1972 TV Series and Shows
From gripping dramas and groundbreaking comedies to beloved sitcoms, the TV series of 1972 delivered unforgettable moments and iconic characters that have endured through the years. Join us as we take a nostalgic look back at the top TV series of 1972, celebrating the shows that defined the year and continue to be cherished by fans today.
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![M*A*S*H]( "M*A*S*H")
M*A*S*H
Written by: Larry Gelbart
Starring: Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr, William Christopher
Country: United States of America
Outline: The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
source: imdb.com
![The Bob Newhart Show]( "The Bob Newhart Show")
The Bob Newhart Show
Country: United States of America
Outline: The professional and personal misadventures of a psychologist and his family, patients, friends and colleagues.
source: imdb.com
![The Streets of San Francisco]( "The Streets of San Francisco")
The Streets of San Francisco
Starring: Richard Anderson, Belinda Montgomery, Geoffrey Deuel
Country: United States of America
Outline: A veteran cop with more than twenty years of experience is teamed with a young Inspector to solve crimes in San Francisco, California.
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Starring: Craig Hundley, Walter Barnes, Henry Wills
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 3
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Starring: Sal Viscuso, Sandy Helberg, Dudley Knight
Country: United States of America
Seasons: 11
source: movieplayer.it
![The Magic Garden]( "The Magic Garden")
The Magic Garden
Starring: Cary Antebi, Carole Demas, Paula Janis
Country: United States of America
Outline: Popular children's television series from the 1970s and early 1980s. Carole and Paula sing songs, tell jokes, and converse with their funny friends such as Sherlock the pink squirrel.
source: imdb.com
![Split Second]( "Split Second")
Split Second
Starring: Tom Kennedy, Jack Clark
Country: United States of America
Outline: Fast-paced quiz show, where contestants were rewarded not only on their ability to answer correctly, but on how many others were also correct on questions in that same category.
source: imdb.com
![The Midnight Special]( "The Midnight Special")
The Midnight Special
Starring: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Tina Turner
Country: United States of America
Outline: Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
source: imdb.com
![The Patchwork Family]( "The Patchwork Family")
The Patchwork Family
Starring: Carol Corbett, Cary Antebi, John Canemaker, Joanna Pang
Country: United States of America
source: imdb.com
![Search]( "Search")
Search
Written by: Leslie Stevens
Starring: Hugh O'Brian, Doug McClure, Anthony Franciosa, Burgess Meredith
Country: United States of America
Outline: "World Securities", an international high-tech private investigation company, employs field operatives who are aided by implanted audio receivers and who carry tiny cameras and telemetry ...
source: imdb.com
![Schoolhouse Rock!]( "Schoolhouse Rock!")
Schoolhouse Rock!
Starring: Jack Sheldon
Country: United States of America
Outline: A series of shorts illustrating various songs that teach multiplication tables, grammar, science, American history, computers, economics, and environmentalism.
source: imdb.com
![Hec Ramsey]( "Hec Ramsey")
Hec Ramsey
Country: United States of America
Outline: The adventures of Hec Ramsey, a turn-of-the-20th-century detective who prefers to use his brains instead of his guns.
source: imdb.com
![Sanford and Son]( "Sanford and Son")
Sanford and Son
Starring: Redd Foxx
Country: United States of America
Outline: The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
source: imdb.com
![Madigan]( "Madigan")
Madigan
Country: United States of America
Outline: Richard Widmark reprises his big screen role of Detective Dan Madigan in this single-season entry from "The NBC Mystery Movie." A tough, dogged cop, Madigan chases down crooks in his native...
source: imdb.com
![The Snoop Sisters]( "The Snoop Sisters")
The Snoop Sisters
Country: United States of America
Outline: A spinster and her widowed sister, who are also mystery writers, try to solve mysterious murders.
source: imdb.com
![Banacek]( "Banacek")
Banacek
Country: United States of America
Outline: The adventures of proud Polish-American freelance insurance investigator Thomas Banacek.
source: imdb.com
![Maude]( "Maude")
Maude
Country: United States of America
Outline: This "All In The Family" spin-off centers around Edith's cousin, Maude Findlay. She's a liberal, independent woman living in Tuckahoe, NY with her fourth husband Walter, owner of Findlay's ...
source: imdb.com
![The Delphi Bureau]( "The Delphi Bureau")
The Delphi Bureau
Country: United States of America
Outline: The adventures of government agent Glenn Garth Gregory and his photographic memory.
source: imdb.com
![Cool Million]( "Cool Million")
Cool Million
Country: United States of America
Outline: The adventures of private eye Jefferson Keyes, who charges a cool million bucks for his services.
source: imdb.com
![The Rookies]( "The Rookies")
The Rookies
Country: United States of America
Outline: The trials and adventures of three young police officers.
source: imdb.com
![ABC Afterschool Specials]( "ABC Afterschool Specials")
ABC Afterschool Specials
Country: United States of America
Outline: "ABC Afterschool Specials" was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally. Each episode was produced by a separate company.
source: imdb.com
![Me and the Chimp]( "Me and the Chimp")
Me and the Chimp
Country: United States of America
Outline: Dentist Mike Reynolds is living a good life with his wife Liz and his two children. When Scott and Kitty find a chimp, he reluctantly agrees to keep it but finds his life turned upside down...
source: imdb.com
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