Category: Today in TV History
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21 Years Ago: The Office First Premiered in the United States
Twenty-one years ago today, on the evening of March 24, 2005, a little-known mockumentary about paper salespeople shuffled onto American television screens with modest expectations and an uncertain future. Few viewers tuning in to NBC that Tuesday night could have predicted that what they were watching would go on to become one of the most…
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59 Years Ago Today: Bewitched Celebrated Its 100th Episode on ABC
On March 23, 1967, 59 years ago today, ABC aired the 100th episode of Bewitched, titled “Charlie Harper, Winner,” marking a milestone for the beloved sitcom that enchanted viewers with its blend of magic and suburban hijinks. The episode, part of the show’s third season, drew millions into the whimsical world of Samantha Stephens (Elizabeth…
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Seven Years Ago Today: Disney’s $71 Billion Takeover of 21st Century Fox Reshaped the Entertainment World
Seven years ago today, the entertainment industry woke up to a new reality. At 12:02 a.m. Eastern Time on March 20, 2019, one of the most consequential corporate mergers in the history of television and film became official. The Walt Disney Company completed its acquisition of the majority of 21st Century Fox’s assets for $71.3…
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Forty-Nine Years Ago Today: The Mary Tyler Moore Show Said Goodbye With a Group Hug, a Tissue Box, and a Timeless Song
Forty-nine years ago today, on March 19, 1977, millions of Americans across the country gathered around their television sets to watch something they had been dreading for weeks — the final broadcast of The Mary Tyler Moore Show on CBS. What they witnessed that evening was not merely the end of a sitcom, but the emotional conclusion…
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Nine Years Ago: Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Remake Enchanted Theaters Worldwide
Nine years ago, Walt Disney Pictures unveiled its ambitious live-action remake of the beloved classic “Beauty and the Beast” in theaters across the United States and around the globe. Directed by Bill Condon, the film starred Emma Watson in the iconic role of Belle and Dan Stevens as the cursed Beast, bringing a fresh yet…
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36 Years Ago Today: Lord of the Flies Was Released in Theaters
Thirty-six years ago today, the film Lord of the Flies arrived in theaters across the United States, delivering a tense exploration of survival and human nature that still resonates in entertainment history. This adaptation stands as a notable entry in the long line of screen versions inspired by one of literature’s most provocative works, and…
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41 Years Ago Today: The First Episode of “Mr. Belvedere” Aired, Marking the Start of a Beloved Sitcom Era
41 years ago today, in March 1985, the first episode of the cherished ABC sitcom Mr. Belvedere aired, closing the chapter on a show that brought laughter and heart to American households for six seasons. The series, which ran from 1985 to 1990, left an indelible mark on 1980s television with its witty humor, memorable…
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49 Years Ago Today: “Three’s Company” Premiered on ABC, Launching a Sitcom Classic
Forty-nine years ago today, on March 15, 1977, ABC-TV aired the premiere episode of Three’s Company, a sitcom that would become a cornerstone of 1970s television and a beloved piece of pop culture history. The show, which introduced viewers to the comedic misadventures of three roommates in a Santa Monica apartment, kicked off with “A…
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YouTube TV’s Killer Feature That Needs More Attention
In the fast-paced world of streaming services, YouTube TV has quietly maintained a feature that sets it apart from competitors, allowing users to continue listening to audio from live TV shows, sports events, and news broadcasts even when their smartphone screens are turned off. This background playback capability, available on both Android and iOS devices,…
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58 Years Ago Today: ‘Batman’ Aired Its Final Episode on ABC
Fifty-eight years ago today, on March 14, 1968, the iconic television series Batman aired its final episode on ABC, closing the curtain on a pop culture phenomenon that redefined superhero storytelling. The show, starring Adam West as the Caped Crusader and Burt Ward as Robin, wrapped up its three-season run with “The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra,”…