As we all know, Bill Ratner would eventually succeed Ernie Anderson as the voice of ABC-TV. Of course, we know Bill as Flint on the original G.I. Joe series!!!
I've seen each and every single episode of Mr. Belvedere, Head of the Class, Just the Ten of Us, and The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. All which aired that season on ABC.
It's a shame that a lot of these classic shows will never see the light of day on DVD or streaming services. Heck I don't even see most of these on pay television (cable/satellite).
Before watching this, I thought I knew all of the freshman shows of the season that were meant for September debuts, but were delayed because of the strike. Although 'A Fine Romance' premiered in January of 1989, I always assumed that it was meant to be a midseason show from the start. Then again, returning shows such as Tour of Duty (CBS) and My Two Dads (NBC) had their season premieres in January, so clearly new shows meant for the fall were still making their debut at that time.
"My Two Dads" was intended as a midseason replacement that year. "Tour of Duty" was originally slotted for Saturday night but for whatever reason CBS decided to replace it's badly performing "TV 101" on Tuesday night with "Tour" starting in January 1989.
Interesting that 'A Fine Romance' (which ended up being held off until January 1989) was originally supposed to be the Sunday 8 p.m. show in the fall of 1988, and not the 'Mission: Impossible' revival.
One fact that you didn’t know that the Conners Family from Roseanne were actually based on creator Matt Williams own family including himself Roseanne Conner - Matt’s Mother Dan Conner - Matt’s Father Darlene Conner - Matt’s older sister DJ Conner - Matt himself Becky Conner - Matt’s Other Sister Matt was the boss of the show’s first season at the age of 23 until
They are good shows for the most part. A few clunkers thrown in there but this was a time when you actually looked forward to watching prime time network TV. Too many reality shows and filth on network TV today. The networks want to be like cable which is actually not a good thing.
That's a clip from Gideon Oliver, a short lived series. IMDB doesn't have Seinfeld listed in the cast. At this point, it's a case of maybe and maybe not.
Back then, ABC was no. 2 in the prime-time Nielsens, behind front-running NBC. A year earlier, CBS fell to a disappointing no. 3 spot, far ahead of the fledgling Fox network!!!
Hi, do you happen to have an interview with a singer Basia from 27th October 1988 (ABC). The interviewer was called Chantelle I think. If yes, can I contact you, please? Thanks.
This brings me way back to when my whole family would watch these shows together everynite eating popcorn
You just gotta love the way Ernie Anderson says "LIVE!"
As we all know, Bill Ratner would eventually succeed Ernie Anderson as the voice of ABC-TV. Of course, we know Bill as Flint on the original G.I. Joe series!!!
I've seen each and every single episode of Mr. Belvedere, Head of the Class, Just the Ten of Us, and The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. All which aired that season on ABC.
This is when tv wass good with out cable.. since cable came in now aint same anymore i miss these days...
Brings back great memories of growing up in the 80s and 90s!
I was born in 91 and I love watching these kind of videos! It really brings comfort
Brings back so many memories😊 thanks for these uploads, you're awesome
It's a shame that a lot of these classic shows will never see the light of day on DVD or streaming services. Heck I don't even see most of these on pay television (cable/satellite).
Ahhh 1988 I was 15 years old and a sophomore in high school.😀
Awwww 1988 that's the year Heather O'Rourke passed away. :'(
I remember waking up to the news of that on the radio. I just laid there, I couldn't believe it
:-) Just so right, and so full of memories. You can't do better than any of this!
The first TGIF lineup!
Well, sort of. The "TGIF" name didn't take effect until the following season.
Ok
Thirtysomething and Moonlighting were very popular.
Miss 80s TV! It’s a shame many of these old shows are not streamed today or anywhere on cable. You can find them scattered around RUclips though.
Wow!
a few duds but most of the shows were winners brings back memories.
Before watching this, I thought I knew all of the freshman shows of the season that were meant for September debuts, but were delayed because of the strike. Although 'A Fine Romance' premiered in January of 1989, I always assumed that it was meant to be a midseason show from the start. Then again, returning shows such as Tour of Duty (CBS) and My Two Dads (NBC) had their season premieres in January, so clearly new shows meant for the fall were still making their debut at that time.
"My Two Dads" was intended as a midseason replacement that year. "Tour of Duty" was originally slotted for Saturday night but for whatever reason CBS decided to replace it's badly performing "TV 101" on Tuesday night with "Tour" starting in January 1989.
Interesting that 'A Fine Romance' (which ended up being held off until January 1989) was originally supposed to be the Sunday 8 p.m. show in the fall of 1988, and not the 'Mission: Impossible' revival.
"A Fine Romance" ended up airing on Thursdays starting in late January 1989 and I believe it was canceled after only about six episodes.
One fact that you didn’t know that the Conners Family from Roseanne were actually based on creator Matt Williams own family including himself
Roseanne Conner - Matt’s Mother
Dan Conner - Matt’s Father
Darlene Conner - Matt’s older sister
DJ Conner - Matt himself
Becky Conner - Matt’s Other Sister
Matt was the boss of the show’s first season at the age of 23 until
R.I.P. John Ritter.
Not a single "reality" show!
The original DJ
Sal Barone
Was in the pilot episode of Roseanne
Anyone know why ABC often dubbed "Dynasty" as "America's Favorite" in their promos for the show?
They are good shows for the most part. A few clunkers thrown in there but this was a time when you actually looked forward to watching prime time network TV. Too many reality shows and filth on network TV today. The networks want to be like cable which is actually not a good thing.
Network tv is dead now , there are barely any sitcoms anymore , these were the golden days of tv
I miss real television.
Guy standing up at 6:04. Is that... It that Jerry Sienfeld?
That's a clip from Gideon Oliver, a short lived series. IMDB doesn't have Seinfeld listed in the cast. At this point, it's a case of maybe and maybe not.
Back then, ABC was no. 2 in the prime-time Nielsens, behind front-running NBC. A year earlier, CBS fell to a disappointing no. 3 spot, far ahead of the fledgling Fox network!!!
you think the new Eps of Roseanne be the same as the old eps? I miss good TV like in the 80s and 90s but too see some of them coming back its great.
KHWendy28 John Goodman and Laurie Metcalf will be the best parts
It's terrible
Hi, do you happen to have an interview with a singer Basia from 27th
October 1988 (ABC). The interviewer was called Chantelle I think. If yes, can I contact you, please?
Thanks.
I do not remember Knightwatch
Before Roseanne's costars stabbed her in the back.