1970s comedy shows

 

 Comprehensive List of 1970s Comedy TV Shows

🎭 Groundbreaking Sitcoms

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• The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) – Independent career woman in Minneapolis newsroom.

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• Good Times (1974–1979) – African‑American family sitcom set in Chicago.

• Sanford and Son (1972–1977) – Father‑son junkyard comedy with sharp wit.

🍻 Family & Ensemble Comedies

• Happy Days (1974–1984) – Nostalgic look at 1950s family life.

• Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983) – Two working women navigating life and friendship.

• Three’s Company (1977–1984) – Roommate misunderstandings and slapstick humor.

• Welcome Back, Kotter (1975–1979) – Teacher returns to mentor “Sweathogs” in inner‑city school.

• What’s Happening!! (1976–1979) – Teen sitcom about friendship and growing up.

• Alice (1976–1985) – Waitress life in a roadside diner.

🌟 Other Notable 1970s Comedies

• Barney Miller (1975–1982) – Police precinct comedy with dry humor.

• Diff’rent Strokes (1978–1986) – Two brothers adopted by a wealthy man.

• Soap (1977–1981) – Satirical parody of soap operas.

• Taxi (1978–1983) – Ensemble comedy about New York cab drivers.

• WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982) – Radio station staff antics.

• Rhoda (1974–1978) – Spin‑off of Mary Tyler Moore Show.