The 1980s was a banner decade for television.
But the decade of decadence also saw a handful of shows that didnt continue beyond a single season.
Most of these shows are ones that have completely fallen off the radar and have become forgotten.
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Even TV fans who grew up in that decade might not even remember they existed.
Boonedidnt receive good ratings and was canceled after its first 13 episodes.
Viewers would be hard-pressed to locate these old episodes as they have completely fallen off the map.
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Butit was a show ahead of its time that incorporated music, something that has become more common nowadays.
Code Redfollows the department through various calls, including fires and emergencies, along with their own family drama.
It sawDean Jonesreprise his role as Jim Douglas, the original owner of the vehicle.
Now retired, he works at a driving school when he comes across a bank robbery.
The series follows her ex-boyfriend Randy Bigelows (Larry Linville) attempts to break them up.
Herbie, The Love Bugwas only meant to run for five episodes.
As a sequel toMaverick, the hope was thatBret Maverickwould enjoy a similarly long run.
But fans didnt like seeing Maverick settled in one location versus traveling around to participate in high-stakes games.
Coming out almost 20 years after the original,Bret Maverickdid pull in decent ratings.
The show was relatable and emotional, fitting in beautifully with so many shows today that follow similar premises.
Hell even sometimes resort to blackmail.
First, its time slot left it competing with the juggernaut that wasDynasty.
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Hes in the right place and at the right time and gets a job at a low-budget animation company.
Oddly, NBC aired the episodes out of order, which led to a confusing plot with continuity issues.
That almost certainly contributed to the otherwise hilarious shows premature downfall.
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It did, however, lead to the wildly successfulThe Naked Gunfilm series.
The show has since developed a cult following and remains agreat TV show that was ahead of its time.
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