Indaba : 2 Sons Mutually Agree
A collective decision after an in-house indaba (discussion/debate) about which three where the top 3 TV series during their childhood, now 35 and 37 respectively this was a fun venture, going down sweet memories of childhood! Yes a spat here and there making the decision, but hey that guys, pretty adamant to get it right!
Here follows their memories and recollection of why they loved these shows. Sorry TV was not around when I was growing up!!
1 Airwolf 1984 - 1987 [English] - American action-adventure television series concerning a high-tech military helicopter, code named Airwolf, and her crew as they undertake various missions, many involving espionage, with a Cold War theme. Starring Jan-Michael Vincent, Ernest Borgnine, Alex Cord, Jean Bruce Scott, yup when I had the time, I enjoyed this show as well!
A helicopter that could out manouevre nearly everything coming it's way, the original music score was the first thing that started up in duo to sound out, then the memories flooded back as to how much they put this particular show at #1. It related well to a boys imagination, they could discuss (well kind of discuss) these heroes in a zippy little flying machine, armed to the teeth!
Original music score:
Season 1 short clip:
[Source](You Tube)
2 The Simpsons (1990-) [English] - An American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening revolving around a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie.
Dis-functional middle class family boys loved this one, most probably was the start of pranking people around the house, only time they were still for a few minutes was watching this epic show. First long playing record they got was.... you guessed right, The Simpsons.
Boys being boys this remained a show they watched for many years, still enjoying some of them to this day! Good humour never dies, nor the child in you.
[Source](You Tube Trailer)
3 MacGyver 1985–1992 series. [English] - American action series about a secret agent who uses inventive and non-violent solutions to resolve crimes and diffuse conflict. Starring Richard Dean Anderson
A guy who could fix a problem, sort out sticky situations, practical application and incentive used definitely had the boys on the edge of their chairs. MacGyver with problem solving solutions taught boys to think opening up new ideas and gadgets to ponder around the home.
One thing both boys had to have was a Swiss Army knife (which they still both have in safekeeping, keeping with non-violet resolutions this TV series was a hit for boys. Not to forgot mom got to watch Richard Dean Anderson... Wow a pleasure!)
[Source](You Tube)
Additional TV Series brought into Indaba
The following are the three second favourites, still high up on their hit parade, after much discussion were the runners up, so here goes for the fun of it.....
The magic of KITT car, what young boy would not love this?
Knight Rider (1983–1986) [English] - An American television series starring David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight with smart car KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand)
Sound Track - Possibly music is what triggers the excitement and memories of this TV show.
Knight Rider - Season 1 Episode 1 | NBC Classics
[Source](You Tube)
The A-Team 1980s (1985–1990) [English] - American action-adventure television series about a fictional group of ex-Special Forces soldiers who work as mercenaries, usually pro bono publico. Hugely influential on South African school boys who gave spirited renditions of "Howling Mad" Murdock and B. A. Baracus on local playgrounds.
I would have thought this one may have played higher on the ratings, but this is where it was delegated to.
[Source](You Tube)
V (1980s) [English] - American series about an invading alien race known as "The Visitors" (reptilian humanoids disguised as human beings) trying to take over Earth, and the human Resistance group attempting to stop them..
Being up front with the boys from an exceptionally young age, teaching them fact from fiction we did allow them to watch this show during the latter 1980's early 1990's, when anticipated gory scenes, we told them to put their hands over their eyes, well nothing beats peeking between little fingers, no they never had nightmares and still feel this was well worth watching.
[Source](You Tube)
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I loved Knight rider and was excited when airwolf followed it, but didn't like it. I loved the a team and V too. So I prefer your second list!
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Knight Rider then Airwolf and then Street Hawk! Do you remember SH?
Knight Rider and Airwolf, I think the music score to both these are imprinted in the mind, very catchy.
Street Hawk I do not think our South African broadcast had viewing rights, I would have to check up, don't remember that at all.
It was more of the same but this time it was about a Motorbike with special abilities.
The scores to both were great. Kit's sound with the back and forth light has always stuck with me.
Awesome! 😁
Ha ha @felt.buzz I threw them in since the debate became a bit heated as to which ones actually deserved first mention. Good fun sitting on the sidelines weighing in on this discussion.
Great choices, and I love that you made it a family event! So much fun to talk about for sure. My older sister is 39, I'm 37 and my younger sister is 34 so we are in the same age-range as your sons. I'll have to bring this topic up with them next time we get together to see what their top choices are! The Simpsons is definitely a classic. I watched that a good bit as well, but didn't even think about it when I was coming up with my list! MacGyver is an excellent one, as well. The name is still synonymous with fixing up random objects for whatever purpose you need. So happy you joined us again this month with another really fun entry!
Have fun reminiscing with your sisters, plan an afternoon at the least, you will be dazzled and amazed what three of you will banter about. Good family Indaba, don't forget a notebook since once you get going memories stream in.
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Awesome selection @joanstewart
I am familiar with nearly all of these choices. Your son are the same sort of age as my brother. I remember there being Knight Rider, Airwolf and Street Hawk all of a similar ilk. All very cool. Knight Rider was my fave of those.
The simpsons is class. So funny but with genius writing and subtle, and not so subtle, hints at political farcity and other topical stuff.
V was great from what I remember. It was a little intense and maybe not so much a kids show but very cool nonetheless.
MacGyver is the only one I never watched for some reason although I was aware of it.
The A-Team was classic Saturday afternoon viewing for me. Loads of action and funny stuff. BA was cool. It was cheesy as hell but as kids we didn't really see that. It was hilarious that nobody got hurt no matter what they got up to. Car accident, rolling down the road for thirty seconds but everyone climbs out without a scratch! Awesome.
Tell your sons that they have done a great job.
Gaz
I will be sure to let them know Gaz, they were having a great time going down memory lane. Simpson's was something they still watch from time to time, always enjoyed the humour.
V must have struck a cord with them, both still love Sci-Fi movies.
I remember them watching dinosaurs, ninja turtles and some other more sedate shows, this is their list of hits, was fun doing it with them.
That's so cool.
I loved The Dinosaurs. So funny. Talking of funny I loved A.L.F too. Pushing the boundaries of a kids show. Absolutely hilarious and I'm sure I remember Alf swigging beer and burping!
Alf was great, loved the hairdo and silly antics.
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Great post again Joan.
It's very cool that you have gotten your Kids involved. Just what we were hoping would happen.
Cool choices from the offspring too! 😁 Knight Rider being my personal Fave! But they are all good and were all very popular.
Best of luck.
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Son's had fun, I had fun, now sharing the fun and enjoying input from other members will be interesting from around the world.
Thanks for sharing
This is awesome bring back some great memories thank you for sharing, I remember my brother loved the A team!
Great memories always flood in, looking forward to seeing what the girls used to watch, not having daughters this would be interesting.
The Simpsons are immortal. also my children watch them. I grow up in communist era (they ruled till 1989) but in my city it was possible to watch Austrian broadcasting in a very poor quality. And Knight rider series was my favourite. Airwolf is new for me, the music is great.
Some shows never grow old and keep going, Simpsons is one such show. We never had TV before 1976, what was viewed had to go through a special broadcasting board for approval, South Africa did not get all the shows, what was allowed for viewing was not too bad.
Some legendary programs there
Real boy stuff!
Thank you for the article. It remind me of the good old days.
Great going down memory lane @blogjeremiah