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I LOVE LUCY: A COLORIZED CELEBRATION, Lucille Ball, (episode 'Lucy Does a TV Commercial', Season 1, aired May 5, 1952), 2019.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Nick at Nite

The original classic TV network first hit the airwaves 40 years ago today.

FAMILY MATTERS, (top row, from left): Telma Hopkins, Bryton James, Jaleel White, Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Darius McCrary, (bottom): Kellie Williams, Rosetta LeNoire, Jaimee Foxworth, 1989-98. © Lorimer Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Why Did Judy Winslow Disappear From ‘Family Matters’?

Did he do thaaaaaat? With the arrival of Steve Urkel, little Judy Winslow’s days on TV were numbered.

TAXI, from left: Randall Carver, Tony Danza, Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, 1978-83.

Why Did John Burns Disappear From ‘Taxi’?

The character was part of the Sunshine Cab Company crew from the first episode … until he vanished.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Tetris, the Nintendo Classic

The fun (and frustrating!) puzzle game was invented 41 years ago — but didn’t reach U.S. gamers until later.

SINGLED OUT

8 Surprising Facts About MTV’s ‘Singled Out’

The classic wacky dating show debuted 30 years ago today.

STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN, DeForest Kelley, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, 1982,

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’

The film that saved the franchise was released 43 years ago.

MORK & MINDY, from left: Pam Dawber, Robin Williams, 1978-82.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Mork & Mindy’

The series that introduced Robin Williams to the world went off the air 43 years ago.

Clint Eastwood Graphic

Clint Eastwood Turns 95! Flashback to Some of His Earliest Roles

Before he was The Man With No Name, he was hanging around talking mules and giant tarantulas

MASH (aka M*A*S*H), from bottom left: William Christopher, David Ogden Stiers, Alan Alda, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr, 1972-83

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘M*A*S*H’?

After 11 acclaimed seasons, the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital finally got to go home.

Superman III Christopher Reeve, 1983

30 Years Ago, Christopher Reeve Survived His Tragic Horseback Riding Accident

The ‘Superman’ star dedicated much of the rest of his life to advocating for those who suffered similar injuries.

BLOSSOM, from left: Jenna Van Oy, Mayim Bialik, 1990-1995.

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Blossom,’ Mayim Bialik’s First Big TV Show?

The family comedy said goodbye 30 years ago, on May 22, 1995.

WKRP IN CINCINNATI, Howard Hesseman, 1978-82

What Happened on the Last Episode of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’?

The show, which was long unavailable, has recently become available for purchase on Apple TV.

Cheers, Norm

NORM! 10 Hilarious ‘Cheers’ Greetings for the Show’s Most Lovable Loser

No ‘Cheers’ character was more endearing than Norm Peterson, who walked a fine line between joy and misery.

The Great Escape composite image

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Great Escape’

The classic Steve McQueen film airs today at 3pm EST on FETV.

BEVERLY HILLS, 90210, from left: Luke Perry, Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green, Ian Ziering, Lindsay Price, 'Ode to Joy', season 10, ep. 27, aired 5/17/2000, 1990-2000.

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210?’

The quintessential teen drama ended its decade-long run on May 17, 2000.

FAMILY TIES, from left: Tina Yothers, Brian Bonsall, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman, 1982-89.

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Family Ties’?

The Keaton family said their final goodbyes 36 years ago today, on May 14, 1989.

THE NATURAL, Robert Redford, 1984.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Robert Redford’s ‘The Natural’

There’s a curious omission on the official cast list.

Melissa Gilbert now and then composite

Flash Back to Melissa Gilbert’s Most Memorable Post-‘Little House’ Roles

She tackled some parts that were a long, long way from Half Pint.

Andrea Barber, Full House, Copyright: ©Lorimar Film Entertainment / Everett Collection/ Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

‘Full House’ & ‘Fuller House’ Star Andrea Barber on Childhood Crushes, College and Life Beyond Acting (Exclusive)

“I love talking about the ’90s. I loved living in the’90s.”

NIGHT COURT, from left: John Larroquette, Harry Anderson, Markie Post, 1984-92.

How Did the Original ‘Night Court’ End?

As the season finale of the Melissa Rauch-led reboot airs tonight, it’s time to look back at how the original show ended things.

CHICAGO HOPE, from left: Roxanne Hart, Adam Arkin, Mandy Patinkin, Hector Elizondo, E.G. Marshall, (Season 1, 1994), 1994-2000.

‘Chicago Hope’ Ended 25 Years Ago Today: 7 Things You Never Knew About the ‘ER’ Rival

The show wasn’t just similar to the ‘ER’ — the two shows had the same exact time slot.

ER, Anthony Edwards, Gloria Reuben, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Sherry Stringfield, Laura Innes, Julianna Margulies, Eriq La Salle, (Season 3), 1994-2009

7 Things You Never Knew About ‘ER,’ TV’s Most Successful Medical Drama

You knew the show was popular … but did you know that it received 124 Emmy nominations??

ALL IN THE FAMILY, from left: Rob Reiner, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor, 1971-79

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘All in the Family’?

Norman Lear thought the show had reached its end. The network didn’t quite agree.

THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, Tim Holt, Humphrey Bogart, 1948

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Humphrey Bogart’s ‘Treasure of the Sierra Madre’

The classic 1948 film airs at 3pm EST on FETV today.

JUST ONE OF THE GUYS, Billy Jacoby, Clayton Rohner, Joyce Hyser, William Zabka, Steve Basil, 1985

7 Things You Never Knew About ‘Just One of the Guys,’ the Classic 1985 Teen Comedy

James Brown actually visited the set to teach an actor some moves.

ROSEANNE cast, from left: Roseanne Barr, Sara Gilbert, Alicia Goranson, Michael Fishman, John Goodman, (Season 1, 1988), 1988-2018.

As ‘The Conners’ Ends, Learn 7 Things You Never Knew About ‘Roseanne,’ the Show That Started It All

The show was almost called ‘Life and Stuff.’

Hulk Hogan, ca. 1986.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About the First-Ever Wrestlemania

An accident involving Richard Belzer almost ended the event before it began.

NIGHT COURT, John Larroquette, Markie Post, Richard Moll, Harry Anderson, Charles Robinson, Marsha Warfield, from 1990 season. 1984-92. (c)Warner Bros. Courtesy: Everett Collection.

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Night Court,’ the Original 1984 Series

The series finally got the finale that fans had long clamored for … it just happened on another show.

MANNIX, Mike Connors, 1967-1975.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Mannix’

Which ultra-famous TV dad sometimes showed up as Joe Mannix’s back-up?

FRIDAYS - Cast Gallery - Shoot Date: October 9, 1981. CLOCKWISE (FROM L): MICHAEL RICHARDS;MARK BLANKFIELD;DARROW IGUS;JOHN ROARKE;BRUCE MAHLER;LARRY DAVID;MARYEDITH BURRELL;MELANIE CHARTOFF;BRANDIS KEMP

Do You Remember ‘Fridays,’ The ‘SNL’ Competitor That Gave Us Larry David?

Did you know the series was briefly MORE popular than ‘Saturday Night Live’?