Category: Today in TV History
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65 Years Ago Today: Walt Disney’s ‘101 Dalmatians’ Bounds into Theaters, Capturing Hearts and Reviving an Animation Empire
Today marks the 65th anniversary of a pivotal moment in animation history: the release of Walt Disney’s beloved animated feature 101 Dalmatians on January 25, 1961. This charming tale of spotted pups, villainous fur enthusiasts, and canine camaraderie not only delighted audiences but also pulled Disney’s animation studio back from the brink of financial ruin,…
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56 Years Ago Today: The Premiere of ‘MASH’ – A Dark Comedy That Redefined War Satire and Birthed a TV Icon
Today marks the 56th anniversary of a pivotal moment in cinematic history: the premiere of Robert Altman’s groundbreaking dark comedy MASH on January 25, 1970, at the Baronet Theatre in New York City. This film, starring Donald Sutherland as the irreverent surgeon Hawkeye Pierce and Elliott Gould as his wisecracking sidekick Trapper John McIntyre, not…
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20 Years Later Today: Disney Bought Pixar For $7.4 Billion – A Look Back At Pixar
Exactly two decades ago today, on January 24, 2006, The Walt Disney Company made a bold move that would forever reshape the landscape of animation and entertainment. Under the leadership of then-CEO Robert A. Iger, Disney announced its agreement to acquire Pixar Animation Studios in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $7.4 billion. This announcement,…
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65 Years Ago Today: ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ Filmed its First Episode, Marks a Milestone in TV History
In the annals of television history, few moments capture the spark of comedic genius quite like the day production began on what would become one of America’s most beloved sitcoms. On January 19, 1961 – exactly 65 years ago – the cast and crew of The Dick Van Dyke Show gathered at Desilu Studios in…
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51 Years Ago Today: ‘The Jeffersons’ Premiered on CBS
As we mark the passage of time in television history, this week commemorates the 51st anniversary of a groundbreaking sitcom that “moved on up” to change the landscape of American TV. On January 18, 1975, “The Jeffersons” made its debut on CBS, spinning off from the iconic “All in the Family” and introducing audiences to…
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31 Years Ago: Star Trek: Voyager First Premiered on UPN
As we mark the eve of a monumental milestone in television history, fans across the galaxy are raising their replicators in toast to Star Trek: Voyager, the groundbreaking series that premiered 31 years ago tomorrow on January 16, 1995. This bold addition to the Star Trek franchise not only introduced the first female captain as…
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Six Years Ago, PlayStation Vue The Cord Cutting Pioneer Shut Down
Exactly six years ago this month, on January 30, 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment pulled the plug on PlayStation Vue, its ambitious live TV streaming service. The shutdown marked the end of an era for a platform that had aimed to revolutionize how people consumed television, challenging traditional cable providers with a digital alternative. Though it…
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52 Years Ago Today: ‘Happy Days’ First Premiered on ABC
It’s been exactly 52 years since the iconic sitcom Happy Days first lit up television screens across America, premiering on ABC on January 15, 1974. Created by Garry Marshall, the show transported viewers back to a simpler time in the 1950s and early 1960s, offering a dose of wholesome family entertainment amid the social upheavals…
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36 Years Ago Today: America’s Funniest Home Videos Debuts as Weekly Series, Sparking Decades of Laughter
On this day in 1990, television history shifted with the premiere of America’s Funniest Home Videos as a regular weekly program on ABC, marking the start of what would become one of the network’s most enduring shows. The series, which first captured audiences’ attention as a one-hour special broadcast on November 26, 1989, transitioned into…
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50 Years Ago Today: ‘The Bionic Woman’ Makes Her Iconic Debut on ABC
Exactly half a century ago today, on January 14, 1976, American television audiences were introduced to a groundbreaking new heroine: Jaime Sommers, the star of The Bionic Woman. Premiering as a mid-season replacement on ABC, the series burst onto screens with a mix of science fiction, action, and empowerment that captivated viewers and left an…