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These Are The Best Retro Sitcoms!

Amanda Stanford / May 2, 2025 - 08:00 pm

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Pinterest 'I Love Lucy' 1951 Production Still
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'I Love Lucy'

I Love Lucy was an absolute smash hit when it aired in October 1951! Played by none other than Lucille Ball, "Lucy" is an ambitious albeit naive dreamer that dreams of making it as an actress. Her crazy antics often land her and her family in sticky, but always hilarious situations! You can stream I Love Lucy on Hulu and Amazon.

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Pinterest Alan Hale Jr., Bob Denver Gilligan s Island circa 1965 CBS Hollywood
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'Gilligan's Island'

Running from 1964 - 1967, Gilligan's Island quickly became an iconic show, making its way into pop culture for decades to come, including remakes and spin-offs! The show follows seven people from different walks of life stranded together on an island after a freak storm. Their continuous efforts to escape the island are met to no avail!You can stream Gilligan's Island on Amazon.

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Pinterest The Brady Bunch - 1969-1974 Paramount TV Portrait
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'The Brady Bunch'

Even if you've never seen a single episode of The Brady Bunch, you always know the reference when you hear it! The show follows "Carol" and her three daughters after she marries "Mike", an architect with three sons. While their blended family struggled to always get along, it always made for good entertainment!You can stream The Brady Bunch on Hulu.

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Pinterest Leave It To Beaver circa 1957 CBS Hollywood
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'Leave It To Beaver'

Always inquisitive "Beaver Cleaver" finds himself in constant trouble with his brother "Wally" in this adorable and wholesome family classic, Leave It To Beaver. The show, which ran from 1957 - 1963, quickly became a classic, as many families at the time could relate to sons always causing trouble!You can stream Leave It To Beaver on Amazon.

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Pinterest Max Baer Jr., The Beverly Hillbillies circa 1963 CBS Hollywood
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'Beverly Hillbillies'

Making their debut in 1962, Beverly Hillbillies quickly became a comedy classic! While surrounded by the rich and famous, the previously poor "Clampett" family move to Beverly Hills after gaining some wealth. This family causes quite the stir in their neighbourhood with their privileged community members! You can stream Beverly Hillbillies on Hulu.

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Pinterest THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW 1961-1966
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'The Dick Van Dyke Show'

No one can forget an actor like Dick Van Dyke, even more so when paired with his hilarious co-stars in the classic comedy, The Dick Van Dyke Show. Following the life of "Rob Petrie", the show recounts the ridiculous antics he gets himself and his family into, all the while trying to make it as a writer. You can stream The Dick Van Dyke Show on Hulu and Amazon.

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Pinterest 1970: Cast of the Mary Tyler Moore Show
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'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'

Mary Tyler Moore was certainly an icon for her time, appearing in many movies and shows, including her very own, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The show recounts the life of "Mary Richards", a woman who, while being career-driven, also finds herself searching for romance in the city of Minneapolis. You can stream The Mary Tyler Moore Show on Hulu and Amazon.

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Pinterest Bewitched circa 1969 ABC Hollywood
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'Bewitched'

While most will remember this title from the 2000s movie remake, Bewitched captured the hearts of many when it first premiered as a TV show in 1964. "Samantha", who is part of a society of witches, marries "Darrin", a simple man who has no idea about her secret until after they said their "I do's"! With a classic twitch of the nose, "Darrin's" life is thrust into mayhem and magic!You can stream Betwitched on Amazon.

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Pinterest Bonanza circa 1962 Hollywood
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'Bonanza'

Whether you like a good Western or not, Bonanza is sure to make you smile! The show follows the "Cartwright" family on their ranch, as they faced many difficulties against natural elements! Running on air from 1959 - 1973, the show proved that no one else was growing tiresome from their many struggles!You can stream Bonanza on Amazon.

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Pinterest Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970) NBC Hollywood
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'I Dream of Jeannie'

I Dream of Jeannie was the talk of the town when it aired in 1965 and follows a 2000-year-old blonde bombshell of a genie that turns out to be very mischievous. Getting found after her captor, astronaut "Tony Nelson" takes flight, "Jeannie" ends up falling madly in love with her new master. You can stream I Dream of Jeanie on Amazon.

Take a walk down memory lane with us as we recall some of the best sitcoms of the 50s, 60s and 70s! It was a simpler time, with sitcoms just emerging in mainstream media. The ideas were fresh, unique, and of course, included the unattainable wholesome moments like the Brady Bunch family!

With iconic shows like Bewitched, I Love Lucy, and The Dick Van Dyke Show, it's incredible to see how such great comedy can last throughout the ages! 

While some concepts may be outdated, and we've progressed beyond black and white cinema, it's no wonder these are iconic shows, still providing audiences with laughs and happy memories of back in the day!

Take a look through some of the most memorable retro sitcoms, still available for streaming on some platforms!

These Are The Best Retro Sitcoms!

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