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  1. On This Day October 5 1983 – Whiz Kids Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 5 1983 – Whiz Kids Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 5 1983, Whiz Kids premiered on CBS, introducing viewers to a group of tech savvy teenagers who used their computer skills to solve crimes. The show followed Richie Adler and his group of friends as they hacked into databases, uncovered clues, and outsmarted criminals, often...
  2. On This Day October 3 1987 – Leg Work Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 3 1987 – Leg Work Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 3 1987, Leg Work premiered on CBS, offering a stylish mix of crime, mystery, and light comedy. The series followed Clare McCarron, a former assistant district attorney who leaves the courtroom behind to become a private investigator in New York City. Determined, resourceful...
  3. On This Day October 2 1982 – The Devlin Connection Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 2 1982 – The Devlin Connection Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 2 1982, The Devlin Connection premiered on NBC, bringing a mix of mystery, action, and drama to television audiences. The series starred Rock Hudson as Brian Devlin, a retired intelligence agent who partners with his estranged son Nick, played by Jack Scalia, to run a private...
  4. On This Day October 1 1982 – Remington Steele Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 1 1982 – Remington Steele Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 1 1982, Remington Steele premiered on NBC and brought a clever mix of mystery, drama, and comedy to television audiences. The series followed private investigator Laura Holt, a determined and resourceful woman who creates a fictional male boss named Remington Steele to...
  5. On This Day August 22 1986 – Final Episode of Riptide Aired

    On This Day August 22 1986 – Final Episode of Riptide Aired

    On this day August 22 1986, the final episode of Riptide aired on NBC, closing out one of the more unique detective series of the 1980s. The show followed Vietnam War buddies Cody Allen and Nick Ryder who launched their own private investigation business along the California coast, assisted by...
  6. On This Day July 19, 1985 – Final Episode of Matt Houston Aired on ABC

    On This Day July 19, 1985 – Final Episode of Matt Houston Aired on ABC

    On this day July 19, 1985, the final episode of Matt Houston aired on ABC, wrapping up a three season run that blended private eye storytelling with oil money flash and cowboy charm. Starring Lee Horsley in the title role, the series followed a wealthy Texas oilman who moonlighted as a Los...
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