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  1. On This Day September 29, 1989 – Final Episode of Thundercats Aired

    On This Day September 29, 1989 – Final Episode of Thundercats Aired

    On this day September 29, 1989 the final episode of Thundercats aired, bringing an end to one of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s. Known for its action packed storytelling, memorable characters, and distinctive animation style, the show became a defining part of 80s Saturday morning...
  2. 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...
  3. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Designing Women Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Designing Women Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 29, 1986 Designing Women premiered on CBS. The sitcom followed the lives of four strong, outspoken women running an interior design firm in Atlanta, blending sharp humor with heartfelt moments and clever social commentary. Starring Dixie Carter, Delta Burke, Annie Potts...
  4. On This Day September 29, 1985 – Amazing Stories Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 29, 1985 – Amazing Stories Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 29, 1985 Amazing Stories premiered on NBC. Created by Steven Spielberg, the anthology series brought imaginative storytelling, cutting edge effects, and cinematic production values to television, offering viewers a new tale of wonder, suspense, or adventure each week. Each...
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  5. On This Day September 29, 1985 – MacGyver Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 29, 1985 – MacGyver Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 29, 1985 MacGyver premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to one of the most resourceful and beloved action heroes of the decade. Starring Richard Dean Anderson as Angus MacGyver, the series followed a secret agent who relied on science, ingenuity, and quick thinking rather...
  6. On This Day September 28, 1987 – Lingo Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 28, 1987 – Lingo Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 28, 1987 Lingo premiered in syndication, adding a fresh twist to the game show landscape of the late 1980s. Combining elements of word puzzles and bingo, the show challenged contestants to guess five-letter words while filling spaces on a game board, creating a format that...
  7. On This Day September 28, 1986 – WWF Wrestling Challenge Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 28, 1986 – WWF Wrestling Challenge Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 28, 1986 WWF Wrestling Challenge premiered in syndication, bringing some of the biggest names in professional wrestling into living rooms across America every weekend. The program quickly became a staple of 80s wrestling television, delivering a mix of matches, interviews...
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  8. 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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  9. 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...
  10. On This Day September 27, 1987 – Dolly Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 27, 1987 – Dolly Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 27, 1987 the variety series Dolly premiered on ABC. Hosted by country music legend Dolly Parton, the show blended music, comedy, celebrity interviews, and heartfelt storytelling into a weekly celebration of entertainment and Americana. Each episode featured Dolly...
  11. On This Day September 27, 1986 – Charlotte Rae Quit the Role of Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life and Was Replaced by Cloris Leachman

    On This Day September 27, 1986 – Charlotte Rae Quit the Role of Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life and Was Replaced by Cloris Leachman

    On this day September 27, 1986 Charlotte Rae departed from her iconic role as Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life. Rae had been the heart of the series since its premiere in 1979, guiding the girls at Eastland School with wisdom, warmth, and humor. Her departure marked the end of an era for one of...
  12. 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...
  13. On This Day September 27, 1983 – Oh Madeline Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 27, 1983 – Oh Madeline Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 27, 1983 the sitcom Oh Madeline premiered on ABC. Starring Madeline Kahn, the series followed the comedic ups and downs of a suburban housewife who finds herself constantly in amusing and unexpected situations while trying to add excitement to her everyday life. The show...
  14. On This Day September 27, 1986 – Amen Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 27, 1986 – Amen Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 27, 1986 the sitcom Amen premiered on NBC. The series followed the comedic events surrounding a church community in Philadelphia, centering on Deacon Ernest Frye, a sharp tongued and scheming church official whose antics often clashed with the more serious Reverend Reuben...
  15. On This Day September 27, 1982 – Square Pegs Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 27, 1982 – Square Pegs Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 27, 1982 the teen sitcom Square Pegs premiered on CBS. The series followed two socially awkward high school freshmen, Patty and Lauren, as they tried to navigate the challenges of fitting in, making friends, and surviving the complicated world of teenage life in the early...
  16. On This Day September 26, 1987 – Second Chance Premiered on Fox

    On This Day September 26, 1987 – Second Chance Premiered on Fox

    On this day September 26, 1987 the sitcom Second Chance premiered on Fox. The series followed Charles Russell, a man who dies in the future and is sent back to the 1980s to guide his younger self toward making better life choices. Blending comedy with a unique time travel premise, the show...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. On This Day September 26, 1984 – Its Your Move Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 26, 1984 – Its Your Move Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 26, 1984 the sitcom Its Your Move premiered on NBC. Starring Jason Bateman in one of his earliest leading roles, the series followed the schemes and misadventures of a clever teenage con artist always looking for the next way to outsmart the adults around him. The show...
  20. On This Day September 26, 1983 – AfterMASH Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 26, 1983 – AfterMASH Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 26, 1983 the sitcom AfterMASH premiered on CBS. A continuation of the legendary series MAS*H, the show followed several beloved characters as they adjusted to life after the Korean War and continued their work in a stateside veterans hospital. The series reunited familiar...
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