On this day February 24 1981 the made for TV movie Fallen Angel aired on CBS. The drama tackled the difficult and controversial subject of child exploitation and was one of the earliest television films to bring awareness to the dangers of child predators. The
On this day February 23 1983 PBS aired a groundbreaking broadcast featuring a live open heart surgery on the medical documentary series The Operation. This was one of the first times a major television network aired an actual surgical procedure in real time giving the
On this day February 23 1985 the final episode of It’s Your Move aired marking the end of the short lived sitcom starring Jason Bateman. Despite its clever writing and Bateman’s standout performance the series lasted only one season with a total of 18 episodes
On this day February 22 1986 MTV celebrated the 20 year anniversary of The Monkees by airing a 22 hour marathon of the classic 1966 TV series. The event reignited interest in the band, introducing a new generation to the adventures of Davy Jones, Micky
On February 21, 1981, Charles Rocket became infamous in Saturday Night Live history when he dropped the F bomb live on air, leading to his firing from the show. The incident occurred during the closing moments of an episode hosted by Dallas star Charlene Tilton.
On February 21, 1981, Eddie Murphy introduced one of his most famous Saturday Night Live characters, Mister Robinson, with the debut of Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood a hilarious parody of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The sketch put a gritty, urban twist on the wholesome children’s program, featuring
On February 20, 1989, Jane Wyman, best known for her role as Angela Channing on Falcon Crest, was rushed to the hospital after suffering from complications related to diabetes and a liver ailment. The news shocked fans, as Wyman had been a television staple throughout
On February 20, 1981, Andy Kaufman stirred up chaos during a live episode of Friday Night’s Sketch on ABC. Known for his unpredictable antics, Kaufman was performing a sketch when a behind the scenes mishap escalated into a full blown on air brawl. During the
On February 20, 1989, legendary announcer Charlie O’Donnell made his grand return to Wheel of Fortune after a nine-year absence. O’Donnell was the original voice of the show when it premiered in 1975, but he left in 1980 to pursue other announcing opportunities. His return
On February 20, 1987, David Hartman, the original host of Good Morning America, bid farewell to the show after 11 successful seasons. Hartman, who had been with the program since its debut in 1975, played a major role in shaping GMA into one of the