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TV shows are great indicators of urban trends, thanks to market research and popular influence

An “I Love Lucy” mural on a building in Jamestown, N.Y. The popular TV show signaled a shift in American living from cities to suburbs. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

An “I Love Lucy” mural on a building in Jamestown, N.Y. The popular TV show signaled a shift in American living from cities to suburbs. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

An “I Love Lucy” mural on a building in Jamestown, N.Y. The popular TV show signaled a shift in American living from cities to suburbs. (AP Photo/David Duprey)