11 Beloved Sitcoms from the 80s That Survived Way Longer Than Anyone Expected

Some of the biggest sitcoms of the 1980s were almost cancelled before they ever found an audience. From Cheers finishing 74th out of 77 shows to Seinfeld getting the worst pilot test report in NBC history, these 12 shows had no business lasting as long as they did. Full description: Some of the biggest sitcoms of the 1980s were almost cancelled before they ever found an audience. From Cheers finishing 74th out of 77 shows to Seinfeld getting the worst pilot test report in NBC history, these 12 shows had no business lasting as long as they did. In this video, we count down 12 eighties sitcoms that were nearly cancelled, publicly boycotted, schedule-shuffled to death, or straight-up axed by their networks — and then stuck around for years longer than anyone predicted. Shows featured in this video: 🔹 Coach (ABC, 1989–1997) 🔹 Growing Pains (ABC, 1985–1992) 🔹 Who's the Boss? (ABC, 1984–1992) 🔹 The Golden Girls (NBC, 1985–1992) 🔹 Designing Women (CBS, 1986–1993) 🔹 Charles in Charge (CBS/Syndication, 1984–1990) 🔹 Full House (ABC, 1987–1995) 🔹 Family Matters (ABC/CBS, 1989–1998) 🔹 Night Court (NBC, 1984–1992) 🔹 Married... with Children (Fox, 1987–1997) 🔹 Seinfeld (NBC, 1989–1998) 🔹 Cheers (NBC, 1982–1993) 📺 Which 80s sitcom surprised you the most? Drop your pick in the comments! — 💬 New videos every week — subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next one! #80ssitcoms #tvnostalgia #cheers #seinfeld #marriedwithchildren #fullhouse #nightcourt #goldengirls #tvhistory #80stv