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📺 October 14, 1993: On NBC's "Seinfeld", Kramer believed that the hospital was creating a "pigman," and Jerry and Elaine were asked to be godparents for a friend's newborn, which involved organizing the bris.
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📺 October 14, 1999: On NBC's "Friends", Joey (Matt LeBlanc) makes an uncooperative boy finally cry by showing him his untreated hernia during an acting gig.
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📺 October 14, 2007: "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" debuted on E! The docuseries, created by Ryan Seacrest, catapulted the Kardashian and Jenner families into the zeitgeist.

It ran for 20 seasons, and spun off twelve other E! docuseries including "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami" and "Khloé & Lamar"
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📺 October 14, 1995: Sketch comedy series "MAD TV" launched on Fox. Positioned directly opposite “SNL", the Quincy Jones-produced show had a successful run of 14 seasons and first introduced Jordan Peele, Keegan-Michael Key and Alex Borstein.

A brief revival on The CW aired in prime time in 2016.
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📺 October 14, 1979: TV movie "The Miracle Worker," starring Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert, aired on NBC.

Sequel "Helen Keller: The Miracle Continues" with Blythe Danner and Mare Winningham was broadcast in 1984.
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📺 October 14, 1978: The cast from 1964-67 sitcom “Gilligan’s Island” reunited for the first time in Part 1 of telefilm “Rescue from Gilligan’s Island."

Judith Baldwin played Ginger after Tina Louise refused to return to the role that she felt had “devastated” her career.
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📺 October 13, 2014: Comedic telenovela "Jane the Virgin" starring Gina Rodriguez debuted on The CW.

Loosely based on the Venezuelan soap "Juana la virgen", it was a critical favorite throughout its five-season run.
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📺 October 13, 2006: "1 vs. 100" debuted on NBC.

The trivia game show was hosted by Bob Saget and ran for two seasons.

Game Show Network revived it as a weeknight version for a brief run in 2010 with Carrie Ann Inaba ("Dancing with the Stars") as host.
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📺 October 13, 1994: On NBC's "Seinfeld", its co-creator Larry David portrayed Frank Costanza's (Jerry Stiller) cape-wearing divorce attorney.
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“All About Eve,” directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter, was released in theaters in 1950. The film won six Oscars, including Best Picture.
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One of the true pleasures of my career was meeting Marie Osmond. Today, we celebrate the lovely and talented Marie on her 66th birthday. Marie — I hope our paths cross again!
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📺 October 12, 1995: On NBC's "Seinfeld", Kramer (Michael Richards) asked New York Yankees right fielder Paul O’Neill to hit two home runs in the next game because of a promise to a boy in the hospital in an effort to get back a birthday card for owner George Steinbrenner that he had sold.
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📺 October 12, 1995: On NBC's "Friends", the gang discovered Chandler had a third nipple, Joey starred as an extra in a pornographic movie, and Phoebe was still contractually married to an ice skater (guest star Steve Zahn).
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📺 October 12, 1982: On ABC's "Three's Company", Terri's dentist boyfriend (Jeffrey Tambor) thought Jack Tripper (John Ritter) was the reason behind Terri (Priscilla Barnes) suddenly breaking up with him.
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🏈 October 12, 1989: Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker was traded to the Minnesota Vikings for 5 players and 6 future draft picks including future stars Emmitt Smith, Russell Maryland, Kevin Smith and Darren Woodson.
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📺 October 12, 2015: "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" debuted on The CW. The musical comedy ran for four seasons (thanks to a fan following on Netflix) and netted the show's co-creator and lead star Rachel Bloom a Golden Globe Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2016.
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📺 October 12, 2014: "The Affair" debuted on Showtime. The drama starred Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, and Joshua Jackson. The series ran for five seasons.
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🏈 2025 #NFL Regular Season Week 6 📺 TV and 🎙️ Announcer Schedule 🗓️
2025 NFL Regular Season Week 6 TV and Announcer Schedule
Super Bowl hopefuls collide when the Lions visit the Chiefs. (NBC/Peacock, Oct. 12 @ 8:20 PM ET). David Montgomery threw for a touchdown and rushed for another in a return to his hometown as Detroit crushed Cincinnati 37-24. Kansas City fell 31-28 to Jacksonville in the Monday nighter. The 49ers make the cross-country trek to take on the Buccaneers in a clash of 4-1 clubs. (CBS/Paramount+, Oct. 12 @ 4:25 PM ET). San Francisco and Tampa Bay come off impressive road triumphs. The Niners stunned the Rams 26-23 in overtime, while the Bucs surprised the Seahawks 38-35. The following is this week’s NFL regular season schedule, including dates, start times, TV networks and scheduled announcers. Thursday, October 9, 2025 Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants [Prime Video, 8:15p (ET)] Also airing on WTXF (FOX/29) in Philadelphia and WNYW (FOX/5) in New York Announcers: Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung NFC East rivals share the Thursday night stage as the Eagles (4-1) face the Giants (1-4). The Eagles have won seven of the last eight meetings after sweeping a pair last season by a combined 48-16 score. Philadelphia comes off a 21-17 loss to Denver. Rivals share the Thursday night stage as the Giants host the Eagles. Philadelphia is 6-1 against New York over the last three seasons. Saquon Barkley rushed for 176 yards when he returned to MetLife Stadium for the first time as an Eagle last year. Sunday, October 12, 2025 Denver Broncos vs New York Jets (Tottenham) [NFLN, 9:30a (ET)/2:30p (BST)] Also airing on KMGH (ABC/7) in Denver and WNBC (NBC/4) in New York Announcers: Rich Eisen, Kurt Warner, Sara Walsh The Broncos (3-2) and Jets (0-5) meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. In Week 5, Denver erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to come back and win 21-17, handing previously-undefeated Philadelphia its first loss of the season. Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldio The Ravens host Matthew Stafford and the Rams in Week 6. Baltimore’s season is already on life support after falling to 1-4 with a 44-10 home defeat by Houston, and the Ravens remain without injured superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson. Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Adam Amin, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver Carolina hosts Dallas. Dak Prescott’s four TD passes led the Cowboys past the Jets, 37-22 in Week 5. The Panthers erased a 17-0 deficit to come back and beat the Dolphins 27-24. Former Cowboy Rico Dowdle ran for 206 yards and a score in the win. Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Laura Okmin Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Cardinals visit the Colts. Marvin Harrison Sr. spent 13 seasons with Indianapolis, racking up 128 touchdowns during a Hall of Fame career. Daniel Jones has Indianapolis at 4-1 after a 40-6 beatdown of Las Vegas in Week 5. Seattle Seahawks at Jacksonville Jaguars [FOX, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Sarah Kustok High-flying offenses collide as Sam Darnold’s Seahawks visit Trevor Lawrence’s Jaguars. Lawrence rushed for two scores as Jacksonville stunned Kansas City 31-28 on Oct. 6. Darnold threw for 341 yards and four TDs in a shootout loss to Tampa Bay. Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins [CBS, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross The Chargers (3-2) try to get back on track when they visit the Dolphins (1-4) in Week 6. Los Angeles dropped its second straight following a 3-0 start, 27-10 at home against Washington on Oct. 5. Miami’s first win came in its last home contest. New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints [CBS, 1:00p (ET)/12:00p (CT)] Announcers: Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta, Aditi Kinkhabwala New Orleans (1-4) hosts New England (3-2). The Patriots handed the AFC East rival Bills their first loss of 2025 with a 23-20 verdict on Sunday Night Football in Week 5. The Saints earned their first win of the season by defeating the Giants 26-14. Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers [CBS, 1:00p (ET)] Announcers: Ian Eagle, JJ Watt, Evan Washburn The Steelers (3-1) seek their 22nd straight regular-season victory at home over the Browns (1-4). Cleveland won at Pittsburgh 48-37 in a 2020 wild-card game. A rejuvenated Aaron Rodgers passed for eight touchdowns before the Steelers’ bye in Week 5. Tennessee Titans at Las Vegas Raiders [FOX, 4:05p (ET)/1:05p (PT)] Announcers: Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi The Titans wrap up a run of three straight road games by facing the Raiders. Tennessee snapped a 10-game slide dating back to last season by engineering a wild comeback to beat Arizona 22-21 in Week 5. Tony Pollard (TEN) rushed for 67 yards and a TD. Cincinnati Bengals at Green Bay Packers [CBS, 4:25p (ET)/3:25p (CT)] Announcers: Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins Micah Parsons and the Packers (2-1-1) welcome the Bengals (2-3) to Lambeau Field. Green Bay has been off since a 40-40 tie with Dallas in Week 4. Cincinnati fell to 0-3 under quarterback Jake Browning following a 37-24 setback to Detroit at home. San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers [CBS, 4:25p (ET)] Announcers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson San Francisco (4-1) beat the Buccaneers last season, 23-20, behind 353 passing yards from Brock Purdy; Tampa Bay (4-1) comes off a 38-35 win over Seattle. Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs [NBC, 8:20p (ET)/7:20p (CT)] Announcers: NBC, Peacock: Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark Universo, TeleXitos: Miguel Gurwitz, Rolando Cantú, Diego Arrioja Detroit won three of its last five meetings with Kansas City after a 21-20 victory in 2023 behind 253 passing yards and a touchdown from Jared Goff. Monday, October 13, 2025 Buffalo Bills at Atlanta Falcons [ESPN, 7:15p (ET)] Also airing on WGRZ (NBC/2) in Buffalo and WUPA (CBS/69) in Atlanta Announcers: Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick, Katie George, Peter Schrager The Bills (4-1) hit the road for a prime-time game against the Falcons (2-2). Buffalo won the last meeting 29-15 in 2022. Atlanta returns from bye. The Bills suffered their first loss of 2025 on Sunday Night Football against the Patriots in Week 5. Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders [ABC, 8:15p (ET)] Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, Laura Rutledge The Bears (2-2) return to the scene of a tough beat as they play the Commanders (3-2) on Monday Night Football. Jayden Daniels threw a 52-yard Hail Mary pass for the winning touchdown as time expired in Washington’s 18-15 victory last season. BYES: Houston, Minnesota Newsletter Sign-Up Website Ratings TV Tuesday Threads Instagram Facebook PIUpdate Marc Berman @ Forbes marcberman SonOfTheBronx Mastodon BlueSky Create similar page for free
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On this day in 2007, Disney Channel got magical with Selena Gomez in the premiere of "Wizards of Waverly Place." The series later inspired the TV movie, "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex," in 2013. The spinoff "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" launched on October 29, 2024.
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CBS sitcom The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show premiered, beginning an eight-season run that cemented the husband-and-wife comedy duo as television icons. Bea Benaderet (years before Petticoat Junction) co-starred as Gracie’s friend and neighbor, Blanche Morton.