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1988

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  1. Pete

    Mike + The Mechanics Released Living Years - October 28, 1988

    On this day, October 28, 1988, Mike + The Mechanics released their second album, Living Years. The album reached #13 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. and climbed to #2 in the UK, featuring the heartfelt and emotional title track, “The Living Years.” The song became a worldwide hit, resonating...
  2. Pete

    Final Episode of The Late Show with Joan Rivers Aired - October 28, 1988

    On this day, October 28, 1988, the final episode of The Late Show with Joan Rivers aired on Fox. The show, which ran for two seasons, was the very first program broadcast by the Fox network. Joan Rivers made history as the first woman to host a late-night talk show, bringing her sharp wit and...
  3. Pete

    The Made-for-TV Movie David Aired on ABC - October 28, 1988

    On this day, October 28, 1988, the made-for-TV movie David aired on ABC. Starring Bernadette Peters and a young Matthew Lawrence, the film tells the powerful and emotional true story of a mother and her son who survive a tragic arson attack and their struggle to rebuild their lives afterward...
  4. Pete

    Feds Premiered in Theaters - October 28, 1988

    On this day, October 28, 1988, the comedy film Feds premiered in theaters. Directed by Daniel Goldberg and starring Rebecca De Mornay and Mary Gross, the movie follows two women as they navigate the challenges of FBI training. Despite its lighthearted take on law enforcement and a strong cast...
  5. Pete

    President Reagan Suspended Construction of the New U.S. Embassy in Moscow - October 27, 1988

    On this day, October 27, 1988, President Ronald Reagan suspended the construction of the new U.S. Embassy in Moscow. The decision came after it was discovered that Soviet listening devices had been embedded within the building’s structure, raising significant security concerns. The incident...
  6. Pete

    Paradise Premiered on CBS - October 27, 1988

    On this day, October 27, 1988, the Western drama Paradise premiered on CBS. The show, later renamed Guns of Paradise, followed the story of a gunfighter who takes custody of his sister’s four children, aiming to leave his violent past behind and build a peaceful life. Paradise ran for three...
  7. Pete

    The Van Dyke Show Premiered on CBS, October 26, 1988

    On this day, October 26, 1988, The Van Dyke Show premiered on CBS. Starring Dick Van Dyke alongside his son, Barry Van Dyke, the show followed the comedic life of a former Broadway star turned television host. Despite the real-life father-son duo, The Van Dyke Show ran for only one season with a...
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