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  1. On This Day December 11 1985 – Foley Square Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1985 – Foley Square Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1985 Foley Square premiered on CBS and introduced viewers to a workplace comedy centered on a young assistant district attorney balancing her career, personal life, and the steady stream of challenges inside a bustling New York office. The show mixed light humor, legal...
  2. On This Day December 11 1985 – Mary Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1985 – Mary Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1985 Mary premiered on CBS and introduced a sitcom built around a television reporter starting over at a new Chicago station. The show followed her attempts to rebuild her career while juggling workplace challenges, newsroom personalities, and the fast pace of local...
  3. On This Day December 11 1987 – The Wilton North Report Premiered on Fox

    On This Day December 11 1987 – The Wilton North Report Premiered on Fox

    On this day December 11 1987 The Wilton North Report premiered on Fox and introduced a late night program that mixed news parody, interviews, sketches, and offbeat humor. The show aimed to offer an alternative to traditional late night formats with fast pacing, unconventional segments, and a...
  4. On This Day December 11 1987 – Final Episode of Dinosaucers Aired

    On This Day December 11 1987 – Final Episode of Dinosaucers Aired

    On this day December 11 1987 the final episode of Dinosaucers aired, wrapping up the animated series about two rival groups of intelligent dinosaurs from outer space who brought their battle to Earth. The show followed the heroic Dinosaucers and their human allies as they worked to stop the...
  5. On This Day December 11 1980 – Magnum P.I. Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1980 – Magnum P.I. Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1980 Magnum P.I. premiered on CBS and introduced viewers to the charismatic private investigator Thomas Magnum as he took on cases across the Hawaiian islands. The series blended action, mystery, humor, and character driven storytelling while showcasing the scenic...
  6. On This Day December 9 1985 – The 2 Part Mini Series Alice in Wonderland Aired on CBS

    On This Day December 9 1985 – The 2 Part Mini Series Alice in Wonderland Aired on CBS

    On this day December 9 1985 the 2 part mini series Alice in Wonderland aired on CBS and brought a star filled adaptation of the classic story to television. The production followed young Alice as she traveled through a strange and whimsical world filled with memorable characters, unusual...
  7. On This Day December 9 1988 – Final Episode of Something Is Out There Aired

    On This Day December 9 1988 – Final Episode of Something Is Out There Aired

    On this day December 9 1988 the final episode of Something Is Out There aired and brought the short lived sci fi series to a close. The show followed a police detective who teamed up with an alien fugitive as they pursued a dangerous creature on the loose. Its mix of suspense, science fiction...
  8. On This Day December 9 1989 – Final Episode of The California Raisin Show Aired

    On This Day December 9 1989 – Final Episode of The California Raisin Show Aired

    On this day December 9 1989 the final episode of The California Raisin Show aired, closing out the animated series built around the popular claymation characters who became cultural icons during the decade. The show followed the Raisins through musical adventures, lighthearted stories, and...
  9. On This Day December 8 1984 – The Final Episode of Captain Kangaroo Aired

    On This Day December 8 1984 – The Final Episode of Captain Kangaroo Aired

    On this day December 8 1984 the final episode of Captain Kangaroo aired, bringing an end to one of television’s longest running and most beloved children’s programs. The show had guided generations of young viewers with its gentle storytelling, calm presentation, and memorable characters who...
  10. On This Day December 7 1987 – Remote Control Premiered on MTV

    On This Day December 7 1987 – Remote Control Premiered on MTV

    On this day December 7 1987 Remote Control premiered on MTV and introduced a lively game show built around pop culture questions, energetic humor, and fast moving competition. The show featured contestants seated in recliners while they answered questions taken from television, movies, music...
  11. On This Day December 7 1984 – Off the Rack Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 7 1984 – Off the Rack Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 7 1984 Off the Rack premiered on ABC and introduced a sitcom built around two business partners running a Los Angeles clothing shop while juggling disagreements, personal challenges, and day to day chaos. The show blended workplace humor with character driven moments that...
  12. On This Day December 6 1980 – Freebie and the Bean Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 6 1980 – Freebie and the Bean Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 6 1980 Freebie and the Bean premiered on CBS and brought a buddy style crime comedy to television based on the earlier feature film. The series followed two energetic detectives whose clashing personalities and unpredictable methods created constant humor as they tackled...
  13. On This Day December 6 1980 – Secrets of Midland Heights Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 6 1980 – Secrets of Midland Heights Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 6 1980 Secrets of Midland Heights premiered on CBS and introduced viewers to a dramatic series centered on the complicated relationships, hidden tensions, and emotional struggles within a small suburban community. The show explored romances, rivalries, and family conflicts...
  14. On This Day December 5 1986 – Gung Ho Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 5 1986 – Gung Ho Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 5 1986 Gung Ho premiered on ABC and brought a workplace comedy to television that focused on cultural clashes, teamwork, and the challenges of a struggling car factory. The series followed employees navigating misunderstandings and differing expectations as American and...
  15. On This Day December 5 1986 – Final Episode of Ghostbusters Aired

    On This Day December 5 1986 – Final Episode of Ghostbusters Aired

    On this day December 5 1986 the final episode of the animated series Ghostbusters aired, concluding the show’s run with its signature mix of adventure, supernatural encounters, and lighthearted teamwork. The series followed the group as they battled strange creatures and unusual threats while...
  16. On This Day December 5 1986 – Dads Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 5 1986 – Dads Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 5 1986 Dads premiered on ABC and introduced viewers to a family centered sitcom built around the challenges and humor of everyday life. The show followed the interactions, disagreements, and bonds among its characters as they navigated work, parenting, and personal...
  17. On This Day December 5 1986 – Final Episode of SilverHawks Aired

    On This Day December 5 1986 – Final Episode of SilverHawks Aired

    On this day December 5 1986 the final episode of SilverHawks aired, closing out the animated sci fi adventure series that followed a heroic team of partly metal heroes battling the forces of Mon Star. The show combined futuristic action, space themed battles, and a vibrant visual style that...
  18. On This Day December 4 1981 – Falcon Crest Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 4 1981 – Falcon Crest Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 4 1981 Falcon Crest premiered on CBS. The series invited viewers into the dramatic world of a powerful California wine producing family whose rivalries, secrets, and shifting alliances drove the heart of the story. Its mix of intrigue, wealth, and tension fit perfectly with...
  19. On This Day December 4 1981 – You Cant Do That on Television Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On This Day December 4 1981 – You Cant Do That on Television Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On this day December 4 1981 You Cant Do That on Television premiered on Nickelodeon. The series brought a new style of kids comedy to American television with sketch based humor, recurring jokes, and a playful edge that immediately set it apart from other children’s programming of the time. Its...
  20. On This Day December 3 1989 – True Blue Premiered on NBC

    On This Day December 3 1989 – True Blue Premiered on NBC

    On this day December 3 1989 True Blue premiered on NBC. The series followed a dedicated rescue squad in New York City as they faced dangerous emergencies, demanding teamwork, and the emotional weight that comes with high stakes public service. Its blend of action, character driven drama, and...
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