Rob Zombie’s movie reboot of the classic TV show The Munsters has incited a lot of nostalgia, as well as anticipation for possible new viewers. It is exciting for fans old and new to see the spooky daily happenings of the kind-hearted monster family bought to life on the big screen.
As well as The Munsters, there are countless other classic shows that have entertained viewers through the decades with their close familial ties filled with timeless antics. With such a broad range of sitcoms, the true historical viewpoints and classic themes could be brought back to life in more colorful ways than before. Whether they be reimagined as a prequel or sequel, there are a great number of shows that any audience would pay to see brought back to life.
The Flintstones
The Flintstones is about a prehistoric family that is patterned similarly after the 60s lifestyle of its original viewers with a loving and hilarious family, fumbling through the Stone Age. Because of the constant chaos and entertainment, The Flintstones was made into a film once in 1994, and again in 2000.
This timeless classic brings joy to any viewer, especially those who grew up watching its re-runs. There is endless material and opportunity to bring these beloved characters into 21st-century theaters as either a continued plot or by introducing them to modern life. Yet according to Den of Geek, there is an adult animated series reboot supposedly in the works.
The Andy Griffith Show
The wholesome tales of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his son Opie have entertained fans for decades. The show brought a sense of calmness to the world as its peaceful small-town lifestyle evolved into an eight-season narrative. The Andy Griffith Show reminds fans to seek what is most important in life and hang onto it by learning different life lessons along the way.
Some of the best episodes of The Andy Griffith Show are filled with miscommunication that is eventually resolved with the help of friends and family. The potential of seeing Opie with his own family or a tribute to Andy Griffith’s life in theaters would be a nostalgic and wholesome experience.
I Dream Of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie is a beloved classic that has similar elements to I Love Lucy and Bewitched. With a loyal and naive genie who is deeply in love with her counterpart, endless antics draw fans in each episode. The relationship that Tony and Jeannie have is overfilled with the sweetness and patience that fans adore.
Seeing a reboot of this show, especially a more modern version, would rejuvenate all of the tender memories and relationships that the show brought to the 60s. What’s more, the character of Jeannie could be further reimagined for the 21st-century audience as an empowering figure who learns more about herself while in a loving and mutual relationship with Tony.
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone is known for bringing common fears and human frailties into the spotlight. From ventriloquist dummies to aliens and killer octopuses, The Twilight Zone brought the scariest characters to life in inventive ways. The originality of the show has held strong through the decades and laid the foundation for modern horror.
Possibilities of a reboot of this show could include a revival of terror-based short films or a movie to incorporate a handful of original monsters in one narrative. The earliest abnormalities of The Twilight Zone can be reimagined in CGI or even stick with practical effects, giving them a new, terrific edge in color.
Perry Mason
Perry Mason follows the story of a famous defense lawyer navigating this way through the aftermath of the Great Depression and all of the chaos that America was suffering. Mason had a way of bringing audiences in with his loyal efforts for justice and the vulnerability he experienced with the losses in his life.
Crime TV shows have intrigued audiences and significantly evolved since the days that “Perry Mason” triumphed in the early 60s. Loyal fans and history buffs who have followed the new TV show Perry Mason that was released in 2020 would be delighted to see one of the lawyer’s famous cases reimagined in theaters with endless material for a surprising new twist or a peek into his future.
The Beverly Hillbillies
Some of the best episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies follow the antics of the wholesome and tight-knit Clampett family in their journey of newfound luxury. The show capitalizes on every viewer’s dream of becoming rich but reminds audiences of powerful lessons about family, trust, and hard work.
These beloved characters that carried The Beverly Hillbillies for nine seasons would be cherished yet again on the big screen. A successful reboot could include a peek into the future of what the Clampett family escapades would look like in today’s world, or a historical flashback of the life that the family had previous to them striking oil.
Gilligan’s Island
Although there were only three seasons of Gilligan’s Island, the show was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 60s and still has fans to this day. The chaos of everyday life that the classic hodgepodge of characters experienced brought audiences together in humor and unity.
The show has plenty of potential to be continued and reimagined with either a new story plot or a reboot of the original story. For example, if set in the present day, seeing the characters struggle without technology such as cellphones could add further hilarity, especially considering how they are used to luxury.
M*A*S*H
Alongside other shows like Hogan’s Heroes, M*A*S*H brought closure and comfort to the homes of millions during the Vietnam War. Through all the horrors of combat, human frailty, and turmoil, many relatable and adored characters exhibited strong bonds of friendship, heroics, and honor.
With similar threats of war and times of hardship that are sculpted in today’s society, a reboot of M*A*S*H could carry a message of staying united and hopeful, particularly in current uncertain times. With a handful of the original cast still alive, the show has the potential to paint a meaningful flashback of the past and an encouraging outlook on the future.
I Love Lucy
The Lucy and Desi documentary took fans on a memorable journey of Lucy Ball and Desi Arnaz’s devoted relationship. The amount of ground-breaking humor, love, and endless antics that were explored during I Love Lucy‘s time on the air set up the future of sitcoms for decades afterward.
Now that fans have an in-depth understanding of the couple’s life on-screen and off, a reboot of the show could consist of their descendants fumbling through life in similar endearing fashions. Any tribute to the actors and the show that remains close to the hearts of so many would be well received.
Golden Girls
Golden Girls is one of the most iconic and frequently referenced shows in media and television to date. The four leading women left an astounding impact on viewers with their endless love, patience, and empathy for one another. To this day, viewers aspire to have tight-knit connections like the Golden Girls.
As each member of the original series has passed on, fans would be ecstatic to see a reboot of the show in theaters that would honor the cast. A hilarious narrative that illustrates each character in their youth living through their individual ordeals along the path that would eventually lead them together would be an absolute delight to see.
