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  1. On This Day October 26, 1988 – Annie McGuire Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 26, 1988 – Annie McGuire Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 26, 1988, the sitcom Annie McGuire premiered on CBS, offering viewers a warm and relatable look at family life and second chances. Starring Mary Tyler Moore in her return to television comedy, the series followed Annie McGuire, a recently remarried woman juggling a blended...
  2. On This Day October 26, 1988 – The Van Dyke Show Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 26, 1988 – The Van Dyke Show Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 26, 1988, the sitcom The Van Dyke Show premiered on CBS, marking the first time legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke starred alongside his real life son Barry Van Dyke in a television series. The show followed a retired Broadway star named Dick Burgess who moves to the Midwest...
  3. On This Day October 26, 1982 – St Elsewhere Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 26, 1982 – St Elsewhere Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 26, 1982, the groundbreaking medical drama St Elsewhere premiered on NBC, bringing a new level of realism, emotion, and complexity to television storytelling. Set in the fictional St Eligius Hospital in Boston, the series followed doctors, nurses, and patients as they faced...
  4. On This Day October 25, 1981 – Todays F.B.I. Premiered On ABC

    On This Day October 25, 1981 – Todays F.B.I. Premiered On ABC

    On this day October 25, 1981, the television series Todays F.B.I. premiered on ABC, updating the classic 1960s show The F.B.I. for a new generation. Produced by Quinn Martin, the same creator behind the original series, the show aimed to present a modern and more realistic portrayal of federal...
  5. On This Day October 25, 1982 – Newhart Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 25, 1982 – Newhart Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 25, 1982, the beloved sitcom Newhart premiered on CBS, marking the return of comedian Bob Newhart to television in one of the most memorable comedy series of the 1980s. Set in a small Vermont inn, the show followed author Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna as they adjusted to...
  6. On This Day October 25, 1983 – Bay City Blues Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 25, 1983 – Bay City Blues Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 25, 1983, the television drama Bay City Blues premiered on NBC, offering viewers a behind the scenes look at the lives, hopes, and struggles of a minor league baseball team. Created by Steven Bochco, who had already achieved success with Hill Street Blues, the series brought...
  7. On This Day October 25, 1988 – Midnight Caller Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 25, 1988 – Midnight Caller Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 25, 1988, the television drama Midnight Caller premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a unique and thought provoking series that captured the late night loneliness and moral dilemmas of modern life. Starring Gary Cole as Jack Killian, a former police officer turned radio...
  8. On This Day October 25, 1989 – Final Episode Of The Nutt House Aired

    On This Day October 25, 1989 – Final Episode Of The Nutt House Aired

    On this day October 25, 1989, the final episode of the short lived comedy series The Nutt House aired, bringing an early end to a show that mixed slapstick humor, wordplay, and quirky hotel chaos. Created by Mel Brooks and Alan Spencer, the NBC sitcom centered around a rundown New York hotel...
  9. On This Day October 24, 1981 – Fitz And Bones Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 24, 1981 – Fitz And Bones Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 24, 1981, the television drama Fitz And Bones premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a story centered around journalism, investigation, and the challenges of uncovering the truth. Starring Tom Bosley and Jack Weston, the series followed two television reporters who worked...
  10. On This Day October 24, 1982 – Little Gloria... Happy At Last Aired On NBC

    On This Day October 24, 1982 – Little Gloria... Happy At Last Aired On NBC

    On this day October 24, 1982, the made for television movie Little Gloria... Happy At Last aired on NBC, dramatizing the true story of Gloria Vanderbilt’s highly publicized 1930s custody battle. Based on the best selling book by Barbara Goldsmith, the film portrayed the intense family conflict...
  11. On This Day October 23, 1988 – Mission Impossible Premiered On ABC

    On This Day October 23, 1988 – Mission Impossible Premiered On ABC

    On this day October 23, 1988, Mission Impossible premiered on ABC, bringing one of television’s most iconic series back to the small screen for a new generation. This updated version of the classic 1960s spy show featured Peter Graves returning as Jim Phelps, the leader of the Impossible...
  12. On This Day October 22, 1982 – The Quest Premiered On ABC

    On This Day October 22, 1982 – The Quest Premiered On ABC

    On this day October 22, 1982, the fantasy adventure series The Quest premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to a show filled with mystery, imagination, and supernatural discovery. Starring Perry King, Noah Beery Jr, and Karen Austin, the series followed a research scientist and his team as they...
  13. On This Day October 22, 1988 – The Final Episode Of Mighty Mouse The New Adventures Aired

    On This Day October 22, 1988 – The Final Episode Of Mighty Mouse The New Adventures Aired

    On this day October 22, 1988, the final episode of Mighty Mouse The New Adventures aired, closing out one of the most creative and unconventional animated series of the decade. Produced by Ralph Bakshi and CBS, the show revived the classic Mighty Mouse character from the 1940s but gave it a bold...
  14. On This Day October 22, 1982 – Vanna White Made Her Debut On Wheel Of Fortune

    On This Day October 22, 1982 – Vanna White Made Her Debut On Wheel Of Fortune

    On this day October 22, 1982, television audiences were introduced to Vanna White as she made her debut on Wheel Of Fortune. Her arrival marked the beginning of one of the most recognizable and enduring roles in American television history. Chosen from more than two hundred hopefuls, Vanna...
  15. On This Day October 21, 1983 – Jennifer Slept Here Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 21, 1983 – Jennifer Slept Here Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 21, 1983, the supernatural sitcom Jennifer Slept Here premiered on NBC, introducing audiences to a lighthearted ghost comedy that blended humor and the paranormal. The show starred Ann Jillian as Jennifer Farrell, a glamorous Hollywood actress who dies unexpectedly and...
  16. On This Day October 20, 1985 – Andy Warhols Fifteen Minutes Premiered On MTV

    On This Day October 20, 1985 – Andy Warhols Fifteen Minutes Premiered On MTV

    On this day October 20, 1985, Andy Warhols Fifteen Minutes premiered on MTV, bringing art, celebrity, and counterculture to cable television in a way never seen before. The talk show was named after Warhols famous phrase about everyone getting their fifteen minutes of fame, and it quickly became...
  17. On This Day October 18 1988 - Roseanne Premiered on ABC

    On This Day October 18 1988 - Roseanne Premiered on ABC

    On this day October 18 1988, Roseanne premiered on ABC, bringing a fresh and unfiltered look at working class family life in America. Centered around the Conner family in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois, the show broke away from the polished sitcom formula of the time and introduced...
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  18. On This Day October 17 1983 - The Sally Jesse Raphael Show Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day October 17 1983 - The Sally Jesse Raphael Show Premiered in Syndication

    On this day October 17 1983, The Sally Jesse Raphael Show premiered in syndication, marking the beginning of one of television’s most memorable and influential daytime talk shows. Hosted by Sally Jesse Raphael, known for her signature red glasses and engaging personality, the program became a...
  19. On This Day October 16 1982 - Mr. T Made a Guest Appearance on Silver Spoons

    On This Day October 16 1982 - Mr. T Made a Guest Appearance on Silver Spoons

    On this day October 16 1982, Mr. T made a memorable guest appearance on the popular sitcom Silver Spoons, bringing his larger than life personality and trademark toughness to the small screen. At the time, Mr. T was already a rising star known for his breakout role in Rocky III, and his...
  20. On This Day October 16 1988 - Kids in the Hall Pilot Premiered on HBO

    On This Day October 16 1988 - Kids in the Hall Pilot Premiered on HBO

    On this day October 16 1988, the pilot episode of Kids in the Hall premiered on HBO, introducing audiences to a fresh and fearless brand of sketch comedy. Created by Canadian comedians Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson, the show mixed absurd humor...
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