Not Just Enduring, but Influential

Several crime and thriller dramas appear among the “25 Greatest Classic TV Series,” as chosen by the Classic TV Blog Association. Occupying the spot at No. 25 is The Avengers, while Hill Street Blues is ranked at No. 22. Also featured on this list: Perry Mason (18), The Defenders (16), The Fugitive (12), The Prisoner (9), Dragnet (6), and Columbo (4). So what did this online group decide was the top classic small-screen show? Why, The Twilight Zone (1959-1964).