WATCH MR. WIZARD debuted on NBC on this date in 1951.

Don Herbert hosted this Peabody Award-winning science series until 1965 – and again on Nickelodeon in the 1980s.

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🎭 Cast: Bob Hoskins, Anthony Hopkins, Susan Sarandon, Annie Girardot, Barbara De Rossi, Dietlinde Turban, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Fabio Testi, Massimo Dapporto…

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Gen Jones argues why the goofy variety shows from the '70s and '80s absolutely deserve a comeback

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FALCON CREST debuted on CBS on this date in 1981.

Jane Wyman's Angela remains a standout in a genre dominated by strong women. And David Selby's Richard is an antihero for the ages.

All 9 seasons of this nighttime soap from creator Earl Hamner Jr. (THE WALTONS) are streaming on The Roku Channel and Plex.

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The ’80s gave us some of the most unforgettable TV detectives ever — from the cool of Magnum, P.I., to the cozy charm of Murder, She Wrote, to the neon edge of Miami Vice. 🕵️‍♂️✨

We put together a fun roundup of the Top ’80s TV Detectives You Can Still Watch Today.

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https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/2025/11/29/top-80s-tv-detectives-you-can-still-watch-today/

Soap Opera Digest – February 14, 1984 profiles Eileen Davidson and Nicholas Walker—soap stars in love, navigating ego, publicity, and real connection. “Nicholas wants me to be successful because it’s what makes me happy.” Romance, 1980s style.

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Daytime TV – August 1986

From Irish temper to ensemble treasure—Joe Gallison’s legacy shines in Daytime TV – August 1986. Castmates reflect, roast, and celebrate the man behind Neil Curtis. Elsewhere, soap stars fall in love, take the stage, and sail into legend. A grapefruit diet ad tries to steal the spotlight, but legacy wins.

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Daytime TV – August 1986 celebrates soap stars at their most iconic: Joe Gallison toasted, Deidre Hall glowing, Melissa Brennan gifted a puppy, and Shelley Taylor Morgan dancing through Hollywood. Emmy buzz, ensemble warmth, and legacy in every frame.

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