Daily Archives: May 20, 2013

‘Cheers’ series finale ‘One for the Road’ airs 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'CHEERS - One for the Road (last episode)'

(Thursday, May 20, 1993, 9:22 p.m. EDT) — The gang finally finds out what has happened to Diane Chambers and Don the plumber pops the question to Rebecca but gets an unexpected answer on tonight’s series finale episode of the TV sitcom Cheers.

‘The Waltons’ and ‘All in the Family’ top Emmys 40 years ago this hour (1973)


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(Sunday, May 20, 1973, 9 p.m. EDT)The Waltons, a gentle tale of a Depression family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, captured top honors tonight at the 25th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning six Emmys including Outstanding Drama Series – Continuing.

All In The Family, the pace setting show depicting an amiable bigot, was hailed as the Outstanding Comedy Series for the third year in a row.

Tonight’s ceremonies at the Shubert Theatre in Los Angeles were hosted by Johnny Carson.


Video: 'All In The Family - Archie is Branded'