Memorable Old TV Series

In my humble opinion, the old TV series are more memorable and of higher moral quality than what's on TV today. People often talk about which sitcoms they watch and which ones are "better" or less gruesome and explicit than others.

We don't even go there. I know enough to know that none of them will meet my personal standards of the certain type of images, language, and ideals that we allow into our home.

Though not all appropriate all of the time, the older TV series were typically much more conservative and had a main theme in support of old fashioned living, traditional values, and simple, lesson-oriented entertainment.

Little House on the Prairie

My favorite of all the old TV series is Little House on the Prairie. This is one show of which I have all nine seasons as well as the pilot movie and three, final made-for-TV movies.

Michael Landon is a phenomenal leader (though not always the best role model in real life) and television talent, both in front of and behind the camera. Laura Ingalls Wilder meets Michael Landon proved to be a perfect match!

Love Comes Softly

I also recommend the Love Comes Softly movies based on Janette Oke's best-selling book series. It wasn't a TV series, but anyone who loves Little House should love this as well. They (at least the first six) are directed by Michael Landon Jr. and are inspiring and entertaining.

The Andy Griffith Show

My family enjoys much of the comedy and social and family values of The Andy Griffith Show. The show ran for eight seasons from October 1960 to April 1968.

Andy Griffith plays the star role of sheriff Andy Taylor in "Mayberry", North Carolina. His closest family and friends around Mayberry consist of his Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), son Opie (Ron Howard), and deputy Barney Fife (Don Knotts).

Learning and honing good parenting skills are one of my favorite benefits of watching shows like this one.

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