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Top-rated United States television programs of 1978–79. This table displays the top-rated primetime television series of the 1978–79 season as measured by Nielsen Media Research. [1]
RankProgramNetworkRating130.5230.3328.6328.6This table displays the top-rated primetime television series of the 1979–80 season as measured by Nielsen Media Research. [1]
RankProgramNetworkRating128.4226.3325.84CBS25.3Sep 11, 1978 · As the 1978-79 season gets under way, TV’s best show remains unchanged: it is the daredevil, off-screen saga of Master Programmer Fred Silverman. Newly enthroned as president of third-place...
Jan 16, 2008 · Top 20 Hits of the '78-'79 Season. Today, many of them are considered classics; 30 years ago, shows like ''M*A*S*H,'' ''Happy Days,'' and ''Three's Company'' were still in their prime (time)....
- Mandi Bierly
- Happy Days. Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley. 3,311 votes. Centered around a Midwestern family in the 1950s, this feel-good sitcom featuring Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, and Tom Bosley quickly endeared itself to audiences with its nostalgic portrayal of simpler times.
- All in the Family. Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner. 3,266 votes. Tackling social issues with humor and poignant insight, this groundbreaking sitcom followed the lives of working-class bigot Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor), his long-suffering wife Edith (Jean Stapleton), their daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers), and son-in-law Mike (Rob Reiner).
- M*A*S*H. Alan Alda, McLean Stevenson, Wayne Rogers. 3,834 votes. Set in the Korean War, this iconic show expertly showcased both the humor and the heartbreak experienced by a group of dedicated army doctors.
- The Carol Burnett Show. Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner. 2,953 votes. An innovative sketch comedy series fronted by comedic legend Carol Burnett along with Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner captivated audiences with its hilarious skits, celebrity guest stars, and iconic musical numbers.
These television shows represent the top ten shows by Neilson ratings for the 1978-1979 programming year, which began in September of 1978. All shows were aired on one of the "Big Three" networks: ABC, CBS, and NBC.
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The following is the 1978–79 network television schedule for the three major English language commercial broadcast networks in the United States. The schedule covers primetime hours from September 1978 through August 1979. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series cancelled after the 1977–78 ...
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