'Cosby Show'

When it aired: 1984-1992
Created by: Michael Leeson, Ed Weinberger, and Bill Cosby
What was it about: Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable (Cosby) tries to be
the father who knows best to four high-spirited kids and his
equally strong-headed wife, Clair (Phylicia Rashad).
Why we loved it: Because it showed that African-American families can be just as white-bread as every other TV family.
Factoid fun: In a 2004 issue of TV Guide, Cosby's character came in first in a list of "The 50 Greatest Dads of All Time." Jim Anderson was not pleased.
Where are they now: Now without a prime-time family to impart his wisdom to (or an unhealthy food product to shill for), Billy spends his days yelling at young people to pull up their pants.

'The A-Team'

When it aired: 1983-1987
Created by: Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo
What was it about: On the run after being convicted of a crime they actually did commit (albeit under orders from a commanding officer who never bothered to write those orders down), four Vietnam vets drive around in a van, helping people, instead of trying to clear their name.
Why we loved it: Because it was like a big, dumb action movie every week.
Factoid fun: The gold chains worn by Mr. T usually weighed between thirty-five and forty pounds.
Where are they now: Probably still helping people.

'The Dukes Of Hazzard'

When it aired: 1979-1985
Created by: Gy Waldron
What was it about: Cousins Bo and Luke Duke are some good ol' boys, never meanin' no harm. But don't it beat all, they've been in trouble with the law since the day they was born. Or so their theme song goes.
Why we loved it: Because it perpetuated the stereotype of rednecks all being cop-hating reckless drivers who wear sinfully-short shorts.
Factoid fun: On several occasions, the show's crew misspelled the first name of Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane by adding an "e" to end of it like they were Dan Quayle spelling potato.
Where are they now: A second Dukes movie -- albeit one without Stiffler, Ashley Simpson's sister, that guy who likes getting hit in the family jewels or a plan to release it in theaters -- is being filmed as we speak.

'Cheers'

When it aired: 1982-1993
Created by: James Burrows, Glen Charles, and Les Charles
What was it about: Former Red Sox pitcher Sam Malone (Ted Danson) runs a bar filled with loveable alcoholics who don't seem to have anywhere else to go.
Why we loved it: Because on Thursday nights in the '80s, we didn't have anywhere else to go either. And they were loveable alcoholics.
Factoid fun: The week "Cheers" debuted, it came in dead last in the Neilson ratings.
Where are they now: Some other bar.