Daily Archives: September 19, 2012

‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘Barney Miller’ top Emmys 30 years ago tonight (1982)


Video: 'Ingrid Bergman' s Emmy for GOLDA'

(Sunday, September 19, 1982) — The late Ingrid Bergman won an Emmy tonight for her portrayal of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, while Hill Street Blues was the big winner for the second straight year with six awards, including best dramatic series. Continue reading ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘Barney Miller’ top Emmys 30 years ago tonight (1982)

‘The Virginian’ debuts on NBC 50 years ago this hour (1962)


Video: 'The Virginian Opening Theme Season One'

(Wednesday, September 19, 1962, 7:30 p.m. EDT) — The Western television series The Virginian debuted tonight on NBC starring Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke and James Drury (click here to watch a clip from the first episode, The Executioners).