The 6 Laws of Dying Hollywood Franchises

Back in 1958, the world was hurtling into the future at a rapid pace.

The US launched its first space satellite. IBM released its 7070 computer (which weighed a paltry 23,150 pounds). And Texas Instruments built the first integrated circuit in the history of the world.

The cultural scene was just as progressive. Vladimir Nabokov published his controversial novel Lolita. In music, Jerry Lee Lewis lit up the dance floor with “Great Balls of Fire,” while jazz fans were crowding into the Five Spot to hear Thelonious Monk performing with John Coltrane.

But what were the most popular TV shows that year?

Here’s the top ten.