TV Shows released in 1980

Nija Turtles

Smith and Goody

The series was designed for children to get them interested in the new books for children at the time. Not quite a review format, but Mel Smith and Bob Goody performed sketches that were a comedic summary of the plots and story lines.

The Fishin' Hole

Disasterpiece Theater

A hosted horror movie show with Jay Curtis as Sal U. Lloyd from XETV Channel 6, San Diego, California, USA from 1980 to 1981.

The Nashville Palace

Nanny Knows Best

Spring & Fall

Anthology series of self-contained plays.

For Maddie with Love

Helgas Top(p)-Musike

Berlin Alexanderplatz

88/100

In late-1920s Berlin, Franz Biberkopf is released from prison and vows to go straight; however he soon finds himself embroiled in the city's criminal underworld.

Big Top Talent

78/100

Often unintentionally hilarious, low-budget children's talent show from the Hamilton, Ontario network that also produced such cult-classics as "Smith & Smith" (which spawned Red Green) and ... See full summary »

Blockbusters

72/100

Game show which sought to resolve the question, "Are two heads better than one?" A single contestant competed against a team of two (related in some way but not married) to answer general ... See full summary »

High Road

80/100

The residents of the rural Scottish village of Glendarroch deal with issues ranging from crop failures and parish pump politics to infidelity, alcoholism and drug abuse.

The Bozo Show

82/100

Going Out

87/100

Poletarac

91/100

The basic concepts about life, relationships and the world around them are explained to children through a song, joke or sketch.

Jul og grønne skove

57/100

In pursuit of Santa Claus the two main characters fall into a black pit. Will they ever succeed in finding Santa?

Let's Make a Deal

71/100

An updated version of the classic game show from the '60s and '70s. While involving little in the way of real gamesmanship, this game show quickly became a permanent facet of pop culture. ... See full summary »

Chain Reaction

67/100

Chain Reaction was hosted by Bill Cullen in 1980, but went off the air that same year. In 1986, it was revived as "The New Chain Reaction" in 1986 with host Geoff Edwards. It ran until 1991... See full summary »

Cockleshell Bay

64/100

Charming British animated series about two children, Robin and Rosie, who have moved with their family to the seaside town of the title in order to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. They open a guest-house.

Goodtime Girls

75/100

Four young women share a Washington, D.C. apartment during World War II.

TV i teltet

72/100

To Tell the Truth

65/100

Third version of the veteran game show, where a celebrity panel must decide who the actual person associated with a story is.

The Good Companions

81/100

Those Amazing Animals

70/100

A show focusing on various animals both in the studio and in nature footage.