This Day In TV History

2013

Sep

1966: JERRY LEWIS' FIRST MDA LABOR DAY TELETHON By Christy Slewinski

On this day in 1966, the very first Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day telethon came to a close...

2013

Jul

1949: 'MAMA' MAKES ITS DEBUT By David Bianculli

The sitcom Mama debuted on this day in 1949...

2013

Feb

SUPER BOWL KISS-OFF By Christy Slewinski

Nevermind the GoDaddy lip lock between model Bar Refaeli and techie "Walter." Super Bowl viewers in select TV markets in Texas, Oklahoma and Montana got to see an equally awkward kiss, courtesy of Will Ferrell...

2013

Jan

1966: HOLY OLEO!: 'BATMAN' DEBUTS ON ABC By David Bianculli

Batman premiered on this day in 1966, and ended the season a few months later with both the Wednesday and Thursday installments in the overall Top 10...

2013

Jan

1999: JON STEWART TAKES THE REINS OF 'THE DAILY SHOW' By Christy Slewinski

On this day in 1999, comedian Jon Stewart took the reins of Comedy Central's satirical newscast, The Daily Show, replacing original host Craig Kilborn...

2013

Jan

1999: HBO DEBUTS 'THE SOPRANOS' By Christy Slewinski

On this day in 1999, HBO introduced its second dramatic series, The Sopranos...

2013

Jan

1995: 'LATE, LATE SHOW WITH TOM SNYDER' DEBUTS ON CBS By Christy Slewinski

On this day in 1995, CBS introduced the post-Late Show talk show, Late, Late Show with Tom Snyder...

2013

Jan

2004: NBC INTRODUCES 'THE APPRENTICE' By Christy Slewinski

On this day in 2004, Survivor producer Mark Burnett brought his successful elimination-style format to the boardroom with the reality game show, The Apprentice...