What were your favorite TV shows growing up?

The show I most looked forward to seeing, and one that I’ll still sit to watch today whenever I have the chance is Little House on the Prairie. In many ways, I related to the character of Laura, to the way she viewed herself. Laura was smart, tenacious, and a little bit spunky - all traits I saw in myself. The antagonist was often a “frenemy” named Nellie, and I could certainly relate to the idea that Nellie wasn’t evil, just making poor choices. Later, when she and Nellie became friends, it was proof that its never to late to become a better person. I admired and respected both of Laura’s parents, and tried to learn from the lessons of the show. Life on the prairie as a pioneer was less convenient, simpler, with everyday existence tied to the basics of hunting, farming, and making your own home goods. There was much to like about it!

Mork & Mindy was another favorite, for completely different reasons. There were still life lessons folded into the silly comedy of the Mork character (an alien who was living as an earthling and reporting back on all he was learning about humans), but it was upbeat. The characters were kind people and represented most of the best type of humanity.