1991/92 – 60 Minutes was #1 on CBS Sunday.
Note: Any BOLD shows were cancelled in 1991 season; The Golden Girls was cancelled
in the seventh season.
Anniversary:
Cheers celebrated ten years on NBC.
Nashville Now celebrated ten years on The Nashville Network.
20/20 celebrated fifteen years on ABC.
Biggest New Hit: Home Improvement was #4 on ABC Tuesdays; it tied with Cheers. Tim’s solution to everything and
to make things much better was “More Power!” Of course, it always blow up in his face. His family loves him thou.
It was a great family series.
British Ties: CBS aired the BBC series, Smith & Jones, late at night.
Death: Redd Foxx suffered a heart attack on the set of The Royal Family. He later died on October 11, 1991. He finally
joined Elizabeth in heaven. Boy, the big one really came to him!
First Run:
NBC shot themselves in the foot again, Baywatch returned to syndication. It became the most popular show in the world.
Baywatch lasted on NBC for one season, 1989/90.
WKRP In Cincinnati returned to syndication after a nine year absence with three original cast members, Gordon Jump, Richard
Sanders and Frank Bonner. It was previously on CBS from 1978-82.
Movies 2 TV: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures was based on the 1989 Keanu Reeves/Alex Winter movie and the sequel.
Name Change:
Gabriel’s Fire to Pros & Cons.
Into The Night to Studio 59.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson to The Tonight Show With Jay Leno in May 1992.
New Night: FOX added Wednesday nights to the schedule on July 8, 1992 with Beverly Hills 90210 and the 90210 spin off,
Melrose Place.
The Return:
All the troubles that JR gave Bobby in Dallas for ten years, Patrick Duffy deserves some laughs on Step By Step, with Suzanne
Somers, as his wife.
The New $100,000 Pyramid returned to syndication as The $100,000 Pyramid after a three–year absence.
You Can Be A Star returned to TNN as Be A Star after two–year absence.
Spin Off:
First Look was the spin off from last season's failure, Preview.
Vinnie & Bobby from Top Of The Heap.
Tidbits:
NBC finally got a hit newsmagazine, Dateline NBC, after numerous of failures.
Sasha Mitchell and Patrick Duffy reunited on Step By Step; they previously starred on Dallas as uncle and nephew through
JR Ewing.
Steven Bochco produced Capitol Critters with the world famous Hanna–Barbera Productions.
Meagan Fay and Richard Kind were on The Carol Burnett Show. They were both on Carol & Company last season.
Silk Stalkings ran concurrently on USA Network and CBS, both jointly produced the series.
Fifteen was Nickelodeon's first teen soap.
Hot Country Nights premiered on my birthday.
My baby sister and me got something else in common. We both have successful series that premiered on our birthdays. Dr.
Quinn, Medicine Woman started on January 1, 1993. Happy New Year! For me, it was Simon & Simon.
After two months Charlie Hoover was cancelled, a drunk driver killed Sam Kinison on April 10, 1991. Five days earlier,
Sam married his girlfriend, Malika Kinison.
Strange Indeed! For starters, I have nothing against Dana Delany. Come on! She didn't deserve to win a best actress Emmy
on August 30, 1992. Hello! China Beach ended in July 1991 and the fall season started in September 1991. She wasn't eligible
to be nominated for an Emmy of the 1991/92 season. China Beach wasn't on that season! Dear lord! The other actresses were
robbed of the Emmy. Hey, Dana, please return the Emmy to the rightful owner! Peace out.
1991/92 Fall Season
One Season (1991/92)
Brooklyn Bridge – 1991–1993, CBS, comedy, Marion Ross
The Commish – 1991–1995, ABC, crime drama, Michael Chiklis
FBI: The Untold Stories – 1991–1993, ABC, anthology, Pernell Roberts
Herman’s Head – 1991–1994, FOX, comedy, William Ragsdale, Hank Azaria
Home Improvement – 1991–1999, ABC, comedy, Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson
Homefront – 1991–1993, ABC, drama, Wendy Phillips, Kelly Rutherford
I’ll Fly Away – 1991–1993, NBC, drama, Sam Waterson, Jeremy London
Nurses – 1991–1994, NBC, comedy, Stephanie Hodge
Reasonable Doubts – 1991–1993, NBC, crime drama, Marlee Matlin, Mark Harmon
ROC – 1991–1994, FOX, comedy, Charles S. Dutton, Ella Joyce
Step By Step – 1991–1997, ABC, comedy; 1997/98, CBS, Patrick Duffy, Suzanne Somers
The Torkelsons – 1991–1993, NBC, comedy, Connie Ray
Cancelled TV Shows
Adventures of Mark & Brian – NBC, comedy, Brian Phelps, Mark Thompson
Best Of The Worst – FOX, comedy, Greg Kinnear
The Carol Burnett Show – CBS, comedy/variety, Carol Burnett, Richard Kind
Drexell’s Class – FOX, comedy, Dabney Coleman, Matthew Lawrence
Eerie, Indiana – NBC, supernatural, Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow
Flesh & Blood – NBC, comedy, Peri Gilpin, David Keith
Good & Evil – ABC, comedy, Teri Garr, Seth Green
Man Of The People – NBC, comedy, James Garner
P.S. I Luv You – CBS, detective drama, Greg Evigan, Connie Sellecca
Pacific Station – NBC, comedy, Robert Guillaume, John Hancock
Palace Guard – CBS, detective comedy/drama, 3 episodes, Marcy Walker, D.W. Moffett
Princesses – CBS, comedy, 5 episodes, Fran Drescher, Julie Hagerty
The Royal Family – CBS, comedy, Redd Foxx, Della Reese
Sibs – ABC, comedy, Alex Rocco, Dan Castellaneta
Teech – CBS, comedy, 4 episodes, Phill Lewis
The Ultimate Challenge – FOX, documentary, Mike Adamle
12 out of 28 new series SURVIVED for 1992/93
ABC – 5/7, The Commish, FBI: The Untold Stories, Home Improvement,
Homefront & Step By Step
CBS – 1/7, Brooklyn Bridge
FOX – 2/5, Herman’s Head & ROC
NBC – 5/10, Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, I’ll Fly Away, Nurses,
Reasonable Doubts & The Torkelsons
Mid season shows
Bodies Of Evidence – June 1992–1993, CBS, crime drama, Lee Horsley, George Clooney
The Carol Burnett Show – CBS, comedy/variety, Carol Burnett, Richard Kind
Civil Wars – Nov 1991–1993, ABC, drama, Mariel Hemingway
Code 3 – April 1992–1993, FOX, documentary, Gil Gerard
Dateline NBC – March 1992–present, NBC, newsmagazine, Jane Pauley, Stone Phillips
Down The Shore – June 1992–1993, FOX, comedy, Anna Gunn
Jack's Place – May 1992–1993, ABC, drama, Hal Linden
Melrose Place – July 1992–1999, FOX, soap, Grant Show, Courtney Thorne-Smith
The Powers That Be – March 1992–1993, NBC, comedy, John Forsythe, Holland Taylor
Raven – June 1992–1993, CBS, drama, Lee Majors
Room For Two – March 1992–1993, ABC, comedy, Linda Lavin, Patricia Heaton
Sightings – April 1992–1993, FOX; 1994–1996, syndication; 1996/97, Sci Fi; supernatural, Tim White
Street Stories – Jan 1992–1993, CBS, magazine, Ed Bradley
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles – March 1992–1993, ABC, adventure, Sean Patrick Flanery
Cancelled Mid Season Shows
Against All Odds – NBC, documentary, Lindsey Wagner
Arresting Behavior – ABC, comedy, 5 episodes, Ron Eldard
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures – FOX, comedy, Evan Richards
Billy – ABC, comedy, Billy Connolly, Johnny Galecki
The Boys Of Twilight – CBS, western, Wilford Brimley
Capitol Critters – ABC, cartoon, Neil Patrick Harris
Charlie Hoover – FOX, comedy, Sam Kinison
The Fifth Corner – NBC, espionage, 2 episodes, Kim Delaney
Fish Police – CBS, cartoon, 3 episodes, John Ritter, Megan Mullally
Freshman Dorm – CBS, drama, 5 episodes, Matthew Fox, Casper Van Dien
Grapevine – CBS, comedy, 6 episodes, Jonathan Penner
Hearts Are Wild – CBS, drama, David Beecroft
The Hollywood Game – CBS, quiz, Bob Goen
Home Fires – NBC, comedy, 6 episodes, Nicole Eggert
Hot Country Nights – NBC, musical variety
Howie – CBS, comedy, 4 episodes, Howie Mandel
The Human Factor – CBS, medical drama, 5 episodes, John Mahoney, Eric LaSalle
Human Target – ABC, drama, 7 episodes, Rick Springfield
Julie – ABC, comedy, Julie Andrews
Mann & Machine – NBC, sci fi, 9 episodes, David Andrews
Middle Ages – CBS, drama, 6 episodes, Amy Brenneman
Nightmare Cafe – NBC, sci fi/horror, Robert Englund, Jack Coleman
On The Air – ABC, comedy, 3 episodes, Ian Buchanan, Miguel Ferrer
Rachel Gunn, R.N. – FOX, comedy, Megan Mullally
Scorch – CBS, comedy, 3 episodes, John O'Hurley
Stand By Your Man – FOX, comedy, 7 episodes, Rosie O'Donnell, Sam McMurray
Tequila & Bonetti – CBS, police comedy/drama, Jack Scalia
2000 Malibu Road – CBS, soap, 6 episodes, Lisa Hartman, Robert Foxworth
Vinnie & Bobby – FOX, comedy, 7 episodes, Matt LeBlanc
Walter And Emily – NBC, comedy, 13 episodes, Cloris Leachman, Brian Keith
Cable
Be A Star – TNN, talent, Bobby Randall, Lisa Foster
Beyond Reality – 1991–1993, USA, sci fi, Shari Belafonte
Doug – 1991–1993, Nickelodeon, cartoon, Billy West
The Hidden Room – 1991–1993, Lifetime, dramatic anthology
The Legend Of Prince Valiant – 1991–1994, Family, cartoon, Robby Benson
Lip Service – February 1992–1994, MTV, talent, Jay Mohr
Liquid TV – 1991–1993, MTV, cartoons
MTV Sports – January 1992–1996, MTV, sports magazine, Dan Cortese
The New Original Amateur Hour – Family, talent, Willard Scott
Nick Arcade – Nickelodeon, quiz, Phil Moore
The Nick Hit List – Nickelodeon, kids' magazine, Kenan Scott
Ren & Stimpy – 1991–1996, Nickelodeon, cartoon, John Kricfalusi, Billy West
Rugrats – 1991–1994, Nickelodeon, cartoon, E.G. Daily
Salute Your Shorts – Nickelodeon, comedy, Danny Cooksey
The Statler Brothers Show – 1991–1999, TNN, variety, Jimmy Fortune
Talk Soap – December 1991–2002, E!, comedy, Greg Kinnear
That's My Dog – 1991–1995, Family, quiz, Steve Skrovan
What Would You Do? – 1991–1993, Nickelodeon, quiz, Marc Summers
You Asked For It, Again – Family, audience participation, Jimmy Brogan
Syndication
Baywatch – 1991–2001, Syndication, adventure, David Hasselhoff
The Dennis Miller Show – syndicated, talk, Dennis Miller
Emergency Call – 1991–1998, syndicated, documentary, Joseph Campanella
First Look – syndication, magazine, Paula McClure, Chuck Henry
The Grudge Match – syndication, audience participation, Steve Albert
Lightning Force – syndication, adventure, Wings Hauser
Now It Can Be Told – syndication, magazine, Geraldo Rivera
Pozner & Donahue – syndication, talk/discussion, Phil Donahue
The Ron Reagan Show – syndication, discussion, Ron Reagan
Street Justice – 1991–1993, syndication, adventure, Carl Weathers
Stuntmasters – syndication, documentary, Jack Scalia, Kendra King
Studio 22 – syndication, magazine, Dorothy Lucey
Tarzan – 1991–1994, syndication, adventure, Wolf Larsen
The $100,000 Pyramid – syndication, quiz, John Davidson
WKRP In Cincinnati – 1991–1993, syndication, comedy, Gordon Jump
Late Night
Dangerous Curves – February 1992–1993, CBS, detective drama, Lisa Cutter
Forever Knight – 1991–1994, CBS, adventure, Geraint Wyn Davies
Night Games – CBS, quiz, Jeff Marder
A Perfect Score – June–December 1992, CBS, quiz, Jeff Marder
Personals – 1991–1992, CBS, audience participation, Michael Berger
Silk Stalkings – 1991–1999, CBS, crime drama, Rob Estes, Mitzi Kapture
Smith & Jones – CBS, comedy/variety, Mel Smith
Urban Angel – 1991–1993, CBS, adventure, Justin Louis
Two Seasons (1990/91)
The Adventures Of The Black Stallion – 1990–1993, Family Channel, adventure
American Detective – May 1991–1993, ABC, documentary
America’s Funniest People – 1990–1994, ABC, comedy
Baby Talk – March 1991–1992, ABC, comedy
Beverly Hills 90210 – 1990–2000, FOX, soap
Big Brother Jake – 1990–1994, Family Channel, comedy
Blossom – Jan 1991–1995, NBC, comedy
Clarissa Explains It All – March 1991–1994, Nickelodeon, comedy
Club Dance – April 1991–1999, TNN, dance
Counterstrike – 1990–1993, USA, foreign intrigue
Dark Justice – April 1991–1994, CBS, legal/detective drama
Dinosaurs – April 1991–1994, ABC, comedy
Dream On – 1990–1996, HBO, comedy
E.D.J. – 1990–1991, syndication, interview
Evening Shade – 1990–1994, CBS, comedy
Expose – Jan 1991–1992, NBC, news documentary
Fifteen – February 1991–1993, Nickelodeon, soap
Fresh Prince Of Bel Air – 1990–1996, NBC, comedy
Get A Life – 1990–1992, FOX, comedy
Harry & The Hendersons – January 1991–1993, syndication, comedy
Hi Honey, I'm Home – 1991–1992, Nickelodeon, comedy
The Howard Stern Show – 1990–1992, syndication, comedy/talk
Law & Order – 1990–present, NBC, crime drama
Maniac Mansion – 1990–1993, Family, comedy
Memories...Then And Now – 1990–1992, syndication, magazine
On Scene–Emergency Response – 1990–1994, syndication, documentary
Parker Lewis Can’t Lose – 1990–1993, FOX, comedy
Pros & Cons – 1991/92, ABC, detective drama
Real Life With Jane Pauley – July 1990–1992, NBC, newsmagazine
Roggin's Heroes – January 1991–1993, syndication, human interest/sports
Scene Of The Crime – April 1991–1994, CBS, dramatic anthology
Sisters – May 1991–1996, NBC, drama
Studs – March 1991–1993, syndication, audience participation
Sunday’s Comics – April 1991–1992, FOX, comedy
Super Force – 1990–1992, syndication, sci fi/police
Sweating Bullets – April 1991–1995, CBS, detective
Swamp Thing – 1990–1993, USA, sci fi/adventure
Trials Of Rosie O’Neil – 1990–1992, CBS, drama
True Colors – 1990–1992, FOX, comedy
Welcome Freshmen – February 1991–1993, Nickelodeon, comedy
Three Seasons (1989/90)
American Gladiators – 1989–1997, Syndication, game/sports
America’s Funniest Home Videos – January 1990–1999, ABC, comedy
The Byron Allen Show – 1989–1992, syndication, talk
Caroline's Comedy Hour – January 1990–1995, A&E, comedy
Church Street Station – March 1989–1992, TNN, music
Comic Strip: Live – 1989–1994, FOX, comedy
Doogie Howser MD – 1989–1993, ABC, comedy
Family Matters – 1989–1997, ABC; 1997/98, CBS, comedy
Hard Copy – 1989–1999, Syndication – weekdays, newsmagazine
In Living Color – April 1990–1994, FOX, variety
Into The Night – July 1990–1991, ABC, comedy/variety
Just Say Julie – 1989–1992, MTV, comedy
Life Goes On – 1989–1993, ABC, drama
Major Dad – 1989–1993, CBS, comedy
Missing Reward – 1989–1992, syndication, public service
Mystery Science Theater 3000 – 1991–1996, Comedy Central, comedy
Northern Exposure – July 1990–1995, CBS, drama
On Stage – 1989–1992, TNN, music
Prime Time Live – 1989–1998, ABC, newsmagazine
Rescue 911 – 1989–1996, CBS, information
Seinfeld – May 1990–1998, NBC, comedy
The Simpsons – Dec 1989–present, FOX, cartoon
Supermarket Sweep – February 1990–1998, Lifetime, quiz
Tales From The Crypt – 1989–1996, HBO, horror anthology
The Texas Connection – March 1990–1992, TNN, music
Top Cops – July 1990–1993, CBS, documentary
Totally Hidden Video – July 1989–1992, FOX, humor
Wings – April 1990–1997, NBC, comedy
The Young Riders – 1989–1992, ABC, western
Zorro – January 1990–1993, Family, western
Four Seasons (1988/89)
The Adventures Of Superboy – 1988–1992, syndication, adventure
Anything But Love – March 1989–1992, ABC, comedy
Coach – Feb 1989–1997, ABC, comedy
Cops – March 1989–present, FOX, police reality
Dear John – 1988–1992, NBC, comedy
Empty Nest – 1988–1995, NBC, comedy
Family Feud – 1988–1995, syndication, quiz
Half Hour Comedy Hour – 1988–1993, MTV, comedy
Inside Edition – January 1989–present, syndication, newsmagazine
Later With Bob Costas – 1988–1994, NBC, talk
Murphy Brown – Nov 1988–1998, CBS, comedy
Quantum Leap – March 1989–1993, NBC, sci-fi
Rin Tin Tin K–9 Cop – 1988–1993, Family, adventure
Roseanne – 1988–1997, ABC, comedy
Unsolved Mysteries – 1988–1997, NBC; April 1998–1999, CBS, public service
Five Seasons (1987/88)
America’s Most Wanted – April 1988–present, FOX, public service
Club MTV – 1987–1992, MTV, music
A Different World – 1987–1993, NBC, comedy
48 Hours – Jan 1988–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Full House – 1987–1995, ABC, comedy
In the Heat Of The Night – March 1988–1992, NBC; 1992–1994, CBS, crime drama
Jake & The Fatman – 1987–1992, CBS, legal drama
Star Trek: The Next Generation – 1987–1994, Syndication, sci-fi
The Wonder Years – March 1988–1993, ABC, comedy
Six Seasons (1986/87)
A Current Affair – 1986–1996, syndication, newsmagazine
Designing Women – 1986–1993, CBS, comedy
Double Dare – 1986–1993, Nickelodeon, quiz
LA Law – 1986–1994, NBC, drama
Matlock – 1986–1992, NBC; Jan 1993–1995, ABC, drama
Married With Children – April 1987–1997, FOX, comedy
Siskel & Ebert – 1986–1999, syndication, commentary
Seven Seasons (1985/86)
Crook And Chase – April 1986–1993, TNN, magazine
An Evening At The Improv – 1985–1995, A&E, comedy
The Golden Girls – 1985–1992, NBC, comedy
Growing Pains – 1985–1992, ABC, comedy
MacGyver – 1985–1992, ABC, adventure
Perfect Strangers – March 1986–1993, ABC, comedy
Eight Seasons (1984/85)
Cosby Show – 1984–1992, NBC, comedy
The George Michael Sports Machine – 1991–present, syndication, sports highlights
Hollywood Insider – May 1985–1995, USA Network, news/gossip
Jeopardy – 1984–present, syndication, game
Larry King Live – June 1985–present, CNN, discussion
Murder, She Wrote – 1984–1996, CBS, detective
Showbiz Today – 1984–2001, CNN, newsmagazine
Who’s The Boss? – 1984–1992, ABC, comedy
Nine Seasons (1983/84)
Friday Night Videos – 1983–2000, NBC, music
Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous – January 1984–1996, syndication, magazine
Love Connection – 1983–1995, Syndication – weekdays, game
Night Court – Jan 1984–1992, NBC, comedy
Star Search – 1983–1995, Syndication, talent
Wheel Of Fortune – 1983–present, syndication, game
Ten Seasons (1982/83)
Cheers – 1982–1993, NBC, comedy
Nashville Now – March 1983–1993, TNN, talk/variety, LIVE
Eleven Seasons (1981/82)
Entertainment Tonight – 1981–present, Syndication, news/gossip
Late Night With David Letterman – February 1982–1993, NBC, talk
The People's Court – 1981–1993, syndication, courtroom
Thirteen Seasons (1979/80)
Knots Landing – December 1979–1993, CBS, soap
Fifteen Seasons (1977/78)
20/20 – June 1978–present, ABC, newsmagazine
Seventeen Seasons (1975/76)
Saturday Night Live – 1975–present, NBC; variety
Twenty two Seasons (1970/71)
Monday Night Football, 1970–2006, ABC, sports
Twenty four Seasons (1968/69)
Hee Haw – 1971–1993, syndication, variety
60 Minutes – 1968–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Thirty eight Seasons (1954/55)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson – 1962–1992, NBC, talk/variety
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