On this day March 26 1987 the final episode of The Colbys aired. A spinoff from the hit series Dynasty the primetime soap opera followed the wealthy and powerful Colby family in Los Angeles. With its blend of romance power struggles and family drama the
On this day March 26 1988 the final episode of What’s Happening Now aired in syndication. The sitcom was a continuation of the original 70s hit What’s Happening which aired from 1976 to 1979. Set years later What’s Happening Now reunited Raj Rerun and Dwayne
On this day March 26 1989 Quantum Leap premiered on NBC. The science fiction drama starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett a physicist who becomes trapped in time after testing a government time travel experiment. Each episode saw Sam leap into a different person’s
On this day March 25 1982 Cagney and Lacey premiered on CBS. The groundbreaking crime drama followed two female detectives navigating life and law enforcement in New York City. Tyne Daly played Mary Beth Lacey the tough working mother while Sharon Gless took over the
On this day March 25 1982 the final episode of Bosom Buddies aired on ABC. The sitcom starred Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari as Kip and Henry two creative professionals who disguised themselves as women in order to live in an affordable all female apartment
On this day March 25 1986 Morningstar Eveningstar premiered on CBS. The short lived drama series explored the lives of senior citizens and orphaned children living together in a unique group home arrangement designed to bring different generations under one roof. The series aimed to
On this day March 25 1988 the final episode of Yogi’s Treasure Hunt aired in syndication. The animated series starred Yogi Bear and a crew of classic Hanna Barbera characters including Huckleberry Hound Quick Draw McGraw Snagglepuss and Boo Boo as they traveled the globe
On this day March 25 1986 Perfect Strangers premiered on ABC. The sitcom starred Mark Linn-Baker as straight-laced Larry Appleton and Bronson Pinchot as his upbeat and quirky cousin Balki Bartokomous from the fictional island of Mypos. The show quickly became a fan favorite thanks
On this day March 25 1989 the short lived drama series Men premiered on ABC. The show followed the lives of five male friends navigating careers relationships and personal struggles while living in Los Angeles. It aimed to provide a dramatic look at modern masculinity
On this day March 24 1981 Nightline with Ted Koppel premiered on ABC. Originally developed from ABC’s coverage of the Iran hostage crisis the program quickly evolved into one of the most respected late-night news shows in American television. Anchored by Ted Koppel Nightline offered