On May 11, 1989, the final episode of Dynasty aired, bringing to a close one of the most glamorous and drama filled runs in television history. The show wrapped after nine seasons and 220 episodes, leaving behind a legacy of power struggles, fashion statements, and
On May 11, 1985, the first episode of WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event premiered on NBC, marking a major moment in the crossover between professional wrestling and mainstream entertainment. Airing in place of Saturday Night Live, the show brought wrestling to a national audience during
On this day May 10, 1983, the final episode of Laverne and Shirley aired, closing out a successful eight season run with a total of 178 episodes. The sitcom followed the lives of two blue collar best friends working at a Milwaukee brewery, and later
On this day May 10, 1988, the final episode of Dolly, Dolly Parton’s prime time variety show, aired after one season and 22 episodes. The show featured musical performances, comedy sketches, celebrity guests, and plenty of Dolly’s signature charm and rhinestones. It was her second
On this day May 8, 1988, the sci fi miniseries Something is Out There premiered on NBC. The show followed a police officer who teams up with a mysterious woman from another planet to hunt down a dangerous alien creature loose on Earth. The blend
On this day May 8, 1988, the final episode of Our House aired, bringing the heartfelt family drama to a close after two seasons and 46 episodes. The show starred Wilford Brimley as a stern but loving grandfather who takes in his widowed daughter in
On this day May 8, 1988, the final episode of Magnum P.I. aired on CBS, concluding one of the most iconic television series of the 1980s. The show starred Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum, a private investigator living in a guest house on a luxurious
On this day May 8, 1985, the final episode of Sara aired, wrapping up its short run after just one season and 13 episodes. The NBC sitcom starred Geena Davis in her first leading television role as a public interest lawyer navigating her career and
On this day May 8, 1987, the final episode of Stingray aired, ending its two season run after 24 episodes. The NBC drama starred Nick Mancuso as the mysterious Ray, a man with a high tech black Corvette who offered help to people in danger
On this day May 7, 1987, Shelley Long made her final appearance as a regular cast member on the NBC sitcom Cheers. For five seasons, she played Diane Chambers, the intelligent and often overly philosophical waitress whose on again off again romance with Sam Malone