On This Day: May 12, 1987 - Final Episode of Gimme a Break Aired

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On This Day: May 12, 1987 - Final Episode of Gimme a Break Aired.

On this day May 12, 1987, NBC aired the final episode of Gimme a Break, concluding a six-season run that delivered 137 episodes of heartwarming comedy and family drama. The series starred Nell Carter as Nell Harper, a housekeeper who becomes a guiding force in the lives of a widowed police chief and his children. Blending humor with genuine emotion, Gimme a Break was a standout in the early to mid 1980s television lineup.

Premiering in 1981, the show gained popularity for its mix of...
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