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Feb 15, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: February 15, 1986 Fortune Dane Premiered on ABC.

On this day, February 15, 1986, Fortune Dane premiered on ABC. The short-lived crime drama starred Carl Weathers as the titular character, a tough and resourceful detective working to bring justice to the streets. Despite Weathers’ strong screen presence and action-packed storytelling, the show only lasted one season, running for just five episodes before being canceled.

Weathers, best known for his roles in Rocky and Predator, brought his signature intensity to the role of Fortune Dane, a...

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