Aired: 1968 – 1969
Budget: Unknown
Before there was “Riverdale,” there was “The Archie Show.” The comedic sitcom was based on the comic strip called “Archie Comics.” The show featured the characters we know and love; Jughead, Archie Andrews, Veronica, Reggie Mantle, and Betty Cooper.
The fresh group of friends was part of a pop band, and their song “Sugar, Sugar” was a #1 hit in reach life. Though the show only had seventeen episodes, it would go on to spark movies, books, comic strips, and more!
The Muppet Show
Aired: 1976 – 1981
Budget: $427,000 per episode
Most don't know this, but "The Muppet Show" originated in the UK. With five seasons, the shoe was broadest to the US as a sketch comedy show. The variety puppet show was top-rated at the time and is still relevant in pop culture today, with toys, comics, and books based on the various characters.
They are even featured on many lines of clothing. "The Muppet Show" was hosted by Kermit the Frog, the showrunner, and Miss Piggy's partner. After its popularity grew in the UK, the series was acquired in over 100 countries.
The Huckleberry Hound Show
Aired: 1958 – 1962
Budget: $150,000 per episode
Another Hanna-Barbera classic, "The Huckleberry Hound Show," was the second one the studio ever produced! Interestingly enough, it was sponsored by Kellogg's, the cereal company.
The show was made up of three segments, one featuring Huckleberry Hound, the second with Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, and last but not least, Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinx. As we know, the Yogi Bear sketch was trendy and ended up getting its own series.
Spider-Woman
Aired: 1979- 1980
Budget: $100,000 per episode
Voiced by none of other than Joan Van Ark Spider-Woman was the female version of the Marvel Comics character, Spiderman. The television series based on the character aired in 1979 and ran for one season - a total of sixteen episodes.
The cartoon was very different from the comic book on which the show was based; for example, the show did not feature any dark elements. The reason for this was most likely that the television show was sanitized for a child audience.
The Mickey Mouse Club
Aired: 1955 – 1996
Budget: $50,000 per episode
"The Mickey Mouse Club" was a variety of television show that aired for more than 40 years. The show aired intermittently and did not have a set schedule, with a total of fourteen seasons and 620 episodes.
The show was created by none other than Walt Disney and featured teenage performers who hadn't had prior acting experience. As you have probably imagined, the cast was always changing. Some of the biggest names that started on the show are Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake, and Brintey Spears.