The 1960s were a time of change for television. People began to realize that there was a wider range of possibilities than the cookie-cutter sitcoms of the past. While there were still some wholesome, cookie-cutter shows on television, they were starting to sour. The groundbreaking anthology series called "Groundbreaking" delved into alternate dimensions and sometimes dealt with issues of racism, fascism, and acceptance.

One of the most popular TV shows from the era was The Twilight Zone, which was one of the worst of the decade. When it first aired, this show was considered a distasteful and controversial piece of television. The premise of the show was that a man was mistaken for a woman and was froze in an avalanche in 1900. His body was preserved in this state until 1967, when he met his son. While this show was a success and is still one of my favorites, it was sadly not very well-regarded by audiences today.

Another classic show from the '60s was The Hitchhiker, which starred Page Fletcher as a lonely space traveler. The show was a breath of fresh air in an era when slapstick farces were the norm. Dick Van Dyke was a wholesome, realistic show that occasionally leaped into slapstick humor but returned to the hilarity of its real-life characters.

The 1960s also saw the arrival of several groundbreaking science fiction shows. Among the most iconic shows of the era were "The Invaders" and "The Green Hornet." The latter of these was a spin-off of the highly popular 1950s radio show. The show had a cult following and was canceled after only one season. However, despite its success, "The Green Hornet" was not as successful as the earlier series.

The 1960s also saw the emergence of new TV shows. Colorful, lighthearted sitcoms were the most popular shows during this time period. Various series like The Brady Bunch, The Beverly Hillbillies, and The Andy Griffith Show were among the most popular shows of the era. Some of the more acclaimed series were fantasy or science fiction, and even military-themed shows. In the UK, the 1970s brought a new era of television programming.

The 1960s saw the emergence of various genres of television. The first series of the decade was the Andy Griffith Show on CBS. It was a crime-solving show starring Raymond Burr. The series was a huge hit and lasted eight seasons. It was one of the few to go out on top and finish its final season as the top rated show of the 1967-1968 Nielsen ratings.