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Remembering Rick Hurst, Beloved Character Actor and ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Favorite
June 26, 2025 — Rick Hurst, the veteran character actor best known to generations of television fans as the lovable Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, has passed away. He was 79. Born on January 1, 1946, in Houston, Texas, Richard Douglas Hurst began his acting career in the late 1960s. He quickly
Remembering Loretta Swit (1937–2025): A Trailblazer in Television and Compassionate Advocate
Television lost one of its brightest and most enduring stars today with the passing of Loretta Swit, beloved actress, activist, and artist. She died on May 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on November 4, 1937, in Passaic, New Jersey, Loretta Swit began her career on the stage, studying under drama coach Gene
In Memoriam: George Wendt (1948–2025)
Today, we mourn the loss of George Wendt, the beloved actor best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the iconic sitcom Cheers. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 20, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on October 17, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, Wendt began his comedic career
Popular Classic TV Shows
Every classic television show in our directory has a page featuring information on the cast, guest stars, the theme song, trivia, quotes from the show, links to websites, image gallery, and merchandise. In addition, we have a classic tv shop where you can browse for memorabilia and collectibles from your favorite old tv shows.
Fan Favorites: The Andy Griffith Show | Bewitched | The Bob Newhart Show | Bonanza | The Brady Bunch | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Dobie Gillis | Hill Street Blues | Little House on the Prairie | The Love Boat | M*A*S*H | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Mister Ed | Quantum Leap | Petticoat Junction | Star Trek The Original Series
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Tom and Jerry Deluxe Anniversary Collection
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Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection [Blu-ray]
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Knight Rider – The Complete Series [Blu-ray]
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Kate & Allie: The Complete Series [DVD]
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Welcome to TV Yesteryear - the classic tv directory!
Welcome to TV Yesteryear, the classic tv directory featuring hundreds of old tv shows, from the 1950’s to the mid-1990’s. Listen to your favorite tv theme song. Read trivia about your favorite shows. Find out what classic television shows your favorite actor appeared in.
Check out our TV history calendar to see what happened on this day in history. Find the latest info on classic tv networks. Or join our forums and discuss your favorite old tv shows with fellow fans.
If you think the best tv is classic tv and spend most of your time watching a rerun on a retro tv channel, this is the site for you!
Don’t see your favorite show in our tv directory? Drop us a line and let us know you’d like us to add it. Also, be sure to head on over to our forums and suggest we add a forum for the show too!
What Is A Classic TV Series?
Some of the “old tv shows” we list on the site are from the 1990’s. A lot of folks may think that might not qualify as “classic tv”. We decided that in order for it to appear on our site, it must be at least 25 years old.
How did we arrive at that number? Well, films have to be at least 25 years old to qualify for the National Film Registry. Cars generally have to be at least 25 years old to be considered classic. Musical acts have to be at least 25 years old to qualify for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So, we figured 25 years would be a good age to consider old tv shows “classic television”.
Not everyone will agree with this definition. We’re not even sure we completely agree with it. I mean, it’s easy to consider The Honeymooners, Make Room For Daddy, and The Carol Burnett Show as classic. Saved By The Bell, maybe not so much. In the end, it’s all rather subjective.
Regardless of what you consider a classic, we hope you find your favorites here and enjoy your stay!