5. Batman
In 1966, the same year as Star Trek hit the air, Batman first aired on TV. Based on the comic books about the same characters, Batman and Robin, the series told a more comedic version of the story. While many actors have since donned the bat costume, for many fans there will never be one better than the original, Adam West. Batman wasn’t all about the daring duo taking out evil characters. They also infused messages to kids about being upstanding citizens and good students.