On this day March 6 1981 Walter Cronkite delivered his final broadcast as the main anchorman for the CBS Evening News marking the end of an era in American journalism. Known as the most trusted man in America Cronkite had been the face of the
On this day March 5 1988 the final episode of I’m Telling aired on NBC. The children’s game show had a short but memorable run, with a total of 26 episodes. The show featured kids competing in fun challenges, including trivia questions, physical tasks, and
On this day March 5 1980, Beyond Westworld premiered on CBS. The show was based on the 1973 film Westworld and followed the story of a futuristic theme park where artificial intelligence systems malfunction and begin to cause chaos. The series only lasted for one
On this day March 5 1986 the final episode of Planet Earth aired on PBS. The documentary series explored the wonders of the natural world, offering breathtaking footage and in-depth analysis of various ecosystems and wildlife. Over the course of seven episodes, viewers were taken
On this day March 5 1986 Fast Times premiered on CBS. The TV adaptation of Fast Times at Ridgemont High attempted to bring the beloved characters from the 1982 film to the small screen. The series starred Courtney Thorne-Smith as Stacy Hamilton and Patrick Dempsey
On this day March 4 1982, Police Squad premiered on television, introducing audiences to a rapid fire comedy that spoofed classic crime dramas with deadpan humor and constant visual gags. The series followed the serious but hilariously oblivious detective Frank Drebin as he investigated cases
On this day March 3 1986 the legal drama Matlock premiered on NBC. The show starred Andy Griffith as Ben Matlock a sharp witted and charismatic defense attorney known for his folksy charm and brilliant courtroom strategies. Matlock ran for nine seasons with a total
On this day March 3 1985 the detective comedy drama series Moonlighting premiered on ABC. The show starred Cybill Shepherd as Maddie Hayes a former model who teams up with wisecracking private investigator David Addison played by Bruce Willis. Their unlikely partnership led to a
On this day March 3 1980 That’s Incredible premiered on ABC. The show is often considered one of the first reality TV programs bringing audiences real life stories of extraordinary human feats bizarre talents and unbelievable events. Hosted by John Davidson Cathy Lee Crosby and
On this day March 2 1985 the popular sitcom Gimme a Break! made television history by airing a special live episode. The series which starred Nell Carter as a housekeeper helping to raise a widowed police chief’s daughters was a fan favorite throughout the 1980s.