Nearly everyone will define "important" programming differently. But in my opinion, there's only 3 that really matter...
3. Family Guy
Now, this one is sure to raise some eyebrows. How can this show be one of the most important of all time? Well, to me it redefined humor as I knew it. Sure there were shows before Family Guy like The Simpson's, South Park, and King of the Hill. But really, they all pale in comparison.
With the off-the-wall, and sometimes offensive ideas this cartoon brings to life, nothing else could even come close to matching its humor and quick whit.
Created in 1999 for FOX by comic genius Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy, to this day, continues to push the boundaries of television, and it never accepts the status quo.
Offensive by many standards, Family Guy has taken nearly everything that is considered politically correct and essentially flipped it upside down, something all the other cartoons I previously named only pretend to do.
One of only a handful of shows ever to be canceled and then resurrected by the same network that canceled it, Family Guy makes it to my Top 3 without even the blink of an eye.
2. SNL - Saturday Night Live
Bringing countless television and movie stars to light, Saturday Night Live was an easy pick for my top three.
Containing sketches from some of America's funniest actors, debuting bands from all over the world, and boasting an amazing line-up of hosts, SNL is considered by many to be one of the greatest shows on television.
Since its debut in 1975, SNL has won 18 Emmys, a Peabody Award, and been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters. Spanning over 30 years, Saturday Night Live continues to grow and build on the amazing reputation it already has.
1. 60 Minutes
From the moment the show begins, you, as the viewer, hear the instantly recognizable "tick, tick, tick, tick." From square one, your interest is sparked. Whether you're cooking in the kitchen, doing the laundry, or on the other side of the house reading a book - you know "This...... is 60 Minutes."
The show was created in 1968 by John Hewitt and premiered on CBS, where it continues to air to this day.
Even with an ever-changing team of reporters, this show never fails to provide some of the most compelling in-depth stories spanning nearly every topic you can imagine. The news magazine won four Emmys during the '05-'06 season alone. It is the most successful broadcast in television history, reaching "Number 1" status five times.
It's shows like this, in my opinion, that we need to see more of on TV - a commitment to professional journalism, and always refusing to offer anything less than the full story. With an average of 14 million viewers a week and 78 total Emmy Awards, 60 Minutes ranks number one in my top three.
Offensive by many standards, Family Guy has taken nearly everything that is considered politically correct and essentially flipped it upside down, something all the other cartoons I previously named only pretend to do.
One of only a handful of shows ever to be canceled and then resurrected by the same network that canceled it, Family Guy makes it to my Top 3 without even the blink of an eye.
2. SNL - Saturday Night Live
Bringing countless television and movie stars to light, Saturday Night Live was an easy pick for my top three.
Containing sketches from some of America's funniest actors, debuting bands from all over the world, and boasting an amazing line-up of hosts, SNL is considered by many to be one of the greatest shows on television.Since its debut in 1975, SNL has won 18 Emmys, a Peabody Award, and been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters. Spanning over 30 years, Saturday Night Live continues to grow and build on the amazing reputation it already has.
1. 60 Minutes
From the moment the show begins, you, as the viewer, hear the instantly recognizable "tick, tick, tick, tick." From square one, your interest is sparked. Whether you're cooking in the kitchen, doing the laundry, or on the other side of the house reading a book - you know "This...... is 60 Minutes."
The show was created in 1968 by John Hewitt and premiered on CBS, where it continues to air to this day.
Even with an ever-changing team of reporters, this show never fails to provide some of the most compelling in-depth stories spanning nearly every topic you can imagine. The news magazine won four Emmys during the '05-'06 season alone. It is the most successful broadcast in television history, reaching "Number 1" status five times.
It's shows like this, in my opinion, that we need to see more of on TV - a commitment to professional journalism, and always refusing to offer anything less than the full story. With an average of 14 million viewers a week and 78 total Emmy Awards, 60 Minutes ranks number one in my top three.
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