Concerning the trivia question about which show was the #2 rated show for the
1969 season, and was then cancelled, the answer is of course our old friend
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Fred Silverman was the head of CBS at the time, and he was eventually
responsible for the cancellation of all the shows that reflected the values of
middle America. The biggest name on the list for all of us was Mayberry RFD.
But he also axed The Beverly Hillibillies, Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, and
Hee Haw. All of these shows were successful at the time, but did not appeal to
viewers in the big cities.
I would say not much has changed in 40 years. Television still does not seem
to reflect the values of middle America. It is almost impossible to find a
family show on network television, or even a show where there is a married
mother and father. So sad. Times have changed for the worse.
Orville Hendricks - The Butter and Egg Man. Martha says she and I will be
together forever. I tell her that is because no one else would want us.
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