3. Charles In Charge (1984)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km22zWPz4uY In today's modern world it might seem a bit unusual to create a show about a 19 year old student who worked as an au pair for rich, protective, parents while said au pair was also very interested in getting laid so much so that he often disregarded the needs of the children in favour of the needs of getting the highschool sweethearts to come and help him with his homework. But then it was the 80's and you're talking about Scott Baio, a man who literally did whatever he wanted and got away with it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTtUggiqqBs The impact of 'Charles in Charge' have reached some quite weird places (Peter Griffin asking for a Charles in Charge lunchbox for Christmas, we're still waiting!) and this is testament to the kind of pull it had on American audiences. In the UK, however, it went virtually unnoticed and represented something which looked rather elitest and outdated. Probably the reason a family like the Cosbies did so well - representing just more than privledge. But despite being a TV critic I'm not here to slam the show, just to celebrate it's theme. And it had a great theme.
Wayne Madden
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First studied Journalism in Ireland in 2003, returning to Sunderland University on the tenth anniversary of my first studies in the subject to continue towards an MA. Interested in all sorts including WWE, Music, Film, TV and Games. Has travelled around a bit to places like California, Ontario and Mexico and plans to do more of the same soon again.
Recently I've been writing pieces on my favourite topics which have included obscure theme music from nostalgic shows, Guns N' Roses and a few other surprises I'll be happy to share in time!
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