At least they put the shows in order of premiere date and not ranking them b/c of peoples differing tastes. We all know that Roseanne could never could hold a candle to Seinfeld. Nice to see the Simpsons in there also
.c The Associated Press
By LYNN ELBER
and FRAZIER MOORE
AP Television Writers
The top 10 TV shows of the 1990s in order of premiere date, as voted by the television writers of The Associated Press:
``Roseanne'' (ABC; 88-98). Real family life with real goals: just trying to manage. This unlikely heroine was right in tune with her audience, and funny as all get-out.
``Seinfeld'' (NBC; 90-98). The picayune as picaresque, and yada, yada, yada.
``Law & Order'' (NBC; 90- ). The perpetual motion drama machine. Or, to borrow a pair of product slogans: ``The quality never varies'' and, ``Don't you wish everything worked this well?''
``The Simpsons'' (CBS; 90- ). Sharp. Shrewd. Heretical. Takes on all comers and somehow gets away with it. Oh, yeah - never less than hilarious.
``I'll Fly Away'' (NBC; 91-93). Tough truths about racial conflict in a tender, hopeful show. Drama as conscience.
``The Larry Sanders Show'' (HBO; 92-98). Hurled us into the entertainment world we usually watch from a distance, and inside the head of one of its stars. What a funny, strange ride!
``Homicide: Life on the Street'' (NBC; 93-99). A gorgeous mosaic of characters and, portraying them, remarkable actors - in stories that, at their most penetrating, invaded our very protoplasm and remain there.
``NYPD Blue'' (ABC; 93- ). Took heat and thrived at the beginning, and still simmers with good and evil.
``Arthur'' (PBS; 96- ). Sure, it's supposed to be a kid show. But who knew an aardvark and his animal pals could be so human, charming and funny - for viewers of all ages!
``The Sopranos'' (HBO; 99- ). Just what the audience needed: family values.