12 throwback TV shows that are being revived right now

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It's just a fact that they don't make shows like they used to.

Some people would lament that, in this age of reality TV and dark dramas, the sitcoms that once brought families around their living-room TV sets have taken a backseat.

Luckily for those who crave a dose of nostalgia, though, we're also in a time when revivals and reboots are more common than ever.

Here are the 12 former TV favorites that are currently trying to make a comeback and win fans' hearts again.