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The Evolution of TV Moms Throughout the Years

5. Enter The Cosby Show And Other Assorted Wholesome Selections

Maybe it was the weirdness of the ’60s, or the upheaval of the ’70s that made viewers ready for the wholesome reliability of TV moms like “Clair Huxtable.” Played by actress Phylicia Rashad, there was no problem too big for her to take on. Her easy wit, ready-to-listen personality, and ability to calm down even the brattiest kids – all while holding down a full-time job as a lawyer – made her a legend in TV mom circles. Meredith Baxter who played “Elyse Keaton” on Family Ties is another who viewers simply loved, along with Joanna Kerns as “Maggie Seaver” on Growing Pains. They seemed to have it all – career, supportive husband, cute kids, the works.

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