Category: Today in TV History
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41 Years Ago Today: CNN Changed Late Night TV As It Launched The Larry King Live Show
41 years ago today, on June 3, 1985, television history shifted with the debut of “Larry King Live” on CNN. The program quickly became a cornerstone of cable news, transforming how audiences engaged with current events, celebrities, and world leaders through open conversations that reached viewers worldwide. The show premiered with New York Governor Mario…
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27 Years Ago Today: The Finale Episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Aired
Today marks the 27th anniversary of the series finale of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), which originally aired on June 2, 1999. The two-part episode, titled “What You Leave Behind,” brought a powerful and emotionally resonant close to the show’s acclaimed seven-season run, marking the end of a bold and transformative chapter in the…
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34 Years Ago “Night Court” Aired Its Final Episode: A Look Back at the Beloved Sitcom’s Legacy
Thirty-four years ago, on May 31, 1992, television audiences across the country tuned in to bid a heartfelt farewell to one of NBC’s most beloved and enduring sitcoms, Night Court. The series finale brought down the gavel on an unforgettable nine-season run that had captivated viewers with its blend of madcap humor and heartfelt moments,…
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32 Years Ago Today: FX Channel Debuts, Ushering in a New Era of Cable Television
Today marks the 32nd anniversary of a groundbreaking moment in cable television history. On June 1, 1994, FX—Fox Broadcasting Company’s bold new venture—officially launched, ushering in a fresh, irreverent, and highly interactive era of entertainment programming.Branded as “fX” (short for “Fox Extended”), the network made its debut at 6:00 AM EDT, broadcasting live from a…
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60 Years Ago Today: The Final Episode of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” Aired, Marking the End of a Classic TV Show
Sixty years ago today, on June 1, 1966, television history turned the page on one of its most beloved chapters with the airing of the final episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show on CBS. The groundbreaking sitcom, which graced screens for five seasons from 1961 to 1966, delivered a perfect blend of witty dialogue,…
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CNN First Went Live 46 Years Ago Today & Changed News Forever
Forty-six years ago today, a bold experiment in television journalism forever changed how the world receives news. On June 1, 1980, Cable News Network, better known as CNN, signed on for the first time from its studios in Atlanta, introducing the concept of 24-hour news coverage to American audiences and eventually to viewers across the…
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23 Years Ago Today: Finding Nemo Hit Theaters & Disney Found a New Classic
On this day 23 years ago, May 30, 2003, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures released the beloved computer-animated film Finding Nemo across theaters in the United States and Canada. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the movie introduced audiences to a vibrant underwater world filled with colorful marine life, heartfelt family bonds, and unforgettable characters.…
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34 Years Ago Today: Sister Act Premiered In Theaters & Was an Instant Classic
On this day in 1992, Sister Act burst onto theater screens, delivering a vibrant mix of gospel-infused music, sharp humor, and uplifting storytelling that quickly captured the hearts of moviegoers worldwide. As the film marks its 34th anniversary, it remains a beloved classic that showcased the power of unexpected transformations and the joy of communal…
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CBS Says The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Was Losing $40 Million a Year & Now They Are Making a $15 Million Profit on That Time Slot
CBS has transformed a significant financial drain in its late-night programming into a steady profit through a strategic agreement that shifts operational responsibility to independent producer Byron Allen. For years, CBS says the network absorbed annual losses of $40 million on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a figure that reflected high production costs, fluctuating…
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31 Years Ago Today: Tiny Toon Adventures Aired Its Final Episode – A Look Back At This Classic Show
On May 28, 1995, television viewers tuned into Fox Kids for the last original episode of Tiny Toon Adventures, marking the end of an era for one of the most beloved animated series of the early 1990s. The one-hour special Tiny Toons’ Night Ghoulery delivered a playful parody of classic horror tales and anthology formats,…