The Bob Newhart Show is a sitcom produced by MTM Enterprise and aired on CBS-
TV from September 16, 1972 to April 1, 1978 for a total 142 original episodes. Bob
Newhart plays psychologist and follows his adventures as he deals with both his
patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.
The sitcom Family Affair aired on CBS from September 12, 1966 to September
9,1972. The series starred Brian Keith as bachelor Bill Davis and follows his
adventures as he attempts to raise his brother’s orphaned children, 15-year-
old Cissy (Kathy Garver) and the 6-year-old twins, Jody (Johnny Whitaker)
and Buffy (Anissa Jones). The butler, Mr. Giles French was played by
Sebastian Cabot. The show ran for 138 episodes. Family Affair was
created and produced by Don Fedderson, also known for the series
My Three Sons.
Kathy Garver Johnny Whitaker
Anissa Jones died August 28, 1976 of an
accidental drug overdose. She was 18
The Monkees is a NBC situation comedy that aired from September 12,
1966 to March 25, 1968. The series follows the adventures of four young
men (The Monkees) as they strive to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n
roll singers. The show won two Emmy Awards in 1967.
Christina Ann "Kristy" McNichol was best known for her roles as Leticia
“Buddy” Lawrence on the ABC television drama series Family and as
Barbara Weston on the NBC-TV sitcom Empty Nest. She is also the
sister of former child actor Jimmy McNichol. Kristy retired from acting
when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet premiered on ABC-TV on October 10, 1952
and due to declining ratings, the show was canceled with the last episode airing
on September 3, 1966. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet ran for a total of
fourteen seasons, and for almost four de cades, held the record as the longest
running television sitcom, live or animated, until that record was broken by The
Simpsons in 2004. It still holds the record for the longest running live-action
sitcom in television history.
