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  1. On This Day January 3 1989 - The Arsenio Hall Show Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day January 3 1989 - The Arsenio Hall Show Premiered in Syndication

    On this day January 3 1989, The Arsenio Hall Show premiered in syndication, introducing a fresh and energetic voice to late night television. Hosted by Arsenio Hall, the show broke away from traditional talk show conventions with a louder studio audience, contemporary music guests, and a tone...
  2. On This Day January 3 1984 - Riptide Premiered on NBC

    On This Day January 3 1984 - Riptide Premiered on NBC

    On this day January 3 1984, Riptide premiered on NBC, introducing an action packed private investigator series built around technology adventure and humor. The show followed a trio of former military veterans who used advanced gadgets and unconventional methods to solve cases. Riptide reflected...
  3. On This Day January 3 1983 - Just Men! Premiered on NBC

    On This Day January 3 1983 - Just Men! Premiered on NBC

    On this day January 3 1983, Just Men! premiered on NBC, introducing a daytime game show built around trivia competition and gender based themes. The format focused on male contestants answering questions across a range of topics, reflecting the era’s interest in identity driven concepts within...
  4. On This Day January 3 1983 - Hit Man Premiered on NBC

    On This Day January 3 1983 - Hit Man Premiered on NBC

    On this day January 3 1983, Hit Man premiered on NBC, introducing a fast paced game show built around trivia knowledge and strategic wagering. Contestants selected categories and faced off in head to head competition, with the format emphasizing risk reward decision making rather than pure luck...
  5. On This Day January 3 1983 - Not Necessarily the News Premiered on HBO

    On This Day January 3 1983 - Not Necessarily the News Premiered on HBO

    On this day January 3 1983, Not Necessarily the News premiered on HBO, introducing a sharp satirical take on current events and television news. The series used comedy sketches and parody to comment on politics media and pop culture, offering an alternative to traditional news programming. Not...
  6. On This Day January 3 1983 - Plinko Was Added on The Price Is Right

    On This Day January 3 1983 - Plinko Was Added on The Price Is Right

    On this day January 3 1983, Plinko was officially introduced on The Price Is Right, adding what would become one of the most popular and recognizable pricing games in television history. The game’s simple concept of dropping a chip down a pegged board combined suspense, chance, and audience...
  7. On This Day January 2 1988 - Final Episode of Sable Aired on Television

    On This Day January 2 1988 - Final Episode of Sable Aired on Television

    On this day January 2 1988, the final episode of Sable aired on television, bringing an end to the short lived private investigator series. The show centered on a stylish lone detective navigating high profile cases, blending action mystery and a slick late 80s aesthetic. Sable reflected a...
  8. On This Day January 2 1988 - High Mountain Rangers Premiered on CBS

    On This Day January 2 1988 - High Mountain Rangers Premiered on CBS

    On this day January 2 1988, High Mountain Rangers premiered on CBS, introducing a modern crime drama set against the backdrop of rural justice and frontier style law enforcement. The series followed a group of rangers tasked with policing remote areas, blending contemporary crime stories with...
  9. On This Day January 1 1986 - Happy New Year Charlie Brown Premiered on CBS

    On This Day January 1 1986 - Happy New Year Charlie Brown Premiered on CBS

    On this day January 1 1986, Happy New Year, Charlie Brown premiered on CBS, adding a New Year themed entry to the long running Peanuts television legacy. The special focused on reflection, fresh starts, and everyday worries, themes that had long defined the Charlie Brown character and resonated...
  10. On This Day January 1 1985 - WWF Prime Time Wrestling Premiered on the USA Network

    On This Day January 1 1985 - WWF Prime Time Wrestling Premiered on the USA Network

    On this day January 1 1985, WWF Prime Time Wrestling premiered on the USA Network, becoming a major platform for the rapid expansion of professional wrestling during the mid 1980s. The weekly program showcased top WWF talent, storylines, and commentary, helping bring wrestling to a national...
  11. On This Day January 1 1985 - Rockin' Road Trip Premiered on Television

    On This Day January 1 1985 - Rockin' Road Trip Premiered on Television

    On this day January 1 1985, Rockin' Road Trip premiered on television, combining music culture with travel and youth oriented storytelling. The series followed a road trip format that spotlighted rock music, locations, and the lifestyle surrounding the mid 1980s music scene. Rockin Road Trip...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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