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  1. On This Day: April 12, 1986 - Soul Train Aired Its 500th Episode

    On This Day: April 12, 1986 - Soul Train Aired Its 500th Episode

    On this day April 12, 1986, Soul Train aired its 500th episode, marking a major milestone for one of the most iconic and influential music and dance shows in television history. Created by Don Cornelius, Soul Train had become a Saturday morning staple, celebrating Black music, fashion, culture...
  2. On This Day: April 11, 1985 - Hill Street Blues Aired Its 100th Episode

    On This Day: April 11, 1985 - Hill Street Blues Aired Its 100th Episode

    On this day April 11, 1985, Hill Street Blues reached a major milestone as it aired its 100th episode on NBC. Known for its gritty realism, ensemble cast, and groundbreaking storytelling, the series helped redefine the police drama format and became one of the most influential shows of the...
  3. On This Day: April 10, 1989 - Nearly Departed Premiered on NBC

    On This Day: April 10, 1989 - Nearly Departed Premiered on NBC

    On this day April 10, 1989, the supernatural sitcom Nearly Departed premiered on NBC. The show featured a quirky premise centered around a ghostly couple trying to reclaim their home from the living family now occupying it. With only 6 episodes produced and a very short run, the series faded...
  4. On This Day: April 10, 1987 - Final Episode of Amazing Stories Aired

    On This Day: April 10, 1987 - Final Episode of Amazing Stories Aired

    On this day April 10, 1987, the final episode of Amazing Stories aired, closing the book on the two season anthology series created by Steven Spielberg. The show featured a mix of fantasy, sci fi, horror, and heartfelt drama, often told with a magical or unexpected twist. Each episode stood on...
  5. On This Day: April 10, 1985 - Double Dare Premiered on CBS

    On This Day: April 10, 1985 - Double Dare Premiered on CBS

    On this day April 10, 1985, the crime drama Double Dare premiered on CBS, starring Billy Dee Williams in a rare television lead role. The series followed the story of Billy Diamond, a smooth talking con man who teams up with a straight laced former cop to take down criminals using brains, charm...
  6. On This Day: April 10, 1983 - Final Episode of Gloria Aired

    On This Day: April 10, 1983 - Final Episode of Gloria Aired

    On this day April 10, 1983, the final episode of Gloria aired, closing out the one and only season of the short lived spin off from All in the Family and Archie Bunker’s Place. The show starred Sally Struthers reprising her role as Gloria Stivic, now a single mother raising her young son after...
  7. On This Day: April 10, 1983 - Casablanca TV Series Premiered on NBC

    On This Day: April 10, 1983 - Casablanca TV Series Premiered on NBC

    On this day April 10, 1983, NBC premiered the television adaptation of Casablanca, a short lived series based on the legendary 1942 film. Set in 1941, the series served as a prequel to the original story, with Hector Elizondo taking on the role of Captain Renault and a young Ray Liotta starring...
  8. On This Day: April 9, 1988 - Final Episode of High Mountain Rangers Aired

    On This Day: April 9, 1988 - Final Episode of High Mountain Rangers Aired

    On this day April 9, 1988, the final episode of High Mountain Rangers aired, ending its run after just one season and 12 episodes. The action drama focused on an elite search and rescue team operating in the rugged wilderness of Lake Tahoe. With breathtaking mountain scenery and plenty of...
  9. On This Day: April 9, 1985 - Final Episode of Three’s a Crowd Aired

    On This Day: April 9, 1985 - Final Episode of Three’s a Crowd Aired

    On this day April 9, 1985, the final episode of Three’s a Crowd aired, marking the quick end of the short lived spin off to the hit sitcom Three’s Company. The show followed Jack Tripper, played by John Ritter, as he moved in with his girlfriend Vicky and tried to navigate life outside the crazy...
  10. On This Day: April 9, 1981 - Checking In Premiered on CBS

    On This Day: April 9, 1981 - Checking In Premiered on CBS

    On this day April 9, 1981, the sitcom Checking In premiered on CBS. A spin off from The Jeffersons, the show starred Marla Gibbs reprising her role as Florence Johnston, the wisecracking maid who quickly became one of the most beloved characters on television during her time on The Jeffersons...
  11. On This Day: April 8, 1986 - Final Episode of Mary Aired

    On This Day: April 8, 1986 - Final Episode of Mary Aired

    On this day April 8, 1986, the final episode of the sitcom Mary aired, closing out a short run of just one season and 13 episodes. The series starred Mary Tyler Moore in her return to prime time television, this time as a newspaper reporter navigating the fast paced world of print journalism at...
  12. On This Day: April 8, 1986 - Final Episode of Foley Square Aired

    On This Day: April 8, 1986 - Final Episode of Foley Square Aired

    On this day April 8, 1986, the final episode of Foley Square aired, bringing an end to the short lived legal sitcom after just one season. The show starred Margaret Colin as Alex Harrigan, an assistant district attorney balancing courtroom duties with personal challenges, and featured Jon Lovitz...
  13. On This Day: April 8, 1983 - David Copperfield Made the Statue of Liberty Disappear

    On This Day: April 8, 1983 - David Copperfield Made the Statue of Liberty Disappear

    On this day April 8, 1983, magician David Copperfield stunned a live audience and millions watching on television when he made the Statue of Liberty disappear. The illusion aired during a national broadcast and instantly became one of the most iconic moments in television magic history. The...
  14. On This Day: April 7, 1985 - National Geographic Explorer Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On This Day: April 7, 1985 - National Geographic Explorer Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On this day April 7, 1985, National Geographic Explorer made its television debut on Nickelodeon, launching a groundbreaking documentary series that would go on to become one of the longest running programs of its kind. With a focus on science, nature, culture, and adventure, the show brought...
  15. On This Day: April 7, 1984 - The Final Episode of Mama’s Family Aired

    On This Day: April 7, 1984 - The Final Episode of Mama’s Family Aired

    On this day April 7, 1984, the original run of Mama’s Family came to an end with the airing of its final episode on NBC. Created by Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, the sitcom was based on a recurring sketch from The Carol Burnett Show and starred Vicki Lawrence as the sharp tongued, no nonsense...
  16. On This Day: April 6, 1988 - Just in Time Premiered on ABC

    On This Day: April 6, 1988 - Just in Time Premiered on ABC

    On this day April 6, 1988, the short lived sitcom Just in Time premiered on ABC. The series followed a fast paced New York City publishing company and focused on the relationships and chaos that unfolded between its quirky employees. With quick dialogue and a mix of office drama and comedy, the...
  17. On This Day: April 6, 1986 - Fathers and Sons Premiered on NBC

    On This Day: April 6, 1986 - Fathers and Sons Premiered on NBC

    On this day April 6, 1986, NBC premiered Fathers and Sons, a short lived drama series that explored the relationship between a widowed father and his three sons as they navigated life, love, and growing up. The show aimed to blend heartfelt family dynamics with realistic challenges, focusing on...
  18. On This Day: April 6, 1983 - Zorro and Son Premiered on ABC

    On This Day: April 6, 1983 - Zorro and Son Premiered on ABC

    On this day April 6, 1983, Zorro and Son premiered on ABC, offering a comedic take on the legendary masked hero. The show followed an aging Zorro as he passed the torch to his less experienced but eager son. With humor, swordplay, and a bit of slapstick, the series aimed to blend classic...
  19. On This Day: April 6, 1981 - Private Benjamin Premiered on CBS

    On This Day: April 6, 1981 - Private Benjamin Premiered on CBS

    On this day April 6, 1981, the television adaptation of Private Benjamin premiered on CBS, bringing the hit film’s story to the small screen. Inspired by the 1980 movie that starred Goldie Hawn, the series followed the misadventures of Judy Benjamin, a pampered woman who joins the U.S. Army and...
  20. On This Day: April 5, 1988 - The Robert Guillaume Show Premiered on ABC

    On This Day: April 5, 1988 - The Robert Guillaume Show Premiered on ABC

    On this day April 5, 1988, The Robert Guillaume Show premiered on ABC, featuring the talented Robert Guillaume in a lead role that aimed to break new ground in network television. The sitcom followed Edward Sawyer, a single father and political speechwriter who begins a relationship with a white...
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