AMC: What’s On Now

People have been asking us left and right what we think of AMC and with a new crop of Emmys in 2011 we think it’s clear what our answers are. If you’ve got direct.tv you’ve got to check out some of the best shows on this highly acclaimed network:
Breaking Bad – The season’s nearly over but few shows on TV today match the drama and plotline
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Popular Television Shows Appropriate For All Ages

Families who need to find television shows that they can watch with their kids have more of a selection today than they did ten years ago. There are eight family friendly shows that are appropriate for all ages.

1. American Idol is a great show for the entire family. This show is a reality show competition that singers all across the nation compete for a contract with a music production company and one million dollars.
2. Jessie is a
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Most Popular Reality Television Shows For Adults

Just about any time of the day or night you can find an elimination-based reality show on at least one channel. There are competitions for best the best amateur singers, chefs, entrepreneurs, models and even hairdressers. There are shows that test bravery, endurance and social skills.

The granddaddy to all competition-based reality shows is without a doubt Survivor. While shows such as American Idol draw a younger fan base Survivor appeals to a more mature audience, which may be
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Most Popular Cartoons For Preshool Children

Watching cartoons has been a popular pastime among preschoolers for many decades. These cartoons are created to cater to these children’s young minds, and preschoolers find them quite entertaining. However, not only are these programs entertaining, they also provide valuable education to young children, as well. Following are just a few of the most popular cartoons among preschool children today.

Dora the Explorer, found on Nickelodeon, is a Hispanic character that has captured the hearts of many preschool children all around the globe. Dora, who can speak both Spanish and English, solves
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Most Popular Television Shows Of All Time

People love television.

There is just something about sitting around the set after hard day’s work that can bring a family together. It is a relaxing scene, a staple of American life. Of course, you have to decide what television shows to watch first!

There are many varieties of shows, and what was popular ten years ago may no longer be popular today. For instance, Star Trek was once a ridiculously popular show to watch…in the 1960
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Most Popular Television Show Of The 1990s

The 90s saw a great transformation in the types of television shows that viewers wanted to see and network execs heeded the call. Television shows featuring supernatural and mythical beings were born, shows about spoiled teenage kids, crude comedy, and adult animation exploded in popularity among adults, as well as teen viewers.

‘Dawson’s Creek” and ‘Beverly Hills 90210′ were two of the most popular and long running drama series, centered around the lives of mostly spoiled teenagers. ‘The X-Files’ was an interesting blend of sci-fi and fantasy that spawned off two big screen motion pictures. ‘Buffy
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Most Popular Television Shows Of The 1980s

The 80s brought around a new era of television broadcasts, featuring more action, flashier cars, and more comedy than television shows before the 80s or even the 70s. Television networks saw the need for a variety of different entertainment genres, unlike the 50s and 60s where most television shows were family oriented.

Among some of the most popular television series during the 1980s were “Miami Vice,” “Punky Brewster,” “The Cosby Show,” “Airwolf,” “The A-Team,” and ”
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Most Popular Television Shows Of The 1970s

Sitcoms were very popular during this decade among American television viewers. ‘Happy Days’ was an American sitcom that began in 1974 and ran to the mid-80s. The show took place in the 1950s and the 1960s and revolved around Richie Cunningham, played by Ron Howard. ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’ was another popular sitcom about a teacher working in a New York high school and his unruly students.

“Laverne and Shirley’, a scripted situation comedy that starred Penny Marshall
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