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    Wonder Woman was one of the many TV characters to visit the mysterious Bermuda Triangle.

    The History of the Bermuda Triangle (on TV)

    "Gilligan's Island," as a TV show, worked on a lot of levels, but it started with that incredibly catchy theme song.

    The History of the Gilligan's Island Theme Song

    Dastardly and Muttley Cartoons Were Based on Actual History

    A photo of Columbo (Peter Falk) and one of the many villains he encountered during the course of the series.

    Problem-Solving: Analyzing the Murderers in "Columbo"

    Andy Griffith and Clarence Gilyard in the TV series, "Matlock."

    Living Your Best Life, the "Matlock" Way

    A photo of Leslie Artz in "Lost" handling dynamite.

    The History of Dynamite, As Explained in an Episode of "Lost"

    "The Jetsons" have been predicting the future since 1962.

    The History of How "The Jetsons" Predicted the Future

    "The Jeffersons" had one of the most memorable TV themes of all time: "Movin' On Up."

    A Look at "The Jeffersons" TV Theme Song, "Movin' On Up"

    "Poker Face" is one of the many TV series that is something of a nod to classic television.

    9 Modern TV Shows and Their Classic TV Counterparts

    The cast of the 1980s series, "Family Ties."

    What Family Ties Has to Say About Margin Loans

    A photo of Wendie Malick, Mickey Rooney and Meg Ryan in the 1982 sitcom, "One of the Boys."

    Streaming Time Capsule: "One of the Boys"

    This a photo of the cast of the 1970s and 1980s TV series, "The Love Boat."

    "The Love Boat" TV theme song: A History

    Gomez Addams always had eyes for his wife, Morticia Gomez, in the 1960s TV series, "The Addams Family."

    How to Build Wealth like "The Addams Family"

    If you want to look at the history of aging, all you have to do is turn on the TV.

    The History of Aging, As Seen on TV

    Charlie Brown (Peter Robbins) and Linus (Christopher Shea) lament how Christmas has become commercialized.

    A Charlie Brown Christmas and Some of the History In It

    Mr. Drummond, on "Diff'rent Strokes," epitomized the idea of wealth.

    How to be Rich: Tips from TV's Wealthiest Characters

    A lot of work went into creating the theme song for "Three's Company."

    How the Three's Company Theme Song Came About

    TV's best healthiest role model was Chris Traeger, from "Parks and Recreation."

    Parks and Recreation's Chris Traeger and the Path to a Healthy Life

    Actors Billy Sands, Phil Silvers and Paul Ford, in "The Phil Silvers Show."

    Did the "High Five" Begin on "The Phil Silvers Show"?

    Rachel looks irked in this scene on "Friends" because Ross doesn't seem to realize how broke some of the friends are.

    7 Financial Lessons from "Friends"

    Bob Williams, largely forgotten today, was once known as both a comedian and maybe America's most famous dog trainer.

    Forgotten TV Legend: Bob Williams, Dog Trainer

    In the "Happy Days" episode, "Two Angry Men," the Fonz sues Howard Cunningham.

    Happy Days – and Solving a Financial Disagreement

    William Katt starred in the 1980s TV series, "The Greatest American Hero."

    How to Be the Greatest American Hero

    Richie goes to a psychiatrist.

    "Happy Days" and Baseball's Jimmy Piersall

    The critics may have not adored "Alice," but its fans sure did.

    The Story Behind the "Alice" TV Theme Song

    The cast of "The Facts of Life."

    The Facts of Life – and Small Claims Court

    Gene Barry starred as "Bat Masterson" in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

    Bat Masterson and The Famous Horse Photo

    It's easy to dismiss the Ropers as pop culture fluff, but the actors really did create a portrait of a realistic, often unhappily married, couple.

    The Ropers -- and Their Tips for a Better Marriage

    Laverne & Shirley was a funny show, but that theme song was in a class of its own.

    The Story Behind the Laverne & Shirley Theme Song

    The characters in Taxi were all trying to get by and live better lives, teaching the TV audience a few life lessons along the way.

    Taxi’s rules for better financial living

    Jason Robards starred in "The Day After," a 1983 TV movie that is still one of the most unsettling pieces of entertainment to ever air.

    TV History 101: "The Day After"

    "Superstore" was one of the few TV series to prominently address the Covid-19 pandemic.

    How Classic TV has Handled Pandemics

    "WKRP in Cincinnati" was a sitcom turned serious the day it looked at The Who concert tragedy.

    WKRP in Cincinnati and the Who concert episode

    Joe Mannix, TV detective on the series, "Mannix," was famous for getting into fist fights in just about every episode of the show.

    7 Self Defense Tips From Joe Mannix

    Jim Rockford (James Garner) and often his father, Rocky (Noah Beery Jr) were often getting entangled in financial messes that involved confronting bad guys.

    The Financial Wisdom of "The Rockford Files"

    All Those Times Sammy Davis, Jr. Played Himself on TV

    The episode where Sammy Davis visits the Bunker household was one of the most classic moments in television history.

    TV History 101: All in the Family and Sammy Davis, Jr.

    "Monk" is a fantastic detective show, but it also has a lot to say about finding the right therapist.

    Watching "Monk" and What to Look for in a Therapist

    Anna May Wong is making a starring appearance on the American quarter. But she used to star in American films.

    Anna May Wong and “The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong”

    Land of the Lost wasn't just an adventure show but essentially a weekly seminar on how to survive out in the wilderness.

    "Land of the Lost" -- 10 Tips for Surviving in the Wild

    Betty White's legendary career began in earnest in the 1950s on television.

    Betty White’s 1950s sitcoms, "Life with Elizabeth" and "Date with the Angels"

    Ann B. Davis played TV's most famous and recognizable maid.

    How Much Would It Cost to Have an Alice (or Lurch) in Your Life?

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