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  1. On This Day October 28, 1981 – Love Sidney Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 28, 1981 – Love Sidney Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 28, 1981, the sitcom Love Sidney premiered on NBC, bringing a heartfelt and progressive story to the decade’s television lineup. The series starred Tony Randall as Sidney Shore, a single advertising illustrator who opens his home to a young woman and her daughter, forming an...
  2. On This Day October 28, 1988 – David Aired On ABC

    On This Day October 28, 1988 – David Aired On ABC

    On this day October 28, 1988, the made for TV movie David aired on ABC, delivering a powerful and emotional story based on true events. The film followed the tragic case of David Rothenberg, a young boy who survived after being set on fire by his father, and his difficult journey toward recovery...
  3. On This Day October 28, 1988 – Final Episode Of The Late Show With Joan Rivers Aired

    On This Day October 28, 1988 – Final Episode Of The Late Show With Joan Rivers Aired

    On this day October 28, 1988, the final episode of The Late Show With Joan Rivers aired, marking the end of a bold and groundbreaking chapter in late night television. Joan Rivers made history as the first woman to host a major network late night talk show, bringing her quick wit, sharp humor...
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    Best Saturday Morning TV Lineup?

    While I don't have personal experiences to share, I can tell you that the 1980s were a golden era for Saturday morning cartoons. Networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS had a variety of shows that kept kids glued to the TV. From "The Smurfs" to "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe," there was...
  5. On This Day October 27, 1980 – Blockbusters Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 27, 1980 – Blockbusters Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 27, 1980, the quiz show Blockbusters premiered on NBC, bringing a new and strategic twist to the classic trivia format. Hosted by the always personable Bill Cullen, the show featured contestants answering general knowledge questions to complete a path across a gameboard of...
  6. On This Day October 27, 1980 – Gambit Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 27, 1980 – Gambit Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 27, 1980, the game show Gambit premiered on NBC, marking the return of the popular quiz and card game hybrid that first found success in the 1970s. Hosted by Wink Martindale, the series combined trivia questions with a blackjack inspired format, where contestants answered...
  7. On This Day October 27, 1980 – Ladies Man Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 27, 1980 – Ladies Man Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 27, 1980, the sitcom Ladies Man premiered on CBS, introducing audiences to a lighthearted comedy about a single father navigating life in a house full of women. Starring Lawrence Pressman as Alan Thackeray, the show followed a widowed writer raising his teenage daughter while...
  8. On This Day October 27, 1987 – Final Episode Of Maxies World Aired

    On This Day October 27, 1987 – Final Episode Of Maxies World Aired

    On this day October 27, 1987, the final episode of the animated series Maxies World aired, closing out a short but memorable run that brought fashion, friendship, and fun to 1980s television. Based on the popular Maxie doll line by Hasbro, the show followed the upbeat and confident Maxie, a...
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  9. On This Day October 27, 1988 – Paradise Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 27, 1988 – Paradise Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 27, 1988, the western drama series Paradise premiered on CBS, bringing a heartfelt and character driven approach to a genre rarely seen on television in the late 1980s. Starring Lee Horsley as Ethan Cord, a former gunslinger who becomes guardian to his late sister’s four...
  10. On This Day October 26, 1981 – Battlestars Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 26, 1981 – Battlestars Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 26, 1981, the game show Battlestars premiered on NBC, bringing a unique twist to the celebrity panel quiz format that became a staple of television entertainment. Hosted by Alex Trebek, the show featured contestants trying to connect triangular spaces on a gameboard filled...
  11. On This Day October 26, 1982 – Gavilan Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 26, 1982 – Gavilan Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 26, 1982, the action adventure series Gavilan premiered on NBC, starring Robert Urich as Robert Gavilan, a retired secret agent who now worked as a marine biologist while still getting drawn into dangerous spy missions. The show combined elements of espionage, adventure, and...
  12. On This Day October 26, 1984 – V Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 26, 1984 – V Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 26, 1984, the science fiction television series V premiered on NBC, expanding the story that began with the popular miniseries V and V The Final Battle. Set in a world where alien visitors known as the Visitors arrive on Earth under the guise of peace, the show continued the...
  13. On This Day October 26, 1985 – Final Episode Of Lime Street Aired

    On This Day October 26, 1985 – Final Episode Of Lime Street Aired

    On this day October 26, 1985, the final episode of the television series Lime Street aired on ABC, bringing an abrupt end to a show that had promise but faced tragedy and difficult circumstances. Starring Robert Wagner as insurance investigator James Greyson Culver and Samantha Smith as his...
  14. On This Day October 26, 1988 – Tattingers Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 26, 1988 – Tattingers Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 26, 1988, the comedy drama series Tattingers premiered on NBC, bringing viewers into the fast paced and elegant world of a Manhattan restaurant. Starring Stephen Collins and Blythe Danner, the show followed Nick and Hillary Tattinger, a divorced couple who continued to run...
  15. On This Day October 26, 1988 – Annie McGuire Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 26, 1988 – Annie McGuire Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 26, 1988, the sitcom Annie McGuire premiered on CBS, offering viewers a warm and relatable look at family life and second chances. Starring Mary Tyler Moore in her return to television comedy, the series followed Annie McGuire, a recently remarried woman juggling a blended...
  16. On This Day October 26, 1988 – The Van Dyke Show Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 26, 1988 – The Van Dyke Show Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 26, 1988, the sitcom The Van Dyke Show premiered on CBS, marking the first time legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke starred alongside his real life son Barry Van Dyke in a television series. The show followed a retired Broadway star named Dick Burgess who moves to the Midwest...
  17. On This Day October 26, 1982 – St Elsewhere Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 26, 1982 – St Elsewhere Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 26, 1982, the groundbreaking medical drama St Elsewhere premiered on NBC, bringing a new level of realism, emotion, and complexity to television storytelling. Set in the fictional St Eligius Hospital in Boston, the series followed doctors, nurses, and patients as they faced...
  18. On This Day October 25, 1981 – Todays F.B.I. Premiered On ABC

    On This Day October 25, 1981 – Todays F.B.I. Premiered On ABC

    On this day October 25, 1981, the television series Todays F.B.I. premiered on ABC, updating the classic 1960s show The F.B.I. for a new generation. Produced by Quinn Martin, the same creator behind the original series, the show aimed to present a modern and more realistic portrayal of federal...
  19. On This Day October 25, 1982 – Newhart Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 25, 1982 – Newhart Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 25, 1982, the beloved sitcom Newhart premiered on CBS, marking the return of comedian Bob Newhart to television in one of the most memorable comedy series of the 1980s. Set in a small Vermont inn, the show followed author Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna as they adjusted to...
  20. On This Day October 25, 1983 – Bay City Blues Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 25, 1983 – Bay City Blues Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 25, 1983, the television drama Bay City Blues premiered on NBC, offering viewers a behind the scenes look at the lives, hopes, and struggles of a minor league baseball team. Created by Steven Bochco, who had already achieved success with Hill Street Blues, the series brought...
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