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'I Love Lucy' tops Best in TV list

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James Gandolfini (L) and girlfriend Deborah Lin (R) react with cast members of the "The Sopranos" during the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 16, 2007. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)
James Gandolfini (L) and girlfriend Deborah Lin (R) react with cast members of the "The Sopranos" during the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 16, 2007. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen) 
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Published: Sept. 18, 2012 at 11:07 PM

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 (UPI) -- "I Love Lucy," the classic sitcom starring real-life married couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, has been voted the best U.S. television show ever.

Coming in at No. 2 on the "20/20" special "Best in TV: The Greatest TV Shows of Our Time" Tuesday night was "M*A*S*H," followed by "Seinfeld" at No. 3, "All in the Family" at No. 4 and "Cheers" at No. 5.

"ER" topped the list of greatest drama series.

"The Twilight Zone" ranked No. 2, "The Sopranos" was No. 3, "The West Wing" was No. 4 and "Mad Men" was No. 5.

Topics: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz
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