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  1. On This Day December 3 1988 – The Final Episode of The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley Aired

    On This Day December 3 1988 – The Final Episode of The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley Aired

    On this day December 3 1988 the final episode of The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley aired. The animated series brought the offbeat character to television with a blend of quirky humor, eccentric storytelling, and a unique visual style that stood out among late 80s cartoons. Its...
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  2. On This Day December 3 1985 – Courteney Cox Used the Word Period for the First Time on National Television

    On This Day December 3 1985 – Courteney Cox Used the Word Period for the First Time on National Television

    On this day December 3 1985 Courteney Cox used the word period for the first time on national television during a commercial that marked a major cultural shift in how women’s health products were advertised. At a time when such topics were often avoided or softened, the moment became a milestone...
  3. On This Day December 2 1989 – The Final Episode of The Smurfs Aired

    On This Day December 2 1989 – The Final Episode of The Smurfs Aired

    On this day December 2 1989 the final episode of The Smurfs aired. The animated series had become a cornerstone of 80s Saturday morning television with its colorful characters, gentle comedy, and imaginative stories set in a peaceful forest village. Its final broadcast marked the close of one of...
  4. On This Day December 1 1989 – The Final Episode of The Legend of Zelda Aired

    On This Day December 1 1989 – The Final Episode of The Legend of Zelda Aired

    On this day December 1 1989 the final episode of The Legend of Zelda aired. The animated series brought the world of Hyrule to television with adventurous storytelling, magical quests, and a playful tone that blended action with humor. Its weekly format gave fans a new way to experience familiar...
  5. On This Day December 1 1986 – The Cavanaughs Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 1 1986 – The Cavanaughs Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 1 1986 The Cavanaughs premiered on CBS. The series followed a close knit Irish American family whose daily lives were shaped by tradition, faith, and the challenges of keeping a large household moving together through changing times. Its warm storytelling, steady humor, and...
  6. On This Day December 1 1981 – Bret Maverick Premiered on NBC

    On This Day December 1 1981 – Bret Maverick Premiered on NBC

    On this day December 1 1981 Bret Maverick premiered on NBC. The series continued the spirit of the classic Western character by following the seasoned gambler as he tried to settle into a quieter life while still finding himself caught in schemes, challenges, and the unpredictable nature of...
  7. On This Day November 30 1981 – The Final Episode of The Mike Douglas Show Aired

    On This Day November 30 1981 – The Final Episode of The Mike Douglas Show Aired

    On this day November 30 1981 the final episode of The Mike Douglas Show aired. The long running daytime program came to an end after years of featuring music performances, celebrity interviews, and conversations that helped shape the landscape of American talk television. Its friendly tone...
  8. On This Day November 29 1980 – Breaking Away Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 29 1980 – Breaking Away Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 29 1980 Breaking Away premiered on ABC. The series continued the spirit of the film that inspired it, following a group of young friends navigating small town life, responsibility, and the challenges of stepping into adulthood. Its warm tone, character focused storytelling...
  9. On This Day November 30 1987 – CBS This Morning Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 30 1987 – CBS This Morning Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 30 1987 CBS This Morning premiered on CBS. The program introduced a refreshed approach to morning news with a blend of national reporting, interviews, lifestyle features, and real time updates. Its structure aimed to compete directly with other network morning shows while...
  10. On This Day November 30 1988 – Good Morning Miss Bliss Premiered on The Disney Channel

    On This Day November 30 1988 – Good Morning Miss Bliss Premiered on The Disney Channel

    On this day November 30 1988 Good Morning Miss Bliss premiered on The Disney Channel. The series followed a dedicated middle school teacher guiding her students through everyday challenges, friendships, and classroom lessons. Its warm tone, optimistic approach, and school centered storytelling...
  11. On This Day November 29 1988 – TV 101 Premiered on CBS

    On This Day November 29 1988 – TV 101 Premiered on CBS

    On this day November 29 1988 TV 101 premiered on CBS. The series followed a high school journalism class that transformed its traditional newspaper into a student run television news program, creating a fresh blend of youth driven storytelling and real world issues. Its mix of teen drama, school...
  12. On This Day November 30 1989 – Ann Jillian Premiered on NBC

    On This Day November 30 1989 – Ann Jillian Premiered on NBC

    On this day November 30 1989 Ann Jillian premiered on NBC. The series followed a single mother balancing career, family life, and personal challenges with warmth, determination, and a steady sense of humor. Its tone reflected the late 80s interest in sitcoms centered on relatable everyday...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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