From the gold-standard ensemble sitcom Cheers to the groundbreaking cop show Hill Street Blues, the 1980s brought some of the greatest TV ever made.

These 1980s science fiction shows were incredible and should not be forgotten 40+ years after their original runs ended.

While PBS itself won’t shut down anytime soon, they have now lost their largest source of financial support. This loss more directly impacts the local stations that viewers turn to. Not only does PBS ...