On this day September 22, 1989 the sitcom Family Matters premiered. Set in Chicago, the series followed the Winslow family, a middle-class household headed by Carl and Harriette Winslow. While the show began as a traditional family sitcom, it soon became famous for the introduction
On this day September 22, 1989 the sitcom Free Spirit premiered. The series followed Winnie Goodwin, a witch who becomes a housekeeper for a recently divorced lawyer and his three children. Using her magical abilities, Winnie helped the family adjust to their new life while
On this day September 22, 1989 the comedy drama Snoops premiered. The series starred Tim Reid and Daphne Maxwell Reid as Chance and Micki Dennis, a husband-and-wife team who ran a private detective agency while balancing their personal and professional lives. Snoops blended mystery, humor,
On this day September 22, 1984 the action drama Hot Pursuit premiered on NBC. The series told the story of Jim Carver, a man wrongfully convicted of his wife’s murder, who escapes custody and sets out to prove his innocence while being chased across the
On this day September 22, 1984 the drama series Finder of Lost Loves premiered on ABC. The show followed Cary Maxwell, a man who dedicated his life to helping others reunite with lost loves after the death of his own wife. Each episode featured a
On this day September 22, 1986 the animated series Dennis the Menace premiered in syndication. Based on the classic comic strip character created by Hank Ketcham, the show brought the mischievous adventures of young Dennis Mitchell to a new generation of viewers during the 80s.
On this day September 22, 1986 the sitcom Together We Stand premiered on CBS. The series starred Elliott Gould and Dee Wallace as David and Lori Randall, parents raising a blended family that included both biological and adopted children from different backgrounds. The show focused
On this day September 22, 1984 the action drama Cover Up premiered on CBS. The series followed a fashion photographer who becomes involved in secret government missions after her husband’s death, teaming up with an undercover operative to take on dangerous assignments. Cover Up combined
On this day September 22, 1986 the sitcom ALF premiered on NBC. The show centered on Gordon Shumway, a wisecracking alien from the planet Melmac who crash-landed in the garage of the suburban Tanner family. Nicknamed ALF, short for Alien Life Form, he quickly became
On this day September 22, 1989 the action drama Baywatch premiered on NBC. Centered around a team of Los Angeles County lifeguards, the series combined thrilling rescues with personal drama, all set against the backdrop of sun-soaked California beaches. Baywatch became known for its mix