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  1. On This Day October 3 1987 – Everything's Relative Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 3 1987 – Everything's Relative Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 3 1987, Everything's Relative premiered on CBS, bringing viewers a lighthearted sitcom centered on family bonds, sibling dynamics, and the ups and downs of everyday life. The series followed brothers Julian and Scott, who share an apartment in New York City and often clash...
  2. On This Day October 3 1982 – Voyagers Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 3 1982 – Voyagers Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 3 1982, Voyagers premiered on NBC, bringing a unique mix of adventure, history, and education to television. The series followed time traveler Phineas Bogg and young Jeffrey Jones as they journeyed through different eras, correcting historical events that had gone wrong and...
  3. On This Day October 3 1984 – Charles in Charge Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 3 1984 – Charles in Charge Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 3 1984, Charles in Charge premiered on CBS, bringing audiences a lighthearted and relatable sitcom centered around family, responsibility, and growing up. The series followed Charles, a college student who takes a job as a live-in caretaker for the Pembroke family’s children...
  4. On This Day October 3 1983 – Scarecrow and Mrs. King Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 3 1983 – Scarecrow and Mrs. King Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 3 1983, Scarecrow and Mrs. King premiered on CBS, bringing viewers a unique mix of espionage, adventure, and lighthearted charm. The series followed Amanda King, a suburban divorced mother of two, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes entangled with government...
  5. On This Day October 2 1989 – Make the Grade Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On This Day October 2 1989 – Make the Grade Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On this day October 2 1989, Make the Grade premiered on Nickelodeon, becoming one of the network’s most popular and educational game shows of the late 1980s. The series challenged middle and high school students with a variety of academic questions across subjects like history, math, science...
  6. On This Day October 2 1983 – The Yellow Rose Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 2 1983 – The Yellow Rose Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 2 1983, The Yellow Rose premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a dramatic and emotional series set against the backdrop of a sprawling Texas ranch. The show followed the Champion family as they fought to protect their land, legacy, and way of life while navigating personal...
  7. On This Day October 2 1982 – The Devlin Connection Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 2 1982 – The Devlin Connection Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 2 1982, The Devlin Connection premiered on NBC, bringing a mix of mystery, action, and drama to television audiences. The series starred Rock Hudson as Brian Devlin, a retired intelligence agent who partners with his estranged son Nick, played by Jack Scalia, to run a private...
  8. On This Day October 1 1986 – Better Days Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 1 1986 – Better Days Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 1 1986, Better Days premiered on CBS, offering viewers a lighthearted sitcom centered on cultural clashes, teenage life, and the bonds of friendship. The series followed Brian McGuire, a teenager from California who moves to Brooklyn to live with his uncle and aunt. Adjusting...
  9. On This Day October 1 1983 – Cutter to Houston Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 1 1983 – Cutter to Houston Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 1 1983, Cutter to Houston premiered on CBS, offering viewers a drama centered around a small Texas hospital and the dedicated medical professionals who worked there. The series followed three doctors as they navigated the challenges of saving lives in a rural community while...
  10. On This Day October 1 1983 – The Rousters Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 1 1983 – The Rousters Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 1 1983, The Rousters premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a unique blend of action, adventure, and family drama. Created by Glen A. Larson, the series followed Wyatt Earp III, a reluctant descendant of the legendary lawman, who travels with his eccentric family as part of...
  11. On This Day October 1 1982 – Remington Steele Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 1 1982 – Remington Steele Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 1 1982, Remington Steele premiered on NBC and brought a clever mix of mystery, drama, and comedy to television audiences. The series followed private investigator Laura Holt, a determined and resourceful woman who creates a fictional male boss named Remington Steele to...
  12. On This Day September 30 1983 – Manimal Premiered On NBC

    On This Day September 30 1983 – Manimal Premiered On NBC

    On this day September 30 1983, Manimal premiered on NBC as a bold new series that combined crime, fantasy, and adventure. The show followed Dr. Jonathan Chase, played by Simon MacCorkindale, a man with the extraordinary ability to transform himself into any animal. Using his powers to assist the...
  13. On This Day September 30 1988 – Robin Givens Spoke Out About Life With Mike Tyson On 20/20

    On This Day September 30 1988 – Robin Givens Spoke Out About Life With Mike Tyson On 20/20

    On this day September 30 1988, actress Robin Givens made headlines during a highly publicized interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s 20/20, where she described her marriage to heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson as “torture” and “pure hell.” The interview, which aired in front of millions of...
  14. On This Day September 30 1984 – Murder She Wrote Premiered On CBS

    On This Day September 30 1984 – Murder She Wrote Premiered On CBS

    On this day September 30 1984, Murder She Wrote premiered on CBS, introducing television audiences to mystery writer turned amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher. Set in the quiet coastal town of Cabot Cove, Maine, the series followed Jessica as she used her keen intellect, attention to detail, and...
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  15. On This Day September 30 1982 - Cheers Premiered On NBC

    On This Day September 30 1982 - Cheers Premiered On NBC

    On this day September 30 1982, Cheers premiered on NBC and welcomed viewers into a Boston bar that would become one of television’s most iconic settings. The series introduced audiences to Sam Malone, Diane Chambers, and a cast of memorable characters who gave the show its unique blend of humor...
  16. On This Day September 29, 1989 – Final Episode of Thundercats Aired

    On This Day September 29, 1989 – Final Episode of Thundercats Aired

    On this day September 29, 1989 the final episode of Thundercats aired, bringing an end to one of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s. Known for its action packed storytelling, memorable characters, and distinctive animation style, the show became a defining part of 80s Saturday morning...
  17. On This Day September 29, 1987 – Thirtysomething Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 29, 1987 – Thirtysomething Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 29, 1987 Thirtysomething premiered on ABC. The critically acclaimed drama series followed a close knit group of baby boomers navigating adulthood, careers, marriage, and parenthood in their thirties, offering an honest and relatable look at life’s everyday challenges...
  18. On This Day September 29, 1986 – Designing Women Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 29, 1986 – Designing Women Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 29, 1986 Designing Women premiered on CBS. The sitcom followed the lives of four strong, outspoken women running an interior design firm in Atlanta, blending sharp humor with heartfelt moments and clever social commentary. Starring Dixie Carter, Delta Burke, Annie Potts...
  19. On This Day September 29, 1985 – Amazing Stories Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 29, 1985 – Amazing Stories Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 29, 1985 Amazing Stories premiered on NBC. Created by Steven Spielberg, the anthology series brought imaginative storytelling, cutting edge effects, and cinematic production values to television, offering viewers a new tale of wonder, suspense, or adventure each week. Each...
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  20. On This Day September 29, 1985 – MacGyver Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 29, 1985 – MacGyver Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 29, 1985 MacGyver premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to one of the most resourceful and beloved action heroes of the decade. Starring Richard Dean Anderson as Angus MacGyver, the series followed a secret agent who relied on science, ingenuity, and quick thinking rather...
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