On this day April 8, 1983, magician David Copperfield stunned a live audience and millions watching on television when he made the Statue of Liberty disappear. The illusion aired during a national broadcast and instantly became one of the most iconic moments in television magic
On this day April 7, 1985, National Geographic Explorer made its television debut on Nickelodeon, launching a groundbreaking documentary series that would go on to become one of the longest running programs of its kind. With a focus on science, nature, culture, and adventure, the
On this day April 7, 1984, the original run of Mama’s Family came to an end with the airing of its final episode on NBC. Created by Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, the sitcom was based on a recurring sketch from The Carol Burnett Show
On this day April 7, 1985, the New York Easter Parade was broadcast live on television for the first time, bringing one of the city’s most colorful and beloved traditions into homes across the country. For decades, the Easter Parade had been a popular annual
On this day April 1 1984 Al TV premiered on MTV as a one of a kind parody takeover hosted by Weird Al Yankovic. The show was a spoof of traditional music video countdowns and news programs with Weird Al injecting his signature humor into
On this day March 30 1982 the final episode of the Spider-Man animated series aired. This version of the show premiered in 1981 and ran for just one season with a total of 26 episodes. The series followed Peter Parker as he balanced life as
On this day March 30 1985 the animated anthology series Storybreak premiered on CBS. The show adapted popular children’s books into half hour animated episodes bringing beloved stories to life for a new generation of young viewers. Storybreak ran for 3 seasons with a total
On this day March 30 1988 the final episode of the sitcom We Got It Made aired. The show originally premiered on NBC and ran for 2 seasons with a total of 46 episodes. We Got It Made followed the lives of two bachelors in
On this day March 23 1987 The Bold and the Beautiful premiered on CBS. Created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell the soap opera quickly became one of the most popular daytime dramas focusing on the glamorous and dramatic lives of the Forrester
On this day March 20 1989 the drama series Heartland premiered on CBS. The show starred Brian Keith as a gruff but caring grandfather who takes in his son’s family after a financial setback forcing multiple generations to live under one roof. Despite its heartfelt