TV series

Harper Valley

1981–1982 · 2 seasons

A light, folksy sitcom where small-town snobbery gets gently punctured by a cheerful, unconventional mom.

Overview: Harper Valley PTA is an early 1980s American television sitcom based on the 1978 film Harper Valley PTA, which was itself based on the 1968 song recorded by country singer Jeannie C. Riley, written by Tom T. Hall.
How it feels: Light, satirical, warm and whimsical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Class, family, identity, friendship
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
family
identity
friendship
rebellion
Places: small town
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild