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On This Day: June 19, 1987 - Final Episode of Nightlife Airs

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On This Day: June 19, 1987 - Final Episode of Nightlife Airs.

On this day June 19, 1987, the final episode of the late night talk show Nightlife aired after a single season. Hosted by comedian David Brenner and featuring Billy Preston as musical director, the show ran for 195 episodes in syndication.

Nightlife aimed to offer a fresh alternative to the established late night format with Brenner’s sharp humor and Preston’s soulful presence. Despite the effort to carve out its own niche, the show struggled to maintain a wide audience and was ultimately...
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