On this day September 28, 1987 Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered, launching a new era for one of science fiction’s most iconic franchises. Set nearly a century after the original series, the show introduced a new crew aboard the USS Enterprise-D as they embarked
On this day September 27, 1987 the crime drama The Law and Harry McGraw premiered on CBS. The series starred Jerry Orbach as Harry McGraw, a rough around the edges private investigator who frequently teamed up with attorney Ellie Maginnis, played by Barbara Babcock, to
On this day September 27, 1983 the sitcom Oh Madeline premiered on ABC. Starring Madeline Kahn, the series followed the comedic ups and downs of a suburban housewife who finds herself constantly in amusing and unexpected situations while trying to add excitement to her everyday
On this day September 27, 1984 the detective drama Partners in Crime premiered on NBC. The series starred Lynda Carter and Loni Anderson as two women who discover they were both married to the same man after his death and decide to run his private
On this day September 27, 1986 Charlotte Rae departed from her iconic role as Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life . Rae had been the heart of the series since its premiere in 1979, guiding the girls at Eastland School with wisdom, warmth, and
On this day September 27, 1987 the variety series Dolly premiered on ABC. Hosted by country music legend Dolly Parton, the show blended music, comedy, celebrity interviews, and heartfelt storytelling into a weekly celebration of entertainment and Americana. Each episode featured Dolly performing her hit
On this day September 27, 1986 the sitcom Amen premiered on NBC. The series followed the comedic events surrounding a church community in Philadelphia, centering on Deacon Ernest Frye, a sharp tongued and scheming church official whose antics often clashed with the more serious Reverend
On this day September 27, 1982 the teen sitcom Square Pegs premiered on CBS. The series followed two socially awkward high school freshmen, Patty and Lauren, as they tried to navigate the challenges of fitting in, making friends, and surviving the complicated world of teenage
On this day September 26, 1982 the crime drama series Matt Houston premiered on ABC. Starring Lee Horsley in the title role, the show followed the adventures of a wealthy Texas oilman who moonlighted as a private investigator in Los Angeles. The series combined action,
On this day September 26, 1982 the sitcom Gloria premiered on CBS. A spin off of the groundbreaking series All in the Family, the show followed Gloria Stivic, now separated from her husband, as she started a new life with her young son Joey. The