The Time of Your Life
Long before “Friends” or “How I Met Your Mother,” there was “The Time of Your Life.” With a regular cast of characters, the short-lived show had their characters meet up at their regular hangout spot each week, observing and interacting with others.
Stars like Jackie Gleason and Betsy Palmer were the focal points of the show, as Gleason’s character, Joe, evaluated the true spirit of each newcomer to their spot.