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

I feel like we were all supposed to look at each other, smile, and freeze, too @SW-User

AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M

Or hug each other and smile back at the tv.[media=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bnZD2Z-LI]

SW-User

@AlasPoorYorick lets, you and i, have that awkward moment right now.

ready? go!
*looks at you, smiles... aaand freezes!*🙂

AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M

*looks at you, leans over, smiles, and...*. Freeze

SW-User

@AlasPoorYorick perfect.

we’re a 70’s sitcom now!

AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M

We’re the Ponch and Jon of SW!

SW-User

AlasPoorYorick · 51-55, M