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The definitions of abstract concepts like genres can be notoriously hard to pin down, so, rather than leave everybody to fight amongst themselves about what exactly a "western" or a "thriller" is, IMDb has thoughtfully provided us with official definitions on their help page. What is their definition of "Western"? Read on: Should contain numerous scenes and/or a narrative where the portrayal is similar to that of frontier life in the American West during 1600s to contemporary times. Objective. In other words, the basic criteria for being a Western is based on time and place: the American West in the frontier era. This is easy enough to apply to things like The Searchers (1956) or Gunsmoke (1955-1975), titles that fit neatly within those parameters. But what about those movies and TV shows that happen to meet some, but not all, of the criteria? What about the pieces of media that only vaguely, kinda sorta fit the bill? Not one single title on this list is officially recognized as a "Western" by IMDb. Yet, every last one of them has some significant connection to the genre. The question is, which of these films/TV series do you think is the best example of a Western... that's not a Western? After voting, please discuss here. Click here for the expanded version of this list. Click here to read an alternate version of this list with detailed descriptions for each title.

Favorite of these TV Shows that started in black & white and went to color? Discuss in black & white or in color here: http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/nest/233262351

21st November is celebrated as the World Television Day. Let's celebrate it by remembering the golden age of television. The period that ran roughly between 1948 and 1959 is referred to by many historians and scholars of the medium as the “Golden Age” of television. Which of these do you think was the most impactful in the television history? Discuss the poll here Vote in polls about other TV eras: the 70s here and the 90s here. Note: US TV Titles with a Minimum of 1,000 votes and an IMDb rating of 7.0 or above (except first title). The shows that started in or after 1959 are not considered.

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Nielsen ratings are used in the United States to measure the popularity of a TV series. Below are all the broadcast TV series that have rated number one at the end of the seasons since 1950-1951. Which is your favorite series? Note: These are the highest overall rated TV series. This does not include the highest rated TV series in the demo. Discuss the list here

From this shortlist of singing cowboys, who is your favorite? After voting, please discuss here.

Of these cop duos, which do you feel was the memorable? Discuss this list here

Old Tucson is a cowboy theme park located at 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA that has provided the backdrop for some of Hollywood's best Westerns. Which of the films or TV series listed below that was filmed partially or completely there is your favorite? Give your opinion here pilgrim

The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows is a definitive reference book on the history of Television, its Networks, and the TV series that shaped its history. The book which is updated regularly features the most extensive concordance of TV series since the 1946 when Prime Time Television began and features entries on TV series from the most popular TV series of all time to the absolutely obscure. Authors Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh went as far as dividing the 75 years of Prime Time Television into The Eight Eras of Television Programming. Which of the Eight Eras listed below is your favorite? Discuss here!

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? Please note that some of these series became independently syndicated and ran for many more years. Credit to Jalapenoman who came up with the idea. Discuss here

Which of these TV series reunion movies is your favorite? Or if you haven't seen any of them which would you be most interested in viewing? Note: Limited only to fictional movies and not documentary reunion movies. Discuss here

Many beloved actors have had the misfortune of passing away during the run of many television shows over the years. Most shows chose to honor that actor and not recast the role. Some did. For the ones that were not recast, which one character is your favorite from this list? After voting, please discuss here.

Perennial star Burt Reynolds has passed away at age 82. A prolific actor with over 180 credits, his final film appearance was scheduled to be in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019), currently filming in the Los Angeles area. One of the most popular stars and sex symbols in the 1970s. The terms "beefcake," "hunk" and "stud" could arguably have been created to describe him. While Mr. Reynolds created several unforgettable characters in his long career, we'd like to know: which of his characters is your favorite? Want to talk about it? Click here!

Which of these live action TV series characters do you think can be considered as the "Greatest TV Hero of All Time"? After voting, you may discuss the poll here. Also vote for: Greatest TV Villains of All Time | Greatest TV Anti-Heroes of All Time | Greatest Pre-1980's Movie Heroes | Greatest Post-1980's Movie Heroes | Greatest Pre-1980's Movie Villains | Greatest Post-1980's Movie Villains | Greatest Movie Anti-Heroes of All Time

Bromance = An exceptionally tight, non-sexual relationship between two men. Which of these non-animated pairs of best friends (bromances) on TV is your favorite? Discuss here See also: Favorite Movie Bromance?

Classic television is what The MeTV Network is all about. So, which of these classic TV shows is your top pick? After voting, please discuss here.

As the 2018-19 season draws to a close we look back 50 years ago at the best shows on air in the 1968-69 season with an IMDb ranking of at least 7.0 and 2500 votes. Which show is your favorite? After voting, please discuss here.

Which of these long-running series would you be most willing to watch in full? Discuss this list here

TV Series that have at least 2,500 votes and an IMDb rating of at least 7.5 are considered. Which of these is your favorite Western TV Series? Discuss here

Which sidekick, from television, is least content to blend into the background and simply be, well, a sidekick, but rather is unique, determined, and charismatic enough to sometimes even upstage the more central character? Which "sidekick" has the most... kick?* *According to thesaurus.com, the meaning of "kick" is similar to zest, punch, impact, spirit, and spice. Discuss here