62.
I Love Lucy (1951-1957)
Theme Song Quote: He's put his foot down so many times, I feel like I'm married to a cuban centipede. ~ Lucy Ricardo
Now iconic sitcom starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz who were married in real life.
The series revolves around Lucy trying to break into showbiz with hilariously disastrous results.
Popularity: It won five Emmys, was the most watched show four of its six seasons, was voted the all time greatest television show in a poll conducted by People magazine and was the first show to end its run at the top of the Nielsen ratings. Only two shows have since accomplished that feat; The Andy Griffith Show and Seinfeld.
Broadcast achievement: The I Love Lucy show has ran continuously from its first broadcast. It has always been in syndication on one network or another.
On Lucille Ball: She was 41 when the first episode of I Love Lucy aired. She was the first woman to run a major television studio. She was on the very first cover of TV Guide and appeared again a total of 39 times. No other celebrity appeared close to that number. To this day more women comedians sight her as an influence than any other comedian.
Points: 64 Placements: 1 20th, 2 10th, 1 7th, 1 19th
63.
The West Wing (1999-2006)
Theme Song Quote: You know what you are? You're the Charlie Brown of missile defense. The Pentagon is Lucy. ~President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet
Political drama set mainly in the west wing of the White House.
In the first season the show won a record nine Emmys.
Camera Shots: The show is credited with creating the walk-and-talk shot. The actors are filmed walking towards the camera while having a conversation. One actor can break off and another one join in. This shot can be used when lengthy expository dialogue is needed for a more interesting shot.
Real world issues: The West Wing often parroted actual current events. Subjects like a news radio talk show host with anti- homosexual views, terrorism and scandalous affairs were all dealt with on screen.
Fun fact: The West Wing and Hill Street Blues are tied with the most Emmys for a drama show. They both have 26.
Fun Fact # 2: The character Sam Seaborn was modeled after George Stephanopoulos.
Points: 64 Placements: 1 20th, 1 13th, 1 10th, 1 4th, 1 19th