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Gimme a Break! is an American television sitcom created by Mort Lachman and Sy Rosen, that aired on NBC for six seasons from October 29, 1981, to May 12, 1987. The series starred Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief (Dolph Sweet) and his three daughters.

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    Gimme a Break Airs Final Episode on May 12, 1987

    On this day May 12, 1987, the final episode of "Gimme a Break" was broadcast. The show had a successful run of 6 seasons with a total of 137 episodes. Interesting tidbit: Nell Carter, the star of the show, also sang the theme song for "Gimme a Break."
  2. Pete

    On This Day May 8, 1985 Dolph Sweet From Gimme a Break Passed Away

    On this day May 8, 1985, actor Dolph Sweet succumbed to stomach cancer at the age of 64. Best known for his role as the Police Chief (Dad) on "Gimme a Break!", his passing left a void in the hearts of fans. Despite his absence, the show persisted for two more seasons, a testament to his enduring...
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