Recognizing the essential role that writers have played in creating and elevating the medium of television since its inception, the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the list of the ’101 Best Written TV Series’, honoring seven decades of outstanding television programming and the writers who brought it all to life. The “TV 101” list honors classic, trailblazing series and miniseries, as well as current and critically acclaimed programs, from comedies and dramas to variety/talk and children’s programming.
“At their core, all of these wonderful series began with the words of the writers who created them and were sustained by the writers who joined their staffs or worked on individual episodes,” said WGAW President Chris Keyser and WGAE President Michael Winship in a joint statement. “This list is not only a tribute to great TV, it is a dedication to all writers who devote their hearts and minds to advancing their craft.”
Full List: WGA East.
17. ‘The Daily Show’
50. ‘The Colbert Report’ tied for with ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Office’ (UK).
What do you make of the list Hubsters? Do you agree or disagree with the rankings? Who do you think should have made the cut? Were your favourite shows included?
'The Colbert Report' Announced as One of the '101 Best Written TV Series of All Time'.
Recognizing the essential role that writers have played in creating and elevating the medium of television since its inception, the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the list of the ’101 Best Written TV Series’, honoring seven decades of outstanding television programming and the writers who brought it all to life. The “TV 101” list honors classic, trailblazing series and miniseries, as well as current and critically acclaimed programs, from comedies and dramas to variety/talk and children’s programming.
“At their core, all of these wonderful series began with the words of the writers who created them and were sustained by the writers who joined their staffs or worked on individual episodes,” said WGAW President Chris Keyser and WGAE President Michael Winship in a joint statement. “This list is not only a tribute to great TV, it is a dedication to all writers who devote their hearts and minds to advancing their craft.”
Full List: WGA East.
17. ‘The Daily Show’
50. ‘The Colbert Report’ tied for with ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Office’ (UK).
What do you make of the list Hubsters? Do you agree or disagree with the rankings? Who do you think should have made the cut? Were your favourite shows included?