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5 Sitcoms From The 90’s You Should Revisit

Actor John Lithgow celebrates his 72nd birthday today (October 19), and while he’s appeared in many incredible films, his television career is also impressive, with his standout role coming from…

1996 (L-R) John Lithgow, Jane Curtain, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kristen Johnston, and French Stewart in the hit series “3rd Rock from the Sun”

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Actor John Lithgow celebrates his 72nd birthday today (October 19), and while he’s appeared in many incredible films, his television career is also impressive, with his standout role coming from his Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning performance as Dr. Dick Solomon on 3rd Rock From The Sun.

3rd Rock From The Sun is one of the most unique sitcoms of the 1990’s, and in honor of our binge-watching times and Lithgow’s birthday, here are five 90’s sitcoms you should revisit.

3rd Rock From The Sun

Aliens…living in the middle of Ohio! Plus, it was the breakout role for Joseph Gordon-Levitt and provided another vehicle for Wayne Knight (aka: Newman from Seinfeld) and the fabulous Jane Curtin.

Newsradio

One of the most underrated ensemble casts ever! And to paraphrase a line from a John Mulaney stand-up special, I miss Phil Hartman more than some of my own dead relatives.

Ellen

Ellen DeGeneres has become a staple of the daytime talk show world, but let us never forget that thanks to her popular stand-up career, she landed a TV deal which led to the groundbreaking Ellen.

The Drew Carey Show

The 90’s was the decade for stand-up comics getting TV deals! Drew Carey was another stand-up turned sitcom star, and when you stumble across The Drew Carey Show in reruns, it’s still as weird as ever. (Plus, it gave us the delightful Craig Ferguson. Bonus!)

Spin City

Michael J. Fox’s triumphant return to television and another incredible ensemble cast and Connie Britton’s first major acting gig?! Honestly, there’s something for everyone in Spin City.

Erica Banas is a lover of classic television and wishes tap dancing would make a serious comeback.

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights