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  1. Pete

    Premiered Today Freddy’s Nightmares - October 8, 1988

    On this day, October 8, 1988, Freddy’s Nightmares premiered in syndication! The horror anthology series, based on the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, ran for 2 seasons with 44 episodes. Fun Fact! A young Brad Pitt appeared in the episode “Black Tickets.” Who remembers tuning in to Freddy’s...
  2. Pete

    Empty Nest Premieres on NBC - October 8, 1988

    On this day, October 8, 1988, the popular sitcom Empty Nest premiered on NBC! The show ran for 7 seasons with 170 episodes and starred Richard Mulligan as Dr. Harry Weston, a widowed pediatrician navigating life with his two adult daughters. Did You Know? Richard Mulligan won two Emmy Awards...

  3. Murphy's Law (1988)

    Title: Murphy's Law Genre: Drama, Crime Cast: George Segal, Josh Mostel, Maggie Han, Charles Rocket First aired: Nov 2, 1988 Last air date: Mar 18, 1989 Overview: Murphy's Law was an American television series that starred George Segal and Maggie Han, loosely based on the Trace...

  4. Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989)

    Title: Doogie Howser, M.D. Genre: Drama, Comedy Creator: David E. Kelley,Steven Bochco Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman, Kathryn Layng, James B. Sikking, Markus Redmond, Mitchell Anderson, Lisa Dean Ryan First aired: Sep 19, 1989 Last...

  5. Better Days (1986)

    Title: Better Days Genre: Comedy Creator: Jeff Freilich Cast: Raphael Sbarge, Randee Heller, Randall Batinkoff, Dick O'Neill, Chip McAllister, Alyson Stoner First aired: Oct 1, 1986 Last air date: Oct 29, 1986 Overview: Better Days is an American television sitcom that aired on...
  6. Pete

    Today Whiz Kids Premieres on CBS - October 5, 1983

    On this day, October 5, 1983, the tech-savvy adventure show Whiz Kids premiered on CBS! The series followed a group of teenage computer whizzes who solved crimes using their tech skills, ahead of its time for 80s television. Despite its innovative concept, Whiz Kids only ran for 1 season with 18...

  7. The New Odd Couple (1982)

    Title: The New Odd Couple Genre: Comedy Creator: Garry Marshall Cast: Ron Glass, Demond Wilson First aired: Oct 29, 1982 Last air date: May 26, 1983 Overview: The New Odd Couple is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1982–1983, and was an updated version of the 1970s...

  8. Ladies Man (1980)

    Title: Ladies Man Genre: Comedy Cast: Lawrence Pressman,Karen Morrow,Simone Griffeth,Natasha Ryan,Louise Sorel,Herb Edelman First aired: Oct 26, 1980 Last air date: Feb 20, 1981 Overview: Ladies Man is an American situation comedy television series starring Lawrence Pressman as a...
  9. Pete

    Friday the 13th: The Series Debuted Today - October, 3, 1987

    On this day, October 3, 1987, Friday the 13th: The Series premiered in syndication! Despite its name, the show had no direct connection to the Friday the 13th movie franchise but instead followed the eerie adventures of two cousins and an antiques dealer as they track down cursed objects. The...
  10. Pete

    Premiered Today Charles in Charge on CBS - October 3, 1984

    On this day, October 3, 1984, Charles in Charge premiered on CBS! The sitcom starred Scott Baio as Charles, a college student who works as a live-in babysitter for a family. The show initially ran for one season on CBS but was canceled. However, it was picked up by Universal and rebooted in...
  11. Pete

    Scarecrow and Mrs. King Premieres on CBS - October 3, 1983

    On this day, October 3, 1983, the adventure-filled drama Scarecrow and Mrs. King premiered on CBS! Starring Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson, the show followed a housewife who gets entangled in espionage and forms an unlikely partnership with a secret agent. The series ran for 4 seasons with a...

  12. Simon & Simon (1981)

    Title: Simon & Simon Genre: Drama Creator: Philip DeGuere Jr. Cast: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver, Joan McMurtrey First aired: Nov 24, 1981 Last air date: Mar 2, 1989 Overview: A.J. Simon is a polished fellow with a taste for classic cars and tailored suits. Rick...

  13. Battlestars (1981)

    Title: Battlestars Cast: Alex Trebek, Rod Roddy First aired: Oct 26, 1981 Last air date: Apr 4, 1983 Overview: Battlestars is an American game show that aired for two separate runs on NBC during the early 1980s. The show's first run aired from October 26, 1981 to April 23, 1982. An...
  14. Pete

    Today Remington Steele Premieres on NBC - October 1, 1982

    On this day, October 1, 1982, the beloved detective series Remington Steele premiered on NBC! Starring Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalist, the show followed a clever female private investigator who invents a male boss named “Remington Steele” to attract clients. When Brosnan’s character...

  15. Midnight Caller (1988)

    Title: Midnight Caller Genre: Drama Creator: Richard Di Lello Cast: Gary Cole, Wendy Kilbourne, Lisa Eilbacher, Dennis Dun, Mykelti Williamson, Arthur Taxier First aired: Oct 25, 1988 Last air date: May 10, 1991 Overview: An ex-cop hosts a late-night talk radio program while...
  16. Pete

    Today Murder, She Wrote Premieres on CBS - September 30, 1984

    On this day, September 30, 1984, the iconic mystery series Murder, She Wrote premiered on CBS! Starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher, a crime-solving mystery writer, the show became a massive hit, running for 12 seasons with 264 episodes and 4 TV movies. For 8 out of its 12 years, Murder...
  17. Pete

    On This Day: Cheers Premieres on NBC - September 30, 1982

    On this day, September 30, 1982, the iconic sitcom Cheers premiered on NBC! The show, set in a Boston bar, ran for an impressive 11 seasons with a total of 275 episodes. Over the years, Cheers won 4 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1983, 1984, and 1989. Despite its later success...

  18. Crime Story (1986)

    Title: Crime Story Genre: Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery Creator: Gustave Reininger,Chuck Adamson Cast: Dennis Farina, Tony Denison, Steve Ryan, Paul Butler, Billy Campbell, Bill Smitrovich, Stephen Lang, John Santucci, Ted Levine, Joseph Wiseman, Jon Polito, Jay O. Sanders...
  19. Pete

    September 29, 1989 - The Final Episode of Thundercats Airs

    On this day, September 29, 1989, the final episode of the animated series Thundercats aired, marking the end of an iconic era for 80s cartoons. Over 4 seasons and 130 episodes, the show followed the adventures of Lion-O and his band of warriors as they defended Third Earth from villains like...
  20. Pete

    Premiered Today Amazing Stories on NBC - September 29, 1985

    On this day, September 29, 1985, the anthology series Amazing Stories premiered on NBC! Created by Steven Spielberg, the show featured a mix of fantasy, horror, and science fiction tales, with each episode telling a unique story. Though it only ran for 2 seasons with 45 episodes, Amazing Stories...
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