On this day April 19, 1987, the sitcom Duet premiered on the Fox network. As one of the earliest original comedies on the newly launched network, Duet followed the romantic relationship between a children’s book author named Ben and a caterer named Laura as they navigated love, careers, and friendships in Los Angeles.
The show stood out for its focus on adult relationships with a mix of humor and heart. It ran for 3 seasons with a total of 54 episodes and helped set the tone for Fox’s push into original programming. Duet also featured strong supporting characters who would go on to star in a spinoff series called Open House.
Fun fact: Duet was part of Fox’s original Sunday night lineup along with The Tracey Ullman Show and Married with Children, helping the network get off the ground.
Trivia question: What 1987 Fox sitcom followed the relationship of Ben and Laura and led to the spinoff series Open House?
The show stood out for its focus on adult relationships with a mix of humor and heart. It ran for 3 seasons with a total of 54 episodes and helped set the tone for Fox’s push into original programming. Duet also featured strong supporting characters who would go on to star in a spinoff series called Open House.
Fun fact: Duet was part of Fox’s original Sunday night lineup along with The Tracey Ullman Show and Married with Children, helping the network get off the ground.
Trivia question: What 1987 Fox sitcom followed the relationship of Ben and Laura and led to the spinoff series Open House?
