On this day September 18 1986, Crime Story premiered on NBC. The crime drama, created by Michael Mann, was set in the early 1960s and followed Lt. Mike Torello, played by Dennis Farina, as he pursued rising mobster Ray Luca across America. The show stood
On this day September 18 1987, DuckTales premiered in syndication. The animated series followed Scrooge McDuck and his grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie as they embarked on treasure hunts and daring adventures around the globe. With its memorable characters, globe trotting adventures, and catchy theme
On this day September 17 1983, the animated series Alvin and the Chipmunks premiered on NBC. Reviving the classic characters created by Ross Bagdasarian, the show brought Alvin, Simon, Theodore, and their guardian Dave Seville to a new generation of viewers. The series combined music,
On this day September 17 1982, the sci fi adventure series The Powers of Matthew Star premiered on NBC. The show followed Matthew Star, a teenage alien prince with extraordinary abilities, living on Earth while preparing to one day reclaim his home planet from tyrannical
On this day September 17 1983, the animated series Mister T premiered on NBC. The show starred an animated version of Mr. T as the coach of a gymnastics team who traveled the world solving mysteries and fighting crime with the help of his students.
On this day September 17 1983, the family adventure series Benji Zax and the Alien Prince premiered on CBS. The show followed the beloved dog Benji as he befriended Prince Yubi, an alien royal hiding on Earth, and his droid companion Zax. Together, they evaded
On this day September 17 1983, the animated series The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show premiered on CBS. Based on Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts comic strip, the show brought Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the gang to life in weekly animated
On this day September 17 1983, the animated series Dungeons and Dragons premiered on CBS. Inspired by the popular role playing game, the show followed a group of kids who were transported into a mystical realm where they took on heroic roles to battle evil
On this day September 17 1983, the animated series Saturday Supercade premiered on CBS. The show brought popular arcade video game characters to life, featuring segments based on hits like Donkey Kong, Frogger, Q*bert, and Donkey Kong Jr. Each segment followed the adventures of these
On this day September 17 1986, the sitcom Head of the Class premiered on ABC. The series centered on a group of gifted high school students in the Individualized Honors Program at Millard Fillmore High School, guided by unconventional history teacher Charlie Moore, played by