On this day May 20, 1982, the final episode of Barney Miller aired on ABC, concluding a celebrated eight season run that spanned 170 episodes. Set in a New York City police precinct, the series balanced humor and heart with sharp writing and thoughtful social
On this day May 20, 1989, the world lost one of its most beloved comedic talents when Gilda Radner passed away at the age of 42 from ovarian cancer. Known for her groundbreaking work as an original cast member of Saturday Night Live, Radner brought
On this day May 20, 1989, the final episode of the sci fi sitcom Small Wonder aired, ending its four season run with a total of 96 episodes. The show followed the Lawson family and their secret robot daughter Vicki, portrayed by Tiffany Brissette, blending
On this day May 19, 1987, the very first American Comedy Awards aired on ABC, marking a new tradition in honoring excellence in comedy across film, television and stand up. Created to recognize comedians and comedic performances often overlooked by traditional awards, the ceremony quickly
On this day May 19, 1980, NBC aired the made for TV movie The Scarlett O’Hara War, a dramatized account of the search for the perfect actress to play Scarlett O’Hara in the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. The movie explored the behind the
On this day May 19, 1984, the final episode of Fantasy Island aired on ABC, bringing an end to a seven season run filled with mystery, wonder and unexpected lessons. Starring Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Roarke and Herve Villechaize as Tattoo, the show invited guests
On this day May 18, 1987, the final episode of the television series Fame aired, bringing an end to its six season run with a total of 136 episodes. Based on the 1980 film of the same name, the series followed the lives of students
On this day May 18, 1984, the season seven finale of Dallas aired on CBS with the dramatic episode titled End Game. In true Dallas fashion, the episode delivered high tension and shocking moments as Bobby Ewing found himself caught in the crossfire of a
On this day May 17, 1985, CBS aired the season 8 finale of Dallas titled Swan Song, delivering one of the most emotional moments in the series when Bobby Ewing, played by Patrick Duffy, was left on his deathbed. The dramatic scene came after Bobby
On this day May 16, 1985, ABC aired the final episode of Street Hawk, a short lived but memorable action series that ran for one season with a total of 13 episodes. The show followed Jesse Mach, a former motorcycle cop injured in the line