On this day September 16 1987, the police drama The Oldest Rookie premiered on CBS. The series followed Officer Ike Porter, played by Paul Sorvino, a veteran cop who returned to the force as a rookie after years away. The show paired Porter with a
On this day September 16 1985, The Jetsons returned to television in syndication with brand new episodes, bringing back the futuristic family first introduced in the early 1960s. George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro, and Rosie the Robot once again took viewers into a high tech
On this day September 16 1986, the drama series Jack and Mike premiered on ABC. The show followed the marriage of Jackie Shea, a newspaper columnist, and Mike Brennan, a successful restaurateur, as they tried to balance their demanding careers with their personal lives. Starring
On this day September 16 1983, the family sitcom Webster premiered on ABC. The show starred Emmanuel Lewis as Webster Long, a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by former football star George Papadopolis and his wife Katherine. Webster quickly won audiences
On this day September 16 1985, the daytime talk show America premiered in syndication. Hosted by Stuart Damon and Sarah Purcell, the program aimed to capture the spirit of American life with a mix of interviews, human interest stories, and lifestyle segments. Despite its ambitious
On this day September 16 1985, the game show Break the Bank premiered in syndication. Hosted by Gene Rayburn in its initial run and later by Joe Farago, the show challenged contestants to uncover hidden prizes and cash amounts on a large game board while
On this day September 16 1984, the family sitcom Punky Brewster premiered on NBC. The series told the story of a spirited young girl named Punky, played by Soleil Moon Frye, who along with her dog Brandon is abandoned by her mother and taken in
On this day September 16 1984, the stylish crime drama Miami Vice premiered on NBC. Created by Anthony Yerkovich and produced by Michael Mann, the series followed undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs as they battled drug cartels and crime in Miami. Miami Vice
On this day September 16 1989, the animated series Ring Raiders premiered in syndication. Inspired by the toy line, the show featured an elite team of pilots called the Ring Raiders, who wore special rings symbolizing their commitment to protecting the skies from the villainous
On this day September 16 1989, the animated pilot X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men aired. The special introduced Marvel’s mutant superheroes in animated form, centering on Kitty Pryde as she joined the team of X-Men under Professor Xavier. The pilot featured iconic characters such as