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Dec 6, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day December 6 1980 – Freebie and the Bean Premiered on CBS.

On this day December 6 1980 Freebie and the Bean premiered on CBS and brought a buddy style crime comedy to television based on the earlier feature film. The series followed two energetic detectives whose clashing personalities and unpredictable methods created constant humor as they tackled cases across the city. Its mix of action and lighthearted banter aimed to capture the appeal of fast moving police...

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