TV Guide Introduces List of Top 25 Cult TV Shows

TV Guide has released its listing of the 25 Top Cult Shows of all time. While there are many good choices that were made, there are many popular cult shows that were left off of the list. You can take a look at the list here.

The list was also run by Stephen Gegler, a TV historian who is currently working on an encyclopedia of Cult TV. We discussed the list by TV Guide. I was very surprised with some of the commentary that he had with the list.

The A-Team

LVP: I see in your notes that you have an issue with the fact that, "The A-Team," is not listed by TV Guide. Could you explain why you think that it should have made the list?

Gegler: "The A-Team," has made multiple lists in the past for being one of the most syndicated shows in all of history. I did some research for this in my book and found that every hour of the day, there are sixteen showing of, "The A-Team," around the world. This puts, "The A-Team," close to being o par with a show like, "Star Trek."

Batman, The Monkeys, Scooby-Doo, and The Muppet Show

LVP: Can you give me another idea of a show that should have made the list?

Gegler: Actually, I can give you four good examples. "Batman," "The Monkeys," "Scooby-Doo," and "The Muppet Show," are four great examples. Not only are these three shows still in great circulation, but they launched the careers of their characters.

Granted, Batman was a popular character before the show, but comic book sales skyrocketed for DC once the TV show came out. To this day, "Batman," is still very high on the syndication list for many countries.

"The Monkeys" is not only still in syndication, but the CDs of the music from the show are still in popular circulation. I read an article once that The Monkeys are in the top ten for most played group on the radio of all time.

"The Muppet Show," is a show that is acceptable to multiple generations. People forget that all of the Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo toys came into being because of "The Muppet Show." The show created cultural icons that are known around the world. There are thousands of people that still love the "Muppet Show."

There are many fans of TNG that will be very angry at the exclusion of their favorite show.

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