Your Favorite of the Shows Cancelled in the Rural Purge of the Early 70's

by jalapenoman | Public

In the early 1970's, CBS changed network executives and programming directors. The new people in charge cancelled several highly rated series that did not appeal to their desired demographic, since called "the Rural Purge." This prompted Green Acres actor Pat Buttram ("Mr. Haney" on Green Acres) to make the observation: "It was the year CBS cancelled everything with a tree—including Lassie."

Which of these cancelled series "with a tree" was your favorite?

Discuss here: http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/flat/263649679
8 titles
The Beverly Hillbillies 1. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family

7.3

Note: Was the number one rated show on television at the time of cancellation.

Petticoat Junction 2. Petticoat Junction (1963–1970)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

7
Green Acres 3. Green Acres (1965–1971)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

7.3
Mayberry R.F.D. 4. Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971)

30 min | Comedy, Family

5.9
Hee Haw 5. Hee Haw (1969–1997)

60 min | Comedy, Music

7

Note: Continued 20 more seasons in syndication.

Lassie 6. Lassie (1954–1974)

TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

6.5

Note: Continued two more seasons in syndication.

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom 7. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1963–1988)

30 min | Documentary, Family

8.5

Note: Continued 17 more seasons in syndication. (actually an NBC show, but cancelled the same year)

The Virginian 8. The Virginian (1962–1971)

TV-PG | 75 min | Western

7.6

(actually an NBC show, but cancelled the same year)