Tonight in 1982 — POLICE SQUAD! debuted on ABC.

The funniest thing I've ever seen on network TV, by a wide margin.

Tonight in 1983 — THE WINDS OF WAR w/ Robert Mitchum debuted on ABC.

Dan Curtis (DARK SHADOWS) produced and directed this epic mini-series, adapted by Herman Wouk from his novel.

Not streaming legitimately, but on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/ycvc7f29

Tonight in 1982 — LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN debuted on NBC.

Tonight in 1982 — THE SNOWMAN debuted on Channel 4 in the U.K.

Dianne Jackson’s animated adaptation of the Raymond Briggs book went on to earn an Oscar nomination.

A cherished classic.

FALCON CREST debuted on CBS tonight 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 delicious drama from Earl Hamner Jr. (THE WALTONS) are now streaming on Prime

Tonight in 1983 — THE DAY AFTER debuted on ABC.

The nightmare-inducing TV movie was written by Edward Hume (1936-2023), creator of CANNON, BARNABY JONES and THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO!

Pour one out for YOU CAN'T DO THAT ON TELEVISION star Les Lye (1924–2009) on his centenary.

V is a two-part 1983 US alien invasion sci-fi TV mini-series. Flying saucers arrive on Earth. The aliens appear to be friendly. Appearances can be deceptive. The special effects have a very 80s arcade game look. Fairly entertaining.

My review: https://cult-tv-lounge.blogspot.com/2024/10/v-tv-miniseries-1983.html

Happy 42nd to REMINGTON STEELE.

It's streaming again on Prime, which is a nice birthday gift.

Tonight in 1987 — THIRTYSOMETHING debuted on ABC.

It won 13 Emmys + is one of the defining dramas of the late 1980s, but it’s still not streaming.

Pretty in pink, breathtaking in blue. But don't let the pastels fool you: officers Hoffs (Holly Robinson Peete) & Ioki (Dustin Nguyen) tackle homophobia & gay-bashing in 21 JUMP STREET (1987), S2E08: Honor Bound.

Sure the show was earnest & cheesy; but it was dark & gritty too. Topical & socially aware for its time, the series still holds up on rewatching.

#1980sTV #TVSeries #21JumpStreet
https://youtu.be/gtZK-97IDGc