On February 20, 1980, actress Susan Dey married Bernard Sofronski, a television producer, marking the beginning of a long-lasting partnership. Best known for her roles as Laurie Partridge on The Partridge Family and Grace Van Owen on LA Law, Dey was one of the most
On February 20, 1989, CBS aired the final episode of Almost Grown, a critically acclaimed but short-lived drama that ran for one season and 13 episodes. Created by David Chase who would later go on to create The Sopranos the show starred Tim Daly and
On February 20, 1988, the short lived sitcom Women in Prison aired its final episode on Fox, bringing an end to the quirky, offbeat comedy after just one season and 13 episodes. Set in a fictional women’s correctional facility, the show followed a mix of
On this day, February 17, 1986, Rod Roddy officially became the new announcer for The Price Is Right, taking over the role that would make his voice one of the most recognizable in game show history. Roddy, known for his energetic delivery and signature call
On this day, February 15, 1986, Fortune Dane premiered on ABC. The short-lived crime drama starred Carl Weathers as the titular character, a tough and resourceful detective working to bring justice to the streets. Despite Weathers’ strong screen presence and action-packed storytelling, the show only
On this day, February 15, 1987, ABC aired Amerika , a controversial science fiction miniseries that depicted life in the United States ten years after being defeated and occupied by the Soviet Union. Spanning 14½ hours over seven nights, the miniseries presented a dystopian vision
On this day, February 14, 1986, legendary musician Frank Zappa made a rare television appearance on an episode of Miami Vice . Known for his avant garde rock music and outspoken personality, Zappa took on the role of Mr. Frankie, a ruthless crime boss in
On this day, February 13, 1988, the final episode of Mr. President aired, marking the end of the political sitcom’s two season run. Starring George C. Scott as President Samuel Arthur Tresch, the series followed the comedic struggles of a U.S. president trying to balance
On this day, February 12, 1988, the final episode of Sledge Hammer aired on ABC. This cult classic action comedy series ran for two seasons, delivering 41 episodes of over the top satire, slapstick humor, and outrageous crime fighting antics. Created by Alan Spencer, the
On this day, February 11, 1988, the final episode of The Charmings aired on ABC, marking the end of the short lived fantasy sitcom after two seasons and 21 episodes. The Charmings followed a unique premise. Snow White and Prince Charming are magically awakened from