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  1. On This Day October 18 1988 - Roseanne Premiered on ABC

    On This Day October 18 1988 - Roseanne Premiered on ABC

    On this day October 18 1988, Roseanne premiered on ABC, bringing a fresh and unfiltered look at working class family life in America. Centered around the Conner family in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois, the show broke away from the polished sitcom formula of the time and introduced...
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  2. On This Day October 16 1989 - Final Episode of The People Next Door Aired

    On This Day October 16 1989 - Final Episode of The People Next Door Aired

    On this day October 16 1989, the final episode of The People Next Door aired, marking the end of the short lived CBS sitcom. The show followed the imaginative world of cartoonist Walter Kellogg, whose vivid drawings and daydreams often came to life in humorous and unexpected ways. Despite its...
  3. On This Day October 4 1988 – High Risk Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 4 1988 – High Risk Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 4 1988, High Risk premiered on CBS, bringing viewers an intense and groundbreaking reality television series focused on real life danger, bravery, and high stakes professions. The show followed individuals who worked in some of the most hazardous jobs in the world, from stunt...
  4. On This Day October 4 1985 – Misfits of Science Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 4 1985 – Misfits of Science Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 4 1985, Misfits of Science premiered on NBC, delivering a fun, fast paced sci fi adventure series centered on a team of quirky young superheroes with extraordinary abilities. The show followed a group of misfit scientists and superpowered individuals who used their unusual...
  5. On This Day October 3 1987 – Final Episode of Once a Hero Aired

    On This Day October 3 1987 – Final Episode of Once a Hero Aired

    On this day October 3 1987, the final episode of Once a Hero aired, marking the abrupt end of one of the most short lived and unusual series of the 1980s. The show followed Captain Justice, a comic book superhero who crosses into the real world after realizing that his stories are no longer...
  6. On This Day October 3 1987 – Friday the 13th: The Series Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day October 3 1987 – Friday the 13th: The Series Premiered in Syndication

    On this day October 3 1987, Friday the 13th: The Series premiered in syndication, introducing a supernatural horror show that, despite its name, had no direct connection to the iconic film franchise. The series followed cousins Micki Foster and Ryan Dallion, who inherit an antique shop from...
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  7. On This Day October 3 1987 – Leg Work Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 3 1987 – Leg Work Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 3 1987, Leg Work premiered on CBS, offering a stylish mix of crime, mystery, and light comedy. The series followed Clare McCarron, a former assistant district attorney who leaves the courtroom behind to become a private investigator in New York City. Determined, resourceful...
  8. On This Day October 3 1987 – Everything's Relative Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 3 1987 – Everything's Relative Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 3 1987, Everything's Relative premiered on CBS, bringing viewers a lighthearted sitcom centered on family bonds, sibling dynamics, and the ups and downs of everyday life. The series followed brothers Julian and Scott, who share an apartment in New York City and often clash...
  9. On This Day October 3 1982 – Voyagers Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 3 1982 – Voyagers Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 3 1982, Voyagers premiered on NBC, bringing a unique mix of adventure, history, and education to television. The series followed time traveler Phineas Bogg and young Jeffrey Jones as they journeyed through different eras, correcting historical events that had gone wrong and...
  10. On This Day October 3 1984 – Charles in Charge Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 3 1984 – Charles in Charge Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 3 1984, Charles in Charge premiered on CBS, bringing audiences a lighthearted and relatable sitcom centered around family, responsibility, and growing up. The series followed Charles, a college student who takes a job as a live-in caretaker for the Pembroke family’s children...
  11. On This Day October 3 1983 – Scarecrow and Mrs. King Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 3 1983 – Scarecrow and Mrs. King Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 3 1983, Scarecrow and Mrs. King premiered on CBS, bringing viewers a unique mix of espionage, adventure, and lighthearted charm. The series followed Amanda King, a suburban divorced mother of two, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes entangled with government...
  12. On This Day October 2 1983 – The Yellow Rose Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 2 1983 – The Yellow Rose Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 2 1983, The Yellow Rose premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a dramatic and emotional series set against the backdrop of a sprawling Texas ranch. The show followed the Champion family as they fought to protect their land, legacy, and way of life while navigating personal...
  13. On This Day October 1 1986 – Better Days Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 1 1986 – Better Days Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 1 1986, Better Days premiered on CBS, offering viewers a lighthearted sitcom centered on cultural clashes, teenage life, and the bonds of friendship. The series followed Brian McGuire, a teenager from California who moves to Brooklyn to live with his uncle and aunt. Adjusting...
  14. On This Day October 1 1983 – Cutter to Houston Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 1 1983 – Cutter to Houston Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 1 1983, Cutter to Houston premiered on CBS, offering viewers a drama centered around a small Texas hospital and the dedicated medical professionals who worked there. The series followed three doctors as they navigated the challenges of saving lives in a rural community while...
  15. On This Day October 1 1983 – The Rousters Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 1 1983 – The Rousters Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 1 1983, The Rousters premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a unique blend of action, adventure, and family drama. Created by Glen A. Larson, the series followed Wyatt Earp III, a reluctant descendant of the legendary lawman, who travels with his eccentric family as part of...
  16. On This Day October 1 1982 – Remington Steele Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 1 1982 – Remington Steele Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 1 1982, Remington Steele premiered on NBC and brought a clever mix of mystery, drama, and comedy to television audiences. The series followed private investigator Laura Holt, a determined and resourceful woman who creates a fictional male boss named Remington Steele to...
  17. On This Day September 30 1982 - Cheers Premiered On NBC

    On This Day September 30 1982 - Cheers Premiered On NBC

    On this day September 30 1982, Cheers premiered on NBC and welcomed viewers into a Boston bar that would become one of television’s most iconic settings. The series introduced audiences to Sam Malone, Diane Chambers, and a cast of memorable characters who gave the show its unique blend of humor...
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