A while back, I wrote about 80s toys, which all had corresponding cartoons. But the shows that probably had even more of an impact on my development were the sitcoms of the 80s and 90s. Those shows were a cultural phenomenon.
They were shows the whole family would sit together and watch. Shows that taught us all valuable lessons - don't do drugs, don't lie, be nice to everyone, take time for your family. Yes, the lessons were for both kids and adults. Remember when Uncle Jesse almost missed the Tanner family picnic because he was working, even though he promised Michelle he would be there? Luckily, it all worked out in the end.
Everything always did, unrealistically, work out in the end. That was okay because I knew that TV wasn't real, that real life wouldn't always work out. It was nice watching something that gave you a warm fuzzy feeling and an ideal to strive for.
Along with the entertainment and lessons, I loved the catchphrases and theme songs. Just hearing part of them brings a smile to any child of the 80s and 90s. Don't we all still know all the lyrics to the Fresh Prince rap? And who could forget when the name "Thicke" was associated with a loving family theme song?
Whether your favorite show was Full House, Fresh Prince, Growing Pains, Family Matters, Who's the Boss, Family Ties, or any of the other great sitcoms, all the shows then made you feel at home. They were like friends and family. Thanks to technology, we can still revisit them. So remember: when you're lost out there, and you're all alone, a light is waiting to carry you home.
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Side note: I've designed some shirts related to sitcoms and other little things featured on this blog. You can view and buy them on the Little Things of Bliss store on Teespring.* For Doctor Who-themed shirts, visit the Reboot Whovian store.
If you have any requests or suggestions for other shirts, please let me know. I will continue to design more and add them to the store.
Here are some of the sitcom-themed shirts so far - currently in baby and toddler sizes in a variety of colors:
Full House
Toddler shirt: https://teespring.com/you-got-it-dude-toddler-shirt
Baby onesie: https://teespring.com/you-got-it-dude-onesie
Family Matters
Toddler shirt: https://teespring.com/urkel-toddler-shirt
Baby onesie: https://teespring.com/urkel-onesie
Fresh Prince
Toddler shirt: https://teespring.com/this-is-a-story-toddler-shirt
Baby onesie: https://teespring.com/this-is-a-story-onesie
Toddler shirt: https://teespring.com/carlton-dance-toddler-shirt
Baby onesie: https://teespring.com/carlton-dance-onesie
Growing Pains
Toddler shirt: https://teespring.com/show-me-that-smile-toddler
Baby onesie: https://teespring.com/show-me-that-smile-onesie
Who's the Boss
Toddler shirt: https://teespring.com/im-the-boss-toddler
Baby onesie: https://teespring.com/im-the-boss-onesie
*Teespring only prints shirts if the number of shirts ordered reaches a threshold. If the threshold isn't reached, the shirt won't be shipped and you won't be charged for your order. See their website for more details, and see each shirt's page for it's threshold.
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