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  1. On This Day: May 30, 1986 - Final Episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner Airs

    On This Day: May 30, 1986 - Final Episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner Airs

    On this day May 30, 1986, the final episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner aired on The Disney Channel, closing the curtain on a beloved children’s series that ran for four seasons and produced 120 episodes. The show featured live action performers in full body costumes with animatronic faces...
  2. On This Day: May 30, 1987 - Final Episode of Silver Spoons Airs

    On This Day: May 30, 1987 - Final Episode of Silver Spoons Airs

    On this day May 30, 1987, the final episode of the sitcom Silver Spoons aired, bringing the series to a close after five seasons and 116 episodes. Starring Ricky Schroder and Joel Higgins, the show followed the story of a wealthy, playful father reconnecting with his young son and learning to...
  3. On This Day: May 28, 1988 - The Final Episode of Marblehead Manor Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1988 - The Final Episode of Marblehead Manor Aired

    On this day May 28, 1988, the final episode of Marblehead Manor aired, closing out a short lived sitcom that ran for just one season and 24 episodes in syndication. Set in a lavish estate, the show followed the quirky staff and eccentric residents of a wealthy household, blending slapstick humor...
  4. On This Day: May 28, 1987 - The Final Newscast of Our World Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1987 - The Final Newscast of Our World Aired

    On this day May 28, 1987, the final newscast of Our World aired on ABC, ending a unique and critically acclaimed series after just one season and 26 episodes. Hosted by Linda Ellerbee and Ray Gandolf, the show took a documentary style approach to television news, highlighting specific years or...
  5. On This Day: May 28, 1987 - The Final Episode of Scarecrow and Mrs. King Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1987 - The Final Episode of Scarecrow and Mrs. King Aired

    On this day May 28, 1987, the final episode of Scarecrow and Mrs. King aired on CBS, closing the book on a four season run filled with espionage, action, and unlikely romance. The series followed secret agent Lee Stetson, known as "Scarecrow," and a suburban housewife, Amanda King, who found...
  6. On This Day: May 28, 1986 - The Final Episode of T.J. Hooker Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1986 - The Final Episode of T.J. Hooker Aired

    On this day May 28, 1986, the final episode of T.J. Hooker aired, ending a five season run that brought high speed chases and street level crime fighting to television screens across America. Starring William Shatner as veteran cop Sergeant T.J. Hooker, the show combined action, drama, and tough...
  7. On This Day: May 28, 1984 - The Final Episode of One Day at a Time Aired

    On This Day: May 28, 1984 - The Final Episode of One Day at a Time Aired

    On this day May 28, 1984, the final episode of One Day at a Time aired on CBS, ending a successful nine season run that spanned 209 episodes. The show followed the life of Ann Romano, a divorced mother raising her two daughters in Indianapolis, and tackled real life issues with humor, honesty...
  8. On This Day: May 27, 1988 - The Final Episode of Punky Brewster Aired

    On This Day: May 27, 1988 - The Final Episode of Punky Brewster Aired

    On this day May 27, 1988, the final episode of Punky Brewster aired, wrapping up the heartwarming series after four seasons and 88 episodes. Premiering in 1984 on NBC and continuing in syndication from 1987 to 1988, the show followed the adventures of Punky, a spunky and optimistic young girl...
  9. On This Day: May 27, 1982 - The Final Episode of Mork & Mindy Aired

    On This Day: May 27, 1982 - The Final Episode of Mork & Mindy Aired

    On this day May 27, 1982, the final episode of Mork & Mindy aired, wrapping up the beloved sci-fi comedy after four seasons and 91 episodes. Starring Robin Williams as the quirky alien Mork from the planet Ork and Pam Dawber as his human friend Mindy, the show was a spin off of Happy Days and...
  10. On This Day: May 25, 1988 - The Final Episode of St. Elsewhere Aired

    On This Day: May 25, 1988 - The Final Episode of St. Elsewhere Aired

    On this day May 25, 1988, the final episode of St. Elsewhere aired on NBC, concluding a groundbreaking six season run that redefined medical dramas on television. Set in the fictional St. Eligius Hospital in Boston, the series mixed complex character arcs with socially relevant storylines and...
  11. On This Day: May 24, 1988 - The Final Episode of Aaron’s Way Aired

    On This Day: May 24, 1988 - The Final Episode of Aaron’s Way Aired

    On this day May 24, 1988, the final episode of Aaron’s Way aired on ABC, closing out the gentle family drama after one season and 14 episodes. The show starred Merlin Olsen as Aaron Miller, a widowed Amish father who moves his family from Pennsylvania to California after the death of his son...
  12. On This Day: May 24, 1986 - The Final Episode of Mr. Sunshine Aired

    On This Day: May 24, 1986 - The Final Episode of Mr. Sunshine Aired

    On this day May 24, 1986, the final episode of Mr. Sunshine aired on ABC, quietly concluding the short lived sitcom after just one season and 11 episodes. The series starred Jeffrey Tambor as Paul Stark, a blind university professor navigating life and work with wit and determination. Barbara...
  13. On This Day: May 24, 1986 - The Final Episode of The Love Boat Aired

    On This Day: May 24, 1986 - The Final Episode of The Love Boat Aired

    On this day May 24, 1986, the final episode of The Love Boat aired on ABC, wrapping up a nine season run filled with romance, comedy, and celebrity guest stars. Set aboard the Pacific Princess, the series followed Captain Stubing and his lovable crew as they sailed from one heartwarming...
  14. On This Day: May 24, 1983 - The Final Episode of Joanie Loves Chachi Aired

    On This Day: May 24, 1983 - The Final Episode of Joanie Loves Chachi Aired

    On this day May 24, 1983, the final episode of Joanie Loves Chachi aired on ABC, bringing an end to the short lived spin off from the beloved sitcom Happy Days. The show followed Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola as they moved to Chicago to pursue their dreams of making it in the music...
  15. On This Day: May 23, 1986 - Final Episode of The Joker’s Wild Aired

    On This Day: May 23, 1986 - Final Episode of The Joker’s Wild Aired

    On this day May 23, 1986, the final episode of The Joker’s Wild aired, closing the curtain on one of television’s most memorable game shows of the 70s and 80s. Originally created and hosted by Jack Barry, the show mixed trivia questions with a slot machine style spinner, giving it a unique flair...
  16. On This Day: May 23, 1981 - The Final Episode of Eight Is Enough Aired

    On This Day: May 23, 1981 - The Final Episode of Eight Is Enough Aired

    On this day May 23, 1981, the final episode of Eight Is Enough aired on ABC, closing out a heartfelt five-season run that began in 1977. The show followed Tom Bradford, a newspaper columnist living in Sacramento, California, as he raised his eight children after the death of his wife. With a...
  17. On This Day: May 22 1985 - Final Episode of Double Dare Aired

    On This Day: May 22 1985 - Final Episode of Double Dare Aired

    On this day May 22 1985 the final episode of the short lived TV series Double Dare aired on CBS. The show ran for just one season with a total of 7 episodes. Starring Billy Dee Williams as investigator Frank Dawson Double Dare was a drama that mixed espionage and action with a high tech twist...
  18. On This Day: May 22, 1989 - The Final Episode of Kate and Allie Aired

    On This Day: May 22, 1989 - The Final Episode of Kate and Allie Aired

    On this day May 22, 1989, the final episode of Kate and Allie aired after six successful seasons. The sitcom starred Susan Saint James as Kate and Jane Curtin as Allie, two divorced women raising their children together under one roof in New York City. Their progressive living arrangement...
  19. On This Day: May 22, 1986 - Cher Called David Letterman an Asshole on Live TV

    On This Day: May 22, 1986 - Cher Called David Letterman an Asshole on Live TV

    On this day May 22, 1986, pop icon Cher appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and made headlines by calling the host an asshole on national television. The moment shocked audiences and instantly became one of the most talked about confrontations in 80s late night TV. Tension had built up...
  20. On This Day: May 22, 1984 - The Final Episode of Hart to Hart Aired

    On This Day: May 22, 1984 - The Final Episode of Hart to Hart Aired

    On this day May 22, 1984, the final episode of the mystery drama series Hart to Hart aired on ABC. The show starred Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, a wealthy couple who frequently found themselves tangled in murder mysteries and espionage. Lionel Stander played...
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