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Oct 8, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 8 1988 – Empty Nest Premiered On NBC.

On this day October 8 1988, Empty Nest premiered on NBC, bringing a heartfelt and humorous new sitcom to audiences. A spinoff of The Golden Girls, the series followed Dr. Harry Weston, a recently widowed pediatrician adjusting to life alone after his daughters leave home, only for them to unexpectedly move back in.

The show explored family relationships, second chances, and the ups and downs of life in middle age...

Read the full story here...