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  1. On This Day: May 23, 1986 – Final Episode of The Joker’s Wild Aired

    On This Day: May 23, 1986 – Final Episode of The Joker’s Wild Aired

    On this day May 23, 1986, the final episode of The Joker’s Wild aired, closing the curtain on one of television’s most memorable game shows of the 70s and 80s. Originally created and hosted by Jack Barry, the show mixed trivia questions with a slot machine style spinner, giving it a unique flair...
  2. On This Day: May 23, 1981 – The Final Episode of Eight Is Enough Aired

    On This Day: May 23, 1981 – The Final Episode of Eight Is Enough Aired

    On this day May 23, 1981, the final episode of Eight Is Enough aired on ABC, closing out a heartfelt five-season run that began in 1977. The show followed Tom Bradford, a newspaper columnist living in Sacramento, California, as he raised his eight children after the death of his wife. With a...
  3. On This Day: May 22 1985 - Final Episode of Double Dare Aired

    On This Day: May 22 1985 - Final Episode of Double Dare Aired

    On this day May 22 1985 the final episode of the short lived TV series Double Dare aired on CBS. The show ran for just one season with a total of 7 episodes. Starring Billy Dee Williams as investigator Frank Dawson Double Dare was a drama that mixed espionage and action with a high tech twist...
  4. On This Day: May 22, 1989 - The Final Episode of Kate and Allie Aired

    On This Day: May 22, 1989 - The Final Episode of Kate and Allie Aired

    On this day May 22, 1989, the final episode of Kate and Allie aired after six successful seasons. The sitcom starred Susan Saint James as Kate and Jane Curtin as Allie, two divorced women raising their children together under one roof in New York City. Their progressive living arrangement...
  5. On This Day: May 22, 1986 - Cher Called David Letterman an Asshole on Live TV

    On This Day: May 22, 1986 - Cher Called David Letterman an Asshole on Live TV

    On this day May 22, 1986, pop icon Cher appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and made headlines by calling the host an asshole on national television. The moment shocked audiences and instantly became one of the most talked about confrontations in 80s late night TV. Tension had built up...
  6. On This Day: May 22, 1984 - The Final Episode of Hart to Hart Aired

    On This Day: May 22, 1984 - The Final Episode of Hart to Hart Aired

    On this day May 22, 1984, the final episode of the mystery drama series Hart to Hart aired on ABC. The show starred Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, a wealthy couple who frequently found themselves tangled in murder mysteries and espionage. Lionel Stander played...
  7. On This Day: May 21, 1987 - The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd Premiered on Television

    On This Day: May 21, 1987 - The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd Premiered on Television

    On this day May 21, 1987, The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd premiered on television. The series originally aired on NBC before moving to Lifetime and starred Blair Brown as the title character. Known for its unique storytelling style and blend of drama and subtle comedy, the show focused on the...
  8. On This Day: May 20, 1989 - Final Episode of Small Wonder Aired

    On This Day: May 20, 1989 - Final Episode of Small Wonder Aired

    On this day May 20, 1989, the final episode of the sci fi sitcom Small Wonder aired, ending its four season run with a total of 96 episodes. The show followed the Lawson family and their secret robot daughter Vicki, portrayed by Tiffany Brissette, blending family comedy with futuristic...
  9. On This Day: May 20, 1982 - The Final Episode of Barney Miller Aired

    On This Day: May 20, 1982 - The Final Episode of Barney Miller Aired

    On this day May 20, 1982, the final episode of Barney Miller aired on ABC, concluding a celebrated eight season run that spanned 170 episodes. Set in a New York City police precinct, the series balanced humor and heart with sharp writing and thoughtful social commentary. Led by Hal Linden in...
  10. On This Day: May 19, 1987 - The First American Comedy Awards Aired on ABC

    On This Day: May 19, 1987 - The First American Comedy Awards Aired on ABC

    On this day May 19, 1987, the very first American Comedy Awards aired on ABC, marking a new tradition in honoring excellence in comedy across film, television and stand up. Created to recognize comedians and comedic performances often overlooked by traditional awards, the ceremony quickly became...
  11. On This Day: May 19, 1984 - The Final Episode of Fantasy Island Aired

    On This Day: May 19, 1984 - The Final Episode of Fantasy Island Aired

    On this day May 19, 1984, the final episode of Fantasy Island aired on ABC, bringing an end to a seven season run filled with mystery, wonder and unexpected lessons. Starring Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Roarke and Herve Villechaize as Tattoo, the show invited guests to a tropical island where their...
  12. On This Day: May 19, 1980 - The Scarlett O’Hara War Aired on NBC

    On This Day: May 19, 1980 - The Scarlett O’Hara War Aired on NBC

    On this day May 19, 1980, NBC aired the made for TV movie The Scarlett O’Hara War, a dramatized account of the search for the perfect actress to play Scarlett O’Hara in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. The movie explored the behind the scenes drama and fierce competition among Hollywood’s...
  13. On This Day: May 18, 1984 - Season 7 Finale of Dallas Aired on CBS

    On This Day: May 18, 1984 - Season 7 Finale of Dallas Aired on CBS

    On this day May 18, 1984, the season seven finale of Dallas aired on CBS with the dramatic episode titled End Game. In true Dallas fashion, the episode delivered high tension and shocking moments as Bobby Ewing found himself caught in the crossfire of a failed assassination attempt aimed at his...
  14. On This Day: May 18, 1987 - The Final Episode of Fame Aired

    On This Day: May 18, 1987 - The Final Episode of Fame Aired

    On this day May 18, 1987, the final episode of the television series Fame aired, bringing an end to its six season run with a total of 136 episodes. Based on the 1980 film of the same name, the series followed the lives of students and teachers at New York’s High School for the Performing Arts...
  15. On This Day: May 17, 1985 - Dallas Season 8 Finale Aired With Bobby Ewing’s Tragic Farewell

    On This Day: May 17, 1985 - Dallas Season 8 Finale Aired With Bobby Ewing’s Tragic Farewell

    On this day May 17, 1985, CBS aired the season 8 finale of Dallas titled Swan Song, delivering one of the most emotional moments in the series when Bobby Ewing, played by Patrick Duffy, was left on his deathbed. The dramatic scene came after Bobby was struck by a speeding car driven by his...
  16. On This Day: May 16, 1988 - Final Episode of Cagney and Lacey Aired

    On This Day: May 16, 1988 - Final Episode of Cagney and Lacey Aired

    On this day May 16, 1988, CBS aired the final episode of Cagney and Lacey, bringing to a close one of television’s most groundbreaking and respected crime dramas. The series ran for seven seasons with 125 episodes and was followed by four made for TV movies that continued the story. Starring...
  17. On This Day: May 16, 1986 - Final Episode of The Misfits of Science Aired

    On This Day: May 16, 1986 - Final Episode of The Misfits of Science Aired

    On this day May 16, 1986, NBC aired the final episode of The Misfits of Science, a quirky sci fi adventure series that ran for one season with a total of 16 episodes. The show followed a group of young superheroes with unusual abilities who worked for a scientific think tank while battling...
  18. On This Day: May 16, 1986 - Final Episode of Charlie and Co Aired

    On This Day: May 16, 1986 - Final Episode of Charlie and Co Aired

    On this day May 16, 1986, ABC aired the final episode of Charlie and Co, a family sitcom that starred Flip Wilson, Gladys Knight and a young Jaleel White. The show followed the life of Charlie Richmond, a hardworking father raising his middle class family in Chicago while juggling the ups and...
  19. On This Day: May 16, 1986 - Dallas Season 9 Finale Aired With the Return of Bobby Ewing

    On This Day: May 16, 1986 - Dallas Season 9 Finale Aired With the Return of Bobby Ewing

    On this day May 16, 1986, CBS aired the season 9 finale of Dallas titled Blast From the Past, which delivered one of the most shocking and talked about twists in television history. In the final scene of the episode, Pam Ewing wakes up, walks into the bathroom and finds her ex husband Bobby...
  20. On This Day: May 16, 1985 - Final Episode of Street Hawk Aired

    On This Day: May 16, 1985 - Final Episode of Street Hawk Aired

    On this day May 16, 1985, ABC aired the final episode of Street Hawk, a short lived but memorable action series that ran for one season with a total of 13 episodes. The show followed Jesse Mach, a former motorcycle cop injured in the line of duty who is secretly recruited for a government...
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