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| − | |A compassionate Indian agent, Tom Jeffords, played by John Lupton, forges a friendship with the [[Apache]] [[Indian]] Cochise, portrayed by Michael Ansara; set in [[Arizona]] | + | |A compassionate Indian agent, Tom Jeffords, played by John Lupton, forges a friendship with the [[Apache]] [[Indian]] Cochise, portrayed by Michael Ansara; set in [[Arizona]]. |
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| | |''Sugarfoot'' | | |''Sugarfoot'' |
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| − | |Will Hutchins plays young "do-gooder" Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster, a novice lawyer who roams the Old West "on the side of law and order," according to the theme song of the [[Warner Brothers]] series; Sugarfoot eschews guns until pushed to the brink and even refuses alcohol and instead orders "sarsparialla with a dash of cherry" when he enters a saloon. | + | |Will Hutchins plays young "do-gooder" Tom "Sugarfoot" Brewster, a novice lawyer who roams the Old West "on the side of law and order," according to the theme song of the [[Warner Bros.]] series; Sugarfoot eschews guns until pushed to the brink and even refuses alcohol and instead orders "sarsparialla with a dash of cherry" when he enters a saloon. |
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| | |''Death Valley Days'' | | |''Death Valley Days'' |
| − | |1952-1973 | + | |1952-1970 |
| | |Syndicated | | |Syndicated |
| | |NR/PG | | |NR/PG |
| − | |Historically-based dramatic western presentations hosted at different times by Stanley Andrews, [[Ronald Reagan]], Robert Taylor, and Dale Robertson. It ran at times under other titles, such as ''Trails West'', with Ray Milland. | + | |Historically-based dramatic Western presentations hosted at different times by Stanley Andrews, [[Ronald Reagan]], Robert Taylor, and Dale Robertson. It ran at times under other titles, such as ''Trails West'', with Ray Milland. This was the second-longest running Western series in television history (behind only ''Gunsmoke''), with new episodes aired from 1952 to 1970, followed by reruns (with new narration added) until 1975. |
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| | |''[[Faye Emerson's Wonderful Town]]'' | | |''[[Faye Emerson's Wonderful Town]]'' |
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| − | |Capitalism at its finest - technological advances improving life; starring Lee Majors | + | |Capitalism at its finest - technological advances improving life; starring Lee Majors. |
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| | |''The Cosby Show'' | | |''The Cosby Show'' |
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| − | |Western promoting good neighborliness and the pursuit of just causes, with Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts, and Michael Landon | + | |Western promoting good neighborliness and the pursuit of just causes, with Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts, and Michael Landon. |
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| | |''The Rifleman'' | | |''The Rifleman'' |
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| − | |Long running comedy show epitomizing 1950s stable families and family values | + | |Long running comedy show epitomizing 1950s stable families and family values. |
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| | |''American Idol'' | | |''American Idol'' |
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| − | |A family with strong Christian values overcomes hardship in rural America during the Depression and U.S. involvement in World War II and extends charity to strangers while also honoring military service; starring Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, and Ellen Corby | + | |A family with strong Christian values overcomes hardship in rural America during the Depression and U.S. involvement in World War II and extends charity to strangers while also honoring military service; starring Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, and Ellen Corby. |
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| | | ''[[The Lawrence Welk Show]]'' | | | ''[[The Lawrence Welk Show]]'' |
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| | |ABC; Syndicated | | |ABC; Syndicated |
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| − | |A family oriented variety show that appealed to Midwestern values | + | |A family oriented variety show that appealed to Midwestern values. |
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| | |''Chuck'' | | |''Chuck'' |
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| | |''Dragnet'' | | |''Dragnet'' |
| − | |1967-1970 | + | |1951–1959; 1967-1970 |
| | |NBC | | |NBC |
| | |TV rating PG | | |TV rating PG |
| − | |Starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday and his partner solving actual cases from the files of the Los Angeles Police Department. Great use of law enforcement jargon by the officers while educating the public on the Rule of Law. Showed fine examples of moral conduct, honor of self/others and sacrifice for the good of the public. | + | |Starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners (Ben Romero, Ed Jacobs and Frank Smith in the 1951 original, Joe Gannon in the 1967 revival) solving actual cases from the files of the Los Angeles Police Department. Great use of law enforcement jargon by the officers while educating the public on the Rule of Law. Showed fine examples of moral conduct, honor of self/others and sacrifice for the good of the public. |
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| | |''Adam-12'' | | |''Adam-12'' |
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| | |''Emergency!'' | | |''Emergency!'' |
| − | |1972-1977, with TV specials, "The Final Rescues", periodically from fall 1977-1979. | + | |1972-1977, with TV movie specials, "The Final Rescues", periodically from Winter 1978-Summer 1979. |
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| | |TV rating PG | | |TV rating PG |
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| − | |Even in what might be expected to be a lazy, hazy paradise, the law is still the law, with Jack Lord and James MacArthur. | + | |Even in what might be expected to be a lazy, hazy paradise, the law is still the law, with Jack Lord and James MacArthur. A reboot of the series was launched in 2010. |
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| | |''Daniel Boone'' | | |''Daniel Boone'' |
| − | |1964-1971 | + | |1964-1970 |
| | |NBC | | |NBC |
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| − | |As the title music sang, "he fought for America, to make all Americans free", with Fess Parker in the starring role.| | + | |As the title music sang, "he fought for America, to make all Americans free", with Fess Parker in the starring role. |
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| | |''Adam'' | | |''Adam'' |
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| | |TV rating PG/PG13 | | |TV rating PG/PG13 |
| − | |Starring [[Chuck Norris]] and Noble Willingham as modern day Texas Rangers | + | |Starring [[Chuck Norris]] and Noble Willingham as modern day Texas Rangers. |
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| | |''NCIS'' | | |''NCIS'' |
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| | |Classic British TV show about a secret agent who is sent to a strange "village" in order to determine the reasons for his resignation. The Prisoner is a metaphor for the Individual against the Collective. The series ran for only seventeen episodes. | | |Classic British TV show about a secret agent who is sent to a strange "village" in order to determine the reasons for his resignation. The Prisoner is a metaphor for the Individual against the Collective. The series ran for only seventeen episodes. |
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| − | |''Yes, Minister!''''Yes, Prime Minister!'' | + | |''Yes, Minister!''/''Yes, Prime Minister!'' |
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| | |The Weather Channel | | |The Weather Channel |
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| − | |Demonstrates core conservative values such as courage and a thirst for practical, scientific knowledge | + | |Demonstrates core conservative values such as courage and a thirst for practical, scientific knowledge. |
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| | |''The Pretender'' | | |''The Pretender'' |
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| − | |Pro-life and with a message of charity and self-sacrifice as personal responsibility | + | |Pro-life and with a message of charity and self-sacrifice as personal responsibility. |
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| | |''The Dick Van Dyke Show'' | | |''The Dick Van Dyke Show'' |
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| − | ||Western with conservatives Ward Bond and John McIntire playing trailmasters Seth Adams and Chris Hale, respectively; the struggle of pioneers seeking a fresh start in the American West. Robert Horton and Robert Fuller also starred in the series.
| + | |Western with conservatives Ward Bond and John McIntire playing trailmasters Seth Adams and Chris Hale, respectively; the struggle of pioneers seeking a fresh start in the American West. Robert Horton and Robert Fuller also starred in the series. |
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| | |''Wanted: Dead or Alive'' | | |''Wanted: Dead or Alive'' |
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| | |Nickelodeon | | |Nickelodeon |
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| − | |[[Game show]] that uses a conservative elimination format (ensuring only the most meritorious players survive to play the final round) and is unyielding in difficulty. Also, it refuses to succumb to [[liberal]] beliefs in archeology that keep historical sites and artifacts off limits, instead promoting the conservative ''Indiana Jones'' persona | + | |[[Game show]] that uses a conservative elimination format (ensuring only the most meritorious players survive to play the final round) and is unyielding in difficulty. Also, it refuses to succumb to [[liberal]] beliefs in archeology that keep historical sites and artifacts off limits, instead promoting the conservative ''Indiana Jones'' persona. |
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| | |''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' | | |''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' |
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| − | |[[Game show]] whose format for qualifying to be on the hot seat entirely depends on knowledge, not having the stereotypical game show contestant persona. The show unashamedly rewards people who know the most. Host Regis Philbin. | + | |[[Game show]] whose format for qualifying to be on the hot seat entirely depends on knowledge, not having the stereotypical game show contestant persona. The show unashamedly rewards people who know the most. Hosted by Regis Philbin. |
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| | |''Karol: A Man Who Became Pope'' | | |''Karol: A Man Who Became Pope'' |
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| − | |Portrays the determination of ordinary British people to resist the might of Hitler's [[liberal]] Nazi forces. Emphasises the importance of never ever cooperating with an invader, not even giving them your name. | + | |Portrays the determination of ordinary British people to resist the might of Hitler's [[liberal]] Nazi forces. Emphasizes the importance of never ever cooperating with an invader, not even giving them your name. |
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| | |''On the Buses'' | | |''On the Buses'' |
| − | |1969-1972 | + | |1969-1973 |
| − | |LWT (UK) | + | |London Weekend Television/ITV (UK) |
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| − | |Sitcom which made fun of the inefficiency of public transport, which most [[liberals]] are obsessed with. | + | |Britcom which made fun of the inefficiency of public transport, which most [[liberals]] are obsessed with. |
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| | |''McLeod's Daughters'' | | |''McLeod's Daughters'' |
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| | |Netflix | | |Netflix |
| | |TV-MA | | |TV-MA |
| − | |Based on the Marvel comic book character of the same name, Luke Cage promotes good pro-American and conservative values. Which has annoyed many liberials.<ref>http://heatst.com/entertainment/luke-cage-criticized-for-its-conservative-and-respectability-politics/</ref> | + | |Based on the Marvel comic book character of the same name, Luke Cage promotes good pro-American and conservative values, which has annoyed many liberals.<ref>http://heatst.com/entertainment/luke-cage-criticized-for-its-conservative-and-respectability-politics/</ref> |
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