American Film Institute Names 2007’s Top 10 TV Shows

HBO Places Three on List

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/17/2007 6:12:00 AM

The American Film Institute named the top 10 TV shows of last year, with HBO topping the list at three awards.

The awards were evenly divided between broadcast and cable, with five apiece. And the winners were: Dexter (Showtime), Everybody Hates Chris (The CW), Friday Night Lights (NBC), Longford (HBO), Mad Men (AMC), Pushing Daisies (ABC), The Sopranos (HBO), Tell Me You Love Me (HBO), 30 Rock (NBC) and Ugly Betty (ABC).

Each year, the institute honors TV shows and movies that its panel of judges -- primarily academics and critics -- concludes "best advanced the art of the moving image; enhanced the rich cultural heritage of America's art form; inspired audiences and artists alike; and/or made a mark on American society."

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Yea, so sorry to say but the judges have no idea what is good anymore. What about CSI (any of them), or Desperate Housewives, just anything that the general public watch and enjoy. I don\'t think I\'ve heard of most of them...and I watch a lot of TV! Just thought I\'d let you guys know that next time you decide to pick the top shows, you might want to check to see if they are a big hit or not. Although I\'m not a fan of Ugly Betty, that one would most definitely be on there because a lot of people like it...but come on guys, that list sucked!!
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Yea, so sorry to say but the judges have no idea what is good anymore. What about CSI (any of them), or Desperate Housewives, just anything that the general public watch and enjoy. I don't think I've heard of most of them...and I watch a lot of TV! Just thought I'd let you guys know that next time you decide to pick the top shows, you might want to check to see if they are a big hit or not. Although I'm not a fan of Ugly Betty, that one would most definitely be on there because a lot of people like it...but come on guys, that list sucked!!

Honest Opinion - 12/19/2007 7:19:00 AM EST

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