The 1990s was a fantastic decade for television.
Those shows inspired so many others that have come since.
Four years later, the first episode ofFriendsdebuted.
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This included castingCarmen Electrain a role reminiscent ofHeather Locklears Amanda inMelrose Place.
Either way,ratings were not great for the series and the 17 episodes were it.
It centered around a Black family that moves into Archie Bunkers (Carroll OConnor) old home.
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Russell), and his white, Jewish girlfriend Cherlyn (Maura Tierney).
In fact, only 15 episodes of the 20-episode inaugural season actually aired.
Viewers will recognize some familiar faces among the cast, includingThe Handmaid’s TalesAnn DowdandThe L WordsJennifer Beals.
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Some make it for the long haul, likeHouseandGreys Anatomy, and others dont.L.A.
Doctorswas one ofthe best TV medical dramas, yet it only lasted a single season.
Fans may recognizeDeirdre OConnellfrom the cast, who played Francis Cobb inThe Penguin.
Shows with a similar premise have made their way to TV since, most notablyNew Amsterdam.
Doctorsdidnt hit quite the same way back in 1998 that it might have today.
It didnt help that it aired at the same time asMonday Night FootballandDateline, two powerhouses of primetime TV.
That sounds like just about every protagonist in a drama series today.
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But back in the 90s, it threw fans off guard.
Weirdly,EZ Streetsaired its first episode in October but then went on hiatus until March the following year.
Its also widely considered to be one of the best teen dramas of all time.
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