Undeniable Numbers
The show got terrible ratings from critics, which made some people hesitant to give the show a try. However, it was impossible to ignore the ratings that this show was getting. After just three weeks of being aired, the show climbed to number one in the TV ratings! It had the fastest climb to the top spot, and made history. The show remained in the top spot for two years, proving that the critics were seriously wrong.
Doing Well
Calling It Quits
Even though the show was still doing well into the 70’s, the show was eventually canceled in 1971. CBS Executive Fred Silverman could see that rise in sitcoms that were more “rural”, and he didn’t want their show to end up in the same niche as all the rest. The show ended up bowing out with class, which can’t be said for a lot of the shows that are on now. People can always remember the show going out on a high note.
End of an Era
