The CW Takes Fans Back to the Golden Age of Must-See TV!
- Miguel Medina

- Sep 17
- 2 min read

If the theme songs to I Love Lucy or Cheers still live rent-free in your head, clear your Monday night. The CW is rolling out "TV We Love", a new eight-part docuseries that spotlights some of the most beloved shows in television history and the outsized influence they’ve had on pop culture. The series premieres Monday, October 13, at 7 p.m.
Each hour dives into one classic, blending rare stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and fresh commentary from cast members, creators, scholars, and TV insiders. The kickoff episode goes deep on I Love Lucy—often cited as one of the greatest sitcoms ever—before the series revisits The Brady Bunch, The Love Boat, The Honeymooners, Happy Days, Dynasty, Cheers, and Touched By An Angel.
Expect a mix of familiar faces and expert voices, including:
Keith Thibodeaux (I Love Lucy)
Barry Williams and Christopher Knight (The Brady Bunch), plus Gary Cole (The Brady Bunch Movie)
Fred Grandy and Ted Lange (The Love Boat)
Don Most and Scott Baio (Happy Days)
Al Corley, Jack Coleman, Pamela Sue Martin (Dynasty)
Roma Downey (Touched By An Angel)
They’re joined by Variety’s Executive TV Editor Michael Schneider, journalist/author Jim Colucci, and super-fans Bob Costas, Carrie Preston, Nicole Sullivan, and Kate Flannery.
Episode Guide at a Glance
I Love Lucy — The trailblazing partnership of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and the creative/business moves that reshaped TV.
The Brady Bunch — Barry Williams and Christopher Knight share what it meant to “grow up Brady,” with never-before-told stories.
The Love Boat — How star-packed guest lists and high-seas charm turned a weekly cruise into a cultural phenomenon.
The Honeymooners — Inside Jackie Gleason’s creative genius and why the series still resonates 70 years on.
Happy Days — Return to Richie, Fonzie, and the gang, with reflections on a pop-culture juggernaut.
Dynasty — On-set drama, outrageous glamour, and the delicious excess that defined ’80s prime time.
Cheers — Back to the Boston bar “where everybody knows your name,” and the spark that made it an all-timer.
Touched By An Angel — Roma Downey and EP Martha Williamson revisit stories of faith, hope, and inspiration that captivated millions.
Whether you grew up with these shows or discovered them in reruns and streams, "TV We Love" promises a warm, insightful reunion with the series that brought generations together in front of the TV.
Where You Can Watch in NW Arkansas & The River Valley
Antenna: 29.2 or 40.2
Cox Cable: 4 or 2004
AT&T U-verse: 30 or 1030
DirecTV: 41
DISH: 21





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