Charles in Charge and Gimme a Break
Both these shows celebrated the trusted nanny. Both Scott Baio and Nell Carter could solve all the kids’ problems, while learning a bit about themselves at the same time. And Charles was a bit of a hunk in those days. The theme song echoed what many a female viewer was thinking: “I want Charles in charge of me!”
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Cheers
Okay, this wasn’t a cheesy family sitcom, but it sure was a great television show with a timeless theme song about friendship and finding your own little place in the world—a sentiment that would make more sense to me when I watched the reruns in the ’90s. “Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came …” Indeed!
Fame
This show was just cool. It made me want to ditch my preppy southern school and move to New York to perform in a multi-cultural environment! I wanted to come from a rough background and overcome the odds. Never mind that I couldn’t dance or act or that I was terrified to even speak in front of a group; I wanted to leap across the stage to the tune of “Fame! I’m going to live forever! I’m going to learn how to fly!”
