12 Shows That Changed Television Forever

11) Cheers

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While it was nearly canceled after its first season, “Cheers” eventually became one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time with 117 Emmy nominations. It was also the first sitcom to have an actual serialized storyline. The success of “Cheers” helped its spinoff “Fraiser” become a top show on NBC.