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Your proven daily source for everything media. Ratings, trends, observations, breaking news, scheduling, trivia and much more! From @marcberman.bsky.social & @douglaspucci.bsky.social
Proud parent moment! "UpDating" is soaring! Congratulations Brandon Berman and Harrison Forman!…
January 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Proud parent moment! "UpDating" is soaring! Congratulations Brandon Berman and Harrison Forman!…
Norman Lear’s "All in the Family" debuted on CBS in 1971 and went on to spawn five spin-offs: "Maude," "The Jeffersons," "Archie Bunker's Place," "Gloria" and "704 Hauswer." Two of those series generated spin-offs of their own - "Maude" ("Good Times" and "The Jeffersons" ("Checking In").
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Norman Lear’s "All in the Family" debuted on CBS in 1971 and went on to spawn five spin-offs: "Maude," "The Jeffersons," "Archie Bunker's Place," "Gloria" and "704 Hauswer." Two of those series generated spin-offs of their own - "Maude" ("Good Times" and "The Jeffersons" ("Checking In").
CBS drama "Daktari," filmed on location in Africa, debuted in 1966 and ran for four seasons. In the show's final season, 8-year-old Erin Moran — prior to "Happy Days" — appeared as Jenny, a young orphan who joins the Tracy household.
January 11, 2026 at 9:39 PM
CBS drama "Daktari," filmed on location in Africa, debuted in 1966 and ran for four seasons. In the show's final season, 8-year-old Erin Moran — prior to "Happy Days" — appeared as Jenny, a young orphan who joins the Tracy household.
The original ”Dynasty” bowed on ABC in 1981 and eventually moved ahead of the then top-rated show in primetime, “Dallas” on CBS. It ran for nine seasons.
January 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM
The original ”Dynasty” bowed on ABC in 1981 and eventually moved ahead of the then top-rated show in primetime, “Dallas” on CBS. It ran for nine seasons.
Here is an obscure series entry...“Gunsmoke” spinoff, “Dirty Sally”, starring Jeanette Nolan, opened on CBS in 1974. It was described as a comical half-hour western and ran for 14 episodes.
January 11, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Here is an obscure series entry...“Gunsmoke” spinoff, “Dirty Sally”, starring Jeanette Nolan, opened on CBS in 1974. It was described as a comical half-hour western and ran for 14 episodes.
Today we wish former child star Dawn Lyn, who joined the cast of "My Three Sons" as "Dodie," a Happy 63nd Birthday!
January 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Today we wish former child star Dawn Lyn, who joined the cast of "My Three Sons" as "Dodie," a Happy 63nd Birthday!
"The Night Stalker" starring Darren McGavin was first televised on ABC as a TV movie in 1972. It led to the weekly series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in 1974, but that only ran for one season. Yet, it remains a cult favorite and it provided the inspiration for "The X-Files" on Fox.
January 11, 2026 at 1:20 PM
"The Night Stalker" starring Darren McGavin was first televised on ABC as a TV movie in 1972. It led to the weekly series "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in 1974, but that only ran for one season. Yet, it remains a cult favorite and it provided the inspiration for "The X-Files" on Fox.
The “Mickey Mouse” & “Silly Symphony” comics syndicated strip debuted in 1932. The strip featured adaptations of Walt Disney’s popular short film series, “Silly Symphony”, which released 75 cartoons from 1929 to 1939, as well as other cartoons and animated films.
January 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
The “Mickey Mouse” & “Silly Symphony” comics syndicated strip debuted in 1932. The strip featured adaptations of Walt Disney’s popular short film series, “Silly Symphony”, which released 75 cartoons from 1929 to 1939, as well as other cartoons and animated films.
Jim Henson‘s “Fraggle Rock” debuted in the U.S. on HBO in 1983. The children’s musical fantasy comedy series was a joint international production, involving companies from the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. It ran for five seasons.
January 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Jim Henson‘s “Fraggle Rock” debuted in the U.S. on HBO in 1983. The children’s musical fantasy comedy series was a joint international production, involving companies from the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. It ran for five seasons.
Animated “Batman Beyond” launched on Kids’ WB in 1999. It ran for three seasons. Will Friedle (“Boy Meets World”) was the voice of Terry McGinnis/Batman.
January 10, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Animated “Batman Beyond” launched on Kids’ WB in 1999. It ran for three seasons. Will Friedle (“Boy Meets World”) was the voice of Terry McGinnis/Batman.
Mob drama “The Sopranos”, which was the first regularly scheduled series on cable to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, debuted in 1999. It ran for six seasons (in an eight year span), producing 86 episodes in total.
January 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Mob drama “The Sopranos”, which was the first regularly scheduled series on cable to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, debuted in 1999. It ran for six seasons (in an eight year span), producing 86 episodes in total.
NBC sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun” began its six-season run on NBC in 1996. The series starred John Lithgow, Jane Curtin, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and earned critical acclaim for its offbeat humor and Lithgow’s multiple Emmy-winning performances.
January 9, 2026 at 3:54 PM
NBC sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun” began its six-season run on NBC in 1996. The series starred John Lithgow, Jane Curtin, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and earned critical acclaim for its offbeat humor and Lithgow’s multiple Emmy-winning performances.
Fox sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle” opened its seven-season run in 2000. Linwood Boomer (Adam from “Little House on the Prairie”) was the creator. The upcoming four-episode reboot, "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair," drops on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on April 10.
January 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Fox sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle” opened its seven-season run in 2000. Linwood Boomer (Adam from “Little House on the Prairie”) was the creator. The upcoming four-episode reboot, "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair," drops on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on April 10.
“Rawhide,” starring Clint Eastwood, debuted in 1959 and ran for eight seasons, producing 217 episodes and helping launch Eastwood’s career as a television and film star.
January 9, 2026 at 1:26 PM
“Rawhide,” starring Clint Eastwood, debuted in 1959 and ran for eight seasons, producing 217 episodes and helping launch Eastwood’s career as a television and film star.
Rock ’n’ roll–themed Shindig!, which showcased many of the era’s top musical acts, wrapped up its two-and-a-half-season run on ABC in 1966.
January 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Rock ’n’ roll–themed Shindig!, which showcased many of the era’s top musical acts, wrapped up its two-and-a-half-season run on ABC in 1966.
The sitcom "My Friend Irma," based on the radio series and the 1949 feature film of the same name, debuted on CBS in 1952. Starring Marie Wilson in the title role, the television adaptation ran for two seasons. The film is notable for marking the motion-picture debut Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
January 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
The sitcom "My Friend Irma," based on the radio series and the 1949 feature film of the same name, debuted on CBS in 1952. Starring Marie Wilson in the title role, the television adaptation ran for two seasons. The film is notable for marking the motion-picture debut Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
The revival of 1960’s detective mystery “Burke’s Law,” starring Gene Barry and Peter Barton, debuted on CBS in 1994. It aired for 27 episodes across two short seasons.
January 7, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The revival of 1960’s detective mystery “Burke’s Law,” starring Gene Barry and Peter Barton, debuted on CBS in 1994. It aired for 27 episodes across two short seasons.
“The Newlywed Game,” hosted by Bob Eubanks, debuted on ABC’s daytime lineup in 1967 and quickly distinguished itself from traditional quiz shows by turning marriage itself into the punchline.
January 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
“The Newlywed Game,” hosted by Bob Eubanks, debuted on ABC’s daytime lineup in 1967 and quickly distinguished itself from traditional quiz shows by turning marriage itself into the punchline.
”Fame,” based on the movie of the same name, launched on NBC in 1982. After a two-season run, the musical drama headed to first-run syndication effective on October 10, 1983, and stayed on the air for another four seasons.
January 7, 2026 at 1:48 PM
”Fame,” based on the movie of the same name, launched on NBC in 1982. After a two-season run, the musical drama headed to first-run syndication effective on October 10, 1983, and stayed on the air for another four seasons.
"Flamingo Road," starring Morgan Fairchild, opened on NBC as a regularly scheduled series on this day in 1981. It was introduced in the form of a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and it aired for two seasons.
January 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
"Flamingo Road," starring Morgan Fairchild, opened on NBC as a regularly scheduled series on this day in 1981. It was introduced in the form of a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and it aired for two seasons.
Today we wish former "Who's the Boss?" child star Danny Pintauro a Happy 50th Birthday.
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Today we wish former "Who's the Boss?" child star Danny Pintauro a Happy 50th Birthday.
"Schoolhouse Rock!," a series of animated musical educational short films (and later videos) that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on ABC debuted in 1973. First up was "Multiplication Rock", a collection of animated shorts adapting the multiplication tables to songs.
January 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
"Schoolhouse Rock!," a series of animated musical educational short films (and later videos) that aired during the Saturday morning children's programming block on ABC debuted in 1973. First up was "Multiplication Rock", a collection of animated shorts adapting the multiplication tables to songs.
NBC was hoping to capitalize on the then popular "Dallas," "Dynasty," "Knots Landing" and "Falcon Crest" via the soapy department store-set "Berrengers," which opened on this day in 1985. But three months later it was history."
January 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
NBC was hoping to capitalize on the then popular "Dallas," "Dynasty," "Knots Landing" and "Falcon Crest" via the soapy department store-set "Berrengers," which opened on this day in 1985. But three months later it was history."
On Fox comedy "Ally McBeal" in 1998, the Dancing Baby made its debut. The animation symbolized Ally's ticking biological clock.
January 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
On Fox comedy "Ally McBeal" in 1998, the Dancing Baby made its debut. The animation symbolized Ally's ticking biological clock.
Satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" debuted in late night syndication in 1976. Produced by Norman Lear, the series produced 325 episodes across 18 months. When Louise Lasser left the show in 1977, it was re-branded "Forever Fernwood."
January 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" debuted in late night syndication in 1976. Produced by Norman Lear, the series produced 325 episodes across 18 months. When Louise Lasser left the show in 1977, it was re-branded "Forever Fernwood."