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As we've said before, such lists are ludicrous and ripe for controversy and discussion. To be sure this one is loaded with controversy. Where are: George "Kingfish" Stevens, Andy Brown, Algonquin J. Calhoun (Amos 'n' Andy); Fish, Nick Yemana, Inspector Luger (Barney Miller); Clarabell the Clown, Buffalo Bob Smith and Howdy Doody (The Howdy Doody Show); Mollie Goldberg (The Gertrude Berg Show); PeeWee Herman (PeeWee's Playhouse); Mr. Phelps, Cinammon Carter, Rollin Hand (Mission: Impossible); Rowdy Yates, Gil Favor (Rawhide); Hoss Cartwright (Bonanza); Irma Peterson (My Friend Irma); Tonto (The Lone Ranger); Pancho (The Cisco Kid); Festus Haggen, Matt Dillon and Chester (Gunsmoke); Sgt. Chip Saunders (Combat); Cosmo Topper (Topper); Mrs. Gurney (Mister Peepers); Aunt Clara, Uncle Arthur, Dr. Bombay, Larry Tate (Bewitched); Dr. Bob Hartley, Howard Borden (The Bob Newhart Show); Fred Mertz (I Love Lucy); Vern Albright, Mrs. Odets (My Little Margie); Lew Marie (That Girl); Gomer Pyle, Goober Pyle, Aunt Bea, Floyd the Barber (The Andy Griffith Show); Sgt. Vince Carter (Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.); Danny Partridge (The Partridge Family); Benson the Butler, Chester tate, Burt Campbell, Chuck & Bob the Dummy Campbell (Soap); Roseann Rosannadanna, Ed Grimley, The Coneheads, The Church Lady (Saturday Night Live); Laura Ingalls, Mrs. Harriet Oleson, Nellie Oleson, Mr. Edwards (Little House on the Prairie); Cloud Dancing, Mike Quinn, Loren Bray (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman); Monica, Tess (Touched by an Angel); Superman (The Adventures of Superman); Data (Star Trek: The Next Generation); Seven-of-Nine, The Doctor (Star Trek: Voyager); Quark, Odo (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine); Rocket J. Squirrel, Bullwinkle Moose, Dudley Do-Right (Rocky & Bullwinkle) and so many, many more?
Not only is George "Kingfish" Stevens deserving, but politically incorrect or not, he deserves 1st Place on such a list. Notice how many of TV's earlier shows are missing from this list suggesting the voters and their criteria were set up by "Baby Boomers." The same can be said for all current such lists. There are a few on this list who should not have even been considered and some who not only are most deserving but belong higher on the list and the reverse is true also. Here, then, is TV Guide's List along with my comments on its contents:
1. Louie De Palma (Taxi) - He belongs but much further down the list.
2. Ed Norton (The Honeymooners) - Same goes for Ol' Norton.
3. Lucy Ricardo (I Love Lucy) - She'd be further down on my list, but included.
4. Fonzie (Happy Days) - He'd never make my list!
5. Archie Bunker (All in the Family) - He'd be much further down also.
6. Mr. Spock (Star Trek) - Spock would be in the middle somewhere.
7. Lt. Columbo (Columbo) - He wouldn't have made my list at all...even at 100.
8. Emma Peel (The Avengers) - Miss Peel wouldn't be on my list either.
9. Barney Fife (The Andy Griffith Show) - He's in the Top 3 on any such list!
10. George Costanza (Seinfeld) - He wouldn't have made my list at all!
11. J.R. Ewing (Dallas) - Sorry, J.R. you're outa here!
12. Felix Unger and Oscar Madison (The Odd Couple) - They might make my list of 200.
13. Ralph Kramden (The Honeymooners) - He'd be high on my list.
14. Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) - Homer would also be up there on my list
along with his whole family. My list is getting awfully long!
15. Lily Harper (I’ll Fly Away) - Who? "Bye ma'am!"
16. Sgt. Bilko (The Phil Silvers Show) - Ernie Bilko would be on my list in
the middle or higher.
17. Alex P. Keaton (Family Ties) - Sorry Mike, you didn't make the cut...
not even at 200.
18. Theo Kojak (Kojak) - He might make it towards the end.
19. Maxwell Smart (Get Smart!) - Agent 56 is high on my list.
20. Eddie Haskell (Leave It to Beaver) - Eddie's up there too!
21. Mary Richards (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) - Mary's high on my list too.
22. Maynard G. Krebs (The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis) - I'm not so sure about
Maynard but Gilligan? No way!
23. Andy Sipowicz (NYPD Blue) - He might make my 200 list.
24. Paladin (Have Gun, Will Travel) - He's definitely on my list.
25. Jim Rockford (The Rockford Files) - Jim made the cut..easy...so did his
pop, Rocky.
26. Roseanne (Roseanne) - You're on there too Rosie along with Dan and daughter
Darlene.
27. Steve Urkel (Family Matters) - Urkel you definitely made it!
28. Edina Monsoon (Absolutely Fabulous) - Who? Does anyone watch this show?
Not me!
29. Ted Baxter (The Mary Tyler Moore Show) - Ted is very high on my list
along with Lou Grant, Georgette & Mary.
30. Frank Pembleton (Homicide: Life on the Street) - Can't comment on this guy
as I'm unfamiliar with him and the show...he may be most deserving.
31. Niles Crane (Frasier) - Sure enough, but where's Frasier and Dad?
32. Jim Ignatowski (Taxi) - Very deserving, one of the greatest!
33. Diane Chambers (Cheers) - No way! Get her outa here!
34. Mork (Mork & Mindy) - Sorry Robin, you didn't make the cut.
35. Kramer (Seinfeld) - Who could say no to this guy...he's towards the top.
36. Fred Sanford (Sanford and Son) - You betcha Fred's there and Aunt Esther too!
37. Hawk (Spenser: For Hire) - No way! No mediocre characters on my list!
38. Jane Hathaway (The Beverly Hillbillies) - Miss Jane is most welcome along
with Granny, Jethro and Mr. Drysdale.
39. Artie (The Larry Sanders Show) - For sure, along with Larry Sanders and
Hank Kingsley.
40. Alexis Carrington (Dynasty) - No way! Not on MY list!
41. Dr. Mark Craig (St. Elsewhere) - He's deserving but would be on my list of 150.
42. Bill Bittinger (Buffalo Bill) - Such a shortlived series but he was
memorable. Maybe!
43. Adam (Northern Exposure) - Not on my list!
44. David Addison (Moonlighting) - No, you didn't survive the cut.
45. Jane Tennison (Prime Suspect) - Who? What? Sorry, you're outa here.
46. Xena (Xena: Warrior Princess) - You gotta be kidding! No way!
47. Douglas Wambaugh (Picket Fences) - He's a good one and might make the cut on 100.
48. Miles Drentell (Thirtysomething) - This choice reflects those who created
this list and would not make it on mine.
49. Elliot Carlin (The Bob Newhart Show) - What's Mr. Carlin doing this far
back? And where's Bob, Howard and Mr. Herd?
50. Maurice "Buddy" Sorrell (The Dick Van Dyke Show) - He'd be way down if he
made my list. It's questionable.
One Moment Please!