On This Day: April 4 1984 Double Trouble Premiered on NBC

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Apr 4, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 4 1984 Double Trouble Premiered on NBC.

On this day April 4 1984 the sitcom Double Trouble premiered on NBC. The series starred real life identical twins Jean and Liz Sagal as Kate and Allison Foster two teenage sisters with completely different personalities navigating life school and growing up together.

The show ran for 2 seasons with a total of 23 episodes. Its blend of family comedy and classic twin hijinks gave it a lighthearted charm that appealed to a younger audience. Double Trouble was part of NBC’s effort to reach teen...

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