Short-Lived TV Shows: 1973-74

The 1973-74 TV season featured a wave of short-lived series—some had potential but faded quickly, while others barely made an impact. This video revisits the forgotten shows that aired for only one season, covering TV intros, promos, scheduling shifts, and Nielsen ratings.

🚀 Bonus Entry: The Starlost – Unlike the other shows on this list, The Starlost aired in syndication, making it a unique addition. This Canadian sci-fi series was ambitious but deeply flawed due to budget constraints and production struggles. Despite its issues, it has a cult following for its fascinating premise—a doomed Earth ship carrying thousands of people who don’t realize they’re drifting in space forever.

🎭 Fun Facts: Lotsa Luck – Dom DeLuise’s first sitcom lead, based on the British series On the Buses. Featuring Kathleen Freeman’s scene-stealing performance, Arthur’s infamous bathrobe, and a mix of classic sitcom humor, it remains a cult favorite despite its short run.

Did these shows deserve a longer run, or were they destined to fade? Let’s revisit this era of television history!

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For information, I generally refer to:

IMDB
Wikipedia
The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows (Seventh Edition)
The TV Ratings Guide
TV Tango
Ultimate70s.com

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📜 COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: This video contains clips of promotional materials, commercials, and TV intros for educational and analytical purposes under the fair use doctrine (Section 107 of the Copyright Act). All footage has been edited, cropped, and contextualized with original commentary to provide historical insight into short-lived television series. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are the rightful copyright owner and have concerns, please contact me, and I will address the issue promptly.

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