Most popular/successful television show of the last two decades (i.e. since 1985)? (1 Viewer)

[SoCal]

So what do you think is the most popular/successful television show all around the world since about 1985? I don't want you say what your favourite show was but what the majority of the world in general thought was.

 

[absolution*]

I'm thinking probably a sitcom in particular Seinfeld or Cheers or otherwise The Simpsons. Would'nt have a clue though.

 

[Trigger189]

I remember hearing a little while back that Baywatch gets a massive amount of viewers worldwide even today?

 

[soha]

i dunno if they are but i loved melrose place and beverly hills 90210
90210 was pretty famous i remember

 

[Lorie]

It would have to close between Seinfeld and the simpsons. Both were on (and still on) for quite some time, and have a huge following.

 

[bubz :D]

I remember hearing a little while back that Baywatch gets a massive amount of viewers worldwide even today?

yeah i think baywatch WAS the most viewed show... not sure about now though


seinfeld & simpsons'd be up there

 

[babez_hamp]

i know that bold and the beautiful is the most watched show in the world.......it took over from baywatch in the late 90s, so probably those two.

 

[Althea]

I'd have to say the Simpsons... only because I think that worldwide, that has been one of the most consistently popular shows - and it still is successfully popular today. I don't know of any others that have had a strong following from '85... I wasn't born yet .

 

[hipsta_jess]

Along with the others, I'd go Seinfeld, the Simpsons, but I would also add Friends

 

[ThePix]

wouldnt it be the simpsons?

keep in mind that it had a more universal appeal and i can garentee that more kids aged 3 to 12 would hav watched the simpsons over seinfeld

none the less both great shows

 

[Katie123]

simpsons and friends most probably

 

[jumb]

The news .

 

[Trigger189]

Did a quick google search, didnt really read the article much. This is in reference to Baywatch, but I'm not sure how old the article is:

"Baywatch remains the number one syndicated television show in the world. The nine-year old show has an audience of one billion viewers in 148 countries world-wide. It is translated into 41 languages."

 

[Mojoman]

pppffttt. it didnt need to be translated into different languages, bouncing tits care not for language

 

[Silverstone]

The most sucessful thing on television right now is CSI. Around the world its the highest rating show, and is also in Australia - doing just as well.

 

[Silverstone]

Did a quick google search, didnt really read the article much. This is in reference to Baywatch, but I'm not sure how old the article is:

"Baywatch remains the number one syndicated television show in the world. The nine-year old show has an audience of one billion viewers in 148 countries world-wide. It is translated into 41 languages."

I totally agree, i personally didnt like this show - but it peaked like you wouldnt believe when there was Yasmine Bleeth, Pamela Anderson, et al.

Btw - That statistic only refers to Syndicated shows - thats shows that have finished their season run, and go on the Syndication channel for repeats.

 

[Fry]

i would've guess The Simpsons.

 

[MuffinMan]

Simpsons??? It has been on for ages

 

[Raiks]

Yeah, I'm not going to go with statistics but The Simpsons, Seinfeld and Friends would have to be up there alongside Cheers.

Other personal notables include (based on the fact a show must be popular to been main stream ridiculed and parodised)
- Fullhouse
- Party of Five
- Dawson's Creek
- 90210
- Melrose Place
- Sesame Street
- Baywatch


And if we talked about all time shows... there's only one answer

Dr Who.

 

[Silverstone]

Actually, 'Sesame Street' is the most sucessful and influential series of ALL TIME.

Based on its effect and ground breaking nature alone, i call it the greatest. Period.