I think as @Khan said, the main appeal was the cast - the four sisters and their chemistry and ability to elevate material (Julianne Phillips wasn't the greatest actress but she clicked with her co-stars and was a good fit for the show), and also the men who played their early love interests. The whimsical tone and sense of melancholy were also important and why I think those first 3 or maybe 4 seasons hold up (I haven't rewatched in a number of years).
It's tough for me to say about becoming a real memorable classic, because I still, after all these years, have more of an emotional connection to the best of the show than I do of any primetime soap bar Knots. I know that doesn't mean it was good, per se, but the show meant a lot to me in those moments. That's also why I watched the finale when I heard the show was ending, in spite of being incredibly betrayed and mad over where the show had gone. I wanted to say goodbye. (and I'm glad I did as the finale was respectful, which is more than I can say for many soap finales)
Sisters is a real "you had to be there" show. A product of the time, and also a show that only survived as long as it did due to loyal fans and to the strange transition period NBC was in.
Yet it may be the most or only successful primetime soap NBC ever had...whether they called themselves a soap or not.
(I am probably forgetting something)
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