Poll Suggestion: TV Shows Named After Main Character (A — L)

@mariojacobs, For your consideration: Hennesey (1959–1962) United States Navy physician, Lt. Charles W. "Chick" Hennesey and Navy nurse Lt. Martha Hale are assigned to the hospital at the U.S. Naval Station in San Diego, California. McHale's Navy (1962–1966) These are the adventures of the misfit crew of PT-73 during World War II. They're one of the best fighting crews in the Navy, but break regulations when it suits them. Their commander, Lieutenant Commander Quinton McHale (Ernest Borgnine), is at times as roguish as his crew, but he puts his foot down when things go too far. They are assigned Executive Officer Ensign Charles Parker (Tim Conway), who is by-the-book, but too much of a klutz to command too much respect. They have a house-boy Fuji Kobiaji (Yoshio Yoda), who deserted the Japanese Navy, who wears a P.O.W. outfit, just in case he's caught, so he won't be shot at. Their nemesis is Captain Wallace B. Binghamton (Joe Flynn) and his aide Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter (Bob Hastings). They're initially stationed in the South Pacific, but moved to Italy in the last season. — Tony B Bat Masterson (1958–1961) Dressed-up dandy (derby and cane), gambler, and lawman [Bat Masterson] roams the West, charming women and defending the unjustly-accused. His primary weapon is his wit (and cane) rather than his gun. Cheyenne (1955–1963) After the Civil War, nomadic adventurer Cheyenne Bodie roamed the west looking for fights, women, and bad guys to beat up. His job changed from episode to episode. The Lone Ranger (1949–1957) The lone surviving Texas Ranger who was nursed back to health by the Potawatomi tribesman Tonto. He rides with him, on Silver and Scout, throughout the West, doing good while living off a silver mine which supplies him with income and bullets. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu> Maverick (1957–1962) Bret and Bart Maverick are well-dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game. The Rockford Files (1974–1980) James Garner stars as the offbeat Jim Rockford, an ex-con-turned-private-investigator who would rather fish than fight but whose instinct on closed cases is more golden than his classic Pontiac Firebird. From his mobile home in Malibu, this wisecracking private eye takes you on the cases of the lost and the dispossessed, chasing down seemingly long-dead clues in the sun-baked streets and seamy alleys of Los Angeles. Quincy M.E. (1976–1983) Quincy and Sam are working as Coroners. Inspecting dead people they often see facts that don't match the theories of the police how or if really they were murdered. —Wolfgang Klimt <wolfii@leo.org> Crossing Jordan (2001–2007) A "sexy, brilliant" Boston medical examiner. Despite a checkered career, Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh goes above and beyond to solve cases. Kojak (1973–1978) Lt. Theo Kojak is the main character in this popular television police drama. Kojak is a tough cop, but his trademark is a fondness for lollipops. Despite his difficult work, he tirelessly brings criminals to justice while staying upbeat and good-natured. —Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu> Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988) Two female police detectives [Cagney and Lacey] cooperate with each other both in their professions and in their personal lives. Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2016) Detective Jane Rizzoli and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Maura Isles team up to solve crimes in Boston. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998) Michaela Quinn, fifth daughter of a Boston physician, defies the conventions of post-Civil War society by following in her father's footsteps, and after his death, 'Dr. Mike' moves to the frontier town of Colorado Springs, where she finds the citizens less than thrilled by the concept of a woman doctor. While she struggles to earn their trust, Mike's life is complicated by a growing relationship with mountain man Byron Sully and the unexpected responsibility of raising three orphaned children. —Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca> Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973) Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry, two of the most wanted outlaws in the history of the West, are popular "with everyone except the railroads and the banks", since "in all the trains and banks they robbed, they never shot anyone". They are offered an amnesty on condition that they stay out of trouble for a year and that they don't tell anyone about it. With a view to keeping their noses clean they adopt the identities of Smith and Jones and use all of their ingenuity keeping out of the way of the law. —Anonymous Blossom (1990–1995) This teenage sitcom is named after its main character, likable schoolgirl Blossom Russo. It centers around her life at school and at home, where she lives with her single father, charming musician Nick Russo, who tries hard to be an exemplary parent, and her two elder brothers, the cool Anthony, the eldest, and sweet but rather weak and naive Joey. Her best friend, Six LeMeure, who is educationally neglected at her home and thus is almost always around at the Russos as well as at school, is the voice of mischief and thus often her partner in crime. —KGF Vissers Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986–1991) Pee-Wee Herman and his friends have wacky, imaginative fun in his unique playhouse. The Shrimpenstein Show (1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhY_4AcI60c A hosted horror kids show from KHJ Channel 9, Los Angeles, California, USA screened from 1967-1968; with Gene Moss as Dr. Rudolph Von Schtick and Shrimpenstein voiced by Jim Thurman. The Howdy Doody Show (1947–1960) The first nationally televised American children's TV program and a prototype for what followed. Buffalo Bob Smith hosts while the puppet, Howdy Doody, stars.

My Vote: Hannibal

It's a good idea to make two lists, but isn't it better to start on the second list as well? You may have to add some additional criteria if there are a lot more suggestions. FYC: Angel (1999–2004) Barry (2018– ) Fawlty Towers (1975–1979) Joey (2004–2006) Jessica Jones (2015–2019) Victoria (2016– ) Young Sheldon (2017– ) Mr. Bean (1990–1995) Luther (2010–2019)

Sort Your Lists by Title ?? Banacek (1972-1974) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068044/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068044/reference The adventures of proud Polish-American freelance insurance investigator Thomas Banacek. George Peppard ... Thomas Banacek (17 episodes, 1972-1974) - - - Becker (1998-2004) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0174378/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0174378/reference Dr. John Becker goes through his daily routine of being a doctor, Ted Danson ... Dr. John Becker (129 episodes, 1998-2004) - - - Benson (1979-1986) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078569/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078569/reference Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," Robert Guillaume ... Benson DuBois (159 episodes, 1979-1986) - - - Our Miss Brooks (1952-1956) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044287/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044287/reference Miss Brooks teaches English at Madison High, Eve Arden ... Connie Brooks (130 episodes, 1952-1956) - - - Burke's Law (1994-1995) ? ? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108715/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108715/reference This brief revival of the 1960s cop thriller continued the adventures of Amos Burke, a senior Los Angeles police officer and millionaire. Gene Barry ... Chief Amos Burke (27 episodes, 1994-1995) - - - Burke's Law (1963-1966) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056745/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056745/reference Amos Burke was a Los Angeles chief of detectives who was also a millionaire with a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce, a mansion, and a high-wheeling lifestyle. Gene Barry ... Capt. Amos Burke (81 episodes, 1963-1966) - - - Cannon (1971-1976) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066636/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066636/reference Frank Cannon is an overweight, balding ex-cop becomes a high-priced private investigator. William Conrad ... Frank Cannon (120 episodes, 1971-1976) - - - Castle (2009-2016) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1219024/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1219024/reference Richard "Rick" Castle is a millionaire playboy who recently killed off his main character when a serial killer starts killing people like he does in his books. He teams up with New York police detective Kate Beckett to solve the case. Nathan Fillion ... Richard Castle (173 episodes, 2009-2016) Stana Katic ... Kate Beckett / ... (173 episodes, 2009-2016) - - - Crazy Like a Fox (1984-1986) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086691/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086691/reference Rough-and-tumble private Investigator Harry Fox, Sr. solves crimes with the reluctant help of his son, respected San Francisco lawyer Harrison Fox, Jr. Jack Warden ... Harry Fox (35 episodes, 1984-1986) John Rubinstein ... Harrison Fox (35 episodes, 1984-1986) - - - Kate & Allie (1984-1989) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086742/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086742/reference When Allie Lowell divorces her husband and gets custody of their two children, she moves to New York City and moves in with her best friend, Kate McArdle, also divorced Susan Saint James ... Kate McArdle (122 episodes, 1984-1989) Jane Curtin ... Allie Lowell / ... (122 episodes, 1984-1989) - - - Grey's Anatomy (2005- ) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413573/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0413573/reference A medical based drama centered around Meredith Grey, an aspiring surgeon and daughter of one of the best surgeons, Dr. Ellis Grey. Ellen Pompeo ... Dr. Meredith Grey (382 episodes, 2005-2021) Kate Burton ... Dr. Ellis Grey (27 episodes, 2005-2020) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray's_Anatomy Gray's Anatomy is a reference book of human anatomy written by Henry Gray and illustrated by Henry Vandyke Carter, published in London in 1858. .

Here is a mix you can fix with your lists... Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2006-2021) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1086761/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1086761/reference A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie. Khloé Kardashian ... Self (238 episodes, 2007-2021) Kim Kardashian ... Self (237 episodes, 2007-2021) Kourtney Kardashian ... Self (236 episodes, 2007-2021) - - - Not the Cardassians (1993) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708514/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708514/reference - - - Matlock (1986-1995) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090481/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090481/reference Ben Matlock is a very expensive criminal defense attorney, who charges one hundred thousand dollars to take a case Andy Griffith ... Ben Matlock (181 episodes, 1986-1995) - - - The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053479/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053479/reference Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, Andy Griffith ... Andy Taylor (249 episodes, 1960-1968) Ron Howard ... Opie Taylor (239 episodes, 1960-1968) - - - Walker, Texas Ranger (1993-2001) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106168/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106168/reference Walker and his partner Trivette are Texas Rangers. They make it their business to battle crime in Dallas and all around the Great State of Texas. Chuck Norris ... Cordell Walker (196 episodes, 1993-2001) - - - Mister Peepers (1952-1955) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044279/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044279/reference Mr. Peepers is a shy science teacher at Jefferson Junior High. He is always faced with problems but is never outwitted. Wally Cox ... Mr. Robinson J. Peepers (103 episodes, 1952-1955) - - - The Waltons (1972-1981) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068149/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068149/reference The life and trials of a 1930s and 1940s Virginia mountain family through financial depression and World War II. Ralph Waite ... John Walton, Sr. (196 episodes, 1972-1981) Michael Learned ... Olivia Walton (169 episodes, 1972-1979) Ellen Corby ... Esther Walton (148 episodes, 1972-1980) Will Geer ... The Grandfather (145 episodes, 1972-1979) Richard Thomas ... John-Boy Walton (124 episodes, 1972-1978) - - - The Addams Family (1964-1966) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057729/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057729/reference The Addams Family is not your typical family: Carolyn Jones ... Morticia Addams (64 episodes, 1964-1966) John Astin ... Gomez Addams (64 episodes, 1964-1966) - - - Dennis the Menace (1959-1963) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052461/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052461/reference The live-action adaptation of the Hank Ketcham comic strip of the same name. Dennis Mitchell was a loveable young boy, dressed in overalls and carrying a slingshot in his pocket. Jay North ... Dennis Mitchell (146 episodes, 1959-1963) - - - My Little Margie (1952-1955) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044283/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044283/reference Margie lives with her father Vern and her crazy schemes get him into trouble Gale Storm ... Margie Albright (126 episodes, 1952-1955) - - - The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna (1956-1960) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048863/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048863/reference The series is about a Susanna Pomery, a cruise director for an ocean liner travelling the world Gale Storm ... Susanna Pomeroy (126 episodes, 1956-1960) - - - The Cisco Kid (1950-1956) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042093/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042093/reference The Cisco Kid and his English-mangling sidekick Pancho travel the old west in the grand tradition of the Lone Ranger, righting wrongs and fighting injustice wherever they find it. Duncan Renaldo ... The Cisco Kid (157 episodes, 1950-1956) Leo Carrillo ... Pancho (157 episodes, 1950-1956) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YllP22mVZQg - - - Annie Oakley (1954-1957) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046578/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046578/reference A fictionalized account of the life of legendary Wild West sharpshooter Annie Oakley. Gail Davis ... Annie Oakley (81 episodes, 1954-1957) - - - The Gene Autry Show (1950-1955) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042110/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042110/reference The already legendary singing cowboy rode with his comic pal Pat Gene Autry ... Gene Autry (91 episodes, 1950-1955) Pat Buttram ... Pat Buttram (83 episodes, 1950-1955) Gail Davis ... Ann Lawton (15 episodes, 1950-1954) - - - The Donna Reed Show (1958-1966) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051267/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051267/reference The Stones consist of loving homemaker Donna, her pediatrician husband Alex, Donna Reed ... Donna Stone (275 episodes, 1958-1966) - - - The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959-1963) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052490/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052490/reference Dobie Gillis is an average teenager living in average Central City with an average desire--girls! Dwayne Hickman ... Dobie Gillis (148 episodes, 1959-1963) Bob Denver ... Maynard G. Krebs (144 episodes, 1959-1963) Tuesday Weld ... Thalia Menninger (17 episodes, 1959-1962) https://www.imdb.com/search/keyword/?keywords=character-name-as-series-title Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "character-name-as-series-title" 918 titles ,

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