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  1. On This Day November 4, 1981 – The Fall Guy Premiered On ABC

    On This Day November 4, 1981 – The Fall Guy Premiered On ABC

    On this day November 4, 1981, The Fall Guy premiered on ABC, combining action, adventure, and humor into one of television’s most entertaining series of the early 1980s. The show followed Colt Seavers, a Hollywood stuntman who moonlighted as a bounty hunter, using his stunt skills to chase down...
  2. On This Day November 3, 1981 – Father Murphy Premiered On NBC

    On This Day November 3, 1981 – Father Murphy Premiered On NBC

    On this day November 3, 1981, Father Murphy premiered on NBC, bringing viewers a heartfelt family drama set in the American frontier. The series followed a kind-hearted man posing as a priest to protect a group of orphans from being sent to workhouses, blending themes of compassion, courage, and...
  3. On This Day November 3, 1985 – North And South Premiered On ABC

    On This Day November 3, 1985 – North And South Premiered On ABC

    On this day November 3, 1985, the epic television miniseries North And South premiered on ABC, captivating audiences with its sweeping story of friendship, family, and conflict set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. The production became one of the most successful miniseries of the...
  4. On This Day November 2, 1987 – Finders Keepers Premiered On Nickelodeon

    On This Day November 2, 1987 – Finders Keepers Premiered On Nickelodeon

    On this day November 2, 1987, the game show Finders Keepers premiered on Nickelodeon, bringing high energy fun and a creative twist to children’s television. The show challenged contestants to search through elaborately designed rooms for hidden objects while racing against the clock, combining...
  5. On This Day November 2, 1988 – Murphys Law Premiered On ABC

    On This Day November 2, 1988 – Murphys Law Premiered On ABC

    On this day November 2, 1988, the detective drama Murphys Law premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to a sharp witted and unconventional private investigator who took on cases with humor and determination. The show combined elements of mystery, action, and lighthearted charm, offering a fresh...
  6. On This Day November 2, 1980 – Edith Passed Away On Archie Bunker’s Place

    On This Day November 2, 1980 – Edith Passed Away On Archie Bunker’s Place

    On this day November 2, 1980, viewers were deeply moved when the beloved character Edith Bunker passed away from a stroke on the season two premiere of Archie Bunker’s Place. The episode marked one of television’s most emotional moments, closing the story of a character who had been a symbol of...
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  7. On This Day November 1, 1981 – Code Red Premiered On ABC

    On This Day November 1, 1981 – Code Red Premiered On ABC

    On this day November 1, 1981, the drama series Code Red premiered on ABC, bringing action and family storytelling together through the lives of Los Angeles firefighters. The show followed Battalion Chief Joe Rorchek, his sons, and their firefighting team as they risked their lives daily to...
  8. On This Day October 31, 1980 – I'm A Big Girl Now Premiered On ABC

    On This Day October 31, 1980 – I'm A Big Girl Now Premiered On ABC

    On this day October 31, 1980, the sitcom I'm A Big Girl Now premiered on ABC, introducing audiences to a lighthearted comedy about family, independence, and generational clashes. The show starred Diana Canova as Diana Cassidy, a newly divorced woman who moves back in with her father, played by...
  9. On This Day October 31, 1983 – The Match Game Hollywood Squares Hour Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 31, 1983 – The Match Game Hollywood Squares Hour Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 31, 1983, The Match Game Hollywood Squares Hour premiered on NBC, combining two of television’s most popular game shows into one lively and star filled program. The hour long series brought together the humor and quick wit of Match Game with the strategy and celebrity fun of...
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  10. On This Day October 30, 1981 – Halloween Made Its Broadcast Premiere On NBC

    On This Day October 30, 1981 – Halloween Made Its Broadcast Premiere On NBC

    On this day October 30, 1981, the original Halloween made its broadcast television premiere on NBC, bringing the chilling terror of Michael Myers into households across America for the very first time. The timing made the event even more exciting because Halloween II premiered in theaters on the...
  11. On This Day October 30, 1980 – Its A Living Premiered On ABC

    On This Day October 30, 1980 – Its A Living Premiered On ABC

    On this day October 30, 1980, the sitcom Its A Living premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to a fun and lively show set high above Los Angeles in a glamorous restaurant atop a luxury hotel. The series followed a group of waitresses balancing their jobs, friendship, dreams, and everyday...
  12. On This Day October 29, 1982 – The New Odd Couple Premiered On ABC

    On This Day October 29, 1982 – The New Odd Couple Premiered On ABC

    On this day October 29, 1982, The New Odd Couple premiered on ABC, offering a fresh take on the beloved mismatched roommate story for a new decade. Inspired by the original Neil Simon characters, the show followed the clashing personalities of neat and orderly Felix and the laid back and messy...
  13. On This Day October 29, 1981 – Lewis & Clark Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 29, 1981 – Lewis & Clark Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 29, 1981, the sitcom Lewis & Clark premiered on NBC, offering a lighthearted look at life and adventure through the comedic misadventures of two lovable friends. The series followed a pair of buddies who move from the Midwest to Los Angeles in hopes of starting fresh and...
  14. On This Day October 29, 1983 – Final Episode Of The Dukes Aired

    On This Day October 29, 1983 – Final Episode Of The Dukes Aired

    On this day October 29, 1983, the final episode of the animated series The Dukes aired, concluding the cartoon adventure that brought the characters of The Dukes Of Hazzard into a new format. The show followed Bo and Luke Duke as they raced around the world in the General Lee, competing against...
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  15. On This Day October 29, 1986 – Final Episode Of Better Days Aired

    On This Day October 29, 1986 – Final Episode Of Better Days Aired

    On this day October 29, 1986, the final episode of the sitcom Better Days aired, bringing a quick end to a show that attempted to mix comedy with inner city high school life. The series starred Raphael Sbarge as Brian McGuire, a spoiled teenager from an affluent background who is forced to...
  16. On This Day October 29, 1988 – Dirty Dancing Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 29, 1988 – Dirty Dancing Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 29, 1988, the television series Dirty Dancing premiered on CBS, bringing the world of the hit 1987 film to the small screen. The show revisited Kellerman’s resort in the early 1960s, where music, dance, and young romance created unforgettable summertime memories. Starring...
  17. On This Day October 29, 1981 – Gimme A Break! Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 29, 1981 – Gimme A Break! Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 29, 1981, the sitcom Gimme A Break! premiered on NBC, introducing audiences to the warm, hilarious, and heartfelt world of Nell Harper. Starring Nell Carter in a breakthrough television role, the show followed a housekeeper who becomes a guiding force and loving presence in...
  18. On This Day October 28, 1981 – Love Sidney Premiered On NBC

    On This Day October 28, 1981 – Love Sidney Premiered On NBC

    On this day October 28, 1981, the sitcom Love Sidney premiered on NBC, bringing a heartfelt and progressive story to the decade’s television lineup. The series starred Tony Randall as Sidney Shore, a single advertising illustrator who opens his home to a young woman and her daughter, forming an...
  19. On This Day October 28, 1988 – David Aired On ABC

    On This Day October 28, 1988 – David Aired On ABC

    On this day October 28, 1988, the made for TV movie David aired on ABC, delivering a powerful and emotional story based on true events. The film followed the tragic case of David Rothenberg, a young boy who survived after being set on fire by his father, and his difficult journey toward recovery...
  20. On This Day October 28, 1988 – Final Episode Of The Late Show With Joan Rivers Aired

    On This Day October 28, 1988 – Final Episode Of The Late Show With Joan Rivers Aired

    On this day October 28, 1988, the final episode of The Late Show With Joan Rivers aired, marking the end of a bold and groundbreaking chapter in late night television. Joan Rivers made history as the first woman to host a major network late night talk show, bringing her quick wit, sharp humor...
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