Comments on: We Look Back At The Top TV Shows of 1967 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-2/#comment-259121 Bill Gorman Mon, 26 May 2008 00:52:12 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-259121 Liberal Superhero,<br><br>When the Gormans left Ireland, we came here in force. We are everywhere. :) And William has been no less popular than the #20 name for males in the last 100 years. My guess is that the William Gorman's of America could fill Yankee Stadium.<br><br>Doug beat me to the post. We have complete show data for the last couple years only, prior to that we have just the top 20, which is what I use to generate these "We Look Back" lists. Liberal Superhero,

When the Gormans left Ireland, we came here in force. We are everywhere. :) And William has been no less popular than the #20 name for males in the last 100 years. My guess is that the William Gorman's of America could fill Yankee Stadium.

Doug beat me to the post. We have complete show data for the last couple years only, prior to that we have just the top 20, which is what I use to generate these “We Look Back” lists.

]]> By: Doug http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-2/#comment-259122 Doug Sun, 25 May 2008 22:59:56 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-259122 The Hollywood Reporter usually comes out with a full list at the end of each season. <a href="http://ABCmedianet.com" rel="nofollow">ABCmedianet.com</a> also has season-to-date ratings released every Tuesday, but that list includes quite literally everything that aired (even once) during the television season. So it's about 300 items long. The Hollywood Reporter usually comes out with a full list at the end of each season. ABCmedianet.com also has season-to-date ratings released every Tuesday, but that list includes quite literally everything that aired (even once) during the television season. So it's about 300 items long.

]]> By: Starr Manning's Lesbian Lover http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-2/#comment-259123 Starr Manning's Lesbian Lover Sun, 25 May 2008 22:00:41 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-259123 Bill, two things...<br><br>One, you have the same name as the longtime Mayor of my hometown.<br><br>Two, do you know of any source with Nielsen's full list of shows for the year. Meaning complete ratings from the number one show to the lowest rated? Bill, two things…

One, you have the same name as the longtime Mayor of my hometown.

Two, do you know of any source with Nielsen's full list of shows for the year. Meaning complete ratings from the number one show to the lowest rated?

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-2/#comment-14484 Bill Gorman Sun, 25 May 2008 19:52:12 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-14484 Liberal Superhero,<br><br>When the Gormans left Ireland, we came here in force. We are everywhere. :) And William has been no less popular than the #20 name for males in the last 100 years. My guess is that the William Gorman's of America could fill Yankee Stadium.<br><br>Doug beat me to the post. We have complete show data for the last couple years only, prior to that we have just the top 20, which is what I use to generate these "We Look Back" lists. Liberal Superhero,<br><br>When the Gormans left Ireland, we came here in force. We are everywhere. :) And William has been no less popular than the #20 name for males in the last 100 years. My guess is that the William Gorman's of America could fill Yankee Stadium.<br><br>Doug beat me to the post. We have complete show data for the last couple years only, prior to that we have just the top 20, which is what I use to generate these "We Look Back" lists.

]]> By: Doug http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-2/#comment-14483 Doug Sun, 25 May 2008 17:59:56 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-14483 The Hollywood Reporter usually comes out with a full list at the end of each season. <a href="http://ABCmedianet.com">ABCmedianet.com</a> also has season-to-date ratings released every Tuesday, but that list includes quite literally everything that aired (even once) during the television season. So it's about 300 items long. The Hollywood Reporter usually comes out with a full list at the end of each season. <a href="http://ABCmedianet.com">ABCmedianet.com</a&gt; also has season-to-date ratings released every Tuesday, but that list includes quite literally everything that aired (even once) during the television season. So it's about 300 items long.

]]> By: Starr Manning's Lesbian Lover http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-2/#comment-14482 Starr Manning's Lesbian Lover Sun, 25 May 2008 17:00:41 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-14482 Bill, two things...<br><br>One, you have the same name as the longtime Mayor of my hometown.<br><br>Two, do you know of any source with Nielsen's full list of shows for the year. Meaning complete ratings from the number one show to the lowest rated? Bill, two things…<br><br>One, you have the same name as the longtime Mayor of my hometown.<br><br>Two, do you know of any source with Nielsen's full list of shows for the year. Meaning complete ratings from the number one show to the lowest rated?

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-2/#comment-13756 Bill Gorman Sun, 25 May 2008 05:24:30 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-13756 EJHill, Good information, I will correct, thanks. EJHill, Good information, I will correct, thanks.

]]> By: EJHill http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-2/#comment-13755 EJHill Sun, 25 May 2008 05:15:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-13755 Super Bowl I was NOT simulcast. Both CBS and NBC did their own separate telecasts. This was done because NBC had the old AFL and CBS broadcast the NFL. Super Bowl I was NOT simulcast. Both CBS and NBC did their own separate telecasts. This was done because NBC had the old AFL and CBS broadcast the NFL.

]]> By: RR Ryan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302392 RR Ryan Sat, 24 May 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302392 The series' also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50's, when it wasn't unusual to do 40 episodes. The series’ also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50′s, when it wasn’t unusual to do 40 episodes.

]]> By: RR Ryan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302390 RR Ryan Sat, 24 May 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302390 The series' also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50's, when it wasn't unusual to do 40 episodes. The series’ also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50′s, when it wasn’t unusual to do 40 episodes.

]]> By: RR Ryan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302391 RR Ryan Sat, 24 May 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302391 The series' also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50's, when it wasn't unusual to do 40 episodes. The series’ also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50′s, when it wasn’t unusual to do 40 episodes.

]]> By: RR Ryan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302387 RR Ryan Sat, 24 May 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302387 The series' also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50's, when it wasn't unusual to do 40 episodes. The series’ also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50′s, when it wasn’t unusual to do 40 episodes.

]]> By: RR Ryan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302388 RR Ryan Sat, 24 May 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302388 The series' also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50's, when it wasn't unusual to do 40 episodes. The series’ also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50′s, when it wasn’t unusual to do 40 episodes.

]]> By: RR Ryan http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302389 RR Ryan Sat, 24 May 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302389 The series' also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50's, when it wasn't unusual to do 40 episodes. The series’ also filmed a lot more episodes. With the exception of Lucy, the sitcoms shot 29 to 32 shows And keep in mind that this was down from the 50′s, when it wasn’t unusual to do 40 episodes.

]]> By: Doug http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302327 Doug Sat, 24 May 2008 19:39:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302327 That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of "mid season replacements." Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren't concerned with getting repeats off the schedule. That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of “mid season replacements.” Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren’t concerned with getting repeats off the schedule.

]]> By: Doug http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302326 Doug Sat, 24 May 2008 19:39:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302326 That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of "mid season replacements." Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren't concerned with getting repeats off the schedule. That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of “mid season replacements.” Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren’t concerned with getting repeats off the schedule.

]]> By: Doug http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302325 Doug Sat, 24 May 2008 19:39:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302325 That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of "mid season replacements." Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren't concerned with getting repeats off the schedule. That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of “mid season replacements.” Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren’t concerned with getting repeats off the schedule.

]]> By: Doug http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302323 Doug Sat, 24 May 2008 19:39:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302323 That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of "mid season replacements." Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren't concerned with getting repeats off the schedule. That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of “mid season replacements.” Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren’t concerned with getting repeats off the schedule.

]]> By: Doug http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302324 Doug Sat, 24 May 2008 19:39:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302324 That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of "mid season replacements." Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren't concerned with getting repeats off the schedule. That was the way it worked then because rarely did networks think of “mid season replacements.” Because network viewership was so high, the nets weren’t concerned with getting repeats off the schedule.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302216 Bill Gorman Sat, 24 May 2008 14:44:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302216 No, Gilligan's Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho's return was couched in terms of "OK, we're killing XXX show to bring back Jericho". Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed. No, Gilligan’s Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho’s return was couched in terms of “OK, we’re killing XXX show to bring back Jericho”.

Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302214 Bill Gorman Sat, 24 May 2008 14:44:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302214 No, Gilligan's Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho's return was couched in terms of "OK, we're killing XXX show to bring back Jericho". Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed. No, Gilligan’s Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho’s return was couched in terms of “OK, we’re killing XXX show to bring back Jericho”.

Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302215 Bill Gorman Sat, 24 May 2008 14:44:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302215 No, Gilligan's Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho's return was couched in terms of "OK, we're killing XXX show to bring back Jericho". Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed. No, Gilligan’s Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho’s return was couched in terms of “OK, we’re killing XXX show to bring back Jericho”.

Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302212 Bill Gorman Sat, 24 May 2008 14:44:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302212 No, Gilligan's Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho's return was couched in terms of "OK, we're killing XXX show to bring back Jericho". Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed. No, Gilligan’s Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho’s return was couched in terms of “OK, we’re killing XXX show to bring back Jericho”.

Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302213 Bill Gorman Sat, 24 May 2008 14:44:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302213 No, Gilligan's Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho's return was couched in terms of "OK, we're killing XXX show to bring back Jericho". Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed. No, Gilligan’s Island was on for three years, but its run was ended by the return of Gunsmoke. I wonder what would have happened if Jericho’s return was couched in terms of “OK, we’re killing XXX show to bring back Jericho”.

Chris, indeed, my typo. Now fixed.

]]> By: Chris http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302206 Chris Sat, 24 May 2008 12:19:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302206 It's the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone It’s the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone

]]> By: Chris http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302204 Chris Sat, 24 May 2008 12:19:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302204 It's the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone It’s the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone

]]> By: Chris http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302205 Chris Sat, 24 May 2008 12:19:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302205 It's the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone It’s the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone

]]> By: Chris http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302202 Chris Sat, 24 May 2008 12:19:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302202 It's the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone It’s the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone

]]> By: Chris http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302203 Chris Sat, 24 May 2008 12:19:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302203 It's the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone It’s the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone

]]> By: Chris http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302201 Chris Sat, 24 May 2008 12:19:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302201 It's the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone It’s the Rolling StoneS not the Rolling Stone

]]> By: Rob D http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302189 Rob D Sat, 24 May 2008 10:38:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302189 Are you saying that Gilligan's Island only lasted one season? Are you saying that Gilligan’s Island only lasted one season?

]]> By: Rob D http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302190 Rob D Sat, 24 May 2008 10:38:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302190 Are you saying that Gilligan's Island only lasted one season? Are you saying that Gilligan’s Island only lasted one season?

]]> By: Rob D http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302187 Rob D Sat, 24 May 2008 10:38:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302187 Are you saying that Gilligan's Island only lasted one season? Are you saying that Gilligan’s Island only lasted one season?

]]> By: Rob D http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/05/24/we-look-back-at-the-top-tv-shows-of-1967/3891/comment-page-1/#comment-302188 Rob D Sat, 24 May 2008 10:38:00 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=3891#comment-302188 Are you saying that Gilligan's Island only lasted one season? Are you saying that Gilligan’s Island only lasted one season?

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