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  1. On This Day September 24, 1987 – Tour of Duty Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 24, 1987 – Tour of Duty Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 24, 1987 the drama Tour of Duty premiered. The series followed a platoon of American soldiers during the Vietnam War, offering a gritty and emotional look at the experiences of those who served. Tour of Duty stood out for its realistic portrayal of combat and its focus on...
  2. On This Day September 24, 1982 – Bring 'Em Back Alive Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 24, 1982 – Bring 'Em Back Alive Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 24, 1982 the adventure series Bring 'Em Back Alive premiered. Set in Singapore during the 1930s, the show followed Frank Buck, a big game hunter and adventurer, as he faced smugglers, spies, and dangerous wildlife in exotic locales. The series starred Bruce Boxleitner as...
  3. On This Day September 23, 1984 – Paper Dolls Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 23, 1984 – Paper Dolls Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 23, 1984 the prime-time drama Paper Dolls premiered. The series centered on the world of fashion and modeling, following the lives of models, agents, and families caught up in the glamorous yet cutthroat industry. Paper Dolls stood out for exploring the pressures of fame...
  4. On This Day September 23, 1988 – Patty Hearst Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 23, 1988 – Patty Hearst Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 23, 1988 the biographical drama Patty Hearst premiered in theaters. The film recounted the true story of newspaper heiress Patty Hearst, who was kidnapped in 1974 by the Symbionese Liberation Army and later became infamous for her involvement in the group’s criminal...
  5. On This Day September 23, 1988 – Kansas Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 23, 1988 – Kansas Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 23, 1988 the crime thriller Kansas premiered in theaters. The film followed the story of two drifters whose chance meeting leads them into a bank robbery and a spiraling chain of events that tests their morality and loyalty. Starring Andrew McCarthy and Matt Dillon, Kansas...
  6. On This Day September 23, 1988 – Gorillas in the Mist Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 23, 1988 – Gorillas in the Mist Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 23, 1988 the biographical drama Gorillas in the Mist premiered in theaters. The film told the story of Dian Fossey, the American naturalist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The movie followed Fossey’s journey from researcher to...
  7. On This Day September 23, 1983 – Eddie and the Cruisers Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 23, 1983 – Eddie and the Cruisers Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 23, 1983 the musical drama Eddie and the Cruisers premiered in theaters. The film told the story of a fictional rock band from the 1960s and the mysterious disappearance of its frontman, Eddie Wilson. Years later, a television reporter investigates the band’s history and...
  8. On This Day September 23, 1981 – Rich and Famous Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 23, 1981 – Rich and Famous Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 23, 1981 the drama Rich and Famous premiered in theaters. The film told the story of two women whose lifelong friendship is tested by jealousy, ambition, and personal struggles as they pursue their careers as writers. Starring Jacqueline Bisset and Candice Bergen, Rich and...
  9. On This Day September 23, 1987 – Hooperman Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 23, 1987 – Hooperman Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 23, 1987 the comedy drama Hooperman premiered. The series starred John Ritter as Inspector Harry Hooperman, a San Francisco cop whose life changes after he inherits an apartment building from his late landlady. Hooperman mixed police work with personal struggles, showing...
  10. On This Day September 22, 1989 – Snoops Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 22, 1989 – Snoops Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 22, 1989 the comedy drama Snoops premiered. The series starred Tim Reid and Daphne Maxwell Reid as Chance and Micki Dennis, a husband-and-wife team who ran a private detective agency while balancing their personal and professional lives. Snoops blended mystery, humor, and...
  11. On This Day August 10 1988 – Clean and Sober Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 10 1988 – Clean and Sober Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 10 1988, Clean and Sober premiered in theaters. This powerful drama marked a turning point in Michael Keaton’s career, showcasing his range in a serious role after a string of comedies. He portrayed Daryl Poynter, a successful but self-destructive real estate agent whose life...
  12. On This Day August 8 1986 – Stand By Me Premiered In Limited Theaters

    On This Day August 8 1986 – Stand By Me Premiered In Limited Theaters

    On this day August 8 1986, Stand By Me premiered in limited theaters, bringing one of the most emotional coming of age stories of the decade to the big screen. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on the novella The Body by Stephen King, the film delivered a moving and timeless tale about childhood...
  13. On This Day July 30 1984 – Santa Barbara Premiered on NBC

    On This Day July 30 1984 – Santa Barbara Premiered on NBC

    On this day July 30 1984, Santa Barbara premiered on NBC and brought a bold new flavor to daytime television. Set in the fictional coastal town of Santa Barbara California, the soap opera centered around the wealthy Capwell family and their long running feud with the Lockridge clan. It blended...
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  14. On This Day July 25 1986 – Heartburn Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 25 1986 – Heartburn Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 25 1986, Heartburn premiered in theaters. Directed by Mike Nichols and written by Nora Ephron, the film was a semi-autobiographical take on Ephron’s troubled marriage to journalist Carl Bernstein. With Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson in the lead roles, Heartburn explored the...
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  15. On This Day July 21 1989 – Do the Right Thing Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 21 1989 – Do the Right Thing Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 21 1989, Do the Right Thing premiered in theaters and immediately sparked powerful conversations about race, identity, and justice in America. Written, directed, and produced by Spike Lee, the film was set during the hottest day of the year in a Brooklyn neighborhood where...
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  16. On This Day July 18, 1980 – Honeysuckle Rose Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 18, 1980 – Honeysuckle Rose Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 18, 1980, Honeysuckle Rose premiered in theaters and marked the big screen debut of country music legend Willie Nelson. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, the film followed the life of a traveling musician torn between his love for the road and the pressures of family and fame...
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