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Apr 29, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 29 1983 – Final Episode of Baby Makes Five Aired.

On this day April 29 1983, the final episode of Baby Makes Five aired on ABC. The sitcom starred Peter Scolari as a veterinarian juggling life with his wife and their growing family after the surprise arrival of a new baby.

The show was lighthearted and family focused but struggled to find a consistent audience. It ran for only one season with a total of five episodes before being pulled from the schedule. Even though it was short lived, Baby Makes Five was another early step in Peter...

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