Here are 7 shows that premiered on this day over the years. Check out the list below to see the variety of series that are celebrating anniversaries today, thanks to Famous Birthdays. Have you watched any of these shows?
1. The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling
The BBC series is about Noble prize winning poet, writer, journalist, and author Rudyard Kipling who wrote The Jungle Book. It premiered in 1964 and was revealed to be actor Ian McKellen’s first acting gig.
2. Seinfeld
The popular and ten-time Emmy award-winning series, co-created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm), premiered on this day in 1989. It is a sitcom that follows four friends based in New York City who navigate relatable, everyday life situations.
3. Passions
The award-winning soap opera explores the lives, loves, and losses of the residents in Harmony, a fictional New England town. The show, created by James E. Reilly, ran for 9 seasons.
4. Dragon Ball Super
The Crunchyroll Anime award-winning series debuted in 2015 and is based on the works of Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama. It is listed as one season, ending in 2018. In the series, Goku and his friends attempts to live a peaceful lives after the defeat of Majin Buu, however, a new threat known as the God of Destruction awaits.
5. Crashletes
This Nickelodeon series aired from 2015 to 2019 with three seasons. The hosts Rob Gronkowski, Brandon Broady, and Stevie Nelson, along with special guests from the sports world, react to viral sports fails. If the concept seems like a children’s version of Ridiculousness, that may be because it was co-created by Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson.
6. Snowfall
The drama series, created by the late great John Singleton, as well as Eric Amadio and Dave Andron, premiered in 2017. It explores various characters during the crack epidemic of the 80’s in Los Angeles. In 2023, the sixth and final season will air on its FX home.
7. La Desamalda
This Mexican telenovela premiered in 2021 and was created by award-winning screenwriter Ximena Suarez. It is based on the Colombian telenovela La Dama de Troya. The story centers a woman who seeks revenge after her husband is murdered and she is violated on their wedding night. The hit series is slated for a second season.