On this day April 24, 1986, the drama series Bridges to Cross premiered on CBS. The show followed the complicated relationship between a television news reporter and a federal prosecutor who happened to be her ex husband. With political intrigue, romantic tension, and ethical challenges, the series aimed to explore both sides of the justice system through personal and professional lenses.
Despite its solid cast and a serious tone, Bridges to Cross struggled to find an audience. It aired for just one season with a total of 6 episodes before being pulled from the schedule. The show was one of several mid 80s network dramas that tried to blend personal conflict with topical issues but ended up getting lost in a competitive TV landscape.
Fun fact: Bridges to Cross was part of CBS’s 1986 spring lineup refresh, but was quickly overshadowed by more popular returning series.
Trivia question: What short lived 1986 CBS drama followed the tension between a journalist and a federal prosecutor who were once married?
Despite its solid cast and a serious tone, Bridges to Cross struggled to find an audience. It aired for just one season with a total of 6 episodes before being pulled from the schedule. The show was one of several mid 80s network dramas that tried to blend personal conflict with topical issues but ended up getting lost in a competitive TV landscape.
Fun fact: Bridges to Cross was part of CBS’s 1986 spring lineup refresh, but was quickly overshadowed by more popular returning series.
Trivia question: What short lived 1986 CBS drama followed the tension between a journalist and a federal prosecutor who were once married?
