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a woman to the fold. Then there were the triplets, and so much more. My Three Sons was satisfying because we saw the Douglas boys grow up and get married. Unlike other shows were marriage was the kiss of death, on this show, it just added family to the cast and created new sources of comedy, as well as tender and poignant moments. It was all good, and it was pure family entertainment.

3) The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - Fourteen years: now that's a long time, and that's how much love and laughter the Nelson family brought into our homes. Somewhat autobiographical, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet featured the real Nelson family as ... the real Nelson family. It was wholesome, fun entertainment. Ozzie Nelson ran a tight ship, and it showed in the quality of seasons' worth of episodes. When David and Rick got married, the show simply added their wives to the cast. It was great. There's never been another show like it, and I doubt anything can come along to repeat this success. For one thing, Ozzie Nelson is a hard act to follow, and for another, it's very hard for a show to survive five years, let alone 14. America loved the Nelson family. It was a shame those days had to end. In 1973, Ozzie and Harriett came back for a season as Ozzie's girls, renting out the boys' rooms to a couple of college girls. It was pretty good, even if it only lasted a season. At least we have reruns of the original series to remember a quieter, more serene time in our comedy history.

2) The Jack Benny Show - For 15 seasons, the wonderful Jack Benny delighted us all with his magic in a comedy show that was such a delight. He had a cast that was perfect for his timing and style - Don Wilson, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Dennis Day, and Mary Livingston, his beloved wife. The humor was innocent and well-timed. Benny's expressions made the show. He could just stare and get laughs. His mannerisms were the comedy. I loved this show, and I wish young people today could be exposed to it, but it's been years since I've seen it rerun anywhere. I would imagine some might make a to do out of the Rochester role, but those were the times, and they were great friends. The Jack Benny Show was comedy at its simplest and most expressive.

1) The Andy Griffith Show - The Andy Griffith Show is the king of sixties comedy. Andy Taylor was the sheriff of Mayberry, North Carolina. He was the sheriff without a gun, and by his side was his cousin Barney Fife, who always meant well,

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