Half-Hour SitComs: R.I.P.

In this era of painful reality shows and manufactured celebrity docudramas, it’s hard to believe that American television was once home to some extraordinary half-hour sitcoms. Case in point: the Thursday-night NBC lineup circa 1986.

8:00pm -- Cosby Show (1984-1992)

8:30pm -- Family Ties (1982-1989)

9:00pm -- Cheers (1982-1993)

9:30pm -- Night Court (1984-1992)

Here are just a few of my favorite moments.