Top 10 '80s Shows That Properly Handled Serious Topics
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco
Even in the 80s, these shows properly handled serious topics. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the 1980s television programs that displayed high levels of professionalism, seriousness or earnestness when it came to tackling dramatic subjects. Our countdown includes “Diff'rent Strokes,” “A Different World,” “The Hogan Family,” and more!
- #11: "The Wonder Years" (1988-93)
- #10: "The Hogan Family" (1986-91)
- #9: "Hill Street Blues" (1981-87)
- #8: "Fame" (1982-87)
- #7: "21 Jump Street" (1987-91)
- #6: "Family Ties" (1982-89)
- #5: "A Different World" (1987-93)
- #4: "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978-86)
- #3: "The Golden Girls" (1985-92)
- #2: "Degrassi Junior High" (1987-89)
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