Television In 1992, HBO introduced the satirical comedy “The Larry Sanders Show” with comedian Garry Shandling as host of a “Tonight Show”-style talk show. It ran through May 31, 1998, producing 89 episodes. Teen horror anthology series “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” debuted on Nickelodeon in 1992. Its initial run lasted five seasons; it […]
TODAY IN HISTORY Television In 1965, the Beatles traveled to CBS’ New York studio to rehearse and tape their third (and final) appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Their performance kicked-off the 18th season-premiere of the long-running variety hour on September 12, which was its final black and white telecast…Variety series “The Diahann Carroll Show” premiered on CBS in 1976. Its first night featured Sammy Davis […]
Television Military family drama “Call to Glory,” which was set at factionalized Edwards Air Force Base in the early 1960’s, premiered on ABC in 1984, The series, which starred Craig T. Nelson and Cindy Pickett, ran for one season. CBS debuted the newsmagazine “West 57th” in 1985. The program’s title is named after the location of the CBS […]
Television “The Ken Berry “Wow” Show,” one of the many mindless short-lived variety series that populated the summer landscape, concluded in 1972. The ABC series showcased young talent like Steve Martin, Teri Garr and Cheryl Stoppelmoor — whom audiences would later get to know as Cheryl Ladd…Limited variety series “The Keane Brothers Show” featuring the two pre-teen male musicians premiered on CBS […]
Television The television debut of Mr. Clean occurred in 1958. He was initially portrayed in the live-action versions by character actor House Peters Jr. Within the first six months of the introduction, Mr. Clean became the best-selling household cleaner on the market…”The Renegades,” the drama about a street gang turned into a secret undercover police unit, debuted as a […]
Television: Hidden camera classic” “Candid Camera,” hosted by Allen Funt, bowed on ABC in 1948 and has been present in some format in every decade ever since. The original title was “Candid Microphone”…Summer variety series “Manhattan Transfer,” hosted by the then popular recording group, debuted on CBS in 1975. It ran for four episodes…Made-for-cable comedic film “Clear History” co-written and starring Larry David premiered on HBO […]
Television CBS sitcom “Filthy Rich,” starring Dixie Carter and Delta Burke pre-“Designing Women,” debuted in 1982. Set in Memphis, the series satirized then prime-time soap operas like “Dallas” and “Dynasty. Peter Jennings became the sole anchor and senior editor of “World News Tonight” on ABC in 1983…Romantic historical drama “Outlander,” starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, launched on Starz in 2014. In January 2023, “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” was officially […]
