TV NIELSENS 1970s: (L-R: 70-71/71-72)
Note Robert Young's popularity in Marcus Welby, M.D.; Medical Center and Ironside lost viewers; Adam-12 unwavering about mid-pack; Mannix hit its stride with a big jump; The debut of Sanford and Son (gray) proved to be a winner from its 1972 debut. The Doris Day Show (gray) squeaked in a respectable showing for its second season. Rather remarkable considering her character changed every season, from a widow to a single, carefree career woman, ala Mary Tyler Moore's hit series.
Note: Not color highlighted yet interesting to note, the Carl Reiner inspiration, The New Dick Van Dyke Show (#18/right column), had its only top 20 rating in its first season with an ideal time slot. However, its ratings were lower than its supporting shows and was subsequently moved to the graveyard of doom, Sunday nights. A fourth season never materialized, due mostly to a controversy between Reiner and CBS. A network he refused to work with again.
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