Dad's Top 5

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Corporal Reuben Jasper Phillips (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 13, 20-22, 1900, in China. His citation reads:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Phillips distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Private Samuel D. Phillips (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 7, 1877, at Muddy Creek, Montana. His citation reads:

Gallantry in action.

Boatswain’s Mate William Phinney (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 5, 1864, on board the USS Lackawanna. His citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram, Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Serving as a gun captain Phinney showed much presence of mind in managing the gun, and gave much needed encouragement to the crew during the engagement which resulted in the capture of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of Fort Morgan.


Our “Fan’s Top 5 list” comes from Dad…

5   Gunsmoke

4   Shogun

3   J*A*G

2   Bonanza

1   North and South


The I’m just sayin… Top 747 TV Shows of All-Time


Below we will have the rank, show, and years that the show ran (and sometimes any notes/thoughts I might have).


439   Maury   1991-present  

438   The Drew Carey Show   1995-2004  

437   The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show   1950-1958  

436   Out of Practice   2005-2006   I thought this show would last longer than it did. I liked it, but I guess not too many people agreed with me.

435   Make Room for Daddy   1953-1964  

434   The League   2009-present  

433   Ax Men   2008-present  

432   77 Sunset Strip   1958-1964  

431   Ironside   1967-1975  

430   The Honeymooners   1955-1956  

429   St. Elsewhere   1982-1988  

428   The Walking Dead   2010-present  

427   The Nanny   1993-1999  

426   The Adventures of Batman   1969  

425   Big Brother   2000-present   Another one of those "reality shows" that I can't stand…

424   The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show   1959-1964  

423   Six Feet Under   2001-2005   I remember watching this show when I was in college and it had just started. I thought it was pretty good… but I've seen better.

422   Brothers   1984-1989  

421   Inside Edition   1988-present  

420   Sabrina, the Teenage Witch   1996-2003  

419   Laramie   1959-1963  

418   The Quick Draw McGraw Show   1959–1962  

417   The Brady Bunch   1969-1974  

416   CSI: Miami   2002-present   I watched this show a lot when it started but over time I lost interest in it…

415   Jersey Shore   2009-2012   I have to admit, I love a show that makes fun of people in New Jersey.