1987 in television (original) (raw)
See also: 1986 in television, other events of 1987, 1988 in television and the list of 'years in television'.
Events
- November 13 - Sonny and Cher reunite for a performance on Late Night with David Letterman.
- April 19 - Matt Groening's The Simpsons debuts as a series of short animated segments on the Tracey Ullman show.
- Televangelist Jim Bakker is involved in a sex scandal, which causes him to step down as the host of The PTL Club.
Debuts
- Full House premieres (1987-1995)
- Inspector Morse premieres on ITV (1987-2000)
- Married with Children premieres (1987-1997)
- The Bold and the Beautiful premieres (1987-present)
Popular Television Shows
- ALF (1986-1990)
- The Cosby Show (1984-1992)
- Cheers (1982-1993)
- Dallas (1978-1991)
- The Disney Sunday Movie (1986-1990)
- Dr Who (1963-1989)
- Family Ties (1982-1989)
- The Golden Girls (1985-1992)
- Jeopardy (1984-present)
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982-1993)
- Miami Vice (1984-1989)
- Saturday Night Live (1975-present)
- Sesame Street (1969-present)
- The Tonight Show (1954-present)
- Wheel of Fortune (1975-present)
Ending this year
- The A-Team (1983-1987)
- Gimme a Break (1981-1987)
- Hill Street Blues (1981-1987)
- Remington Steele (1982-1987)
- Scarecrow & Mrs. King (1983-1987)
- Silver Spoons (1982-1987)
Births
- March 9 - Lil' Bow Wow, rapper
Deaths
- February 22 - David Susskind, commentator and producer
- May 4 - Cathryn Damon, actress on Soap and Webster
- June 24 - Jackie Gleason, comedian
- August 6 - Quinn Martin, producer
- September 22 - Dan Rowan, comedian, co-host of Laugh-In