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  1. On This Day November 28 1987 – Final Episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter Aired

    On This Day November 28 1987 – Final Episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter Aired

    On this day November 28 1987 the final episode of The New Adventures of Beans Baxter aired. The series followed a teenager who becomes caught up in undercover missions after discovering that his father works as a secret agent. Its blend of comedy, action, and spy themed adventure gave the show a...
  2. On This Day November 28 1981 – Open All Night Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 28 1981 – Open All Night Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 28 1981 Open All Night premiered on ABC. The sitcom followed the daily chaos inside a small convenience store, using quick humor, offbeat characters, and a steady flow of unpredictable situations to create a lively early 80s comedy. Its setting allowed for constant...
  3. On This Day November 26 1989 – MTV Unplugged Premiered on MTV

    On This Day November 26 1989 – MTV Unplugged Premiered on MTV

    On this day November 26 1989 MTV Unplugged premiered on MTV. The series introduced a fresh and intimate approach to live performance by inviting artists to strip down their songs with acoustic instruments and raw vocal delivery. Its simple setup and close focused style offered audiences a new...
  4. On This Day November 27 1988 – Almost Grown Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 27 1988 – Almost Grown Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 27 1988 Almost Grown premiered on CBS. The series followed a couple whose relationship was explored through shifting timelines, showing how their lives changed across different decades. Its blend of drama, memory, and reflective storytelling offered a unique structure that...
  5. On This Day November 27 1981 – Darkroom Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 27 1981 – Darkroom Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 27 1981 Darkroom premiered on ABC. The anthology series delivered a collection of suspenseful stories built around mystery, tension, and unexpected twists. Its eerie atmosphere and compact storytelling reflected the early 80s appetite for television that blended...
  6. On This Day November 26 1988 – Americas Funniest Home Videos Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 26 1988 – Americas Funniest Home Videos Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 26 1988 Americas Funniest Home Videos premiered on ABC. The series introduced viewers to a brand new format built around real home recorded clips that captured unexpected moments, family mishaps, and spontaneous humor. Its warm tone and simple concept instantly connected...
  7. On This Day November 27 1980 – Bosom Buddies Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 27 1980 – Bosom Buddies Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 27 1980 Bosom Buddies premiered on ABC. The sitcom followed two young men who disguise themselves as women in order to live in an affordable all female apartment building, creating a fast moving mix of comedic misunderstandings and creative problem solving. Its energetic...
  8. On This Day November 24 1988 – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Premiered on The Comedy Channel

    On This Day November 24 1988 – Mystery Science Theater 3000 Premiered on The Comedy Channel

    On this day November 24 1988 Mystery Science Theater 3000 premiered on The Comedy Channel. The series introduced viewers to its unique format built around a man and his robot companions watching low budget films while providing nonstop commentary. Its creative setup, witty humor, and offbeat...
  9. On This Day November 24 1981 – Simon and Simon Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 24 1981 – Simon and Simon Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 24 1981 Simon and Simon premiered on CBS. The series followed two brothers working as private investigators whose opposite personalities created a lively mix of humor, action, and family tension. Its blend of detective work, lighthearted banter, and energetic 80s style fit...
  10. On This Day November 23 1985 – Final Episode of Hollywood Beat Aired

    On This Day November 23 1985 – Final Episode of Hollywood Beat Aired

    On this day November 23 1985 the final episode of Hollywood Beat aired. The series followed two Los Angeles detectives balancing crime solving with the fast moving, entertainment filled atmosphere of Hollywood. Its mix of action, humor, and stylish 80s flair reflected the decade’s growing...
  11. On This Day November 22 1988 – Final Episode of Denver the Last Dinosaur Aired

    On This Day November 22 1988 – Final Episode of Denver the Last Dinosaur Aired

    On this day November 22 1988 the final episode of Denver the Last Dinosaur aired. The animated series followed a friendly dinosaur who bonded with a group of modern day kids, creating adventures built on imagination, humor, and upbeat messages. Its colorful style and positive tone reflected the...
  12. On This Day November 21 1985 – Final Episode of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Aired

    On This Day November 21 1985 – Final Episode of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Aired

    On this day November 21 1985 the final episode of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe aired. The series had become one of the most iconic animated shows of the decade, blending action, fantasy, and vibrant characters into a world that captured the imagination of children everywhere. Its...
  13. On This Day November 21 1980 – Kristin Shepard Was Revealed as the Shooter in the Mystery of Who Shot JR

    On This Day November 21 1980 – Kristin Shepard Was Revealed as the Shooter in the Mystery of Who Shot JR

    On this day November 21 1980 Kristin Shepard was revealed as the shooter in the mystery of Who Shot JR on Dallas. The long running cliffhanger had become one of the most talked about moments in television history, drawing massive national attention as viewers waited months to learn the identity...
  14. On This Day November 20 1985 – The Colby’s Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 20 1985 – The Colby’s Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 20 1985 The Colby’s premiered on ABC. The series expanded the world of prime time drama with a focus on wealth, power, and high society conflict during a time when audiences were drawn to glamorous storylines filled with rivalry and ambition. Its polished style and dramatic...
  15. On This Day November 20 1983 – Kennedy Premiered on NBC

    On This Day November 20 1983 – Kennedy Premiered on NBC

    On this day November 20 1983 Kennedy premiered on NBC. The miniseries presented a detailed dramatization of major moments in the Kennedy era, exploring political challenges, national tension, and the complex events that shaped one of the most transformative periods in American history. Its...
  16. On This Day November 20 1981 – McClain’s Law Premiered on NBC

    On This Day November 20 1981 – McClain’s Law Premiered on NBC

    On this day November 20 1981 McClain’s Law premiered on NBC. The series introduced viewers to a crime drama centered on a seasoned officer returning to active duty, bringing experience, determination, and a sharp investigative approach to each case. Its grounded tone and procedural style...
  17. On This Day November 18 1980 – Suzanne Somers Made Her Final Full Appearance on Three’s Company

    On This Day November 18 1980 – Suzanne Somers Made Her Final Full Appearance on Three’s Company

    On this day November 18 1980 Suzanne Somers made her final full appearance on Three’s Company. The moment marked a major turning point in the show’s history as its dynamic shifted and the series prepared to move forward without one of its most recognizable personalities. Three’s Company had...
  18. On This Day November 17 1981 – Over 30 Million Viewers Tuned In to Watch General Hospital for the Wedding of Luke and Laura

    On This Day November 17 1981 – Over 30 Million Viewers Tuned In to Watch General Hospital for the Wedding of Luke and Laura

    On this day November 17 1981, more than 30 million viewers gathered around their televisions to watch the wedding of Luke and Laura on the long running daytime series General Hospital. The episode became the most watched moment in soap opera history, turning the characters into cultural icons...
  19. On This Day November 17 1981 – Skokie Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 17 1981 – Skokie Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 17 1981, Skokie premiered on CBS, bringing a powerful and dramatic made for television film to audiences nationwide. The story focused on the intense real life conflict surrounding a planned march by a neo Nazi group in the town of Skokie, Illinois, a community with a large...
  20. On This Day November 15 1989 – The Final Episode of A Peaceable Kingdom Aired

    On This Day November 15 1989 – The Final Episode of A Peaceable Kingdom Aired

    On this day November 15 1989, the final episode of A Peaceable Kingdom aired on CBS, bringing an early end to the short lived family drama set within a California zoo. The series starred Lindsay Wagner as a dedicated zoologist and mother balancing her career caring for animals with the...
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