TV

Just recently, I started watching some of the old TV shows I enjoyed as a child. Since I don’t have cable or satellite, I’ve been purchasing my favorite sitcom box sets, and viewing them when I get the chance. I started off with the Beverly Hillbillies. This show was one of my all time favorites, growing up. After watching the first couple of episodes, I realized this show is just as funny now as it was 30 years ago. The Clampetts, who go from a poor Ozark family, to becoming millionaires in the oil industry, move from their dingy shack in the boonies, to Beverly Hills. After purchasing a beautiful mansion, the Clampetts must try and adjust to their new way of life. This along with their naivety, makes for good wholesome fun.

The Munsters, was also a personal favorite. After nearly watching the entire first season, I can truthfully say, this show also stands the test of time. The Munsters who consist of: Herman, Lily, Grandpa, Eddie, and their beautiful neice Marilyn, move into a nice neighborhood, and much like the Clampetts, must try to adjust to their surroundings. In The Munsters, Herman and the rest of the family are baffled by people’s reactions towards them, not understanding why they are looked upon differently. Every episode introduces us to many of their spooky habits, which land them in hilarious situations time and time again, making this a must see TV show.

I Dream of Jeannie, starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman, is another one of those shows that I still enjoy watching. With only a few more episodes to view on the first season, I have thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry between Jeannie and Captain Tony Nelson. When Captain Nelson discovers a bottle on a deserted island, he releases a beautiful genie who has been trapped inside for two thousand years. Jeannie, who uses her magic to help her master in any way possible, usually causes more trouble than good, without realizing it. Tony Nelson, finds himself more often than not, trying to explain the unexplainable to his colleagues. The captivating technology and cleverness of this show, is pure magic.