 The television shows that were on in 63 when he said TV's a vast wasteland and everybody should have to watch opera and ballet. Masterpiece. On television. Yeah. Well, yes, right. Here's what was on in 1963, the top shows. Beverly Hillbillies, Bonanza, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Petticoat Junction, Andy Griffin Show, Lucy's Show, Candid Camera, Ed Sullivan Show, Danny Thomas Show, My Favorite Martian, Red Skelton. These are great shows. Lassie for the kids.