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  1. On This Day October 11 1981 - The Made For TV Movie Family Reunion Aired On NBC

    On This Day October 11 1981 - The Made For TV Movie Family Reunion Aired On NBC

    On this day October 11 1981, the made for TV movie Family Reunion aired on NBC, bringing together an impressive cast that included Bette Davis, David Ogden Stiers, and Gena Rowlands. The film told the emotional story of a large American family reuniting after years apart, exploring themes of...
  2. On This Day October 10 1983 - Adam Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 10 1983 - Adam Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 10 1983, Adam premiered on NBC, a powerful made-for-TV movie based on the true story of Adam Walsh, whose 1981 abduction and murder led to major changes in child protection laws and public awareness across the United States. The film followed the emotional journey of John...
  3. On This Day October 8 1988 – Empty Nest Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 8 1988 – Empty Nest Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 8 1988, Empty Nest premiered on NBC, bringing a heartfelt and humorous new sitcom to audiences. A spinoff of The Golden Girls, the series followed Dr. Harry Weston, a recently widowed pediatrician adjusting to life alone after his daughters leave home, only for them to...
  4. On This Day October 6 1988 – Dear John Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 6 1988 – Dear John Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 6 1988, Dear John premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a heartfelt and witty sitcom about starting over and finding connection after heartbreak. The series followed John Lacey, a recently divorced schoolteacher whose life takes a new turn when he joins a support group for...
  5. On This Day October 4 1985 – Misfits of Science Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 4 1985 – Misfits of Science Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 4 1985, Misfits of Science premiered on NBC, delivering a fun, fast paced sci fi adventure series centered on a team of quirky young superheroes with extraordinary abilities. The show followed a group of misfit scientists and superpowered individuals who used their unusual...
  6. On This Day October 3 1982 – Voyagers Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 3 1982 – Voyagers Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 3 1982, Voyagers premiered on NBC, bringing a unique mix of adventure, history, and education to television. The series followed time traveler Phineas Bogg and young Jeffrey Jones as they journeyed through different eras, correcting historical events that had gone wrong and...
  7. On This Day October 2 1983 – The Yellow Rose Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 2 1983 – The Yellow Rose Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 2 1983, The Yellow Rose premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a dramatic and emotional series set against the backdrop of a sprawling Texas ranch. The show followed the Champion family as they fought to protect their land, legacy, and way of life while navigating personal...
  8. 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...
  9. On This Day October 1 1983 – The Rousters Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 1 1983 – The Rousters Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 1 1983, The Rousters premiered on NBC, introducing viewers to a unique blend of action, adventure, and family drama. Created by Glen A. Larson, the series followed Wyatt Earp III, a reluctant descendant of the legendary lawman, who travels with his eccentric family as part of...
  10. 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...
  11. On This Day September 30 1983 – Manimal Premiered On NBC

    On This Day September 30 1983 – Manimal Premiered On NBC

    On this day September 30 1983, Manimal premiered on NBC as a bold new series that combined crime, fantasy, and adventure. The show followed Dr. Jonathan Chase, played by Simon MacCorkindale, a man with the extraordinary ability to transform himself into any animal. Using his powers to assist the...
  12. On This Day July 29 1983 – Friday Night Videos Premiered on NBC

    On This Day July 29 1983 – Friday Night Videos Premiered on NBC

    On this day July 29 1983, Friday Night Videos premiered on NBC and gave millions of Americans their first taste of a music video countdown show on network television. Arriving at a time when MTV was still a cable exclusive and not available in many homes, Friday Night Videos brought music...
  13. On This Day: June 30, 1981 - Grant Tinker Becomes President of NBC

    On This Day: June 30, 1981 - Grant Tinker Becomes President of NBC

    On this day June 30, 1981, Grant Tinker officially replaced Fred Silverman as president of NBC, stepping into one of the most powerful roles in American television. At the time, NBC was struggling in the ratings behind ABC and CBS, and Tinker was brought in to turn the network’s fortunes around...
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