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May 7, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 7, 1986 - Final Episode of Blacke’s Magic Airs.

On this day May 7, 1986, the final episode of Blacke’s Magic aired, bringing an end to the short lived mystery series after just one season and 13 episodes. The show starred Hal Linden as a retired magician who used his skills of illusion and deduction to solve crimes, with Harry Morgan co-starring as his skeptical father.

Despite its creative concept and veteran cast, the show struggled to find a strong audience and was quietly canceled by NBC. Over the years, it gained a small cult...

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