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20 Beloved TV Stars of the '70s and '80s We've Said Goodbye To

From sitcom legends who lit up family living rooms every week to unforgettable drama icons, here are 20 beloved television stars of the 1970s and 1980s whose timeless work still makes us smile.

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  1. Split-screen portrait of Betty White and Robin Williams, two iconic television stars of the 1970s and 1980s.
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During the 1970s and 1980s, families gathered around the television every evening to watch characters who felt like close friends. Though we have said goodbye to these 20 actors, their classic episodes continue to air around the world.

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