Return with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear when the Lone Ranger rode the western plains and TV was young and full of variety, comedy, drama and adventure. Follow the history of TV programs as they evolved over the years.
Puttin’ On The Hits - Syndicated - 9/22/1984 - 7/2/1988
Talent Showcase (134 episodes)
Running Time: 30 minutes
Hosted by Allen Fawcett
Star Trek The Next Generation - Syndicated - 9/28/1987 - 5/23/1994
Science Fiction (178 episodes)
Running Time: 60 minutes
Stars:
- Patrick Stewart - Captain Jean-Luc Picard
- Jonathan Frakes - Commander William Riker
- LeVar Burton - Lt./Lt. Commander Geordi LaForge
- Denise Crosby - Lt. Tasha Yar (1987-1988)
- Michael Dorn - Lt. Worf
- Gates McFadden - Dr. Beverly Crusher (1987-1988/1989-1994)
- Marina Sirtis - Counselor Deanna Troi
- Brent Spiner - Lt. Commander Data
- Will Wheaton - Ensign Wesley Crusher
- Diana Muldaur - Dr. Katherine Pulaski (1988-1989)
- John de Lancie - Q
- Colm Meaney - Chief Miles O’Brien
- Majel Barrett - Voice of computer / Lwaxana Troi
Note: Title screens are from the first season.
You Can’t Take It With You - Syndicated - 9/1/1987 - 2/26/1988
Sitcom (20 episodes)
Running Time: 30 minutes
Stars:
- Harry Morgan - Martin Vanderhoff
- Lois Nettleton - Penny Vanderhoff Sycamore
- Richard Sanders - Paul Sycamore
- Lisa Aliff - Alice Sycamore
- Heather Blodgett - Essie Sycamore
- Teddy Wilson - Durwood M Pinner
21 Jump Street - 4/12/1987 - 4/27/1991
- Fox (1987-1990)
- Syndicated (1990-1991)
Crime Drama (103 episodes)
Running Time: 60 minutes
Stars:
- Johnny Depp - Officer Tom Hanson (1987-1990)
- Holly Robinson - Sgt. Judith “Judy” Hoffs
- Peter DeLuise - Officer Douglas “Doug” Penhall (1987-1990)
- Dustin Nguyen - Sgt. HarryTruman Loki (1987-1990)
- Frederick Forrest - Capt. Richard Jenko (1987)
- Steven Williams - Capt Adam Fuller (1987-1991)
- Sal Zenco - Sal “Blowfish” Banducci (1987-1990)
- Richard Grieco - Det. Dennis Booker (1988-1989)
- David Barry Gray - Officer Dean Garrett (1990)
- Alexandra Powers - Officer Cati Rocky (1990)
- Michael DeLuise - Officer Joseph “Joey” Penhall (1990-1991)
- Michael Bendetti - Officer Anthony “Mac” McCann (1990-1991)
Small Wonder - Syndicated - 9/7/1985 - 5/20/1989
Science Fiction / Sitcom (96 episodes)
Running Time: 30 minutes
Stars:
- Tiffany Brissette - Victoria “Vicki” Ann Smith Lawson
- Dick Christie - Ted Lawson
- Marla Pennington - Joan Lawson
- Jerry Supiran - Jamie Lawson
- Emily Schulman - Harriet Brndle
- William Bogert - Bradon Bindle
- Edie McClurg - Bonnie Brindle (1985-1987)
- Alice Ghostley - Ida Mae Brindle (1988-1989)
- Paul C Scott - Reggie Williams
- Lihann Jones - Jessica (1986-1987)
Check It Out - CTV / Syndication / USA Network - 9/21/1985 - 4/1/1988
Sitcom (66 episodes)
Running Time: 30 minutes
Stars:
- Don Adams - Howard Bannister
- Dinah Christie - Edna Moseley
- Jeff Pustil - Jack Christian
- Kathleen Laskey - Marlene Weimaraner
- Aaron Schwartz - Leslie Rappaport
- Gordon Clapp - Viker
- Simon Reynolds - Murray Amherst (1985-1987)
- Tonya Lee Reynolds - Jennifer Woods (1985-1986)
- Henry Beckman - Alf Scully (1985-1986)
Charles In Charge - Syndicated - 1/3/1987 - 11/10/1990
Sitcom (104 episodes)
Running Time: 30 minutes
Stars:
- Scott Baio - Charles
- Willie Aames - Buddence “Buddy” Lembeck
- James T Callahan - Walter Powell
- Sandra Kerns - Ellen Powell
- Nicole Eggert - Jamie Powell
- Josie Davis - Sarah Powell
- Alexander Polinsky - Adam Powell
- Ellen Travolta - Lillian
- Justin Whalen - Anthony (1989)
Punky Brewster - 9/6/1984 - 5/17/1988
- NBC (1984 - 1986)
- Syndicated (1987 - 1988)
Sitcom / Children (88 episodes)
Running Time: 30 minutes (Six 15 minutes episodes were made because the show appeared after an often running late football game)
Stars:
- Soleil Moon Frye - Penelope “Punky” Brewster
- George Gaynes - Henry Warnimont
- Susie Garrett - Betty Johnson
- Cherie Johnson - Cherie Johnson
- T K Carter - Mike Fulton (1985-1986)
- Ami Foster - Margaux Kramer
- Casey Ellison - Allen Anderson (1984-1987)
- Dody Goodman - Mrs Morton (1984-1985)
- Eddie Deezen - Eddie Malvin (1984)
- Sandy - Brandon
An animated series of 26 episodes aired on NBC from 9/15/1985 - 12/8/1986.
Webster - 9/16/1983 - 3/24/1989
- ABC (1983-1987)
- Syndicated (1987-1989)
Sitcom (150 episodes)
Running Time: 30 minutes
Stars:
- Susan Clark - Katherine Calder-Young Papadopolis
- Alex Karras - George Papadopolis Jr.
- Emmanuel Lewis - Webster Long
- Henry Polic II - Jerry Silver
- Eugene Roche - Bill Parker (1984-1986)
- Cathryn Damon - Cassie Parker (1984-1986)
- Ben Vereen - Phillip Long (1984-1985)
- Jack Kruschen - George “Papa” Papadopolis Sr. (1985-1987)
- Chad Allen - Rob Whitaker (1983-1986)
- Corin “Corky” Nemic - Nicky papadopolis (1987-1988)
We Got It Made - 9/18/1983 - 9/3/1988
- ABC (1983-1984)
- Syndicated (1987-1988)
Sitcom (46 episodes)
Running Time: 30 minutes
Stars:
- Teri Copley - Mickey Mackenzie
- Mac McCoy - David Tucker (1983-1984)
- Tom Villard - Jay Bostwick
- Bonnie Urseth - Beth Sorenson (1983-1984)
- Stephanie Kraemer - Claudia (1983-1984)
- John Hillner - David Tucker (1987-1988)
- Ron Karabatsos - Max Papavasiolis Sr (1987-1988)
- Lance Wilson-White - Max Papavasiolis Jr (1987-1988)
