The Most Popular TV Show From Your Birth Year (1951-1990)

15. 1957: I Love Lucy

Lucy was not gone from the top ratings spot for long. While the quiz show intrigue proved compelling, it did not have the staying power of Lucille and Ricky Ricardo’s high-energy chemistry.

I Love Lucy incorporation of song and dance helped ensure the show never got stale. The beloved comedy series remains one of the most highly regarded sitcoms in TV history, and it won four Emmys throughout six seasons.