Introduction
Craig Conard, Batman
Batman was a can't miss tv show for me. I was petrified every time Batman was being lowered into a cauldron of boiling oil, caught in quicksand, or at the mercy of the Joker, Riddler, or Penguin.
Krista Conard, Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie captivated me with its portrayal of Laura’s simple, carefree life. The timeless life lessons imparted by her “Ma and Pa,” and their unwavering commitment to doing the right thing, resonated deeply with me. Through Laura’s experiences, we navigated real-life challenges—bullying, disappointment, family disagreements—set in a different era. The show taught us that with the right attitude and hard work, we can overcome any obstacle. This mirrored my own family’s life on the farm, where daily hard work and sticking together were essential to getting through tough times.
Jackye Little, Scooby Doo
Scooby Doo was a blend of mystery, comedy, and enough humor to make it enjoyable to watch. It was my favorite show to watch every Saturday morning.
Christine Kessler, Sesame Street
I got to watch Sesame Street when my mom was cooking or taking care of my baby brother, so I thought it was a special treat just for me.
McKenna Pena, The Big Comfy Couch
I absolutely loved The Big Comfy Couch as a little girl! I would watch it every time it came on. I even had a Luna doll that I loved to play with. My favorite parts were the clock stretch and the 10-second tidy in each episode!
Spenser Brown, The Adventures of Batman and Robin
As a kid—and to this day—I’ve always loved the Batman series. When I was younger, I wasn’t allowed to watch the Michael Keaton Batman movies (I wasn’t old enough), and it was before the Christian Bale movies came out. Instead, there was a series called The Adventures of Batman and Robin, which became my everything. I still vividly remember dressing up as Robin for Halloween and then receiving an action figure of the same character later that Christmas. Today, I still love watching the Batman movies, and I'm currently into The Penguin on HBO.
Annaleza Leichtnam, Drake & Josh
Drake & Josh was one of my favorite shows because of all the wild sibling antics. I remember watching it every weekend with my older sister, and the show even inspired me to prank her by filling an Oreo with toothpaste—though she didn’t fall for it!
Caleb Conard, Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb was my favorite show because of Perry the Platypus. I always remember being excited to watch it.
Keith Flint, Flipper
Flipper was the one television show that captured my interest and fueled my imagination. I watched each new adventure with rapt attention. And I viewed the undersea landscape with joy and wonder, while marveling at Flipper's intelligence and loyalty to his human companions, Bud and Sandy.
Victoria Segat, The Wild Thornberrys
I loved that, as a family, they went on adventures trying to film animals! I loved that Eliza would go on her own little adventures, even though she wasn't supposed to, and then she would end up coming across an animal. Such a fun show!
John Catania, The Munsters
The Munsters was both weird and funny and in black and white, which was unusual.
Chuck VanSickle, Happy Days
In 4th grade, Happy Days was THE THING and saying "Aaayyy", "Cool", or "Whoa" was analogous to "Skibidi", "Rizz" and "Ohio"! It was the 70's, and the 50's seemed so long ago and such a great time to live in–kind of like the 2000's!? Everyone wanted to be the Fonz but they were OK being the Richie, Potsie, or Ralph archetype if that seemed to fit better. Looking back, it is crazy to think how a goofy ensemble show with a simple plot line had us all locked in every Tuesday night!
Patrick Christy, The Price is Right
Not many options for kids shows at the time. Sesame Street, Mr. Rodgers, Captain Kangaroo, Romper Room, and that's mostly all (that I can think of). However, it's Bob Barker, Rod Roddy, and The Price is Right that sticks out most because that was on at 11AM on weekdays. If I was watching that show, it meant that either I was sick enough to not have to go to school (which was rare), or I had successfully fooled my mother into believing I was sick because I didn't do my homework and didn't want to get in trouble. The latter was usually true which is why I chose The Price is Right as my favorite childhood show.