Short-Lived TV Shows: 1978-79

The 1978-79 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: Supertrain – NBC’s most expensive flop, this ambitious sci-fi drama followed a luxury nuclear-powered train, packed with onboard drama. Despite its grand concept, it derailed quickly, becoming one of TV’s most infamous failures.

📺 Controversial Cancellation: Flatbush – This Brooklyn-based sitcom lasted only three episodes before CBS pulled it from the air. The Brooklyn Borough President publicly criticized its portrayal of ethnic stereotypes, leading to its abrupt cancellation.

🏈 Quick Mention: Waverly Wonders – Starring football legend Joe Namath, this sports-themed sitcom was meant to capitalize on his star power, but it struggled to find an audience and was quickly benched.

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 1979-80? Click here    • Short-Lived TV Shows: 1979-80  

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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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I'd like to thank:

Chuck D's All-New Classic TV Clubhouse - Free Country/Jackie & Darlene Promo
David Gideon (various intros/outros)
Bionic Disco (various commercials)
Gen X TV Memories (various commercials)
RwDt09 (hours of enjoyment)
The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (episodes/promos/commercials)
The Retro Depot (various commercials)
robatsea2009 (various commercials)
momentbymoment78 (Susan Anton clips)
Chuck D's All-New Classic TV Clubhouse (various commercials)

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"Lobby Time"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Contact: [email protected]

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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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