You Won’t Believe These Shows Are Turning 50 in 2026

America’s bicentennial year was one to remember: A little company called Apple Computer was founded. The Eagles released Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), which would go on to become one of—if not the—best-selling albums of all time. Rocky, The Omen, and Taxi Driver all hit theaters. And TV debuted some iconic shows—many of which are still part of our cultural conversation today. Here are a few of them.

Laverne & Shirley

The characters Laverne DeFazio (Penny Marshall) and Shirley...