On this day June 3, 1985, Larry King Live premiered on CNN, launching what would become one of the most iconic and enduring talk shows in television history. Known for his suspenders, direct questions, and laid back interview style, Larry King brought a unique presence
On this day June 3, 1985, Turkey Television premiered on Nickelodeon. The sketch comedy series ran for one season and delivered a fast-paced mix of satire, animation, international clips, and absurdist humor aimed at a younger audience. Created by Roger Price and Geraldine Laybourne, the
On this day June 3, 1987, the final episode of Nothing in Common aired on NBC, ending the short run of a sitcom based on the 1986 film of the same name. The series attempted to expand on the story of a young advertising executive
On this day June 2, 1987, the Honky Tonk Man defeated Ricky The Dragon Steamboat for the WWF Intercontinental Championship during an episode of Superstars of Wrestling. The match was taped at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. The title change came as
On this day June 2, 1984, the final episode of Whiz Kids aired on CBS, bringing the short-lived high tech adventure series to a close after just one season. The show followed a group of teenage computer geniuses who used their skills to solve crimes
On this day June 1, 1983, the final episode of Tales of the Gold Monkey aired on ABC, closing out the adventure series after just one season and 22 episodes. Set in the South Pacific during the late 1930s, the show followed pilot Jake Cutter
On this day May 31, 1983, the final episode of Bring ‘Em Back Alive aired on CBS. The action adventure series starred Bruce Boxleitner as big game hunter Frank Buck and Cindy Morgan, known for her role in Caddyshack, as U.S. Consul Gloria Marlowe. The
On this day May 31, 1985, the final episode of AfterMASH aired on CBS, bringing an end to the short lived spinoff of the legendary series MAS*H. The show followed Colonel Potter, Klinger, and Father Mulcahy as they adjusted to postwar life while working at
On this day May 30, 1987, the final episode of the sitcom Silver Spoons aired, bringing the series to a close after five seasons and 116 episodes. Starring Ricky Schroder and Joel Higgins, the show followed the story of a wealthy, playful father reconnecting with
On this day May 30, 1986, the final episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner aired on The Disney Channel, closing the curtain on a beloved children’s series that ran for four seasons and produced 120 episodes. The show featured live action performers in full body