On this day April 21, 1986, millions of viewers tuned in for what was hyped as one of the biggest live television events of the decade — The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vault hosted by Geraldo Rivera. The special promised to uncover long hidden secrets
On this day April 20, 1981, the final episode of the groundbreaking comedy series Soap aired on ABC, wrapping up a four season run with a total of 85 episodes. Known for its bold mix of satire, serialized storytelling, and taboo topics, Soap pushed boundaries
On this day April 20, 1987, the comedy drama series Hard Knocks premiered in syndication. The show starred Bill Maher in an early acting role as Guy, a street smart private investigator trying to make a name for himself in Los Angeles alongside his slick
On this day April 19, 1987, the sitcom Duet premiered on the Fox network. As one of the earliest original comedies on the newly launched network, Duet followed the romantic relationship between a children’s book author named Ben and a caterer named Laura as they
On this day April 19, 1987, the animated series Bionic Six premiered in syndication. The show followed a family of superheroes who each had bionic enhancements and used their powers to battle evil and protect the world from villains like Doctor Scarab and his crew
On this day April 19, 1987, The Simpsons made their first appearance as a series of short animated sketches on The Tracey Ullman Show. Created by Matt Groening, the earliest version of the famous family looked rough around the edges but quickly captured attention with
On this day April 19, 1985, the teen drama The Best Times premiered on CBS. The short lived series focused on the lives of high school students and their teachers, tackling everyday challenges, social issues, and relationships with a more serious tone than most youth
On this day April 19, 1985, the final episode of Off the Rack aired on ABC, closing out the short run of this fashion industry sitcom after just one season and 7 episodes. The show was set in a Los Angeles garment company and focused
On this day April 19, 1986, the final episode of Benson aired on ABC, bringing an end to the hit political comedy after 7 seasons and 158 episodes. The series followed the sharp witted and always composed Benson DuBois, played by Robert Guillaume, as he
On this day April 19, 1986, the final episode of The Redd Foxx Show aired on ABC, ending its brief run after just one season and 13 episodes. The sitcom starred legendary comedian Redd Foxx as Al Hughes, the owner of a Los Angeles newsstand