50 Years Ago Today, The Biggest Family TV Show Of All Time Was Born

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Great family TV shows used to look very different before one debuted, beginning a legacy that still continues today. Family-friendly series tended to be live-action sitcoms about the adventures of families, while kids shows, like Sesame Street, often centered on education through colorful puppetry and a friendly host. Taking a typical kids' show setup and adding comedy that worked on several layers, with recognizable guest stars and a meta twist was a bizarre experiment that worked surprisingly well, and even the show's intro revolutionized TV.

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