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On This Day: NBC Dominated the 1983 Emmys as Hill Street Blues Made History

On This Day: NBC Dominated the 1983 Emmys as Hill Street Blues Made History

The 35th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 25, 1983, showcased a significant triumph for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). The ceremo...

MAS*H Won Its Sole Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy in 1974

MAS*H Won Its Sole Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy in 1974

The ceremony, co-hosted by Joan Rivers and Eddie Murphy from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, saw 26 awards presented, but it was the narratives surr...

On This Day: The Big Bang Theory Turned Science and Social Awkwardness Into Comedy

On This Day: The Big Bang Theory Turned Science and Social Awkwardness Into Comedy

*The Big Bang Theory*, an American sitcom that aired from 2007 to 2019, centered on the lives of a group of scientists in Pasadena, California. The...

Mad Men Earned 17 Emmy Nominations—and Walked Away With Nothing

Mad Men Earned 17 Emmy Nominations—and Walked Away With Nothing

The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on Sunday, September 23, 2012, at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California, celebrated the best i...

Why NBC’s September Strategy Still Revolves Around Event Television

Why NBC’s September Strategy Still Revolves Around Event Television

In an era of on-demand streaming, NBC is doubling down on live, appointment viewing. Here’s the business strategy behind the network's focus on events.

The September TV Ritual That Streaming Couldn’t Kill

The September TV Ritual That Streaming Couldn’t Kill

An analysis of why the traditional fall TV season, with its weekly premieres and appointment viewing, continues to thrive in the age of streaming.

Fall Comedies and Recent Favorites to Try When You Need a 30-Minute Escape

Fall Comedies and Recent Favorites to Try When You Need a 30-Minute Escape

Looking for a quick laugh? Our guide to the best new 30-minute comedy series of Fall 2026 will help you find your next favorite escape.

How the Lead-In Strategy Shaped Fall TV Success Before Streaming

How the Lead-In Strategy Shaped Fall TV Success Before Streaming

Explore the history of the TV lead-in, the powerful programming strategy that created hits and defined an era of appointment viewing.

On This Day: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Premiered on NBC in 1964

On This Day: The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Premiered on NBC in 1964

*The Man from U.N.C.L.E.* was an American television series that captivated audiences during its run from September 22, 1964, to January 15, 1968. ...

Fall TV Picks for Every Kind of Genre Fan

Fall TV Picks for Every Kind of Genre Fan

Overwhelmed by the fall TV schedule? We're matching the best new September 2026 premieres with your favorite genres to help you find your next binge-watch.

On This Day: The 65th Primetime Emmys Honored Television's Best in 2013

On This Day: The 65th Primetime Emmys Honored Television's Best in 2013

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated outstanding television programming that aired between June 2012 and May 2013. This prestigious event, a h...

On This Day: Mom Premiered on CBS and Put Recovery at the Heart of a Sitcom

On This Day: Mom Premiered on CBS and Put Recovery at the Heart of a Sitcom

The American sitcom "Mom" aired on CBS for eight seasons, from September 23, 2013, to May 13, 2021, leaving a notable mark on television. Created b...