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  1. On This Day September 29, 1987 – Thirtysomething Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 29, 1987 – Thirtysomething Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 29, 1987 Thirtysomething premiered on ABC. The critically acclaimed drama series followed a close knit group of baby boomers navigating adulthood, careers, marriage, and parenthood in their thirties, offering an honest and relatable look at life’s everyday challenges...
  2. On This Day September 29, 1989 – Johnny Handsome Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 29, 1989 – Johnny Handsome Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 29, 1989 Johnny Handsome premiered in theaters. The crime drama told the story of Johnny Sedley, a disfigured career criminal who is given a new face and a second chance at life, only to be pulled back into the violent world he tried to escape. Starring Mickey Rourke...
  3. On This Day September 29, 1989 – In Country Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 29, 1989 – In Country Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 29, 1989 In Country premiered in theaters. The emotional drama explored the lingering effects of the Vietnam War through the story of a young woman seeking to understand her father’s death and her family’s past. Starring Emily Lloyd and Bruce Willis, the film followed...
  4. On This Day September 28, 1984 – Irreconcilable Differences Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 28, 1984 – Irreconcilable Differences Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 28, 1984 Irreconcilable Differences premiered in theaters. The heartfelt comedy drama told the story of a young girl who seeks legal emancipation from her self absorbed parents, exploring themes of family, fame, and the emotional costs of ambition in a witty and touching...
  5. On This Day September 28, 1984 – Country Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 28, 1984 – Country Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 28, 1984 Country premiered in theaters. The powerful drama told the story of a Midwestern farm family struggling to hold on to their land during the agricultural crisis of the 1980s, highlighting the deep emotional and economic toll the era’s farming hardships had on rural...
  6. On This Day September 28, 1983 – The Big Chill Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 28, 1983 – The Big Chill Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 28, 1983 the ensemble drama film The Big Chill premiered in theaters. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the film explored friendship, nostalgia, and the passage of time as a group of college friends reunite after years apart to attend the funeral of a mutual friend. The story...
  7. On This Day September 28, 1987 – Star Trek: The Next Generation Premiered

    On This Day September 28, 1987 – Star Trek: The Next Generation Premiered

    On this day September 28, 1987 Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered, launching a new era for one of science fiction’s most iconic franchises. Set nearly a century after the original series, the show introduced a new crew aboard the USS Enterprise-D as they embarked on bold missions to...
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  8. On This Day September 27, 1987 – The Law and Harry McGraw Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 27, 1987 – The Law and Harry McGraw Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 27, 1987 the crime drama The Law and Harry McGraw premiered on CBS. The series starred Jerry Orbach as Harry McGraw, a rough around the edges private investigator who frequently teamed up with attorney Ellie Maginnis, played by Barbara Babcock, to solve cases that mixed...
  9. On This Day September 27, 1984 – Partners in Crime Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 27, 1984 – Partners in Crime Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 27, 1984 the detective drama Partners in Crime premiered on NBC. The series starred Lynda Carter and Loni Anderson as two women who discover they were both married to the same man after his death and decide to run his private investigation agency together. The show...
  10. On This Day September 26, 1987 – Jake and the Fatman Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 26, 1987 – Jake and the Fatman Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 26, 1987 the crime drama series Jake and the Fatman premiered on CBS. The show paired veteran prosecutor J.L. McCabe, known as "the Fatman," with detective Jake Styles as they worked together to solve complex criminal cases. The series stood out for its strong character...
  11. On This Day September 26, 1987 – Jake and the Fatman Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 26, 1987 – Jake and the Fatman Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 26, 1987 the crime drama series Jake and the Fatman premiered on CBS. The show paired veteran prosecutor J.L. McCabe, known as "the Fatman," with detective Jake Styles as they worked together to solve complex criminal cases. The series stood out for its strong character...
  12. On This Day September 26, 1983 – Boone Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 26, 1983 – Boone Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 26, 1983 the drama series Boone premiered on NBC. Set in 1950s Nashville, the show followed Boone Sawyer, a young man with dreams of becoming a country music star, as he chased his ambitions against the backdrop of a changing music industry. The series explored Boone’s...
  13. On This Day September 26, 1982 – Matt Houston Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 26, 1982 – Matt Houston Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 26, 1982 the crime drama series Matt Houston premiered on ABC. Starring Lee Horsley in the title role, the show followed the adventures of a wealthy Texas oilman who moonlighted as a private investigator in Los Angeles. The series combined action, mystery, and glamour as...
  14. On This Day September 26, 1980 – Stardust Memories Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 26, 1980 – Stardust Memories Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 26, 1980 the drama comedy film Stardust Memories premiered in theaters. Written and directed by Woody Allen, the film offered a deeply personal and introspective look at the struggles of a filmmaker wrestling with fame, creativity, and the meaning of life. The story...
  15. On This Day September 26, 1980 – Resurrection Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 26, 1980 – Resurrection Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 26, 1980 the drama film Resurrection premiered in theaters. Starring Ellen Burstyn and Sam Shepard, the film explored themes of life, death, faith, and healing through a deeply emotional and thought provoking story. The plot followed Edna McCauley, a woman who gains the...
  16. On This Day September 26, 1987 – J.J. Starbuck Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 26, 1987 – J.J. Starbuck Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 26, 1987 the drama series J.J. Starbuck premiered on NBC. The show starred Dale Robertson as a wealthy Texas businessman who, after a personal tragedy, dedicated his life to traveling the country and solving crimes using his money, wisdom, and unconventional methods. J.J...
  17. On This Day September 25, 1987 – The Big Town Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 25, 1987 – The Big Town Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 25, 1987 the drama film The Big Town premiered in theaters. Set in the 1950s, the movie followed a small town dice player who moves to Chicago to make a name for himself in the high stakes world of gambling, ambition, and temptation. Starring Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, and...
  18. On This Day September 25, 1987 – Beauty and the Beast Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 25, 1987 – Beauty and the Beast Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 25, 1987 the fantasy drama series Beauty and the Beast premiered on CBS. Blending romance, mystery, and adventure, the show quickly became one of the most unique and memorable series of the late 1980s. The story followed Catherine Chandler, an assistant district attorney...
  19. On This Day September 25, 1985 – The Insiders Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1985 – The Insiders Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1985 the crime drama The Insiders premiered on ABC. The series followed a pair of investigative reporters who went undercover to expose corruption, criminal organizations, and dangerous secrets hidden beneath the surface of society. The show centered on Nick Fox, a...
  20. On This Day September 24, 1989 – Booker Premiered on Fox

    On This Day September 24, 1989 – Booker Premiered on Fox

    On this day September 24, 1989 the crime drama Booker premiered. A spin off of 21 Jump Street, the series followed Dennis Booker, played by Richard Grieco, a rebellious investigator working for a large Japanese corporation while handling cases in his own unconventional way. Booker combined...
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