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  1. On This Day December 31 1982 - Final Episode of The Doctors Aired on Television

    On This Day December 31 1982 - Final Episode of The Doctors Aired on Television

    On this day December 31 1982, the final episode of The Doctors aired on television, bringing an end to one of the longest running daytime dramas in American TV history. The series had been a fixture of weekday television, known for its medical setting and emotionally driven storytelling that...
  2. On This Day December 30 1980 - Disney’s Wonderful World Switched from NBC to CBS

    On This Day December 30 1980 - Disney’s Wonderful World Switched from NBC to CBS

    On this day December 30 1980, The Wonderful World of Disney officially moved from NBC to CBS after airing on NBC for more than 20 years. The move marked a major shift for one of the most enduring and recognizable family television programs in American broadcast history. The network change...
  3. On This Day December 30 1984 - Crazy Like a Fox Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 30 1984 - Crazy Like a Fox Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 30 1984, Crazy Like a Fox premiered on CBS, introducing a lighthearted detective series that blended mystery solving with family based humor. The show followed a private investigator working alongside his lawyer son, mixing crime stories with generational tension and wit...
  4. On This Day December 29 1984 - Final Episode of Partners in Crime Aired on Television

    On This Day December 29 1984 - Final Episode of Partners in Crime Aired on Television

    On this day December 29 1984, the final episode of Partners in Crime aired on television, bringing an end to the short lived mystery series. The show centered on a married detective duo solving cases together, blending crime investigation with lighthearted banter. Partners in Crime reflected a...
  5. On This Day December 28 1984 - The Final Episode of The Edge of Night Aired on Television

    On This Day December 28 1984 - The Final Episode of The Edge of Night Aired on Television

    On this day December 28 1984, the final episode of The Edge of Night aired on television, bringing an end to one of the longest running crime themed soap operas in American TV history. The series stood apart from traditional daytime dramas by blending courtroom stories, mysteries, and criminal...
  6. On This Day December 28 1986 - Outlaws Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 28 1986 - Outlaws Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 28 1986, Outlaws premiered on CBS, introducing a modern western crime drama that blended contemporary law enforcement with old west themes. The series focused on former Texas Rangers adapting to modern crime fighting while carrying the values and methods of a past era...
  7. On This Day December 28 1988 - Annie McGuire Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 28 1988 - Annie McGuire Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 28 1988, Annie McGuire premiered on CBS, introducing a family centered sitcom built around everyday parenting challenges and domestic humor. The series focused on a working mother balancing home life and responsibilities, reflecting common themes in late 1980s television...
  8. On This Day December 27 1982 - Starcade Premiered on WTBS

    On This Day December 27 1982 - Starcade Premiered on WTBS

    On this day December 27 1982, Starcade premiered on WTBS, bringing competitive arcade gaming to television audiences across the United States. The show featured contestants playing popular video games for high scores, prizes, and bragging rights at a time when arcades were at the center of youth...
  9. On This Day December 27 1983 - Final Episode of Just Our Luck Aired on Television

    On This Day December 27 1983 - Final Episode of Just Our Luck Aired on Television

    On this day December 27 1983, the final episode of Just Our Luck aired on television, bringing an early end to the short lived fantasy sitcom. The series mixed traditional sitcom humor with supernatural elements, a concept that reflected early 80s television experimentation. Just Our Luck...
  10. On This Day December 26 1986 - Final Episode of Search for Tomorrow Aired on Television

    On This Day December 26 1986 - Final Episode of Search for Tomorrow Aired on Television

    On this day December 26 1986, the final episode of Search for Tomorrow aired on television, bringing an end to one of the longest running daytime dramas in American history. The series had been a fixture of daily television for decades, following generations of characters and storylines that...
  11. On This Day December 26 1988 - The Young and the Restless Became the Number One Daytime Soap in America

    On This Day December 26 1988 - The Young and the Restless Became the Number One Daytime Soap in America

    On this day December 26 1988, The Young and the Restless officially passed General Hospital to become the number one daytime soap opera in America. The milestone marked a major shift in daytime television dominance after years of fierce competition between the two long running series. The...
  12. On This Day December 26 1986 - Final Episode of The Canned Film Festival Aired on Television

    On This Day December 26 1986 - Final Episode of The Canned Film Festival Aired on Television

    On this day December 26 1986, the final episode of The Canned Film Festival aired on television, bringing an end to the syndicated comedy program known for its satirical presentation of vintage and offbeat films. The show offered viewers a humorous take on old cinema through commentary and...
  13. On This Day December 26 1986 - Final Episode of Rambo The Force of Freedom Aired on Television

    On This Day December 26 1986 - Final Episode of Rambo The Force of Freedom Aired on Television

    On this day December 26 1986, the final episode of Rambo: The Force of Freedom aired on television, bringing an end to the animated adaptation of the popular action franchise. The series reimagined the character for younger audiences, blending military themed adventure with cartoon action...
  14. On This Day December 25 1981 - Chuck Woolery Hosted His Last Episode of Wheel of Fortune

    On This Day December 25 1981 - Chuck Woolery Hosted His Last Episode of Wheel of Fortune

    On this day December 25 1981, Chuck Woolery hosted his final episode of Wheel of Fortune following a contract dispute, marking the end of the show’s original hosting era. His departure came during the early rise of the series, which was quickly becoming a staple of American television viewing...
  15. On This Day December 25 1984 - Final Episode of Glitter Aired on Television

    On This Day December 25 1984 - Final Episode of Glitter Aired on Television

    On this day December 25 1984, the final episode of Glitter aired on television, bringing an early end to the short lived series. The show focused on ambition, fame, and the music business, themes that were closely tied to the glossy pop culture image of the mid 1980s. Glitter reflected a period...
  16. On This Day December 25 1988 - Final Episode of The Care Bears Aired on Television

    On This Day December 25 1988 - Final Episode of The Care Bears Aired on Television

    On this day December 25 1988, the final episode of The Care Bears aired on television, bringing an end to one of the most recognizable animated franchises of the decade. The series became a staple of 1980s children’s television through its bright characters, simple moral lessons, and strong...
  17. On This Day December 21 1988 – Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Aired for the First Time

    On This Day December 21 1988 – Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Aired for the First Time

    On this day December 21 1988 Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Christmas aired for the first time and delivered a bright, energetic holiday special filled with music, comedy, and the show’s signature offbeat creativity. The episode brought together festive decorations, fun surprises, and a lineup of guest...
  18. On This Day December 19 1987 – Final Episode of My Pet Monster Aired

    On This Day December 19 1987 – Final Episode of My Pet Monster Aired

    On this day December 19 1987 the final episode of My Pet Monster aired and brought the animated series based on the popular toy line to a close. The show followed a young boy whose stuffed monster transformed into a friendly creature whenever its shackles were removed, leading to playful...
  19. On This Day December 19 1987 – Final Episode of Pound Puppies Aired

    On This Day December 19 1987 – Final Episode of Pound Puppies Aired

    On this day December 19 1987 the final episode of Pound Puppies aired and concluded the animated series about a lovable group of dogs dedicated to finding the perfect homes for every puppy in their care. The show followed their secret adventures beneath the pound as they worked together to help...
  20. On This Day December 18 1986 – Final Episode of Spiral Zone Aired

    On This Day December 18 1986 – Final Episode of Spiral Zone Aired

    On this day December 18 1986 the final episode of Spiral Zone aired and concluded the sci fi action series set in a future where much of the world was trapped under a dangerous mind controlling fog. The show followed an elite team known as the Zone Riders as they battled the forces of the Black...
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