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The Top 5 Sitcoms of the 1990s
American television audiences of the 1990s were captivated by situation comedies. The list of all the great sitcoms of that era is practically endless. Therefore, we have compiled a list of the top five best sitcoms of the 90s.
1. Seinfeld
Seinfeld is generally considered the best sitcom of all time. Called “the show about nothing,” Seinfeld centered on stand-up comedian Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) and his three equally, yet distinctly, eccentric friends living in Manhattan. Without the distractions that today’s world offers, such as iPhones or HD televisions, this circle of friends found anything and everything to complain, whine and argue over. Jerry once dumped a model because she had “man hands.” George (Jason Alexander), Jerry’s pathological liar best friend, once faked a disability in order to get a job. Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfuss), Jerry’s feisty ex-girlfriend, once became enraged and threw George’s toupee out of a window. Kramer (Michael Richards), Jerry’s wacky neighbor, once tried to promote a bra for men called the “Bro.” The combination of Jerry’s pettiness, George’s blatant dishonesty, Elaine’s spunk, and Kramer’s lack of common sense makes Seinfeld a true TV phenomenon.
2. Friends
Friends had an enormous cultural impact in the 90s, ranging from the copying of the characters’ haircuts to popular show catchphrases, such as “how you doing?” Everyone from teenagers to young adults wanted a piece of the New York City lifestyle that these characters enjoyed. Monica (Courteney Cox Arquette), a chef by trade, was an obsessive-compulsive neat freak. Ross (David Schwimmer), Monica’s brother, was an emotional, divorce-ridden paleontologist. Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Monica’s best friend from high school, was a fashion-conscious, former cheerleader. Roommates Chandler (Matthew Perry), a witty businessman, and Joey (Matt LeBlanc), a struggling, handsome, but not-so-bright actor, lived across the hall from Monica and Rachel. Last but not least, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) was a quirky massage therapist and aspiring musician. The writers ingeniously gave each character a different personality to bring to the table, allowing each to uniquely contribute to the light, feel-good humor the show would become known for.
3. Frasier
The most successful spin-off of all time. The smartest show on TV. Highly critically acclaimed. One of the best sitcoms of all time. All of these descriptions are often used when referring to Frasier. The acerbic wit of each and every character from this show provided a sarcastic humor that has never been nor ever will be paralleled on the small screen. It was often deemed by the press as “the smartest show on TV.” The show was based upon Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) and his brother Niles (David Hyde Pierce), both Seattle-based psychiatrists. Humor is easily derived from a myriad of social differences. Frasier is a radio advice host, while Niles believes it is a disgrace to not “actually treat patients.” Their father, Marty (John Mahoney), is a retired policeman, who loves sports, beer and TV – all things that are considered to be of inferior intellect by the sherry-sipping, art-loving Crane brothers. Frasier also often had difficulty finding common ground with his radio producer, Roz (Peri Gilpin), and his father’s live-in physical therapist, Daphne (Jane Leeves). While on the surface Frasier may seem like a snobby or intellectual show, it managed to poke fun at the typical traits of this upper-class American lifestyle. Marty, with his every man knowledge and common sense, successfully balanced out the show and made it more palatable for a broader audience.
4. Everybody Loves Raymond
Another former stand-up comedian who made his mark on television was Ray Romano. Everbody Loves Raymond was based on the real-life experiences of Romano. The show began in the mid-90s and continued well into the 2000s. Ray played a sports writer with three kids and a housewife, Deborah (Patricia Heaton). Much of the humor was drawn from Ray and Deborah’s constant struggle with living across the street from Ray’s parents, whom Deborah repeatedly describes as “crazy” throughout the series. Marie (Doris Roberts) is overbearing and nosy, while Frank (Peter Boyle) is stubborn and crude. The cast was rounded out by Ray’s older brother Robert (Brad Garrett), who believed he had been slighted all his life by everyone in favor of Ray – hence, the title of the show. Whether it’s one of Marie’s infamous passive-aggressive wisecracks on Deborah’s housekeeping skills or Robert’s obvious jealousy of Raymond, Everybody Loves Raymond always provided 23 minutes of family fun and laughter.
5. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
These days you may be used to watching Will Smith’s blockbusters in high definition at the theater or at home. But long before HD televisions existed, Smith was making people laugh on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. While Smith carried the show, his supporting cast was instrumental in providing additional material for laughter. Most of the humor centered on Will (Smith) moving from a poverty-stricken area of Philadelphia to his aunt and uncle’s Bel-Air mansion. Adding to the hilarity was a butler with a wicked deadpan sense of humor and Will’s cousin Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro), who was the very definition of the word “corny.” Not only was this show Smith’s ticket to Hollywood acting fame, but it was truly a stroke of comedic genius.
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Luckily, all of these shows are still running in syndication today. Sure, you can catch them on cable, but for non-stop 90s sitcom options there is Directv. They are also available on DVD, that is, if you choose not to take advantage of the great offers from Direct TV.
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