I really miss it. I liked the fact that the writers didn't dumb it down, and kept all sorts of highbrow literary and artistic references in it. I think the decline started when Niles and Daphne got together. The sexual tension prior to that was priceless.
Oh, I agree on all counts.
Also, I have especially fond memories of the Carol Burnett show, especially the "Eunice" skits. Tim Conway was a genius.
While it's not really a regular show, Hallmark Hall of Fame is a recurring series that has lasted decades, as I've enjoyed nearly all of those that I've seen.
Could not agree more although I think I even noticed the writing wasn't as sharp during the later few years, and if I remember correctly I think it was before she and Niles got together. I've been watching the reruns, and must say that although there was a softening in writing it still was better than anything else out there, and, imo, still is.