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Old 01-07-2022, 03:08 PM
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My favorite of all time? — the entire cast of 3rd Rock from the Sun.

When we see Lithgow as Winston Churchill in The Crown or a serial killer in Dexter, we can see what a brilliant dramatic actor he is.

But Lithgow’s comedic genius as Dick, the alien in his human form — as an arrogant, confused college professor — makes me laugh out loud. The rest of his “family” does, too.

And Mrs. Dubcek, their aging, horny landlady, with her cigarette holder and her tacky, exotic wardrobe is a classic.

I think 3rd Rock from the Sun has one of the best casts ever put together for a sitcom. And some of the topics will take you down memory lane to the 1990s.

Thanks for the question, OP. I am a fan of sitcoms, but there are not many good ones anymore. Young Sheldon is the only sitcom I watch now. I always liked Big Bang Theory, maybe because I know some people like those lovable, clueless geeks.

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Yes, 3rd Rock (have you read the satyrical books Lithgow wrote on a certain political figure?).
Loved Taxi, brilliant cast.

Loved Mary Tyler Moore and whole cast. Genius writing.

So many really good sitcoms, not too much around now.
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