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The author offers opinions on prime time television programs and television program history. Widespread interest in the 50th anniversary of the animated television program "The Flintstones" in 2010 is said to reflect that program's fundamental appeal to television viewers due to its humor and warm emotional attitude. "The Andy Griffith Show" is cited as another program from that era with the same attributes.

An interview is presented with Lloyd Schwartz, former producer and director of the 1970s television program "The Brady Bunch." Schwartz discusses the program's ability to appeal to its fans many years after its debut. He describes how he was brought into the program's production by its creator, his father Sherwood Schwartz. Schwartz states that he retains a personal relationship with the program's cast members.

The author offers opinions on prime time television programs. The success of the 1980s program "The Golden Girls" is attributed to the abilities of its leading cast members. The last surviving member of that group, actress Betty White, has a supporting role in the comedy "Hot in Cleveland," which debuts in June, 2010, which is cited by the author as a reason the program may be a ratings success.

The article discusses trivia from television program history. Producer Norman Lear's original choice to play the role of Archie Bunker in "All in the Family" was Mickey Rooney. Actor Gavin MacLeod, who had roles on both "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Love Boat," appeared on programs which were broadcast on Saturday nights longer than any actor in television history.

The author offers opinions on television broadcasting's relationship with politics. He notes that the first political material on the program "Saturday Night Live" was presented in 1975. The history of several television programs with plots related to politics, including the dramas "The West Wing" and "Commander in Chief" is given.