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Mar 11, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 11 1980 United States Premiered on NBC.

On this day March 11 1980 the short-lived drama series United States premiered on NBC. Starring Beau Bridges the series took a unique approach to storytelling focusing on the everyday struggles of a middle-class married couple in America.

Created by Larry Gelbart best known for his work on MASH the show aimed for a more realistic and introspective tone rather than the typical sitcom format of the time. Despite its innovative style and strong performances United States struggled to find an...

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