Turning Point

Turning Point 1970

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Turning Point is an ABC News program that aired from 1994 to 1999. Turning Point was an hour-long documentary program focused on a single topic, making it similar to CBS' 48 Hours, which it ran directly opposite for some of its run. The program tended toward sensational topics, such as former members of Charles Manson's "Family" and much coverage of the O. J. Simpson murder case, which was current for much of the program's run. ABC News figures appearing regularly on the program included Diane Sawyer, Forrest Sawyer, Meredith Vieira, Peter Jennings and Barbara Walters. This Turning Point is not to be confused with an ABC dramatic anthology series of the same title which ran during the 1952-53 television season.

1970

Those Were the Days

Those Were the Days 1970

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"Those Were the Days" is the second of three pilots shot by creator Norman Lear in what would eventually become All in the Family. The first pilot, "Justice For All", was rejected by ABC in 1968, so Norman Lear changed the script slightly from the original pilot as well as some of the actors. Chip Oliver was brought in to play Archie's son-in-law, whose name was changed from Richard to Dickie. Candice Azzara now played Gloria in the second pilot. The actor who played Lionel remained the same. This pilot shot in 1969 was again rejected by ABC and was never shown on television until TV Land in 1998 as part of an All in the Family marathon.

1970

The Home Show (US)

The Home Show (US) 1988

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Home, also referred to as The Home Show, is a daytime informational talk show that aired on ABC from 1988 to 1994. The program was co-hosted by Robb Weller with Sandy Hill and Nancy Dussault rotating as co-hosts during the first season. Gary Collins hosted the show for the remainder of its run.

1988

The Marshal of Gunsight Pass

The Marshal of Gunsight Pass 1970

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The Marshal of Gunsight Pass is an American 1950 live broadcast western television series starring Russell Hayden, former Country music singer Eddie Dean, and Riley Hill as Marshal #1, Marshal #2, and Marshal #3, respectively. Hayden is not identified by a character name. Dean uses his own name in the series, and Hill is known as "Riley Roberts". The program hence went through three leading actors in its six-month run. Roscoe Ates played Deputy Roscoe; Andy Parker, Andy, and Bert Wenland, Bud Glover. Jan Sterling, then Jane Adrian, appeared at the age of twenty-nine as Ruth, the girlfriend of the 55-year-old Roscoe. The Internet Movie Data Base lists only the premiere episode of The Marshal of Gunsight Pass: "Shotgun Messenger", which aired on March 12, 1950. Other actors appearing in the episode were Hugh Hooker as David Clay, Marshall Reed as Larry Thomas, and Steve Conte as The Road Agent. Three actors made their only career screen appearances on The Marshal of Gunsight Pass: Eddie Coffman as "The Gunfighter", Greg Rogers as Cal Darby, and Marcia Wren as "The Woman".

1970

ABC Funfit

ABC Funfit 1970

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ABC Funfit is a series of short American television segments that were broadcast in 1985 and aired twice a day during ABC's Saturday morning cartoon programs. The segments were five minutes long and presented exercises and information to promote children's physical fitness. Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton hosted the series, assisted by the "Funfit Kids". The show was choreographed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett. The LP ABC Funfit featuring Mary Lou Retton was released in 1985.

1970

Baby Talk

Baby Talk 1991

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Baby Talk is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 8, 1991 until May 8, 1992 as part of ABC's TGIF lineup. The show was loosely based on the popular Look Who's Talking movies and was adapted for television by Ed Weinberger. Amy Heckerling created original characters for the series while using key creative and script elements from Look Who's Talking, which she had written and directed. Weinberger served as executive producer during the first season, and was replaced by Saul Turteltaub and Bernie Orenstein in the second season.

1991

Bless This Mess

Bless This Mess 1970

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A multi-camera comedy about an overworked stay-at-home mother of three. Anita, like all [TV] moms, is the lone sane voice amongst a sea of insanity. Whether it be her clueless pastor husband Paul; her growing-up-too-fast daughter Libby; her equally clueless son Doug; or her, well, also clueless youngest child Michael, there's just not enough hours in the day to get everything done.

1970

World's Funniest Videos

World's Funniest Videos 1996

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World's Funniest Videos is an American Reality television series that aired on ABC from February 1, 1996 to June 20, 1996.

1996

Police Story

Police Story 1988

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Police Story is an anthology series, that aired in late 1988 as part of the 'ABC Monday Mystery Movie' line-up. The crime drama is a revival of the original Police Story series (1973–1979), using previous scripts for all five two-hour episode remakes.

1988

Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders

Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders 1984

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Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders is the title of a comedy series that aired on ABC for two short seasons in the mid-1980s. The series is hosted by Steve Lawrence and Don Rickles. Produced as a response to NBC's TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes, this series similarly focused on outtakes from popular television programs and movies. The series also included a Candid Camera-like segment showing people caught in amusing situations by hidden cameras. The word blooper was not allowed to be uttered, with the term "foul-up" substituted where applicable. The series debuted on January 10, 1984 as a mid-season replacement series, and returned at the start of the 1984-85 season, however after October 1984 the show ceased to be a weekly offering on ABC and instead aired at various times as filler for the next few months before resuming weekly broadcast in the spring, after which it was cancelled.

1984

Your Witness

Your Witness 1970

4.00

Your Witness is an American dramatized court show that aired on the ABC network from 1949 to 1950. It aired Mondays at 8:00 PM EST, and was based around real-life cases. It is among the very first television court programs.

1970

Uncle Croc's Block

Uncle Croc's Block 1975

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Uncle Croc's Block was a short-lived, hour-long live-action/animated series on ABC, produced by Filmation Associates.

1975

The Real Roseanne Show

The Real Roseanne Show 2003

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The Real Roseanne Show is a reality show that aired briefly in 2003 about actress and comedian Roseanne Barr hosting a cooking show, called Domestic Goddess. It premiered on ABC on August 6, 2003 to 5.5 million viewers. Domestic Goddess was scheduled to air September 20, 2003 but was canceled after Barr declared the pilot unfit to broadcast and due to her having an emergency hysterectomy, which made reshoots impossible. It would have aired on ABC Family. Although 13 episodes were ordered, The Real Roseanne Show was consequently canceled the same day after airing only two episodes.

2003

Back That Fact

Back That Fact 1953

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Back That Fact is a short-lived American game show that aired on ABC from October 22 to November 26, 1953. This was the first TV game show for creator/producers Jack Barry and Dan Enright. Borscht Belt comedian and syndicated columnist Joey Adams was the emcee, with actress Hope Lange and actor Al Kelly as his assistants and Carl Caruso as the announcer. Back That Fact was broadcast from New York City.

1953

The Gabby Hayes Show

The Gabby Hayes Show 1950

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The Gabby Hayes Show is a general purpose western television series in which the film star and Roy Rogers confidant, George "Gabby" Hayes, narrated each episode, showed clips from old westerns, or told tall tales for a primarily children's audience.

1950

Secret Millionaire

Secret Millionaire 2008

6.00

Some of America's wealthiest people leave behind their lavish lifestyles, sprawling mansions and luxury jets, conceal their true identities, and go to live and volunteer in some of the most impoverished and dangerous communities in America. Their mission is to discover the unsung heroes of America—deserving individuals who continually sacrifice everything to help those in need. At the end of the week, in an emotional and dramatic climax, they reveal their true identities and change lives forever.

2008

The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show

The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show 1982

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The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show was a package show produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1982 for ABC Saturday mornings. In 1983, Pac-Man was given its own half-hour, and the program was retitled The Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show. The show contained the following segments: Pac-Man, Richie Rich, and The Little Rascals.

1982

The Texas Wheelers

The Texas Wheelers 1974

5.00

After their mother’s death, Zack Wheeler, a long-absent father, returns to raise his four children in rural Texas. His gruff personality clashes with the challenges of reconnecting with his family.

1974

Number Please

Number Please 1961

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Number Please is a Goodson-Todman Productions game show hosted by Bud Collyer which aired from January 30 to December 29, 1961. It replaced Collyer's Beat the Clock when its ABC run completed, and was an early predecessor of Wheel of Fortune and other word-puzzle game shows.

1961