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May 6, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 6, 1987 - Mr. Belvedere Canceled Then Renewed by ABC.

On this day May 6, 1987, ABC announced the cancellation of Mr. Belvedere after three seasons. The sitcom, which starred Christopher Hewett as the sharp witted British butler working for a suburban American family, had built a steady following but was facing declining ratings.

After news of the cancellation broke, strong viewer response and internal criticism at the network led ABC to reverse the decision and renew the show for a fourth season. Mr. Belvedere would go on to run for a total of...

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