By Lie Shia Ong
MSN TV

In the 1980s, the sitcom ruled TV. For many American families, shows like "Growing Pains," "Who's the Boss?" and "The Cosby Show" brought laughter into the living room.

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TV shows like "Married With Children" began pushing the envelope by addressing more nontraditional family values, or even the lack of family values.

Bing: TV Families of the 1980s

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