A Salute to Forgotten Television

I was kickin' it with my roommate the other day and we were discussing the greatness of the hit TV show, Friday Night Lights. I love this show with all of my heart, and I firmly believe that this love exists because of my connection with the lead actor, Kyle Chandler. Chandler plays Coach Taylor in the FNL series, but for guys like my roommate and me, we appreciate him for what he brought to television in the 90's. Back in 1996, Kyle Chandler played the role of Gary Hobson. Gary woke up every morning to be welcomed by a cat and a copy of the Chicago Sun Times. The thing is, he was receiving the paper from tomorrow. Therefore, Gary would have a day to check out the disasters that were recorded in the paper, then do his best to prevent them. The show was called Early Edition, and it was brilliance. As my roomie and I talked about old times and the impact that show had on us, we started talking about old, forgotten 90's TV shows. It hurts my heart to know that many shows I grew up on have fallen into the TV Land Abyss if they are lucky, most don't even get the dignity of re-runs. Regardless, I have been on a "list-making" kick as of late, so I wanted to pay my respects by honoring them in my List of Shows That Ended Too Soon. You might catch a show or two that were towards the end of the 80's, but for the most part, these are all 90's gems. Let me know if you agree, disagree, or want to add to the list. (Disclaimer: Don't add Saved by the Bell or Seinfeld or The Simpsons or any show like this to the list. Those shows are NOT and NEVER WILL BE forgotten!!!)

Early Edition

Quantum Leap

Nowhere Man

Sons of Thunder

Angel

California Dreams

Goosebumps

Night Court

Just Shoot Me

Lois and Clark

Thunder in Paradise

Wings

Nash Bridges

Mad About You

Northern Exposure

Sister, Sister

Picket Fences

Unhappily Ever After

Perfect Strangers

Two Guys and a Girl (Quiz: What was the original name of this show, and what major movie star's career did this show jump start?)