Paul1977:

 

gzt: Definitely a classic list. None of those are obscure. I loved MacGyver. Rewatching an episode a while back it seemed a bit lame. Maybe I struck a dud episode.

 

Yeah, I know not obscure. But can something even be classic AND obscure? Wouldn't it have to be one or the other?

 

I similarly struggled with reconciling something that was classic and obscure.  What I concluded was that it should be something that not everyone would remember (obscure, albeit relative) whilst still being something that people would go "ohhhh, yeah, that's right!" when they are reminded about it.

Another one that I might put into this category is the mini-series V from the mid 80s (not the 2010s remake).  I remember that being appointment viewing when it came out, and the effects were pretty decent for the time (and for a TV show).  The theme tune was awesome too.  They followed it up with a sequel mini-series, and then a 17-episode TV show.  Sadly, it now feels eerily prescient of its portrayal of America's descent into fascism...