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  1. On This Day November 9 1985 – Miami Vice Theme by Jan Hammer Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day November 9 1985 – Miami Vice Theme by Jan Hammer Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day November 9 1985, the Miami Vice Theme by Jan Hammer reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, making history as one of the few television themes ever to hit number one. The instrumental track, written and performed by Hammer, perfectly captured the sleek, high energy atmosphere of...
  2. On This Day November 8 1980 – Richie Rich Animated Series Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 8 1980 – Richie Rich Animated Series Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 8 1980, the Richie Rich animated series premiered on ABC, bringing the world’s richest kid from the pages of Harvey Comics to Saturday morning television. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the show followed Richie and his loyal dog Dollar as they navigated a life of adventure...
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  3. On This Day November 8 1980 – Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (Animation) Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 8 1980 – Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (Animation) Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 8 1980, Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo premiered on ABC, marking a major shift in one of television’s most enduring animated franchises. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the show followed Scooby, Shaggy, and Scrappy as they faced off against all sorts of spooky villains even though...
  4. On This Day November 7 1987 – Sable Premiered On ABC

    On This Day November 7 1987 – Sable Premiered On ABC

    On this day November 7 1987, Sable premiered on ABC, bringing comic book style action and intrigue to television screens across America. Based on the character from the First Comics series Jon Sable: Freelance by Mike Grell, the show followed a crime fighting vigilante who lived a double life as...
  5. On This Day November 7 1987 – Final Episode Of Everythings Relative Aired On CBS

    On This Day November 7 1987 – Final Episode Of Everythings Relative Aired On CBS

    On this day November 7 1987, the final episode of Everythings Relative aired on CBS, bringing an end to the short lived sitcom that explored family dynamics and sibling relationships with humor and heart. The show focused on the lives of two brothers with opposite personalities trying to make...
  6. On This Day November 7 1987 – Final Episode Of Leg Work Aired On CBS

    On This Day November 7 1987 – Final Episode Of Leg Work Aired On CBS

    On this day November 7 1987, the final episode of Leg Work aired on CBS, closing out the short lived detective drama that followed a former assistant district attorney who became a private investigator in New York City. The show combined mystery, humor, and action with a confident and capable...
  7. On This Day November 7 1987 – Final Episode Of Teen Wolf Aired On CBS

    On This Day November 7 1987 – Final Episode Of Teen Wolf Aired On CBS

    On this day November 7 1987, the final episode of Teen Wolf aired on CBS, ending the animated series based on the hit 1985 movie. The show followed Scott Howard, an ordinary teenager dealing with high school life while managing the not so ordinary challenge of being a werewolf. The series...
  8. On This Day November 7 1989 – Final Episode Of Chicken Soup Aired On ABC

    On This Day November 7 1989 – Final Episode Of Chicken Soup Aired On ABC

    On this day November 7 1989, the final episode of Chicken Soup aired on ABC, ending the short lived sitcom that paired two comedy legends in an unlikely romance. The show centered on a relationship between a Jewish man and an Irish Catholic woman, exploring love, faith, and family through humor...
  9. On This Day November 5 1983 – Final Episode Of Pac-Man Aired On ABC

    On This Day November 5 1983 – Final Episode Of Pac-Man Aired On ABC

    On this day November 5 1983, the final episode of Pac Man aired on ABC, marking the end of one of the first television shows based on a video game. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the animated series brought the arcade legend to Saturday morning audiences and helped expand Pac Man’s fame beyond the...
  10. On This Day November 5 1987 – Beverly Hills Buntz Premiered On NBC

    On This Day November 5 1987 – Beverly Hills Buntz Premiered On NBC

    On this day November 5 1987, Beverly Hills Buntz premiered on NBC, spinning off from the hit police drama Hill Street Blues. The show followed Detective Norman Buntz, played by Dennis Franz, as he left his gritty urban beat for a new life running a private investigation business in Beverly...
  11. On This Day November 5 1988 – Raising Miranda Premiered On CBS

    On This Day November 5 1988 – Raising Miranda Premiered On CBS

    On this day November 5 1988, Raising Miranda premiered on CBS, a heartfelt sitcom that told the story of a father suddenly left to raise his teenage daughter alone after his wife walks out. The series starred James Naughton as the well meaning father and Royana Black as Miranda, his sharp and...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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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  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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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