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Sep 23, 2025

Pete

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On This Day September 23, 1983 – Mr. Smith Premiered on NBC.

On this day September 23, 1983 the sitcom Mr. Smith premiered. The series followed a highly intelligent talking orangutan who becomes involved in politics after being taken into a research program. With his sharp wit and unexpected knowledge, Mr. Smith quickly found himself advising humans on important issues.

Blending traditional sitcom elements with a bizarre premise, the show leaned on humor that came from the...

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