She still does. Only hardcore fans remember how "master," an aspiring astronaut and budding American hero, found his cute blonde genie in a bottle or contrived to bring her home. The NBC "standards" crew worked overtime to make sure spaceman's and genie's living arrangement would not offend delicate American sensibilities, repeatedly assuring audiences that Jeannie always slept in her bottle. It took more than four years for The Major and Jeannie to discover their attraction to one another. Meanwhile, weekly comedy highjinks popped out of the bottle as The Major and his astronaut buddies conspired and connived to keep their precious secret from leaking to "the brass." "I Dream of Jeannie," for all of its patent silliness, remains one of America's longest-running and highest-earning sitcoms.