TV's Greatest Icons List

[Mikey]

Bud,
If you think Phil Silvers is no TV icon and have never heard of him.........
Than I suggest you just sit happily and watch Cheers, Family Ties and Cosby Show on TV Land.
Maybe the Jeffersons too.
Happily disregard anything that ever happened before 1980.

It was all nothing and worthless anyway--- said sarcastically.

[huedell]

Actually, The Rockford Files IS part of your generation (mine too). And James Garner wasn't just Jim Rockford, he was Bret Maverick too, further solidifying ICON status.

That doesn't help the fact that me or my crowd that I grew up with have no idea who he IS
---same with Phil Silvers----(who? I know he's IMPORTANT, but he's no icon in my
world of iconic TV)

But I bet we here at the Mego Museum could've come up with a more defining list than theirs, crossing all generations.

I bet the group here could do a LOT of things that focused on our niche/demographic
---but that doesn't mean anything regarding this list---what's importnat is that everyone in 2007
knows the person reference, plain and simple

Yeah why don't we add any old flavor of the week on the list then...

That would be stupid...and I never suggested that---so what gives Anthony?

'Cause I'm sure more people recognize Jimmy Smits around the world than Abmac's example of Bugs Bunny? Jeez Hugh, to quote Bugs Bunny, "Whatta maroon!". But wait..let me guess, you've never heard of him either.

Maroon? I resent that---like I really would say that more people would recognize
Smits than Bugs Bunny----gimme a break--- and ---why would you say that anyway
about my logic when you know that's not the case?

Bottom line---lists aren't perfect and I think you guys are being too tough on EW's
choices especially when you don't seem to be defining "icon" correctly in a lot
of these cases

Some of these picks you made---I agree with a lot----Don Knotts? They probably
nixed him in favor of having Andy Griffith's presence be "enough" is that right?--- no.
But no list is perfect and yes---stupid choices will be made regardless of any
careful choosing

[The Toyroom]

No, Anthony, I don't know---"James Garner (The Rockford Files)----not my generation exactly---and I haven't recognized those shows
on TV all that much comapred to other shows since the late 70s-----
icons should be more familliar than that in my estimation

Actually, The Rockford Files IS part of your generation (mine too). And James Garner wasn't just Jim Rockford, he was Bret Maverick too, further solidifying ICON status.

Actually---your post on the whole makes me think EW did a half-decent job from
your point of view---I mean no ONE list isn't going to be perfect to all people

Half right also means it's half-wrong. I expected a better list from TV Land and Entertainment Weekly, considering they're supposed experts on the media.

But I bet we here at the Mego Museum could've come up with a more defining list than theirs, crossing all generations.

Also, "Old timers" don't count for much on this list--

Yeah why don't we add any old flavor of the week on the list then...

what counts is the 2007 populace as a whole and who is recognizable as icons in 2007
...because it's not "this guy is a legend, so he automatically deserves inclusion on any
list regarding TV history" thinking going on here
I would say the definition of icon has mostly to do with "recognizability" (if that's a
word)

'Cause I'm sure more people recognize Jimmy Smits around the world than Abmac's example of Bugs Bunny? Jeez Hugh, to quote Bugs Bunny, "Whatta maroon!". But wait..let me guess, you've never heard of him either.

[huedell]

My vote for biggest overlooked icon?

Florence Henderson

[huedell]

No, Anthony, I don't know---"James Garner (The Rockford Files), James Arness (Gunsmoke)"
or Phil Silvers (Sgt. Bilko)----not my generation exactly---and I haven't recognized those shows
on TV all that much comapred to other shows since the late 70s-----
icons should be more familliar than that in my estimation

Actually---your post on the whole makes me think EW did a half-decent job from
your point of view---I mean no ONE list isn't going to be perfect to all people

Hue,
You are being fed a meal that a company wants you to see.
Us old timers have seen it for ourselves and don't agree with their crap list.

The "meal" as you call it is something I recognize---and therefore accept as being legit

Also, "Old timers" don't count for much on this list--

-what counts is the 2007 populace as a whole and who is recognizable as icons in 2007
...because it's not "this guy is a legend, so he automatically deserves inclusion on any
list regarding TV history" thinking going on here
I would say the definition of icon has mostly to do with "recognizability" (if that's a
word) which is why John Ritter deserves to be rated so high no questions asked

You might find out THERE's MORE out there than TV Lands current corporate picks.

Regardless of your intent to educate me Mike, your point is idealistic and doesn't play
into what this list is about.

[ABMAC]

Bugs Bunny

[The Toyroom]

Well, considering I know who all these people are YET you guys who find fault with the
list are naming guys that I have no idea who they are-- makes me seem to lean towards
this list as being more legit than is heralded here---it IS an "icons" list after all

Seriously? You don't know Rod Serling (Twilight Zone), James Garner (The Rockford Files), James Arness (Gunsmoke), Phil Silvers (Sgt. Bilko), Don Knotts (Barney Fife/Mr. Furley)? WOW! You really need to log in more hours in front of the tube, man!

And if it is an "ICONS" list, as you say, then Jimmy Smits, Calista Flockhart, Jon Stewart, Heather Locklear (sorry, Heather ) don't belong on it. Simon Cowell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, George Clooney, Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Jessica Parker, Roseanne I can sorta see where they're coming from and I would possibly include them on the list IF the list was longer. But with only 50 spots it's an injustice to place them on it when Big Bird, Mr. Rogers, Sid Ceaser, Maureen McCormick, Bob Denver, Elizabeth Montgomery, Barbara Eden, Lynda Carter, Adam Freakin' West, Phil Donahue, Marlo Thomas, Jack Webb, Walt Disney, et. al. are nowhere to be seen.

[Mikey]

Hue,
You are being fed a meal that a company wants you to see.
Us old timers have seen it for ourselves and don't agree with their crap list.

If you are really interested,
I suggest you not take this list at face value--- and seek out some of the recommendations we have mentioned.

You might find out THERE's MORE out there than TV Lands current corporate picks.

[huedell]

Well, considering I know who all these people are YET you guys who find fault with the
list are naming guys that I have no idea who they are-- makes me seem to lean towards
this list as being more legit than is heralded here---it IS an "icons" list after all

[Mikey]

I think it's kinda funny how just about ever person or show on this list --- had an affiliation with "TV Land" at some time.

Makes me wonder if it's rigged

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[toys2cool]

Gotta agree fellas,this list does suck big time

[Marvelmania]

Agreed it's is a crap list. I see at least 10 on there that don't belong in the top 50. Where is James Arnez (sp}?

[Zemo]

Worst picks EVER.

Who voted for this crapfest ?

This made me laugh my B@##$ off. I was thinking the exact same thing when I scrolled down to your post.

Where the heck is James Garner!

[Mikey]

The list is a joke --- probably made up by 20 somethings.

No Phil Silvers...

What a freak'in joke.

[The Toyroom]

Why again is Jimmy Smits on the list?