Love American Style
TV shows love, video“Love, American Style” is an American anthology comedy television series that aired on ABC from September 29, 1969, to January 11, 1974. The show featured a series of standalone episodes, each presenting multiple vignettes exploring themes of love and romance, often with a humorous twist. Episodes typically included two to four segments, showcasing a variety of characters, stories, and settings. The series was known for its use of a recurring brass bed prop in many episodes.
The show’s theme music, composed by Charles Fox and Arnold Margolin, contributed to its distinctive ambiance. In the first season, the theme was performed by The Cowsills; from the second season onward, it was sung by The Ron Hicklin Singers.
“Love, American Style” was notable for featuring a wide array of guest stars, including emerging talents who later achieved significant fame. The series also served as a platform for pilot episodes of future television shows. Notably, a segment titled “Love and the Television Set,” which aired on February 25, 1972, introduced characters and a premise that evolved into the popular series “Happy Days.”
The show received several Emmy nominations during its run, including two for Best Comedy Series in the 1969–70 and 1970–71 seasons. Its unique format and approach to storytelling have left a lasting impact on television anthology series.