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  1. On This Day November 30 1981 – The Final Episode of The Mike Douglas Show Aired

    On This Day November 30 1981 – The Final Episode of The Mike Douglas Show Aired

    On this day November 30 1981 the final episode of The Mike Douglas Show aired. The long running daytime program came to an end after years of featuring music performances, celebrity interviews, and conversations that helped shape the landscape of American talk television. Its friendly tone...
  2. On This Day November 29 1980 – Breaking Away Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 29 1980 – Breaking Away Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 29 1980 Breaking Away premiered on ABC. The series continued the spirit of the film that inspired it, following a group of young friends navigating small town life, responsibility, and the challenges of stepping into adulthood. Its warm tone, character focused storytelling...
  3. On This Day November 30 1987 – CBS This Morning Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 30 1987 – CBS This Morning Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 30 1987 CBS This Morning premiered on CBS. The program introduced a refreshed approach to morning news with a blend of national reporting, interviews, lifestyle features, and real time updates. Its structure aimed to compete directly with other network morning shows while...
  4. On This Day November 30 1988 – Good Morning Miss Bliss Premiered on The Disney Channel

    On This Day November 30 1988 – Good Morning Miss Bliss Premiered on The Disney Channel

    On this day November 30 1988 Good Morning Miss Bliss premiered on The Disney Channel. The series followed a dedicated middle school teacher guiding her students through everyday challenges, friendships, and classroom lessons. Its warm tone, optimistic approach, and school centered storytelling...
  5. On This Day November 29 1988 – TV 101 Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 29 1988 – TV 101 Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 29 1988 TV 101 premiered on CBS. The series followed a high school journalism class that transformed its traditional newspaper into a student run television news program, creating a fresh blend of youth driven storytelling and real world issues. Its mix of teen drama, school...
  6. On This Day November 30 1989 – Ann Jillian Premiered on NBC

    On This Day November 30 1989 – Ann Jillian Premiered on NBC

    On this day November 30 1989 Ann Jillian premiered on NBC. The series followed a single mother balancing career, family life, and personal challenges with warmth, determination, and a steady sense of humor. Its tone reflected the late 80s interest in sitcoms centered on relatable everyday...
  7. On This Day November 28 1987 – Final Episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter Aired

    On This Day November 28 1987 – Final Episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter Aired

    On this day November 28 1987 the final episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter aired. The series followed a teenager who becomes caught up in undercover missions after discovering that his father works as a secret agent. Its blend of comedy, action, and spy themed adventure gave the show a...
  8. On This Day November 28 1981 – Open All Night Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 28 1981 – Open All Night Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 28 1981 Open All Night premiered on ABC. The sitcom followed the daily chaos inside a small convenience store, using quick humor, offbeat characters, and a steady flow of unpredictable situations to create a lively early 80s comedy. Its setting allowed for constant...
  9. On This Day November 26 1989 – MTV Unplugged Premiered on MTV

    On This Day November 26 1989 – MTV Unplugged Premiered on MTV

    On this day November 26 1989 MTV Unplugged premiered on MTV. The series introduced a fresh and intimate approach to live performance by inviting artists to strip down their songs with acoustic instruments and raw vocal delivery. Its simple setup and close focused style offered audiences a new...
  10. On This Day November 27 1988 – Almost Grown Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 27 1988 – Almost Grown Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 27 1988 Almost Grown premiered on CBS. The series followed a couple whose relationship was explored through shifting timelines, showing how their lives changed across different decades. Its blend of drama, memory, and reflective storytelling offered a unique structure that...
  11. On This Day November 27 1981 – Darkroom Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 27 1981 – Darkroom Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 27 1981 Darkroom premiered on ABC. The anthology series delivered a collection of suspenseful stories built around mystery, tension, and unexpected twists. Its eerie atmosphere and compact storytelling reflected the early 80s appetite for television that blended...
  12. On This Day November 26 1988 – Americas Funniest Home Videos Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 26 1988 – Americas Funniest Home Videos Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 26 1988 Americas Funniest Home Videos premiered on ABC. The series introduced viewers to a brand new format built around real home recorded clips that captured unexpected moments, family mishaps, and spontaneous humor. Its warm tone and simple concept instantly connected...
  13. On This Day November 27 1980 – Bosom Buddies Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 27 1980 – Bosom Buddies Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 27 1980 Bosom Buddies premiered on ABC. The sitcom followed two young men who disguise themselves as women in order to live in an affordable all female apartment building, creating a fast moving mix of comedic misunderstandings and creative problem solving. Its energetic...
  14. On This Day November 24 1988 – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Premiered on The Comedy Channel

    On This Day November 24 1988 – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Premiered on The Comedy Channel

    On this day November 24 1988 Mystery Science Theater 3000 premiered on The Comedy Channel. The series introduced viewers to its unique format built around a man and his robot companions watching low budget films while providing nonstop commentary. Its creative setup, witty humor, and offbeat...
  15. On This Day November 24 1981 – Simon and Simon Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 24 1981 – Simon and Simon Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 24 1981 Simon and Simon premiered on CBS. The series followed two brothers working as private investigators whose opposite personalities created a lively mix of humor, action, and family tension. Its blend of detective work, lighthearted banter, and energetic 80s style fit...
  16. On This Day November 23 1985 – Final Episode of Hollywood Beat Aired

    On This Day November 23 1985 – Final Episode of Hollywood Beat Aired

    On this day November 23 1985 the final episode of Hollywood Beat aired. The series followed two Los Angeles detectives balancing crime solving with the fast moving, entertainment filled atmosphere of Hollywood. Its mix of action, humor, and stylish 80s flair reflected the decade’s growing...
  17. On This Day November 22 1988 – Final Episode of Denver the Last Dinosaur Aired

    On This Day November 22 1988 – Final Episode of Denver the Last Dinosaur Aired

    On this day November 22 1988 the final episode of Denver the Last Dinosaur aired. The animated series followed a friendly dinosaur who bonded with a group of modern day kids, creating adventures built on imagination, humor, and upbeat messages. Its colorful style and positive tone reflected the...
  18. On This Day November 21 1985 – Final Episode of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Aired

    On This Day November 21 1985 – Final Episode of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Aired

    On this day November 21 1985 the final episode of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe aired. The series had become one of the most iconic animated shows of the decade, blending action, fantasy, and vibrant characters into a world that captured the imagination of children everywhere. Its...
  19. On This Day November 21 1980 – Kristin Shepard Was Revealed as the Shooter in the Mystery of Who Shot JR

    On This Day November 21 1980 – Kristin Shepard Was Revealed as the Shooter in the Mystery of Who Shot JR

    On this day November 21 1980 Kristin Shepard was revealed as the shooter in the mystery of Who Shot JR on Dallas. The long running cliffhanger had become one of the most talked about moments in television history, drawing massive national attention as viewers waited months to learn the identity...
  20. On This Day November 20 1985 – The Colby’s Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 20 1985 – The Colby’s Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 20 1985 The Colby’s premiered on ABC. The series expanded the world of prime time drama with a focus on wealth, power, and high society conflict during a time when audiences were drawn to glamorous storylines filled with rivalry and ambition. Its polished style and dramatic...
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