Iconic ’60s TV Shows Ripe for Remakes, Reboots and Revivals

Hollywood runs on remakes and reboots. But most of them come from recent decades. What about the stuff from the golden years of TV?

These ‘60s shows are so iconic, there’s a 100% chance you’ll see them again…

‘Gilligan’s Island’

One of the most, if not the most, iconic TV series of the 1960s, “Gilligan’s Island” isn’t one of those shows that you would think ages well. Seven castaways trying out new and comedic ways to escape an island every week sounds a little ridiculous. Until you remember “Lost” happened in 2004.

‘Bonanza’

“Bonanza” was not only one of the longest-running western TV series ever created (second only to “Gunsmoke”), but it’s ranked as one of TV Guide’s greatest TV shows of all time.

During the ‘60s, it was pretty family-friendly, but in an era when shows like “Deadwood” are making a comeback, the less family-friendly, the better. So let’s get that gritty “Bonanza” reboot going.

‘Betwitched’

“Bewitched” ran from 1964 to 1972 and followed the misadventures of a witch named Samantha who was married to regular guy Darrin. With shows like “Charmed” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” finding success these days, a dark spin on the classic wouldn’t be a bad idea.

Anyway, it has to be better than that awful Will Ferrell movie.

‘The Mod Squad’

Between 1960 and 1973, TV audiences followed along as three young outsiders worked undercover cases for the police on “The Mod Squad.” The premise could easily be updated (and we’ll definitely be willing to forget the regrettable 1999 movie ever happened).