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  1. On This Day: June 14, 1984 - Final Episode of Lottery Airs on ABC

    On This Day: June 14, 1984 - Final Episode of Lottery Airs on ABC

    On this day June 14, 1984, the final episode of the television series Lottery aired on ABC. The show lasted one season with a total of 17 episodes. It followed IRS agent Patrick Sean Flaherty, played by Ben Murphy, and Eric Rush from the Intersweep Lottery, played by Marshall Colt, as they...
  2. On This Day: June 14, 1988 - The Young and the Restless Becomes the Number 1 Daytime Soap in America

    On This Day: June 14, 1988 - The Young and the Restless Becomes the Number 1 Daytime Soap in America

    On this day June 14, 1988, The Young and the Restless officially passed General Hospital to become the number 1 daytime soap opera in the United States. After years of steady growth and audience loyalty, the CBS series claimed the top spot in the daytime ratings, ending General Hospital’s long...
  3. On This Day: June 13, 1988 - Blue Skies Premieres on CBS

    On This Day: June 13, 1988 - Blue Skies Premieres on CBS

    On this day June 13, 1988, the short lived sitcom Blue Skies premiered on CBS. The series aired only one season with a total of just 3 episodes before being pulled from the schedule. Set at a family owned hotel in Palm Springs, the show attempted to blend light comedy with quirky characters and...
  4. On This Day: June 13, 1987 - Final Episode of Sidekicks Airs on The Disney Channel

    On This Day: June 13, 1987 - Final Episode of Sidekicks Airs on The Disney Channel

    On this day June 13, 1987, the final episode of Sidekicks aired on The Disney Channel. The family action series ran for one season with a total of 23 episodes. Starring Ernie Reyes Jr. and Gil Gerard, the show followed a young martial arts prodigy and his partnership with a police officer as...
  5. On This Day: June 10, 1989 - Tales from the Crypt Premieres on HBO

    On This Day: June 10, 1989 - Tales from the Crypt Premieres on HBO

    On this day June 10, 1989, Tales from the Crypt premiered on HBO and brought horror to cable television with a bold, stylized edge. Inspired by the classic EC Comics of the 1950s, the show blended gore, dark humor, and morality tales in a way that pushed boundaries for the time. The series ran...
  6. On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Harley Race Defeats Ric Flair for the NWA Heavyweight Championship

    On This Day: June 10, 1983 - Harley Race Defeats Ric Flair for the NWA Heavyweight Championship

    On this day June 10, 1983, Harley Race defeated Ric Flair at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The match was a best of three falls bout, following the classic format used for many major title matches in that era. This marked Race’s seventh...
  7. On This Day: June 8, 1988 - Final Episode of The Slap Maxwell Story Aired

    On This Day: June 8, 1988 - Final Episode of The Slap Maxwell Story Aired

    On this day June 8, 1988, the final episode of The Slap Maxwell Story aired on ABC. The series starred Dabney Coleman as Slap Maxwell, a stubborn and old fashioned sports columnist who constantly found himself in trouble due to his abrasive personality and refusal to adapt to the modern world...
  8. On This Day: June 7, 1986 - Final Episode of Star Wars Droids Aired

    On This Day: June 7, 1986 - Final Episode of Star Wars Droids Aired

    On this day June 7, 1986, the final episode of Star Wars Droids aired, concluding its one and only season. The animated series followed the adventures of C 3PO and R2 D2 in the years before they met Luke Skywalker, giving fans a deeper look at the droids’ early experiences across the galaxy...
  9. On This Day: June 6, 1986 - Final Episode of The Merv Griffin Show Airs

    On This Day: June 6, 1986 - Final Episode of The Merv Griffin Show Airs

    On this day June 6, 1986, the final episode of The Merv Griffin Show aired, closing the curtain on one of television’s longest running talk shows. Originally premiering in 1962, the program ran for an incredible 4,855 episodes and became a staple of daytime and late night television for over two...
  10. On This Day: June 6, 1983 - Reading Rainbow Premieres on PBS

    On This Day: June 6, 1983 - Reading Rainbow Premieres on PBS

    On this day June 6, 1983, Reading Rainbow premiered on PBS, launching a beloved educational series that encouraged generations of children to develop a love of reading. Hosted by LeVar Burton, the show blended storytelling with real world explorations tied to the books being featured, offering...
  11. On This Day: June 6, 1980 - Final Episode of Magpie Airs on British Television

    On This Day: June 6, 1980 - Final Episode of Magpie Airs on British Television

    On this day June 6, 1980, the final episode of the British children's television show Magpie aired, ending a 13-season run. First broadcast in 1968 on ITV, Magpie was created as a more contemporary alternative to the BBC’s Blue Peter, with a focus on pop culture, current trends, and issues...
  12. On This Day: June 4, 1989 - Final Episode of Day by Day Airs on NBC

    On This Day: June 4, 1989 - Final Episode of Day by Day Airs on NBC

    On this day June 4, 1989, the final episode of Day by Day aired on NBC, ending the two season run of a sitcom that blended family life with gentle humor and heartfelt moments. The show followed a couple who left the corporate world to open a daycare in their home, navigating parenting challenges...
  13. On This Day: June 4, 1989 - McGee and Me! Premieres in Syndication

    On This Day: June 4, 1989 - McGee and Me! Premieres in Syndication

    On this day June 4, 1989, McGee and Me! premiered in syndication, introducing viewers to a unique mix of live action and animation centered around family values and moral lessons. The series followed a young boy named Nick and his cartoon creation McGee as they navigated everyday challenges...
  14. On This Day: June 3, 1987 - Final Episode of Nothing in Common Airs on NBC

    On This Day: June 3, 1987 - Final Episode of Nothing in Common Airs on NBC

    On this day June 3, 1987, the final episode of Nothing in Common aired on NBC, ending the short run of a sitcom based on the 1986 film of the same name. The series attempted to expand on the story of a young advertising executive balancing his career and strained relationship with his father...
  15. On This Day: June 3, 1985 - Turkey Television Premieres on Nickelodeon

    On This Day: June 3, 1985 - Turkey Television Premieres on Nickelodeon

    On this day June 3, 1985, Turkey Television premiered on Nickelodeon. The sketch comedy series ran for one season and delivered a fast-paced mix of satire, animation, international clips, and absurdist humor aimed at a younger audience. Created by Roger Price and Geraldine Laybourne, the show...
  16. On This Day: June 3, 1985 - Larry King Live Premieres on CNN

    On This Day: June 3, 1985 - Larry King Live Premieres on CNN

    On this day June 3, 1985, Larry King Live premiered on CNN, launching what would become one of the most iconic and enduring talk shows in television history. Known for his suspenders, direct questions, and laid back interview style, Larry King brought a unique presence to cable news and talk...
  17. On This Day: June 2, 1984 - Final Episode of Whiz Kids Airs on CBS

    On This Day: June 2, 1984 - Final Episode of Whiz Kids Airs on CBS

    On this day June 2, 1984, the final episode of Whiz Kids aired on CBS, bringing the short-lived high tech adventure series to a close after just one season. The show followed a group of teenage computer geniuses who used their skills to solve crimes and get tangled in government-level...
  18. On This Day: June 1, 1983 - Final Episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey Airs

    On This Day: June 1, 1983 - Final Episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey Airs

    On this day June 1, 1983, the final episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey aired on ABC, closing out the adventure series after just one season and 22 episodes. Set in the South Pacific during the late 1930s, the show followed pilot Jake Cutter as he flew missions aboard his seaplane and uncovered...
  19. On This Day: May 31, 1985 - Final Episode of AfterMASH Airs

    On This Day: May 31, 1985 - Final Episode of AfterMASH Airs

    On this day May 31, 1985, the final episode of AfterMASH aired on CBS, bringing an end to the short lived spinoff of the legendary series MAS*H. The show followed Colonel Potter, Klinger, and Father Mulcahy as they adjusted to postwar life while working at a veterans hospital in Missouri...
  20. On This Day: May 31, 1983 - Final Episode of Bring 'Em Back Alive Airs

    On This Day: May 31, 1983 - Final Episode of Bring 'Em Back Alive Airs

    On this day May 31, 1983, the final episode of Bring 'Em Back Alive aired on CBS. The action adventure series starred Bruce Boxleitner as big game hunter Frank Buck and Cindy Morgan, known for her role in Caddyshack, as U.S. Consul Gloria Marlowe. The show was set in 1930s Singapore and featured...
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