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  1. On This Day December 15 1983 – Automan Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 15 1983 – Automan Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 15 1983 Automan premiered on ABC and introduced viewers to a futuristic crime fighting series built around a digital hero created inside a police computer system. The show followed a young officer and his glowing computerized partner as they worked together to solve cases...
  2. On This Day December 14 1987 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day December 14 1987 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premiered in Syndication

    On this day December 14 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered in syndication and introduced viewers to the animated series that would become one of the biggest pop culture phenomena of the decade. The show followed Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo as they fought crime from...
  3. On This Day December 13 1982 – Vanna White Officially Became the Regular Hostess of Wheel of Fortune

    On This Day December 13 1982 – Vanna White Officially Became the Regular Hostess of Wheel of Fortune

    On this day December 13 1982 Vanna White officially became the regular hostess of Wheel of Fortune and began a television run that would turn her into one of the most recognizable figures of the decade. Her role brought a new energy to the show as she revealed letters on the puzzle board with a...
  4. On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Ewoks Aired

    On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Ewoks Aired

    On this day December 13 1986 the final episode of Ewoks aired, closing out the animated series that followed the adventures of the small forest dwelling creatures introduced in Return of the Jedi. The show explored life on the forest moon of Endor through stories of friendship, danger, and...
  5. On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Wildfire Aired

    On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Wildfire Aired

    On this day December 13 1986 the final episode of Wildfire aired, closing the animated fantasy series that followed a young girl who entered a magical world to discover her true identity and protect a kingdom in danger. The show blended adventure, mystery, and emotional storytelling as she faced...
  6. On This Day December 12 1982 – Powerhouse Premiered on PBS

    On This Day December 12 1982 – Powerhouse Premiered on PBS

    On this day December 12 1982 Powerhouse premiered on PBS and introduced a youth focused educational series built to inspire creativity, confidence, and problem solving among its teenage audience. The show blended live action stories with music, learning themes, and positive messaging aimed at...
  7. On This Day December 12 1987 – Final Episode of Popeye and Son Aired

    On This Day December 12 1987 – Final Episode of Popeye and Son Aired

    On this day December 12 1987 the final episode of Popeye and Son aired, bringing the animated series to a close after following Popeye, Olive Oyl, and their son Junior through a new generation of family centered adventures. The show mixed classic character traits with 80s style storytelling as...
  8. On This Day December 11 1985 – Foley Square Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1985 – Foley Square Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1985 Foley Square premiered on CBS and introduced viewers to a workplace comedy centered on a young assistant district attorney balancing her career, personal life, and the steady stream of challenges inside a bustling New York office. The show mixed light humor, legal...
  9. On This Day December 11 1985 – Mary Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1985 – Mary Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1985 Mary premiered on CBS and introduced a sitcom built around a television reporter starting over at a new Chicago station. The show followed her attempts to rebuild her career while juggling workplace challenges, newsroom personalities, and the fast pace of local...
  10. On This Day December 11 1987 – The Wilton North Report Premiered on Fox

    On This Day December 11 1987 – The Wilton North Report Premiered on Fox

    On this day December 11 1987 The Wilton North Report premiered on Fox and introduced a late night program that mixed news parody, interviews, sketches, and offbeat humor. The show aimed to offer an alternative to traditional late night formats with fast pacing, unconventional segments, and a...
  11. On This Day December 11 1987 – Final Episode of Dinosaucers Aired

    On This Day December 11 1987 – Final Episode of Dinosaucers Aired

    On this day December 11 1987 the final episode of Dinosaucers aired, wrapping up the animated series about two rival groups of intelligent dinosaurs from outer space who brought their battle to Earth. The show followed the heroic Dinosaucers and their human allies as they worked to stop the...
  12. On This Day December 11 1980 – Magnum P.I. Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1980 – Magnum P.I. Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1980 Magnum P.I. premiered on CBS and introduced viewers to the charismatic private investigator Thomas Magnum as he took on cases across the Hawaiian islands. The series blended action, mystery, humor, and character driven storytelling while showcasing the scenic...
  13. On This Day December 9 1985 – The 2 Part Mini Series Alice in Wonderland Aired on CBS

    On This Day December 9 1985 – The 2 Part Mini Series Alice in Wonderland Aired on CBS

    On this day December 9 1985 the 2 part mini series Alice in Wonderland aired on CBS and brought a star filled adaptation of the classic story to television. The production followed young Alice as she traveled through a strange and whimsical world filled with memorable characters, unusual...
  14. On This Day December 9 1988 – Final Episode of Something Is Out There Aired

    On This Day December 9 1988 – Final Episode of Something Is Out There Aired

    On this day December 9 1988 the final episode of Something Is Out There aired and brought the short lived sci fi series to a close. The show followed a police detective who teamed up with an alien fugitive as they pursued a dangerous creature on the loose. Its mix of suspense, science fiction...
  15. On This Day December 9 1989 – Final Episode of The California Raisin Show Aired

    On This Day December 9 1989 – Final Episode of The California Raisin Show Aired

    On this day December 9 1989 the final episode of The California Raisin Show aired, closing out the animated series built around the popular claymation characters who became cultural icons during the decade. The show followed the Raisins through musical adventures, lighthearted stories, and...
  16. On This Day December 8 1984 – The Final Episode of Captain Kangaroo Aired

    On This Day December 8 1984 – The Final Episode of Captain Kangaroo Aired

    On this day December 8 1984 the final episode of Captain Kangaroo aired, bringing an end to one of television’s longest running and most beloved children’s programs. The show had guided generations of young viewers with its gentle storytelling, calm presentation, and memorable characters who...
  17. On This Day December 7 1987 – Remote Control Premiered on MTV

    On This Day December 7 1987 – Remote Control Premiered on MTV

    On this day December 7 1987 Remote Control premiered on MTV and introduced a lively game show built around pop culture questions, energetic humor, and fast moving competition. The show featured contestants seated in recliners while they answered questions taken from television, movies, music...
  18. On This Day December 7 1984 – Off the Rack Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 7 1984 – Off the Rack Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 7 1984 Off the Rack premiered on ABC and introduced a sitcom built around two business partners running a Los Angeles clothing shop while juggling disagreements, personal challenges, and day to day chaos. The show blended workplace humor with character driven moments that...
  19. On This Day December 6 1980 – Freebie and the Bean Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 6 1980 – Freebie and the Bean Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 6 1980 Freebie and the Bean premiered on CBS and brought a buddy style crime comedy to television based on the earlier feature film. The series followed two energetic detectives whose clashing personalities and unpredictable methods created constant humor as they tackled...
  20. On This Day December 6 1980 – Secrets of Midland Heights Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 6 1980 – Secrets of Midland Heights Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 6 1980 Secrets of Midland Heights premiered on CBS and introduced viewers to a dramatic series centered on the complicated relationships, hidden tensions, and emotional struggles within a small suburban community. The show explored romances, rivalries, and family conflicts...
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