Short-Lived TV Shows: 1968-69

The 1968-69 TV season featured a wave of short-lived series—some had potential but faded quickly, while others barely made an impact. This video revisits the forgotten shows that aired for only one season, covering TV intros, promos, scheduling shifts, and Nielsen ratings.

🔍 Cult Favorite Spotlight: The Outsider – A gritty detective drama, starring Darren McGavin as a tough, no-nonsense private investigator. Despite strong storytelling, the series struggled against competition from higher-budget crime shows.

📜 Fun Facts: Blondie – CBS’s failed attempt to bring Chic Young’s classic comic strip to television. Despite the strip’s long-running popularity, the show failed to capture its charm, leading to abrupt cancellation. CBS wiped all tapes, making it impossible to find today, including Bruce Lee’s guest appearance in one episode.

Did these shows deserve a longer run, or were they destined to fade? Let’s revisit this era of television history!

🔹 Want to see the Short-Lived TV Shows from 1969-70? Click here    • Short-Lived TV Shows: 1969-70  

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For information, I generally refer to:

IMDB
Wikipedia
The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows (Seventh Edition)
The TV Ratings Guide
TV Tango
Ultimate70s.com

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📜 COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: This video contains clips of promotional materials, commercials, and TV intros for educational and analytical purposes under the fair use doctrine (Section 107 of the Copyright Act). All footage has been edited, cropped, and contextualized with original commentary to provide historical insight into short-lived television series. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are the rightful copyright owner and have concerns, please contact me, and I will address the issue promptly.

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