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Sep 23, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 23, 1987 – Hooperman Premiered on ABC.

On this day September 23, 1987 the comedy drama Hooperman premiered. The series starred John Ritter as Inspector Harry Hooperman, a San Francisco cop whose life changes after he inherits an apartment building from his late landlady.

Hooperman mixed police work with personal struggles, showing Harry balancing his job with his new responsibilities as a landlord. The show blended humor, romance, and dramatic moments...

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