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  1. On This Day October 1 1984 – The AMC Channel Made Its Debut

    On This Day October 1 1984 – The AMC Channel Made Its Debut

    On this day October 1 1984, the AMC Channel, originally known as American Movie Classics, made its debut on cable television. The network was created to celebrate and preserve the legacy of classic cinema, offering viewers an extensive lineup of iconic films from Hollywood’s Golden Age and...
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  2. On This Day September 2 1985 – Rocky Road Premiered

    On This Day September 2 1985 – Rocky Road Premiered

    On this day September 2 1985, Rocky Road premiered on WTBS as one of the network’s earliest original situational comedy shows. Set in a beachfront ice cream parlor run by three orphaned siblings, the series offered a lighthearted blend of family dynamics and small business challenges in a sunny...
  3. On This Day August 21 1980 – Games People Play Premiered on NBC

    On This Day August 21 1980 – Games People Play Premiered on NBC

    On this day August 21 1980, Games People Play premiered on NBC and introduced audiences to a fast paced prime time game show unlike anything else on television at the time. Hosted by Bryant Gumbel in its early run, the series showcased a wide range of bizarre and unconventional competitions...
  4. On This Day August 8 1983 – NBC News at Sunrise Premiered on NBC

    On This Day August 8 1983 – NBC News at Sunrise Premiered on NBC

    On this day August 8 1983, NBC News at Sunrise premiered on NBC as the network’s early morning newscast, airing before the Today show. Designed to provide viewers with national and international headlines, weather updates, and business news, it offered a calm and straightforward presentation for...
  5. On This Day August 8 1987 – Animal Crack Ups Premiered on ABC

    On This Day August 8 1987 – Animal Crack Ups Premiered on ABC

    On this day August 8 1987, Animal Crack Ups premiered on ABC, bringing a lighthearted twist to the Saturday morning lineup. Hosted by Alan Thicke, the game show featured celebrity guests who watched short, often humorous clips of animal behavior before trying to answer trivia questions about the...
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  6. On This Day August 1 1980 – Cinemax Made Its Debut

    On This Day August 1 1980 – Cinemax Made Its Debut

    On this day August 1 1980, Cinemax made its official debut as a premium cable channel in the United States. Launched by Home Box Office Inc, Cinemax was created to complement HBO by offering more movies, fewer interruptions, and a wider rotation of genre films and international releases. In its...
  7. On This Day July 19, 1985 – Final Episode of Matt Houston Aired on ABC

    On This Day July 19, 1985 – Final Episode of Matt Houston Aired on ABC

    On this day July 19, 1985, the final episode of Matt Houston aired on ABC, wrapping up a three season run that blended private eye storytelling with oil money flash and cowboy charm. Starring Lee Horsley in the title role, the series followed a wealthy Texas oilman who moonlighted as a Los...
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  8. On This Day July 18, 1987 – The New Adventures of Beans Baxter Premiered on FOX

    On This Day July 18, 1987 – The New Adventures of Beans Baxter Premiered on FOX

    On this day July 18, 1987, The New Adventures of Beans Baxter premiered on FOX and brought a fast paced mix of teen comedy, spy action, and cartoon like energy to the brand new network. Created by Savage Steve Holland, the same mind behind Better Off Dead and One Crazy Summer, the show followed...
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  9. On This Day: July 11, 1987 – Good Morning Miss Bliss Premiered on the Disney Channel

    On This Day: July 11, 1987 – Good Morning Miss Bliss Premiered on the Disney Channel

    On this day July 11, 1987, Good Morning Miss Bliss premiered on the Disney Channel as a middle school comedy set in Indianapolis. The show starred Hayley Mills as Miss Carrie Bliss, a caring and optimistic teacher trying to guide her students through the challenges of adolescence. Among those...
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  10. On This Day: July 8, 1989 - Knight and Daye Premiered on NBC

    On This Day: July 8, 1989 - Knight and Daye Premiered on NBC

    On this day July 8, 1989, Knight and Daye premiered on NBC, introducing a sitcom centered around the uneasy reunion of two former radio hosts who had not spoken in years. The series starred Jack Warden and Mason Adams as Hank Knight and Everett Daye, a once successful broadcast duo brought back...
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  11. On This Day: July 8, 1987 - Final Episode of Sweet Surrender Aired on NBC

    On This Day: July 8, 1987 - Final Episode of Sweet Surrender Aired on NBC

    On this day July 8, 1987, the final episode of Sweet Surrender aired on NBC, closing out a short lived sitcom that only lasted six episodes. The series centered on a married couple adjusting to life with a new baby and the return of the husband’s parents into their household. It focused on...
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    Final Episode of Life with Lucy - November 15, 1986

    On this day, November 15, 1986, the final episode of Life with Lucy aired on ABC, marking the end of Lucille Ball’s last television series. Although it only ran for one season with 14 episodes, the show brought the beloved comedy icon back to TV, reuniting her with audiences who adored her in I...
  13. Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    The 1980s in England was a decade marked by vibrant creativity and significant cultural shifts. This era saw the rise of diverse music genres, groundbreaking television shows, and unique fashion trends that left an indelible mark on pop culture, both domestically and internationally. Music...
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    Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence. Please add to the discussion here.
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  15. Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983)

    Title: Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Drama Creator: Jack Williams Cast: James Warwick, Francesca Annis, Reece Dinsdale First aired: Oct 9, 1983 Last air date: Jan 14, 1984 Overview: Spirited dialogue, posh Roaring '20s style, and devious mysteries...

  16. Duet (1987)

    Title: Duet Genre: Comedy Cast: Matthew Laurance, Mary Page Keller, Chris Lemmon, Jodi Thelen, Alison La Placa, Larry Poindexter, Arleen Sorkin First aired: Apr 19, 1987 Last air date: May 7, 1989 Overview: Duet is an American sitcom that aired on Fox from April 19, 1987 to August...

  17. Checking In (1981)

    Title: Checking In Genre: Comedy Creator: Mike Milligan,Jay Moriarty Cast: Marla Gibbs, Larry Linville, Liz Torres, Ruth Brown, Robert Costanzo First aired: Apr 9, 1981 Last air date: Apr 30, 1981 Overview: Checking In is an American sitcom that aired on CBS in April 1981. The...

  18. I'm a Big Girl Now (1980)

    Title: I'm a Big Girl Now Genre: Comedy Creator: Susan Harris Cast: Danny Thomas, Martin Short, Diana Canova, Sheree North, Michael Durrell First aired: Oct 31, 1980 Last air date: May 8, 1981 Overview: I'm a Big Girl Now is an American television sitcom that ran on ABC from...

  19. Automan (1983)

    Title: Automan Genre: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama Creator: Glen A. Larson Cast: Desi Arnaz Jr., Chuck Wagner, Heather McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Robert Lansing First aired: Dec 15, 1983 Last air date: Apr 9, 1984 Overview: Automan is an American science...
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