On this day June 13, 1988, the short lived sitcom Blue Skies premiered on CBS. The series aired only one season with a total of just 3 episodes before being pulled from the schedule. Set at a family owned hotel in Palm Springs, the show attempted to blend light comedy with quirky characters and sunny settings, but it failed to find an audience.
Despite its quick cancellation, Blue Skies is remembered as one of several late 80s sitcoms that tried to launch during summer but struggled against stronger competition and shifting viewer habits.
80s insight: Not every show from the 80s had a long run or a big following, but even the shortest series are part of the decade’s television landscape. Blue Skies is a reminder of how competitive and unpredictable network TV could be.
Despite its quick cancellation, Blue Skies is remembered as one of several late 80s sitcoms that tried to launch during summer but struggled against stronger competition and shifting viewer habits.
80s insight: Not every show from the 80s had a long run or a big following, but even the shortest series are part of the decade’s television landscape. Blue Skies is a reminder of how competitive and unpredictable network TV could be.
