1994/95 – Seinfeld was #1 on NBC Thursday.
Note: Any BOLD shows were cancelled in 1994 season; Empty Nest was cancelled
in the seventh season.
Anniversary:
An Evening At The Improv celebrated ten years on A&E.
Monday Night Football celebrated twenty–five years on ABC.
Saturday Night Live celebrated twenty years on NBC.
Biggest New Hit: ER was #2 on NBC Thursday. The hits kept on coming from The Cosby Show to Cheers to Seinfeld to LA
Law to Friends and ER. Thursdays truly belonged to NBC. No network could compete with NBC on that night.
First Run:
Forever Knight returned to syndication. It was previously on CBS Crimetime After Primetime from 1992–1994.
Sirens returned to syndication with two original cast members, Adrienne–Joi Johnson and Liza Synder, after it failed
on ABC in 1993.
Name Change: These Friends Of Mine to Ellen.
Networks Debut:
WB premiered with their first show, The Wayans Bros., on January 11, 1995, Wednesday at 8 PM. Unhappily Ever After followed
at 8:30 PM.
UPN premiered with their first show, Star Trek: Voyager, on January 16, 1995, Monday at 8 PM.
Reruns: FOX aired reruns of the HBO hit comedy, Dream On, for a short period in 1995.
The Return: The original Family Feud host, Richard Dawson, replaced Ray Combs.
Spin Off: Women Of The House from Designing Women. Four years later, Delta Burke returned to her most famous role,
Suzanne Sugarbaker. Delta was fired from Designing Women for gaining too much weight in 1991. Time healed all wounds for Delta
Burke, Linda Bloodworth–Thomason and Harry Thomason.
TV History:
The Simpsons tied with the Flintstones as the longest running cartoon in prime time, six seasons each.
Tidbits:
Carl Lumbly is the only cast member to return from the M.A.N.T.I.S. pilot.
Star Trek: Voyager is the first Star Trek series to be on network TV since the original Star Trek series on NBC in the
late 1960’s. Kathryn Janeway is the first female captain on Star Trek. Linda Hamilton auditioned for the role of Capt.
Kathryn Janeway; the part went to Kate Mulgrew.
The Jon Stewart Show replaced the cancelled Arsenio Hall Show late at night; it was produced by MTV and syndicated by Paramount
Studios.
George Clooney previous starred in E/R, a 1984/85 CBS comedy; he went on to greatest fame of playing a doctor in the NBC
drama, ER.
Carl Winslow is a very bad father on Family Matters. His daughter, Judy, disappeared without a trace. Yet, no one search
for her. Even, Carl didn’t fill a missing person report! Dear Lord! That’s shocking! He should have known better.
For crying out loud, he is a police officer!
Pig Sty and Platypus Man premiered on the same night and were cancelled on the same night 13 weeks later. Even switching
time slots with each other couldn't save both series.
1994/95 Fall Season
One Season (1994/95)
Chicago Hope – 1994–2000, CBS, medical drama, Adam Arkin, Thomas Gibson
Due South – 1994–1996, CBS, police drama, Paul Gross
ER – 1994–present, NBC, medical drama, George Clooney, Anthony Edwards
Friends – 1994–2004, NBC, comedy, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston
New York Undercover – 1994–1998, FOX, police drama, Michael De Lorenzo
Party of Five – 1994–2000, FOX, drama, Matthew Fox, Scott Wolf
Touched by an Angel – 1994–2003, CBS, fantasy, Roma Downey, Della Reese
Cancelled TV Shows
All-American Girl – ABC, comedy, Margaret Cho
The Boys Are Back – CBS, comedy, Hal Linden, Suzanne Pleshette
Blue Skies – ABC, comedy, 7 episodes, Corey Parker
The Cosby Mysteries – NBC, mysteries, Bill Cosby
Daddy's Girls – CBS, comedy, 3 episodes, Dudley Moore, Harvey Fierstein
Earth 2 – NBC, sci-fi, Antonio Sabato, Jr.
The Five Mrs. Buchanans – CBS, comedy, Charlotte Ross, Judith Ivey
Fortune Hunter – FOX, adventure, 5 episodes, Mark Frankel
Hardball – FOX, comedy, 7 episodes, Dann Florek
M.A.N.T.I.S. – FOX, sci-fi, Carl Lumbly
Madman of the People – NBC, comedy, Dabney Coleman
The Martin Short Show – NBC, comedy, 3 episodes, Martin Short, Jan Hooks
McKenna – ABC, adventure, 5 episodes, Eric Close, Jennifer Love Hewitt
Me and the Boys – ABC, comedy, Steve Harvey
Models Inc. – FOX, soap, Linda Gray, Brian Gaskill
My So-Called Life – ABC, drama, Claire Danes, Bess Armstrong
On Our Own – ABC, comedy, Jurnee Smollett
Something Wilder – NBC, comedy, Gene Wilder
Sweet Justice – NBC, legal drama, Melissa Gilbert
Thunder Alley – ABC, Ed Asner
Wild Oats – FOX, comedy, 4 episodes, Paula Marshall
Under Suspicion – CBS, police drama, Eriq La Salle
7 out of 29 new series SURVIVED for 1995/96
ABC – 0/7,
CBS – 3/8, Chicago Hope, Due South, & Touched By An Angel
FOX – 2/6, New York Undercover & Party Of Five
NBC – 2/8, ER & Friends
Mid season shows
Cybill – January 1995–1998, CBS, comedy, Cybill Shepherd, Christine Baranski
The Marshal – January 1995–1996, crime drama, Jeff Fahey
NewsRadio – March 1995–1999, NBC, comedy, Dave Foley, Phil Hartman, Andy Dick
The Parent 'Hood – January 1995–1999, WB, comedy Robert Townsend, Suzzanne Douglass
Sliders – March 1995–1997, FOX; June 1998–2000, Sci-Fi Channel, sci-fi, Jerry O'Connell
Star Trek: Voyager – January 1995–2001, UPN, sci-fi, Kate Mulgrew
Unhappily Ever After – January 1995–1999, WB, comedy, Geoff Pierson, Nikki Cox
The Wayans Bros. – January 1995–1999, WB, comedy, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans
Cancelled Mid Season Shows
Amazing Grace – NBC, drama, 4 episodes, Patty Duke, Dan Lauria
Bringing Up Jack – ABC, comedy, 5 episodes, Matthew Lawrence
Double Rush – CBS, comedy, David Arquette, D.L. Hughley
Extreme – ABC, adventure, James Brolin
The George Wendt Show – CBS, comedy, 7 episodes, George Wendt
The Great Defender – FOX, legal drama, 5 episodes, Kelly Rutherford
High Sierra Search And Rescue – NBC, adventure, Robert Conrad
House Of Buggin' – FOX, comedy/variety, John Leguizamo
Legend – UPN, western, Richard Dean Anderson
Lost Civilizations – NBC, documentary, Sam Waterson
Marker – UPN, adventure, Richard Grieco, Gates McFadden
Medicine Ball – FOX, medical drama, Sam McMurray
Muscle – WB, comedy, Dan Gauthier, Michael Boatman
My Wildest Dreams – FOX, comedy, 5 episodes, Lisa Ann Walker
The Office – CBS, comedy, 5 episodes, Valerie Harper, Debra Jo Rupp
Pig Sty – UPN, comedy, David Arnott
Platypus Man – UPN, comedy, Richard Jeni
Pride & Joy – NBC, comedy, 6 episodes, Jeremy Piven
Under One Roof – CBS, drama, 6 episodes, James Earl Jones
VR.5 – FOX, sci fi, 10 episodes, Michael Easton, Anthony Stewart Head
The Watcher – UPN, dramatic anthology, 13 episodes, Anthony Ray
A Whole New Ballgame – ABC, comedy, 7 episodes, Corbin Bernsen, Richard Kind
Women Of The House – CBS, comedy, Delta Burke, Teri Garr
The Wright Verdicts – CBS, legal drama, 6 episodes, Tom Conti
Cable
Aaahh!! Real Monsters – 1994–1997, Nickelodeon, cartoon, Charlie Adler
All That – December 1994–2000, Nickelodeon, comedy/variety, Kel Mitchell
The Brothers Grunt – MTV, cartoon
Charlie Daniels' Talent Round Up – 1994–1996, TNN, talent, Charlie Daniels
Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist – May 1995–1999, Comedy Central, cartoon, Jonathan Katz
In The Name Of Love – Lifetime, documentary, Rachel Ward
Live From The House Of Blues – January 1995–1996, TBS, music
MTV Oddities – MTV, cartoon
My Brother And Me – Nickelodeon, comedy, Aisling Sistrunk
Sandblast – December 1994–1996, MTV, sports competition, Summer Sanders
The Secret World Of Alex Mack – 1994–1998, Nickelodeon, comedy/adventure, Darris Love
Super Dave's Vegas Spectacular – USA, comedy, 6 episodes, Bob Einstein
Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters From Beverly Hills – USA, sci fi/fantasy, Leslie Danon
TekWar – USA, sci fi, Greg Evigan, William Shatner
Yesteryear – 1994–1996, TNN, documentary, Lisa Stewart
Syndication
The Dennis Prager Show – syndication, discussion, Dennis Prager
Entertainers – 1994–present, syndication, celebrity talk, Byron Allen
Extra – 1994–present, syndication, news/gossip, Arthel Neville, Dave Nemeth
The Extraordinary – 1994–1996, syndication, supernatural, Corbin Bernsen
Forever Knight – 1994–1996, syndication, adventure, Geraint Wyn Davies
Hawkeye – syndication, adventure, Lee Horsley, Lynda Carter
Heaven Help Us – syndication, fantasy/adventure, John Schneider, Ricardo Montalban
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys – January 1995–2000, syndication, adventure, Kevin Sorbo
High Tide – 1994–1997, syndication, adventure, Rick Springfield
The Jon Stewart Show – syndication, talk, Jon Stewart
Last Call – syndicated, discussion, Sue Ellicott
Lonesome Dove: The Series – 1994–1996, syndication, western, Eric McCormack, Diahann Carroll
The Newz – syndication, comedy, Tommy Blaze
Ooh La La – syndication, fashion, Monika Deol
Pointman – syndication, adventure, Jack Scalia
The Road – syndication, country music, Mary Chapin Carpenter
Robin's Hood – syndication, adventure, Linda Purl
Sirens – syndication, police drama, Liza Snyder
Space Precinct – syndication, sci fi, Ted Shackleford
Tough Target – syndication, information, J.J. Bittenbinder
Trauma Center – syndication, documentary
University Hospital – syndication, drama, Rebecca Cross
Vanishing Son – syndication, adventure, 13 episodes, Russell Wong
Wild West Showdown – syndication, competition, Alex Cord
Late Night
The Late Late Show With Tom Synder – January 1995–1999, CBS, talk Tom Snyder
Two Seasons (1993/94)
The Adventures Of Pete & Pete – 1993–1996, Nickelodeon, comedy
American Journal – 1993–1998, syndication, magazine
Boy Meets World – 1993–2000, ABC, comedy
Christy – April 1994–1995, CBS, drama
Court TV–Inside America's Court – 1993–1997, syndication, legal/information
The Critic – 1994, ABC; 1995, FOX, cartoon
The Crusaders – 1993–1995, syndication, newsmagazine
Dancin' At The Hot Spots – May 1993–1994, TNN, dance
Dave’s World – 1993–1997, CBS, comedy
Diagnosis: Murder – October 1993–2000, CBS, detective drama
Duckman – March 1993–1997, USA, cartoon
Ellen – March 1994–1998, ABC, comedy
Encounters: The Hidden Truth – June 1994–1995, FOX, supernatural/magazine
Frasier – 1993–2004, NBC, comedy
The George Carlin Show – January 1994–1995, FOX, comedy
Grace Under Fire – 1993–1998, ABC, comedy
The John Larroquette Show – 1993–1997, NBC, comedy
Late Show With David Letterman – 1993–present, CBS, talk
Legends Of The Hidden Temple – 1993–1995, Nickelodeon, quiz
Living Single – 1993–1998, FOX, comedy
Lois & Clark – 1993–1997, ABC
Mommies –1993–1995, NBC, comedy
Music City Tonight – 1993–1996, TNN, talk/variety, LIVE
NYPD Blue – 1993–2005, ABC, crime drama
The Nanny – 1993–1999, CBS, comedy
Politically Incorrect – 1993–1996, Comedy Central, comedy/talk
Rivera Live – February 1994–2001, CNBC, talk
Rocko's Modern Life – 1993–1996, Nickelodeon, cartoon
SeaQuest DSV – 1993–1996, NBC, sci-fi
Sister, Sister – April 1994–1995, ABC; 1995–1999, WB, comedy
Snowy River: The McGregor Saga – 1993–1996, Family, adventure
The State – December 1993–1995, MTV, comedy
TV Nation – 1994, NBC; 1995, FOX, comedy newsmagazine
Thunder Alley – March 1994–1995, ABC, comedy
Turning Point – March 1994–1995, 1996/97, ABC, documentary newsmagazine
Weird Science – March 1994–1998, USA, comedy
The X Files – 1993–2002, FOX, fantasy drama
Three Seasons (1992/93)
The Apollo Comedy Hour – 1992–1995, syndication, comedy variety
Are You Afraid Of The Dark? – 1992–1996, Nickelodeon, supernatural anthology
Babylon 5 – January 1993–1998, syndication, sci-fi
Beavis & Butthead – March 1993–1997, MTV, cartoon
Day One – March 1993–1995, ABC, newsmagazine
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman – Jan 1993–1998, CBS, western
Eye to Eye With Connie Chung – June 1993–1995, CBS, newsmagazine
Fishin' With Orlando Wilson – January 1993–2000, TNN, fishing
Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper – 1992–1997, ABC, comedy
Hearts Afire – 1992–1995, CBS, comedy
Highlander – 1992–1998, Syndication, adventure
Homicide: Life on the Street – January 1993–1999, NBC, police drama
The Kids In The Hall – 1992–1995, CBS, comedy/variety
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues – January 1993–1996, syndication, adventure
Love & War – 1992–1995, CBS, comedy
Mad About You – 1992–1999, NBC, comedy
Martin – 1992–1997, FOX, comedy
Nickelodeon Guts – 1992–1995, Nickelodeon, sports/audience participation
Picket Fences – 1992–1996, CBS, drama
Real Stories Of The Highway Patrol – April 1993–1996, syndication, police documentary
Renegade – 1992–1996, Syndication, adventure
Rush Limbaugh – 1992–1996, syndication, talk/discussion
The Shadetree Mechanic – 1992–2000, TNN, instruction
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Jan 1993–1999, Syndication, sci-fi
Walker, Texas Ranger – April 1993–2001, CBS, crime drama
Four Seasons (1991/92)
Baywatch – 1991–2001, Syndication, adventure
The Commish – 1991–1995, ABC, crime drama
Dateline NBC – March 1992–present, NBC, newsmagazine
Emergency Call – 1991–1998, syndicated, documentary
Home Improvement – 1991–1999, ABC, comedy
MTV Sports – January 1992–1996, MTV, sports magazine
Melrose Place – July 1992–1999, FOX, soap
Pozner & Donahue – 1992–1995, CNBC, talk/discussion
Ren & Stimpy – 1991–1996, Nickelodeon, cartoon
Silk Stalkings – 1991–1999, USA, crime drama
The Statler Brothers Show – 1991–1999, TNN, variety
Step By Step – 1991–1997, ABC; 1997/98, CBS, comedy
Talk Soap – December 1991–2002, E!, comedy
That's My Dog – 1991–1995, Family, quiz
Five Seasons (1990/91)
Beverly Hills 90210 – 1990–2000, FOX, soap
Blossom – Jan 1991–1995, NBC, comedy
Club Dance – April 1991–1999, TNN, dance
Dream On – 1990–1996, HBO, comedy
Fresh Prince Of Bel Air – 1990–1996, NBC, comedy
Law & Order – 1990–present, NBC, crime drama
Sisters – May 1991–1996, NBC, drama
Sweating Bullets reruns – April 1991–1995, CBS, detective
Six Seasons (1989/90)
American Gladiators – 1989–1997, Syndication, game/sports
America’s Funniest Home Videos – January 1990–1999, ABC, comedy
Caroline's Comedy Hour – January 1990–1995, A&E, comedy
Family Matters – 1989–1997, ABC; 1997/98, CBS, comedy
Hard Copy – 1989–1999, Syndication – weekdays, newsmagazine
Mystery Science Theater 3000 – 1991–1996, Comedy Central, comedy
Northern Exposure – July 1990–1995, CBS, drama
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
Wings – April 1990–1997, NBC, comedy
Seven Seasons (1988/89)
Coach – Feb 1989–1997, ABC, comedy
COPS – March 1989–present, FOX, police reality
Empty Nest – 1988–1995, NBC, comedy
Family Feud – 1988–1995, syndication, quiz
Inside Edition – January 1989–present, syndication, newsmagazine
Later With Greg Kinnear – February 1994–1996, NBC, talk
Murphy Brown – Nov 1988–1998, CBS, comedy
Roseanne – 1988–1997, ABC, comedy
Unsolved Mysteries – 1988–1997, NBC; April 1998–1999, CBS, public service
Eight Seasons (1987/88)
America’s Most Wanted – April 1988–present, FOX, public service
48 Hours – Jan 1988–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Full House – 1987–1995, ABC, comedy
Nine Seasons (1986/87)
A Current Affair – 1986–1996, syndication, newsmagazine
Matlock – 1986–1992, NBC; Jan 1993–1995, ABC, drama
Married With Children – April 1987–1997, FOX, comedy
Siskel & Ebert – 1986–1999, syndication, commentary
Ten Seasons (1985/86)
An Evening At The Improv – 1985–1995, A&E, comedy
Eleven Seasons (1984/85)
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 drama
Showbiz Today – 1984–2001, CNN, newsmagazine
Twelve Seasons (1983/84)
Friday Night – 1983–2000, NBC, music
Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous – January 1984–1996, syndication, magazine
Love Connection – 1983–1995, Syndication – weekdays, game
Star Search – 1983–1995, Syndication, talent
Wheel Of Fortune – 1983–present, syndication, game
Fourteen Seasons (1981/82)
Entertainment Tonight – 1981–present, Syndication, news/gossip
Late Night With Conan O'Brien – 1993–2009, NBC, talk
Eighteen Seasons (1977/78)
20/20 – June 1978–present, ABC, newsmagazine
Twenty Seasons (1975/76)
Saturday Night Live – 1975–present, NBC, variety
Twenty five Seasons (1970/71)
Monday Night Football – 1970–2006, ABC, sports
Twenty seven Seasons (1968/69)
60 Minutes – 1968–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Forty one Seasons (1954/55)
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno – May 1992–2009, NBC, talk/variety
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