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  1. On This Day January 12 1981 - Dynasty Premiered on ABC

    On This Day January 12 1981 - Dynasty Premiered on ABC

    On this day January 12 1981, Dynasty premiered on ABC, introducing a glossy prime time drama centered on wealth power and family rivalry. Set against a backdrop of corporate empires and personal ambition, the series delivered high stakes storytelling filled with betrayal romance and spectacle...
  2. On This Day January 11 1983 – The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Premiered on PBS

    On This Day January 11 1983 – The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross Premiered on PBS

    On this day January 11 1983, The Joy of Painting premiered on PBS, introducing audiences to the calm instructional painting style of Bob Ross. The series focused on landscape painting techniques delivered in a relaxed and reassuring manner, making art feel accessible to viewers of all skill...
  3. On This Day January 11 1988 – T and T Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day January 11 1988 – T and T Premiered in Syndication

    On this day January 11 1988, T. and T. premiered in syndication, introducing an action driven crime series that paired a former professional boxer with a seasoned private investigator. Set primarily in Toronto, the show combined street level investigations with courtroom elements and physical...
  4. On This Day January 10 1980 – Final Episode of The Rockford Files Aired

    On This Day January 10 1980 – Final Episode of The Rockford Files Aired

    On this day January 10 1980, the final episode of The Rockford Files aired on television, bringing an end to one of the most influential detective shows of its era. The series followed a laid back private investigator whose intelligence humor and moral code set him apart from traditional TV...
  5. On This Day January 10 1986 – Hes the Mayor Premiered on ABC

    On This Day January 10 1986 – Hes the Mayor Premiered on ABC

    On this day January 10 1986, He's the Mayor premiered on ABC, bringing a lighthearted political sitcom to prime time. The series centered on a small town mayor whose inexperience and good intentions often led to comedic situations involving local government family life and community pressure...
  6. On This Day January 10 1987 – Final Episode of Heart of the City Aired

    On This Day January 10 1987 – Final Episode of Heart of the City Aired

    On this day January 10 1987, the final episode of Heart of the City aired on television, bringing an end to the short lived police drama set in Los Angeles. The series focused on the professional and personal lives of female police officers, presenting crime stories through a character centered...
  7. On This Day January 10 1983 – Fraggle Rock Premiered on HBO

    On This Day January 10 1983 – Fraggle Rock Premiered on HBO

    On this day January 10 1983, Fraggle Rock premiered on HBO, introducing a colorful fantasy series that blended music humor and life lessons for both children and adults. Created by Jim Henson, the show followed the interconnected worlds of Fraggles Doozers and Gorgs, each representing different...
  8. On This Day January 9 1989 – Inside Edition Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day January 9 1989 – Inside Edition Premiered in Syndication

    On this day January 9 1989, Inside Edition premiered in syndication, introducing a fast paced newsmagazine format that focused on celebrity stories human interest pieces and sensational headlines. The show positioned itself as a different kind of news program, blending entertainment journalism...
  9. On This Day January 8 1982 - Final Episode of Behind the Screen Aired on Television

    On This Day January 8 1982 - Final Episode of Behind the Screen Aired on Television

    On this day January 8 1982, the final episode of Behind the Screen aired on television, bringing an end to the short lived series that focused on the people and production processes behind television and film. The show offered viewers a behind the scenes look at how entertainment was created...
  10. On This Day January 8 1987 - Final Episode of I Married Dora Aired on Television

    On This Day January 8 1987 - Final Episode of I Married Dora Aired on Television

    On this day January 8 1987, the final episode of I Married Dora aired on television, bringing an end to the short lived NBC sitcom. The series centered on a businessman who marries his undocumented housekeeper to prevent her deportation, leading to culture clash driven comedy and workplace based...
  11. On This Day January 8 1987 - Shell Game Premiered on CBS

    On This Day January 8 1987 - Shell Game Premiered on CBS

    On this day January 8 1987, Shell Game premiered on CBS, introducing a crime drama centered on deception undercover work and psychological strategy. The series followed a former con artist who uses his skills to help law enforcement solve complex cases, blending crime solving with themes of...
  12. On This Day January 7 1982 - Fame Premiered on NBC

    On This Day January 7 1982 - Fame Premiered on NBC

    On this day January 7 1982, Fame premiered on NBC, bringing a music and dance driven drama to prime time television. Set at a performing arts high school in New York City, the series followed students and teachers as they pursued creative ambition while facing personal challenges. Fame stood...
  13. On This Day January 7 1985 - Time Machine Premiered on NBC

    On This Day January 7 1985 - Time Machine Premiered on NBC

    On this day January 7 1985, Time Machine premiered on NBC, introducing a game show built around trivia questions tied to historical dates and past events. Contestants were challenged to match knowledge with memory as the show leaned into nostalgia and factual recall rather than fast paced...
  14. On This Day January 7 1987 - Final Episode of You Again? Aired on Television

    On This Day January 7 1987 - Final Episode of You Again? Aired on Television

    On this day January 7 1987, the final episode of You Again? aired on television, bringing an end to the short lived sitcom centered on a divorced couple forced to coexist after the ex husband marries his former wife’s best friend. The series leaned heavily on relationship driven comedy and...
  15. On This Day January 7 1989 - USA Up All Night Premiered on the USA Network

    On This Day January 7 1989 - USA Up All Night Premiered on the USA Network

    On this day January 7 1989, USA Up All Night premiered on the USA Network, introducing a late night programming block that blended sketch comedy hosted segments and cult movie presentations. The show quickly became known for its playful tone low budget charm and irreverent humor that appealed to...
  16. On This Day January 7 1989 - Bordertown Premiered on The Family Channel

    On This Day January 7 1989 - Bordertown Premiered on The Family Channel

    On this day January 7 1989, Bordertown premiered on The Family Channel, introducing a western themed drama series set in the early twentieth century along the Canadian American border. The show blended frontier justice family life and moral conflict, offering a more grounded and traditional...
  17. On This Day January 7 1989 - Final Episode of ALF The Animated Series Aired

    On This Day January 7 1989 - Final Episode of ALF The Animated Series Aired

    On this day January 7 1989, the final episode of ALF: The Animated Series aired on television, bringing an end to the animated expansion of the popular sitcom character. The series explored ALF’s life on his home planet of Melmac, using animation to dive into backstory humor and sci fi themed...
  18. On This Day January 6 1980 - Skag Premiered on NBC

    On This Day January 6 1980 - Skag Premiered on NBC

    On this day January 6 1980, Skag premiered on NBC, introducing a gritty crime drama centered on an undercover narcotics officer working the streets of Los Angeles. The series aimed for a realistic and hard edged tone, focusing on drug enforcement and the personal toll of deep cover police work...
  19. On This Day January 6 1984 - Blue Thunder Premiered on ABC

    On This Day January 6 1984 - Blue Thunder Premiered on ABC

    On this day January 6 1984, Blue Thunder premiered on ABC, bringing a high intensity action series to prime time television. Based on the feature film, the show centered on an advanced police helicopter and the elite pilots tasked with fighting crime in a modern urban environment. Blue Thunder...
  20. On This Day January 6 1986 - A Revival of Card Sharks Premiered on CBS

    On This Day January 6 1986 - A Revival of Card Sharks Premiered on CBS

    On this day January 6 1986, a revived version of Card Sharks premiered on CBS, bringing the popular card based guessing game back to daytime television. The show challenged contestants to predict whether the next card would be higher or lower, combining probability strategy and audience friendly...
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