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“Last Man on Earth," a post-apocalyptic comedy starring Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, and January Jones, debuted on Fox in 2015. The series followed the lone survivors navigating life after a global pandemic and ran for four seasons.

“Awake”, a drama starring Jason Isaacs as a detective navigating two parallel realities, debuted on NBC in 2012. Although it received early critical praise, the series ran for only 13 episodes.

“True Lies," the 2023 CBS television adaptation of the 1994 blockbuster action‑comedy film, debuted in 2023, and starred Steve Howey, Ginger Gonzaga, and Omar Benson Miller. It ran for 13 episodes.

A TV Variety Series Gone Wrong: NBC’s ‘Pink Lady And Jeff’ Revisited The variety series 'Pink Lady and Jeff' premiered on NBC on this day in 1980, and is remembered as one of the most notorious flops in television history.

A TV Variety Series Gone Wrong: NBC’s ‘Pink Lady And Jeff’ Revisited: The variety series 'Pink Lady and Jeff' premiered on NBC on this day in 1980, and is remembered as one of the most notorious flops in television history.

A TV Variety Series Gone Wrong: NBC’s ‘Pink Lady And Jeff’ Revisited The variety series 'Pink Lady and Jeff' premiered on NBC on this day in 1980, and is remembered as one of the most notorious flops in television history.

I would be remiss if I did not write a "tribute" to NBC's "Pink Lady and Jeff." Celebrating 46 years as one of the biggest flops in TV history.
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Lauren Chapin, ‘Father Knows Best’ Child Star, Dies At 80 Lauren Chapin, who played Kathy Anderson, the youngest of the three children on the comedy "Father Knows Best," has died following a battle with cancer. She was 80.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Lauren Chapin, ‘Father Knows Best’ Child Star, Dies At 80: Lauren Chapin, who played Kathy Anderson, the youngest of the three children on the comedy "Father Knows Best," has died following a battle with cancer. She was 80.

Captain America was created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby and first published by Timely Comics in 1941. Timely Comics would later evolve into what is now known as Marvel Comics.

Katherine Short, Daughter Of Martin Short, Dies At 42 Katherine Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has died from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. She was 42.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Katherine Short, Daughter Of Martin Short, Dies At 42: Katherine Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has died from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. She was 42.

‘Scrubs’ Gets Another House Call - But It Is Worthy Of A Return On ABC? After concluding in 2010, "Scrubs" is back for season 10 on ABC. But was this sitcom really worthy of a reboot?

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: ‘Scrubs’ Gets Another House Call - But It Is Worthy Of A Return On ABC?: After concluding in 2010, "Scrubs" is back for season 10 on ABC. But was this sitcom really worthy of a reboot?

CLASSIC CLINKER ALERT! Inane NBC variety hour “The Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show” debuted on NBC in 1978. Patterned after “The Gong Show” and featuring Jaye P. Morgan, this short-lived fiasco featured a quick succession of unusual acts.

It’s hard to believe the series finale of "M*A*S*H" aired 43 years ago today. Which begs the eternal question: where exactly did B.J. Hunnicutt (Mike Farrell) find all those rocks to spell out “GOODBYE” for Hawkeye (Alan Alda)?

Ouch! On this day in 1955 on "I Love Lucy": Lucy (Lucille Ball) was determined to own a Don Loper gown — and instead found herself modeling in a “Hollywood Wives” fashion show, squeezed into a scratchy tweed suit while nursing a painful sunburn.

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge Of The Nerds’ And ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Actor, Dies At 71 Robert Carradine, the film and television actor known for "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire," died by suicide at age 71 after struggling with bipolar disorder.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge Of The Nerds’ And ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Actor, Dies At 71: Robert Carradine, the film and television actor known for "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire," died by suicide at age 71 after struggling with bipolar disorder.

Maxi Shield, Australian Drag Performer And ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Participant, Dies At 51 Maxi Shield, the Australian drag performer who finished in sixth place in the first season of "Drag Race Down Under" has died at age of 51.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Maxi Shield, Australian Drag Performer And ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ Participant, Dies At 51: Maxi Shield, the Australian drag performer who finished in sixth place in the first season of "Drag Race Down Under" has died at age of 51.

Disney’s ‘Pinocchio’ Turns 85: The Animated Walt Disney Classic Set The Gold Standard When you wish upon a star...“Pinocchio” turns 85 today! The 1940 animated Walt Disney classic opened in theaters on this day in 1940.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Disney’s ‘Pinocchio’ Turns 85: The Animated Walt Disney Classic Set The Gold Standard: When you wish upon a star...“Pinocchio” turns 85 today! The 1940 animated Walt Disney classic opened in theaters on this day in 1940.

Jack Klugman returned to series television with the debut of NBC sitcom “You Again?” in 1986. Klugman portrayed a divorced man whose 17-year-old son (John Stamos) comes to live with him. “You Again” ran for two half-seasons. After its cancellation, Stamos was cast in ABC’s “Full House.“

‘Animal Control’ Renewed, But Is It Really A ‘Hit’? FOX touts just renewed "Animal Control" as a hit, but modest linear ratings and questionable streaming data suggest a more cautious picture.

‘Animal Control’ Renewed, But Is It Really A ‘Hit’?: FOX touts just renewed "Animal Control" as a hit, but modest linear ratings and questionable streaming data suggest a more cautious picture.

‘Animal Control’ Renewed, But Is It Really A ‘Hit’? FOX touts just renewed "Animal Control" as a hit, but modest linear ratings and questionable streaming data suggest a more cautious picture.

The latest broadcast network series renewal.

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The first season of the sitcom "Fuller House," the sequel to the 1987-95 ABC sitcom "Full House," was released on Netflix in 2016. The series, which starred Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber, lasted five seasons (and 75 episodes).

TV stunt...In 1996, Elizabeth Taylor made guest appearances as herself on four CBS Monday night comedies: “The Nanny,” “Can’t Hurry Love,” “Murphy Brown,” and “High Society.”

Adult Swim Greenlights ‘My Two Cars’ As It Expands Its Offbeat Original Slate Adult Swim has greenlit the animated series "My Two Cars," which centers on a man whose daily life is complicated by the burden of owning two vehicles.

ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: Adult Swim Greenlights ‘My Two Cars’ As It Expands Its Offbeat Original Slate: Adult Swim has greenlit the animated series "My Two Cars," which centers on a man whose daily life is complicated by the burden of owning two vehicles.

Today we wish actress Ann McCrea, who we remember as Midge Kelsey on "The Donna Reed Show," a Happy 95th Birthday.

Dramedy “Bunheads” starring Sutton Foster, Alan Ruck and Kelly Bishop, concluded its run on ABC Family in 2013. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino ("Gilmore Girls"), the series followed a former Las Vegas showgirl who befriends a group of budding dancers from the dance studio of her mother-in-law.

Lauren Chapin, ‘Father Knows Best’ Child Star, Dies At 80 Lauren Chapin, who played Kathy Anderson, the youngest of the three children on the comedy "Father Knows Best," has died following a battle with cancer. She was 80.

Lauren Chapin, ‘Father Knows Best’ Child Star, Dies At 80: Lauren Chapin, who played Kathy Anderson, the youngest of the three children on the comedy "Father Knows Best," has died following a battle with cancer. She was 80.

‘Scrubs’ Gets Another House Call - But Is It Worthy Of A Return On ABC? After concluding in 2010, "Scrubs" is back for season 10 on ABC. But was this sitcom really worthy of a reboot?

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Lauren Chapin, ‘Father Knows Best’ Child Star, Dies At 80 Lauren Chapin, who played Kathy Anderson, the youngest of the three children on the comedy "Father Knows Best," has died following a battle with cancer. She was 80.

So sad to report this. Rest in peace, Lauren Chapin, who we remember as Kathy "Kitten" Anderson, the youngest Anderson sibling on "Father Knows Best."

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Classic NBC comedy-variety series “Your Show of Shows,” starring Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca and Carl Reiner, debuted in 1950. Writers on the series included Mel Brooks and Neil Simon.

Katherine Short, Daughter Of Martin Short, Dies At 42 Katherine Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has died from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. She was 42.

Katherine Short, Daughter Of Martin Short, Dies At 42: Katherine Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has died from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. She was 42.

‘Scrubs’ Gets Another House Call - But It Is Worthy Of A Return On ABC? After concluding in 2010, "Scrubs" is back for season 10 on ABC. But was this sitcom really worthy of a reboot?

‘Scrubs’ Gets Another House Call - But It Is Worthy Of A Return On ABC?: After concluding in 2010, "Scrubs" is back for season 10 on ABC. But was this sitcom really worthy of a reboot?

Katherine Short, Daughter Of Martin Short, Dies At 42 Katherine Short, the daughter of actor Martin Short, has died from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound. She was 42.

Terribly sad news about Katherine Short. Sending love and strength to her family. Rest in peace.

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