The years between 1977-1986 were a unique era in which the big-three TV networks were airing prime-time shows obviously oriented toward a young Gen-X audience. Here’s a look at why these shows are so fondly remembered.

Richard Linklater thought he was making “Dazed and Confused” for his own generation. And he was. But he didn’t expect it to resonate with Gen X as much as it did. Here’s why I’m not surprised at all my generation loved it.