Growing up as a kid was not always the easiest or the most fun, BUT childhood television shows that debuted during the 1990's sometimes had that effect of "ease" and "comfort." Those T.V shows are the ones that were family-oriented, acquired some levels of comedy, and portrayed scenes of family and friend struggles and surpassing such struggles.

The difference between television shows today and back during the 90's involves "concept." T.V shows today tend to have no fluid or no real effect on society, while shows during the 90's actually pandered their audiences and displayed acts of real social issues within homes, schools, and between different relationships as a child and as an adult.

As a child, I noticed there were more television sitcoms that adhered to the African American community. We were able to see black family struggles, black strength, black unconditional love and black art as a whole. These television sitcoms are what represented black culture.

Here's a small, yet fruitful list of the must-watch, never gets old, should be re-debuted if possible, television shows of the 1990's:

Moesha (1996)

We all loved Mo', whether it was because she had all the guys, always broke her parents' rules, or her poetry. Who loved Hakeem? Lol. He never

went home unless it was to sleep and he was constantly yearning for a meal. Who misses Andell being extremely anxious to find a man? Ha!

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air (1990)

Hands down, this show was comedy! Will always pissed Uncle Phil off, Carlton always became nervous when a beautiful girl came around, and Hillary was just so clueless!

Martin (1992)

"Mawtie Maw." Lol. Martin and Gina never gets old. Their relationship was fluid, loving, compassionate, real, complicated, and so on. And lets not forget that Martin repped (H-U You knowww

) in one of the episodes. Shanaynay added flavor the show as well. Martin was a fool to even play such a role, but it had every fan dying of laughter every time she came around. Martin Lawrence seems like he's pretty good at playing other creative roles because his acting skills are phenomenal...to date!

Sister, Sister(1994)

I think everyone loved the fact that the show was based on twin sisters...in real life

. I personally liked Tia more because I was more like her...smart and always into getting some homework done. Tamera was more on the wild side which kept the show funny. Roger, on the other hand...the kid could not stay away from the twins. Go home roger!

The Steve Harvey Show (1996)

Steve Harvey, eh? This show was a classic to everyone who knows it. Mista Hightower was his name. Lol. Romeo always wanted the women and Cedric the Entertainer was just always a clown in anything

he starred in.

The Wayan Bros (1995)

Who can deny the fact that the Wayans brothers...in real life

...can create that environment of humor in EVERY series or movie they star in? Shawn and Marlon know how to get their audience crackin' up!

The Jamie Foxx Show (1996)

Who doesn't love Jamie Foxx? I mean...to date. I would say the best moments of this show involved Jamie King (Foxx's role) running a hotel with his uncle; however, during his time there, we find Jamie King fighting to get the attention of Fancy, the front desk attendant...Ladies, we all know how funny, and sometimes cute, it is for a man to chase a woman...in the darnest ways.

The Parkers (1999)

Lets not get started with Kim. She made

this show. Her role of playing clueless was mastered! Anyone disagree? I could name a few episodes that was undeniably funny, but they all were funny...literally.

Rest in Paradise to all of our fallen angels who worked hard to help make these 90's TV shows the legacies they are today:

Moesha:

1. Ohagi A.K.A Merlin Santana (2002) (starred in The Steve Harvey Show, playing the role of "Romeo")

2. Hakeem Campbell A.K.A Artius Lamont Bentley (2005)

3. Uncle Bernie A.K.A Bernie Mac (2008) (also co-starred in The Parkers, playing the role of "Uncle Bernie")

4. Andell A.K.A Yvette Wilson (2012) (also starred in The Parkers as "Andell")

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air:

1. Phillip Banks A.K.A James Avery (2013)

The Wayans Bros:

1. "White Mike" A.K.A Mitch Mullany (2008)