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Poll: Favorite Character-Titled TV Series: Before 1990

A poll by rubyfruit76
Each of the following television series is titled after its main character. Which show is your favorite?

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Vote for your favorite character-titled TV series 1990-2015 HERE

Results of 1,205 votes:

  1. 1.

    ALF (1986)

     
  2. 2.

    Columbo (1971)

     
  3. 3.

    Doctor Who (1963)

     
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