On this day April 10, 1983, NBC premiered the television adaptation of Casablanca, a short lived series based on the legendary 1942 film. Set in 1941, the series served as a prequel to the original story, with Hector Elizondo taking on the role of Captain
On this day April 10, 1983, the final episode of Gloria aired, closing out the one and only season of the short lived spin off from All in the Family and Archie Bunker’s Place. The show starred Sally Struthers reprising her role as Gloria Stivic,
On this day April 10, 1984, the final episode of a.k.a. Pablo aired, ending its brief run after just one season and 6 episodes. The sitcom starred comedian Paul Rodriguez as Paul Rivera, a rising stand up comic trying to balance his career with the
On this day April 10, 1985, the crime drama Double Dare premiered on CBS, starring Billy Dee Williams in a rare television lead role. The series followed the story of Billy Diamond, a smooth talking con man who teams up with a straight laced former
On this day April 10, 1987, the final episode of Amazing Stories aired, closing the book on the two season anthology series created by Steven Spielberg. The show featured a mix of fantasy, sci fi, horror, and heartfelt drama, often told with a magical or
On this day April 10, 1989, the supernatural sitcom Nearly Departed premiered on NBC. The show featured a quirky premise centered around a ghostly couple trying to reclaim their home from the living family now occupying it. With only 6 episodes produced and a very
On this day April 9, 1985, the final episode of Three’s a Crowd aired, marking the quick end of the short lived spin off to the hit sitcom Three’s Company. The show followed Jack Tripper, played by John Ritter, as he moved in with his
On this day April 6, 1981, the television adaptation of Private Benjamin premiered on CBS, bringing the hit film’s story to the small screen. Inspired by the 1980 movie that starred Goldie Hawn, the series followed the misadventures of Judy Benjamin, a pampered woman who
On this day April 6, 1983, Zorro and Son premiered on ABC, offering a comedic take on the legendary masked hero. The show followed an aging Zorro as he passed the torch to his less experienced but eager son. With humor, swordplay, and a bit
On this day April 6, 1987, the 22nd Academy of Country Music Awards aired, celebrating the biggest names and moments in country music. The show highlighted a blend of traditional roots and the rising wave of modern country that was taking over the charts. Hank