Top 10 Decade Defining Shows of the 1970s

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Written by Max Bledstein

These years were more known for disco and rock and roll, but who can forget all of the amazing television? Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 decade defining TV shows of the 1970s. For our series on the Top Decade Defining Shows Per Era, we picked series that spoke to the period in which they were made, and set the standard for television during that time. These shows were chosen for how important they were in the 1970s, regardless of when they started or finished.

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  • #11: Written by Max Bledstein
  • #10: "Three's Company" (1977-84)
  • #9: "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-77)
  • #8: "All in the Family" (1971-79)
  • #7: "The Brady Bunch" (1969-74)
  • #6: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962-92)
  • #5: "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969-74)
  • #4: "Happy Days" (1974-84)
  • #3: "Saturday Night Live" (1975-)
  • #2: "The Muppet Show" (1976-81)
  • #1: "M*A*S*H" (1972-83)

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