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Apr 5, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 5, 1987 - The Tracey Ullman Show Premiered on Fox.

On this day April 5, 1987, The Tracey Ullman Show made its debut on the newly launched Fox Network, bringing a fresh mix of comedy, music, and variety to prime time. Starring British comedian Tracey Ullman, the show combined original characters, quick skits, musical numbers, and cutting edge humor that stood out from anything else on TV at the time.

The series ran for 4 seasons with a total of 81 episodes and played a major role in establishing Fox as a serious contender in the network...

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