Classic 1970s Television
The 1970s transformed television from background noise into a national conversation. Three networks still dominated American living rooms, and water-cooler hits like All in the Family, M*A*S*H, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show proved that sitcoms could tackle real social issues while making audiences laugh. Dramas such as Columbo, Kojak, and The Six Million Dollar Man turned weekly viewing into appointment television.
Variety shows, detective series, and Norman Lear comedies defined the era, while miniseries like Roots changed what long-form storytelling could look like on the small screen. Use the genre filter below to browse our catalog of classic seventies series — each entry includes cast information, premiere dates, ratings, and an overview to help you rediscover the shows that shaped the decade.