On This Day: May 16, 1986 - Final Episode of Charlie and Co Aired

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On This Day: May 16, 1986 - Final Episode of Charlie and Co Aired.

On this day May 16, 1986, ABC aired the final episode of Charlie and Co, a family sitcom that starred Flip Wilson, Gladys Knight and a young Jaleel White. The show followed the life of Charlie Richmond, a hardworking father raising his middle class family in Chicago while juggling the ups and downs of everyday life.

Charlie and Co premiered in 1985 with hopes of competing with the popularity of The Cosby Show by offering another Black family sitcom with humor and heart. Despite strong...

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