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  1. On This Day September 26, 1982 – Knight Rider Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 26, 1982 – Knight Rider Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 26, 1982 the action adventure series Knight Rider premiered on NBC. The show quickly became one of the most iconic television series of the decade, blending futuristic technology, fast paced action, and unforgettable characters into a formula that defined 80s TV. The...
  2. On This Day September 26, 1987 – J.J. Starbuck Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 26, 1987 – J.J. Starbuck Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 26, 1987 the drama series J.J. Starbuck premiered on NBC. The show starred Dale Robertson as a wealthy Texas businessman who, after a personal tragedy, dedicated his life to traveling the country and solving crimes using his money, wisdom, and unconventional methods. J.J...
  3. On This Day September 25, 1982 – Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1982 – Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1982 the animated series Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour premiered on ABC. The unique crossover show brought together animated versions of three beloved sitcoms, blending their characters and stories into one Saturday morning block aimed at younger audiences...
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  4. On This Day September 25, 1982 – Pac-Man Premiered as an Animated Series on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1982 – Pac-Man Premiered as an Animated Series on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1982 the animated series Pac-Man premiered on ABC. Inspired by the wildly popular arcade game, the show brought the pellet chomping character to Saturday morning television, turning one of gaming’s biggest icons into a cartoon star. The series followed Pac-Man, his...
  5. On This Day September 25, 1982 – Silver Spoons Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 25, 1982 – Silver Spoons Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 25, 1982 the sitcom Silver Spoons premiered. The series followed the life of Ricky Stratton, a young boy who goes to live with his wealthy and eccentric father Edward after his parents’ divorce. Their relationship, filled with humor, heart, and lessons about family, became...
  6. On This Day September 25, 1982 – The Little Rascals Animated Series Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1982 – The Little Rascals Animated Series Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1982 the animated series The Little Rascals premiered on ABC. Based on the classic characters from the original Our Gang shorts, the show brought Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, Buckwheat, and the rest of the gang to a new generation of viewers. The series followed the group...
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  7. On This Day September 25, 1987 – Final Episode of My Little Pony Aired

    On This Day September 25, 1987 – Final Episode of My Little Pony Aired

    On this day September 25, 1987 the final episode of the animated series My Little Pony aired, marking the end of a beloved show that became a staple of 80s Saturday morning television. Based on the popular toy line, the series brought the magical world of Ponyland to life for a generation of...
  8. On This Day September 25, 1987 – Beauty and the Beast Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 25, 1987 – Beauty and the Beast Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 25, 1987 the fantasy drama series Beauty and the Beast premiered on CBS. Blending romance, mystery, and adventure, the show quickly became one of the most unique and memorable series of the late 1980s. The story followed Catherine Chandler, an assistant district attorney...
  9. On This Day September 25, 1986 – Our World Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1986 – Our World Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1986 the news and documentary series Our World premiered on ABC. Hosted by Linda Ellerbee and Ray Gandolf, the show offered a unique approach to television journalism by exploring specific historical events and cultural moments within the context of the time in which...
  10. On This Day September 25, 1985 – The Insiders Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1985 – The Insiders Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1985 the crime drama The Insiders premiered on ABC. The series followed a pair of investigative reporters who went undercover to expose corruption, criminal organizations, and dangerous secrets hidden beneath the surface of society. The show centered on Nick Fox, a...
  11. On This Day September 25, 1984 – Three's a Crowd Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1984 – Three's a Crowd Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1984 the sitcom Three's a Crowd premiered on ABC. A direct spin off of the hit series Three’s Company, the show continued the story of Jack Tripper as he started a new chapter of his life living with his girlfriend Vicky. The series focused on Jack’s attempts to...
  12. On This Day September 25, 1982 – The Scooby & Scrappy-Doo/Puppy Hour Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1982 – The Scooby & Scrappy-Doo/Puppy Hour Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1982 the animated series The Scooby & Scrappy-Doo/Puppy Hour premiered on ABC. This Saturday morning cartoon combined two popular shows into one hour-long block, pairing the mystery solving antics of Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo with the lighthearted adventures of The...
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  14. On This Day September 24, 1989 – Booker Premiered on Fox

    On This Day September 24, 1989 – Booker Premiered on Fox

    On this day September 24, 1989 the crime drama Booker premiered. A spin off of 21 Jump Street, the series followed Dennis Booker, played by Richard Grieco, a rebellious investigator working for a large Japanese corporation while handling cases in his own unconventional way. Booker combined...
  15. On This Day September 24, 1987 – Tour of Duty Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 24, 1987 – Tour of Duty Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 24, 1987 the drama Tour of Duty premiered. The series followed a platoon of American soldiers during the Vietnam War, offering a gritty and emotional look at the experiences of those who served. Tour of Duty stood out for its realistic portrayal of combat and its focus on...
  16. On This Day September 24, 1984 – Final Episode of Happy Days Aired

    On This Day September 24, 1984 – Final Episode of Happy Days Aired

    On this day September 24, 1984 the final episode of Happy Days aired, marking the end of one of television’s most beloved sitcoms. After eleven seasons, the show closed the book on the lives of the Cunningham family and their friends, who had become household names throughout the 70s and early...
  17. On This Day September 24, 1982 – Bring 'Em Back Alive Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 24, 1982 – Bring 'Em Back Alive Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 24, 1982 the adventure series Bring 'Em Back Alive premiered. Set in Singapore during the 1930s, the show followed Frank Buck, a big game hunter and adventurer, as he faced smugglers, spies, and dangerous wildlife in exotic locales. The series starred Bruce Boxleitner as...
  18. On This Day September 24, 1987 – A Different World Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 24, 1987 – A Different World Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 24, 1987 the sitcom A Different World premiered. Originally created as a spin off of The Cosby Show, the series followed Denise Huxtable as she enrolled at Hillman College, a fictional historically black college. While the first season centered on Denise, later seasons...
  19. On This Day September 24, 1985 – Growing Pains Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 24, 1985 – Growing Pains Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 24, 1985 the sitcom Growing Pains premiered. The series followed the Seaver family, led by psychiatrist Jason Seaver, who worked from home while his wife Maggie pursued her career as a journalist. The show quickly became a staple of 80s television thanks to its warm mix of...
  20. When September Meant TV: The 1980s Fall Premiere Tradition

    When September Meant TV: The 1980s Fall Premiere Tradition

    When September Meant TV: The 1980s Fall Premiere Tradition Television in the 1980s carried a rhythm that feels almost foreign today. In the era before streaming platforms and year round content drops, September was more than just a month. It was the heartbeat of television. For families...
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