Eight Is Enough (1977-81)
The television drama Eight is Enough was based on a newspaper writer who authored a book about his life with eight children. Of course, as the title implies, this was essentially the old school version of a show if you combined This is Us and Shameless. Dick Van Patten was a fantastic leading man. The energy he provided to this act as the patriarch of the family was well received by audiences worldwide. Willie Aames and Adam Rich gained enormous notoriety as two of the children on the show.
Eight Is Enough (1977-81)
Little House On The Prairie (1974-83)
Little House on the Prairie, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s writings, is about as wholesome a show as one could find. It is a period piece set in the late 1800s that follows the daily life of a little community in Minnesota. Michael Landon, a juggernaut of an actor, co-starred with budding actress Melissa Gilbert as the show’s main protagonist. The series featured a number of young actors who went on to become famous stars. (such as Jason Bateman). It provides a fascinating peek into the past while simultaneously entertaining the audience. It has a cult following due to re-runs on television and is a show full of nostalgia.
Little House On The Prairie (1974-83)
