Why do 70s tv shows end with the main character smiling or laughing, then the scene freezes, and the credits roll?

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CHiPs and Wonder Woman were the worst perpetrators ...

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SW-User

that was the state of the art for the time.

AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M

We’re the Ponch and Jon of SW!

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AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M

SW-User

🤷‍♀️

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Quizzical · 46-50, M

The very best of those were at the end of Police Squad 😆

AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M

Yes, they definitely made fun of that!!! @Quizzical

Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

Have you seen the ending credits for the 80s tv series Police Squad? 😆😅😄[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tXrAkkTcWE]

AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M

Yep!!! Loved it!! @Barefooter25

texasdaddydom · 56-60, M

the Hollywood formula end on a happy note keep you wanting to come back

It was their way of ending on an upbeat note ? Just a guess. 😄

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