Fantastic article.
But his observation of early 60s TV ignores some very, very good drama series of the time. "Route 66", "The Defenders", "Ben Casey", "The Naked City". And how "The Untouchables" juxtaposed Robert Stack's wooden Elliot Ness with gangsters who were a lot more fun and interesting and multidimensional.
And, of course, the best sitcom *EVER* produced, "The Dick Van Dyke Show."
What’s the deal with Naked City? I understand it has been tied up a lawsuit, or court ruling for forty years, and nobody will show the reruns. It's a shame, because that has to be one of the best series ever.