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  1. On This Day: June 3, 1987 – Final Episode of Nothing in Common Airs on NBC

    On This Day: June 3, 1987 – Final Episode of Nothing in Common Airs on NBC

    On this day June 3, 1987, the final episode of Nothing in Common aired on NBC, ending the short run of a sitcom based on the 1986 film of the same name. The series attempted to expand on the story of a young advertising executive balancing his career and strained relationship with his father...
  2. On This Day: June 3, 1985 – Turkey Television Premieres on Nickelodeon

    On This Day: June 3, 1985 – Turkey Television Premieres on Nickelodeon

    On this day June 3, 1985, Turkey Television premiered on Nickelodeon. The sketch comedy series ran for one season and delivered a fast-paced mix of satire, animation, international clips, and absurdist humor aimed at a younger audience. Created by Roger Price and Geraldine Laybourne, the show...
  3. On This Day: June 3, 1985 – Larry King Live Premieres on CNN

    On This Day: June 3, 1985 – Larry King Live Premieres on CNN

    On this day June 3, 1985, Larry King Live premiered on CNN, launching what would become one of the most iconic and enduring talk shows in television history. Known for his suspenders, direct questions, and laid back interview style, Larry King brought a unique presence to cable news and talk...
  4. On This Day: June 2, 1984 – Final Episode of Whiz Kids Airs on CBS

    On This Day: June 2, 1984 – Final Episode of Whiz Kids Airs on CBS

    On this day June 2, 1984, the final episode of Whiz Kids aired on CBS, bringing the short-lived high tech adventure series to a close after just one season. The show followed a group of teenage computer geniuses who used their skills to solve crimes and get tangled in government-level...
  5. On This Day: June 1, 1983 – Final Episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey Airs

    On This Day: June 1, 1983 – Final Episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey Airs

    On this day June 1, 1983, the final episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey aired on ABC, closing out the adventure series after just one season and 22 episodes. Set in the South Pacific during the late 1930s, the show followed pilot Jake Cutter as he flew missions aboard his seaplane and uncovered...
  6. On This Day: May 31, 1985 – Final Episode of AfterMASH Airs

    On This Day: May 31, 1985 – Final Episode of AfterMASH Airs

    On this day May 31, 1985, the final episode of AfterMASH aired on CBS, bringing an end to the short lived spinoff of the legendary series MAS*H. The show followed Colonel Potter, Klinger, and Father Mulcahy as they adjusted to postwar life while working at a veterans hospital in Missouri...
  7. On This Day: May 31, 1983 – Final Episode of Bring 'Em Back Alive Airs

    On This Day: May 31, 1983 – Final Episode of Bring 'Em Back Alive Airs

    On this day May 31, 1983, the final episode of Bring 'Em Back Alive aired on CBS. The action adventure series starred Bruce Boxleitner as big game hunter Frank Buck and Cindy Morgan, known for her role in Caddyshack, as U.S. Consul Gloria Marlowe. The show was set in 1930s Singapore and featured...
  8. On This Day: May 30, 1986 – Final Episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner Airs

    On This Day: May 30, 1986 – Final Episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner Airs

    On this day May 30, 1986, the final episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner aired on The Disney Channel, closing the curtain on a beloved children’s series that ran for four seasons and produced 120 episodes. The show featured live action performers in full body costumes with animatronic faces...
  9. On This Day: May 30, 1987 – Final Episode of Silver Spoons Airs

    On This Day: May 30, 1987 – Final Episode of Silver Spoons Airs

    On this day May 30, 1987, the final episode of the sitcom Silver Spoons aired, bringing the series to a close after five seasons and 116 episodes. Starring Ricky Schroder and Joel Higgins, the show followed the story of a wealthy, playful father reconnecting with his young son and learning to...
  10. On This Day: May 28, 1988 – The Final Episode of Marblehead Manor Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1988 – The Final Episode of Marblehead Manor Aired

    On this day May 28, 1988, the final episode of Marblehead Manor aired, closing out a short lived sitcom that ran for just one season and 24 episodes in syndication. Set in a lavish estate, the show followed the quirky staff and eccentric residents of a wealthy household, blending slapstick humor...
  11. On This Day: May 28, 1987 – The Final Newscast of Our World Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1987 – The Final Newscast of Our World Aired

    On this day May 28, 1987, the final newscast of Our World aired on ABC, ending a unique and critically acclaimed series after just one season and 26 episodes. Hosted by Linda Ellerbee and Ray Gandolf, the show took a documentary style approach to television news, highlighting specific years or...
  12. On This Day: May 28, 1987 – The Final Episode of Scarecrow and Mrs. King Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1987 – The Final Episode of Scarecrow and Mrs. King Aired

    On this day May 28, 1987, the final episode of Scarecrow and Mrs. King aired on CBS, closing the book on a four season run filled with espionage, action, and unlikely romance. The series followed secret agent Lee Stetson, known as "Scarecrow," and a suburban housewife, Amanda King, who found...
  13. On This Day: May 28, 1986 – The Final Episode of T.J. Hooker Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1986 – The Final Episode of T.J. Hooker Aired

    On this day May 28, 1986, the final episode of T.J. Hooker aired, ending a five season run that brought high speed chases and street level crime fighting to television screens across America. Starring William Shatner as veteran cop Sergeant T.J. Hooker, the show combined action, drama, and tough...
  14. On This Day: May 28, 1984 – The Final Episode of One Day at a Time Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1984 – The Final Episode of One Day at a Time Aired

    On this day May 28, 1984, the final episode of One Day at a Time aired on CBS, ending a successful nine season run that spanned 209 episodes. The show followed the life of Ann Romano, a divorced mother raising her two daughters in Indianapolis, and tackled real life issues with humor, honesty...
  15. On This Day: May 27, 1988 – The Final Episode of Punky Brewster Aired

    On This Day: May 27, 1988 – The Final Episode of Punky Brewster Aired

    On this day May 27, 1988, the final episode of Punky Brewster aired, wrapping up the heartwarming series after four seasons and 88 episodes. Premiering in 1984 on NBC and continuing in syndication from 1987 to 1988, the show followed the adventures of Punky, a spunky and optimistic young girl...
  16. On This Day: May 27, 1982 – The Final Episode of Mork & Mindy Aired

    On This Day: May 27, 1982 – The Final Episode of Mork & Mindy Aired

    On this day May 27, 1982, the final episode of Mork & Mindy aired, wrapping up the beloved sci-fi comedy after four seasons and 91 episodes. Starring Robin Williams as the quirky alien Mork from the planet Ork and Pam Dawber as his human friend Mindy, the show was a spin off of Happy Days and...
  17. On This Day: May 25, 1988 – The Final Episode of St. Elsewhere Aired

    On This Day: May 25, 1988 – The Final Episode of St. Elsewhere Aired

    On this day May 25, 1988, the final episode of St. Elsewhere aired on NBC, concluding a groundbreaking six season run that redefined medical dramas on television. Set in the fictional St. Eligius Hospital in Boston, the series mixed complex character arcs with socially relevant storylines and...
  18. On This Day: May 24, 1988 – The Final Episode of Aaron’s Way Aired

    On This Day: May 24, 1988 – The Final Episode of Aaron’s Way Aired

    On this day May 24, 1988, the final episode of Aaron’s Way aired on ABC, closing out the gentle family drama after one season and 14 episodes. The show starred Merlin Olsen as Aaron Miller, a widowed Amish father who moves his family from Pennsylvania to California after the death of his son...
  19. On This Day: May 24, 1986 – The Final Episode of Mr. Sunshine Aired

    On This Day: May 24, 1986 – The Final Episode of Mr. Sunshine Aired

    On this day May 24, 1986, the final episode of Mr. Sunshine aired on ABC, quietly concluding the short lived sitcom after just one season and 11 episodes. The series starred Jeffrey Tambor as Paul Stark, a blind university professor navigating life and work with wit and determination. Barbara...
  20. On This Day: May 24, 1986 – The Final Episode of The Love Boat Aired

    On This Day: May 24, 1986 – The Final Episode of The Love Boat Aired

    On this day May 24, 1986, the final episode of The Love Boat aired on ABC, wrapping up a nine season run filled with romance, comedy, and celebrity guest stars. Set aboard the Pacific Princess, the series followed Captain Stubing and his lovable crew as they sailed from one heartwarming...
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