On this day May 7, 1988, the final episode of The Facts of Life aired, closing out a nine season run that spanned 209 episodes. The beloved NBC sitcom followed the lives of four young women at Eastland School and later as they navigated adulthood,
On this day May 7, 1986, the final episode of Blacke’s Magic aired, bringing an end to the short lived mystery series after just one season and 13 episodes. The show starred Hal Linden as a retired magician who used his skills of illusion and
On this day May 7, 1988, the final episode of Spenser: For Hire aired on ABC, wrapping up a three season run that included 66 episodes and four follow up television movies. The series starred Robert Urich as Spenser, a Boston based private investigator with
On this day May 7, 1988, the final episode of Ohara aired on ABC, ending its two season run after 30 episodes. The series starred Pat Morita as Lieutenant Ohara, a quiet and disciplined police officer who relied more on wisdom and inner strength than
On this day May 6, 1980, the season 7 finale of Happy Days marked the final appearance of Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham and Donny Most as Ralph Malph. The episode titled Ralph’s Family Problem was their official sendoff, as both actors chose to move
On this day May 6, 1983, the season 6 finale of Dallas aired on CBS with an explosive episode titled Ewing Inferno. The dramatic ending featured a fire breaking out at Southfork Ranch, threatening the lives of the Ewing family and leaving fans with a
On this day May 6, 1985, Dumbo’s Circus premiered on The Disney Channel as one of the network’s original children’s programs. Using costumed actors and puppetry with voiceover narration, the series followed Dumbo and his friends as they ran a traveling circus and learned valuable
On this day May 6, 1987, ABC announced the cancellation of Mr. Belvedere after three seasons. The sitcom, which starred Christopher Hewett as the sharp witted British butler working for a suburban American family, had built a steady following but was facing declining ratings. After
On this dayMay 6, 1988, the final episode of The Highwayman aired on NBC, ending its short run after just one season and ten episodes. The futuristic action series starred Sam J. Jones as a government agent who drove a high tech truck outfitted with
On May 5, 1988, the final episode of Hotel aired on ABC, bringing an end to a five season run that spanned 114 episodes. Set in the luxurious St. Gregory Hotel in San Francisco, the series followed the lives of guests and staff as they