Marc Berman
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Malcolm is officially in the middle! Today we wish Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz a very Happy 40th Birthday.
December 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Malcolm is officially in the middle! Today we wish Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz a very Happy 40th Birthday.
The sixth – and final – season of “McMillan,” starring Rock Hudson, began on NBC’s “Mystery Movie” franchise in 1976. Originally titled “McMillan and Wife,” the “Wife” was dropped after Susan St. James as Sally could not come to terms with a new contract. Also exiting the series was Nancy Walker.
December 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The sixth – and final – season of “McMillan,” starring Rock Hudson, began on NBC’s “Mystery Movie” franchise in 1976. Originally titled “McMillan and Wife,” the “Wife” was dropped after Susan St. James as Sally could not come to terms with a new contract. Also exiting the series was Nancy Walker.
Yabba dabba doo! "The Flintstones" reached its 100th episode on ABC in 1963. The landmark animated sitcom ultimately ran for six seasons, producing 166 episodes in total, and became one of television’s most iconic prehistoric comedies.
December 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Yabba dabba doo! "The Flintstones" reached its 100th episode on ABC in 1963. The landmark animated sitcom ultimately ran for six seasons, producing 166 episodes in total, and became one of television’s most iconic prehistoric comedies.
The first Burger King fast-food restaurant opened in Miami in 1954, and three years later the chain introduced its now-iconic hamburger, the Whopper. Personally, I spent a summer in high school working at a Burger King in Jamaica, Queens, where I earned a whopping — pun intended — $2.10 an hour.
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The first Burger King fast-food restaurant opened in Miami in 1954, and three years later the chain introduced its now-iconic hamburger, the Whopper. Personally, I spent a summer in high school working at a Burger King in Jamaica, Queens, where I earned a whopping — pun intended — $2.10 an hour.
“Grady," the "Sanford and Son" spin-off starring Whitman Mayo, debuted on NBC in 1975 and ran for just 10 episodes. Notably, the cast included Haywood Nelson, who soon after found greater success playing Dwayne in "What’s Happening!!.”
December 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
“Grady," the "Sanford and Son" spin-off starring Whitman Mayo, debuted on NBC in 1975 and ran for just 10 episodes. Notably, the cast included Haywood Nelson, who soon after found greater success playing Dwayne in "What’s Happening!!.”
Long-running CBS serialized drama “Falcon Crest” premiered out of “Dallas” in 1981. It aired for nine seasons and finished in the top 10 from 1982 to 1985.
December 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Long-running CBS serialized drama “Falcon Crest” premiered out of “Dallas” in 1981. It aired for nine seasons and finished in the top 10 from 1982 to 1985.
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" hosted by Ty Pennington debuted on ABC in 2003. It soon became a staple on Sunday nights and was an immediate top-20 hit. It initially ran for eight seasons. In 2020, HGTV revived the series with "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson as host.
December 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" hosted by Ty Pennington debuted on ABC in 2003. It soon became a staple on Sunday nights and was an immediate top-20 hit. It initially ran for eight seasons. In 2020, HGTV revived the series with "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson as host.
In an episode of the ABC anthology drama "Bus Stop" in 1961 titled "A Lion Walks Among Us," pop singer Fabian portrayed a young vagrant accused of murder. Twenty-five ABC affiliates refused to air the telecast due to what was then deemed as an "obscene" depiction of violence.
December 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In an episode of the ABC anthology drama "Bus Stop" in 1961 titled "A Lion Walks Among Us," pop singer Fabian portrayed a young vagrant accused of murder. Twenty-five ABC affiliates refused to air the telecast due to what was then deemed as an "obscene" depiction of violence.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino and the rest of the housemates debuted in 2009 on MTV docuseries "Jersey Shore." It aired for seven editions (through the end of 2012) and is currently revived as "Jersey Shore Family Vacation."
December 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino and the rest of the housemates debuted in 2009 on MTV docuseries "Jersey Shore." It aired for seven editions (through the end of 2012) and is currently revived as "Jersey Shore Family Vacation."
CBS' long-running "Knots Landing" reached the 200-episode milestone in 1987. In the first of two parts, the plot centered on the funeral of Laura Avery Sumner (Constance McCashin).
December 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
CBS' long-running "Knots Landing" reached the 200-episode milestone in 1987. In the first of two parts, the plot centered on the funeral of Laura Avery Sumner (Constance McCashin).
“Naked Gun," the first movie based on the short-lived 1982 ABC sitcom “Police Squad!," opened on this day in 1988. Leslie Nielsen reprised his role as straight-faced Frank Drebin.
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“Naked Gun," the first movie based on the short-lived 1982 ABC sitcom “Police Squad!," opened on this day in 1988. Leslie Nielsen reprised his role as straight-faced Frank Drebin.
The reality series version of “Green Acres” entitled “The Simple Life” starring wealthy socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie debuted on Fox in 2003. It ran for four seasons. The final season aired on E!
December 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The reality series version of “Green Acres” entitled “The Simple Life” starring wealthy socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie debuted on Fox in 2003. It ran for four seasons. The final season aired on E!
Hello! Hello! Hello!...Fred Astaire's "Dancing Lady" opened in theaters in 1933. The film featured Joan Crawford and Ted Healy and His Stooges (who later became The Three Stooges with Moe, Larry and Curly).
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Hello! Hello! Hello!...Fred Astaire's "Dancing Lady" opened in theaters in 1933. The film featured Joan Crawford and Ted Healy and His Stooges (who later became The Three Stooges with Moe, Larry and Curly).
Hugh Hefner released the inaugural issue of Playboy in 1953, showcasing Marilyn Monroe as the magazine’s first-ever centerfold.
December 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Hugh Hefner released the inaugural issue of Playboy in 1953, showcasing Marilyn Monroe as the magazine’s first-ever centerfold.
A lifelong addiction. When the Game Show Network—now called GSN—launched in 1994, its very first classic show was What’s My Line?
December 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A lifelong addiction. When the Game Show Network—now called GSN—launched in 1994, its very first classic show was What’s My Line?
We all remember Charlene Tilton lighting up "Dallas" as the mischievous Lucy Ewing, sneaking around with Steve Kanaly’s Ray Krebs — long before anyone knew he’d turn out to be her uncle. Today, we celebrate the woman behind the iconic role. Happy 67th Birthday, Charlene Tilton!
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
We all remember Charlene Tilton lighting up "Dallas" as the mischievous Lucy Ewing, sneaking around with Steve Kanaly’s Ray Krebs — long before anyone knew he’d turn out to be her uncle. Today, we celebrate the woman behind the iconic role. Happy 67th Birthday, Charlene Tilton!
Family sitcom “The Cavanaugh,” starring Barnard Hughes and Christine Ebersole,. opened on this day in 1986. It ran for two 13-episode seasons. The second season aired solely in the summers of 1988 and 1989.
December 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Family sitcom “The Cavanaugh,” starring Barnard Hughes and Christine Ebersole,. opened on this day in 1986. It ran for two 13-episode seasons. The second season aired solely in the summers of 1988 and 1989.
"Tootsie," directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange, premiered in Hollywood in 1982. The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, with Lange the sole winner for Best Supporting Actress.
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
"Tootsie," directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange, premiered in Hollywood in 1982. The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, with Lange the sole winner for Best Supporting Actress.
"Spencer," the teen sitcom starring Chad Lowe, debuted on NBC in 1984. Lowe left the series after six episodes and the show was retooled and re-titled "Under One Roof" with Ross Harris in the spring of 1985. It aired with Harris for only seven more episodes.
December 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"Spencer," the teen sitcom starring Chad Lowe, debuted on NBC in 1984. Lowe left the series after six episodes and the show was retooled and re-titled "Under One Roof" with Ross Harris in the spring of 1985. It aired with Harris for only seven more episodes.
On the episode of CBS sitcom "Here's Lucy" in 1969 titled "Lucy Meets Johnny Carson," Lucy (Lucille Ball) was an audience member at "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon.
December 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
On the episode of CBS sitcom "Here's Lucy" in 1969 titled "Lucy Meets Johnny Carson," Lucy (Lucille Ball) was an audience member at "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon.
"Father Dowling Mysteries," starring Tom Bosley and Tracy Nelson, premiered as a TV movie on NBC in 1987. It became a weekly series in the winter of 1989, then moved to ABC later that year where it remained until 1991.
November 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"Father Dowling Mysteries," starring Tom Bosley and Tracy Nelson, premiered as a TV movie on NBC in 1987. It became a weekly series in the winter of 1989, then moved to ABC later that year where it remained until 1991.
ABC TV film “Brian's Song,” the true story Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo (James Caan) and his friendship with Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams), who watched Brian die a tragic death, debuted in 1971. It was remade in 2001 on ABC with Sean Maher and Mekhi Phifer in the lead roles.
November 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
ABC TV film “Brian's Song,” the true story Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo (James Caan) and his friendship with Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams), who watched Brian die a tragic death, debuted in 1971. It was remade in 2001 on ABC with Sean Maher and Mekhi Phifer in the lead roles.
“The Lost Weekend,” Billy Wilder’s adaptation of Charles R. Jackson’s novel and starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, opened in Los Angeles on this day. The film went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1946.
November 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“The Lost Weekend,” Billy Wilder’s adaptation of Charles R. Jackson’s novel and starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, opened in Los Angeles on this day. The film went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1946.
The buddy comedy "My Boys" premiered on TBS on this day in 2006, introducing viewers to sportswriter PJ Franklin (Jordana Spiro) and her tight-knit circle of Chicago friends. It ran for four uneventful seasons, and also starred Kyle Howard, Reid Scott, Jamie Kaler, and Jim Gaffigan.
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The buddy comedy "My Boys" premiered on TBS on this day in 2006, introducing viewers to sportswriter PJ Franklin (Jordana Spiro) and her tight-knit circle of Chicago friends. It ran for four uneventful seasons, and also starred Kyle Howard, Reid Scott, Jamie Kaler, and Jim Gaffigan.
Thanksgiving with your friends and family can be very animated.
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thanksgiving with your friends and family can be very animated.