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Jun 21, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 21, 1986 – Me and Mrs. C Premieres on NBC.

On this day June 21, 1986, the sitcom Me and Mrs. C made its debut on NBC. The series followed the unlikely friendship between a young woman named Katy, who worked as a cab driver, and a recently widowed older woman, Mrs. C. Together, they ran a cab company in Manhattan, dealing with daily challenges, quirky customers, and their own generational differences.

Despite a charming cast and heartfelt premise, the show struggled to find a consistent audience. It lasted for two seasons with a...

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