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On This Day August 16 1989 – Uncle Buck Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 16 1989, Uncle Buck premiered, bringing audiences one of the most beloved comedies of the decade. Directed by John Hughes, this family favorite stars John Candy as Buck Russell, a carefree and unconventional man who is suddenly asked to look after his brother’s children while...- Pete
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On This Day July 22 1983 – Mr. Mom Premiered in Limited Theaters
On this day July 22 1983, Mr. Mom premiered in limited theaters, introducing audiences to a heartfelt and humorous take on role reversal in the modern family. Directed by Stan Dragoti and written by John Hughes, the film starred Michael Keaton as Jack Butler, a recently laid off engineer who...- Pete
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On This Day: July 8, 1987 - Final Episode of Sweet Surrender Aired on NBC
On this day July 8, 1987, the final episode of Sweet Surrender aired on NBC, closing out a short lived sitcom that only lasted six episodes. The series centered on a married couple adjusting to life with a new baby and the return of the husband’s parents into their household. It focused on...- Pete
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