The Office, Friends and Will & Grace boast some of the best modern TV couples to hit the small screen, but we can’t forget about the couples that started it all. Lovable, zany and sometimes just plain weird, this Top 10 list will highlight the most lovable TV couples of all time. Each one has truly revolutionized television history, bringing us nothing but entertainment, laughter and love.
1. Lucy and Ricky from I Love Lucy
Starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, I Love Lucy first aired to a largely American audience in 1951. Lucy Ricardo, the show’s feisty female lead, is married to band leader/singer Ricky Ricardo. The show follows the couple’s ups and downs, always ending in some humorous quip by Lucy, or rapidly spewed Spanish by Ricky. This couples on and off stage love affair firmly planted them as one of American’s most recognizable and beloved TV couples.
Memorable Quote: Lucy: “I realized we never really liked each other. We had a great attraction going for each other in the beginning but we didn’t approve of each other. He disapproved of my moderation and my conservatism. I was square, he said. I disapproved of the way he worked too hard, played too hard, and was never moderate in anything. It was like living on top of a volcano; you never knew when it would erupt or why. I was able to accept the situation for many years because it was our secret.”
2. The Nanny and Mr. Sheffield from The Nanny
A staple of 90s TV sitcoms, Fran Drescher created and starred in The Nanny, which aired from 1993–1999 on CBS. Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield is a recently widowed father of three wild children in desperate need of a nanny. Fran Fine (aka Fran Drescher) fills the position. Her unique styles of childcare and brutal honesty are just what the family needs, particularly Mr. Sheffield. Their witty banter and love/hate relationship makes them a couple for the ages.
3. Sam and Diane from Cheers
The boyish baseball playing charm of Sam, alongside the intelligence and poise of Diane made Cheers the romantic comedy of television shows during its time. While their relationship was constantly changing, their chemistry was quite apparent. Even though their love affair fell apart, they are still one of the greatest TV couples to exist on the small screen.
4. Mike and Carol Brady from The Brady Bunch
Mike and Carol Brady became the quintessential TV couple when the show debuted in 1969. They effortlessly mixed two families together while maintaining a white picket fence lifestyle. Always a united front, this couple helped their children through all the trials and tribulations of adolescence. Mike and Carol, along with their blended family, remain a constant in American TV culture, spawning other television shows, remakes and even A Very Brady Reunion in 2008.
5. Roseanne and Dan Conner from Roseanne
Spanning nearly 10 years, Roseanne followed the unpredictable life of the dysfunctional Conner family. The matriarch of the family, Roseanne, was a hardworking, outspoken and provocative woman alongside her equally hardworking husband, Dan. The relationship between these two characters was often characterized by yelling matches and witty repertoire from both sides, but they always resolved their issues. Unlike many of TV’s most loved couples, Roseanne is noted as being one of the first dominant females on TV. Like The Cosby Show, Roseanne portrayed an amazing, hardworking couple, but also made great strides for showing controversial issues on TV, like gay rights, drug abuse, and issues related to feminism.
It’s hard to believe that Roseanne first hit the airwaves 25 years ago. This blue-collar sitcom was truly successful from the start and was a top 10 show in the ratings for the first seven of its nine seasons. I myself was not happy with season 9 and the direction it was going.
But, the show was recently honored at the TV Land Awards with the Innovator Award. The show is still being broadcast onTV Land. It’s nice to see them altogether but what have they been doing since the show went off the air?
It is difficult to find an 11-year-old who does not worship his comic strip hero. But Sharon Wetherell and Neil Vaughan of Devon, England, decided to marry all dressed as their favorite comic strip character. As children both of them wanted to become their comic strip heroes. It was no surprise when Sharon Wetherell, 40, chose to be dressed as Wonder Woman, while Neil Vaughan, 46, chose Batman.
Ever since the Star Wars movies, more and more couples wish to have a Star Wars themed wedding. Bramwell Brightey and Tamsyn Lofts of the UK were one couple among them. Bramwell Brightey, 33, a window cleaner and his girl friend Tamsyn Lofts, 29, put in a year’s effort to pull of this wedding. Costumes were flown in from America and third wedding invites read “May the 4th be with you.”
Nobody can hate the adorable Shrek. Tracey and Vivian of England were often dubbed as Shrek and Fiona. This inspired this couple from South Wales to have a Shrek themed wedding. Tracey a 33 year old a supervisor and Vivian, 53 is a self employed builder, requested their guests to help them out and dress in costumes from this animated film. The best man was dressed as Monsieur Hood, while the bride’s father obliged by dressing as Lord Farquaad and her mother was the Fairy Godmother, while the bridesmaid chose Snow White.
Marvin Hunter and Kim Silver take their hobby of bow hunting very seriously. This bow hunter couple are so passionate about their hobby that they wanted to add this theme to their wedding. Marvin Hunter, 61, and Kim Silver, 42, from Martelle struck upon an ingenious idea and decided to get married at the tree stand of Anamosa Bow hunters Archery Club.
Lisa Satayut of Michigan always felt happy and at ease when she was shopping for shoes at the local T.J.Maxx store. When her beau Drew Ellis proposed and it was time for the wedding bells, she knew exactly where she wanted to be married. She chose the shoe size 8 aisle of the local T.J.Maxx store in Mt. Pleasant.
Situated on the river Seine, Paris is the capital of France. Paris is known as ‘the city of love’. The country comes first among the best honeymoon destinations around the world. The reason is its beautiful sites, such as, Eiffel Tower, Disneyland Resort, The Louvre, etc. If you are in Paris celebrating your honeymoon, you will never spend a day out of romance. Paris is all about love and beauty. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. The museums, monuments and artworks of Paris are highly esteemed across the globe.
Situated in Italy, Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is the capital city of Italy. It is the third most visited vacation spots in the world. This country has a very rich history of Italian art and culture. The history is as interesting as its beautiful eye-catching sites. Rome’s monuments and museums are among world’s top 50 most visited tourist destinations. A honeymoon is empty without beautiful scenery and surroundings and Rome is the city of beautiful ancient sceneries.
This city is the capital of the Veneto. It is situated in northern Italy. It is also known as ‘The City of Light’, ‘City of Water’, ‘City of Bridges’, and ‘Queen of Adriatic’. The city consists of 118 small islands stretching around the Venetian Lagoon. This is an extremely beautiful city famous for its history, cultural artifacts and beautiful sites around. The honeymoon couple will be surrounded by a relaxing water view. The ancient art and Venice’s beauty is extremely capable of extending your honeymoon vacation.
This country is made of 29 islands, 661 cays and 2,387 rocks is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The official language is English, making tourist vacations even easier. Your honeymoon vacation can never be better than it will be on Bahamas. Bahamas is famous for its white find sand, Coral Beaches, Tropical sceneries, clear sparkling water surrounding the island and glittering sunshine. Its capital is Nassau. Celebrating precious moments of your honeymoon in the beauty of Bahamas is worth it. You will find a spirit of joy and vacation in Bahamas.
Explore the beauty of ancient history and heritage in this city with your spouse. Florence is the capital city of Tuscany. The city is famous for its core importance in the Middle Ages and The Renaissance. The architecture of this city will become an unforgettable experience for you. Digging in to history is going to give you a memorable experience, more than adventure. The city’s artworks, architecture, tourist sites, museums and monuments have become one of the major attractions for tourists around the world.
Their’s was a sad breakup, after nearly 14 years of marriage. According to popular sources, their marriage ‘wasn’t working out’. They had supported each other through important events in each other’s life. Both Hollywood actors, they have 2 children together.
King is a Talk show host, while Southwick is an actress. They have 2 children together. In his divorce filing, the TV host is seeking shared custody of their two sons. Rumours surfaced that the reason for the couple`s split was an alleged affair between King and his wife`s sister.
Considered among Hollywood’s happiest couples, Jim Carrey and Jenny’s breakup came as a surprise to most people. In their 5 years together they shared a special bond, with each other and their respective children.
The on-again, off-again pair, Ryan Phillippe and Abbey Cornish — who were seeing each other when Phillippe split from Reese Witherspoon, 31, last October still have a ton of chemistry. Cornish, 25, has been bonding with Phillippe’s kids. The actress, Abbey Cornish, was spotted removing her belongings from the house she shared with actor Phillippe. The split follows months of paparazzi speculation that Phillippe had been regularly hitting the nightclubs and being linked to other women.
Vincent is playing the lead role of `Phineas` on Disney`s new hit animated series, ‘Phineas and Ferb’, and is now Emmy nominated. He is shooting the fourth season of ‘Everybody Hates Chris’.
