Throwback Thursday: ‘Candid Camera,’ ‘Rugrats,’ ‘Major Crimes,’ and a Groundbreaking ‘Suits’ Moment
Here we are neck-deep into the back-half of summer! Let’s look at some fun Throwback Thursday moments for the dates August 9th-15th.
This week in TV history, some iconic Nickelodeon shows made their first appearances — shows like Rugrats and Doug — as well as the ever-popular Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends.
We also found some major moments from TV shows such as Covert Affairs, Suits, and Girl Meets World. And from the Tell-Tale TV archives, we dug out a few fun articles about strong female characters and groundbreaking Teen TV moments.
Fasten your seatbelts…it’s going to be a bumpy ride through TV History.
Major TV Moments:
Annie reveals her secret (Covert Affairs Season 2 Episode 10, “World Leader Pretend”) (August 9, 2011)
All through Season 1 of Covert Affairs Annie struggles to balance her work life and her home life — especially while keeping the secret about her actual job. This all finally comes to a head on Covert Affairs Season 2 Episode 10, “World Leader Pretend.”
When Annie finally tells her sister that she is a member of the CIA, the news doesn’t exactly go over well. Danielle takes the news so well that she forces Annie to move out of her guest home.
How would you react if your sister revealed she’s been putting your life in danger for the past year and a half due to her job as a covert agent?
Mike Ross Junior Partner (Suits Season 5 Episode 8, “Mea Culpa”) (August 12, 2015)
While Mike Ross is busy freaking out over his secret causing more problems — namely in his relationship with Rachel — the senior partners are busy voting on whether or not Mike should be voted in as a Junior Partner.
It’s a joyous — albeit anxious — moment when Mike learns he has been unanimously voted in as the firm’s youngest Junior Partner on Suits Season 5 Episode 8, “Mea Culpa.” When Jessica delivers the good news to him — Mike allows himself a small moment to celebrate with Rachel.
After all, despite his looming secret of committing fraud, being named a Junior Partner isn’t something to scoff at. It proves once and for all Mike is just as much a lawyer as anyone who actually went to Harvard.
Shawn Hunter Gets Married (Girl Meets World Season 3 Episode 10, “Girl Meets I Do”) (August 12, 2016)
Every 90s kid wanted to see Shawn Hunter marry Angela Moore when the Boy Meets World universe reopened as a spin-off series: Girl Meets World. However, grown-up Shawn meets an even better match for himself when he decides to help his goddaughter’s best friend, Maya, fix her relationship with her mom.
Katy and Shawn almost instantly hit it off and with a little pushing and nudging from Maya and Riley, they finally decide to give a relationship a try. Getting to see them finally tie the knot is a dream come true for all the Shawn Hunter fans.
What’s even better is we get to also see him immediately step into a father role with Maya — which he does spectacularly. (Bonus: Mr. Feeny returns as the wedding officiant.)
Premieres:
This week in the world of TV premieres was a busy one. There are a ton of fun shows to be found within all viewing styles whether you want reality, game show, animation, or even drama.
Did you know that on August 11, 1991, Nickelodeon premiered three major kids programming? Or how about that in 1948 Candid Camera aired its first episode?
Also premiering this week are shows such as The View (1997), South Park (1997), Californication (2007), and Shark Tank (2009).
Here are a few TV shows that premiered this week in TV History:
- 1948 – Candid Camera
- 1948 – CBS Evening News
- 1991 – Doug
- 1991 – Rugrats
- 1991 – The Ren & Stimpy Show
- 1994 – Inside the Actors Studio
- 1997 – The View
- 1997 – South Park
- 2000 – Dora the Explorer
- 2001 – Samurai Jack
- 2002 – Lingo
- 2004 – Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
- 2007 – Californication
- 2009 – Shark Tank
- 2010 – The Great Food Truck Race
- 2012 – Major Crimes
Tell-Tale TV Archives:
It is always fun to go back and look at what we have written up about TV in years past. This week we found some really fun lists and features that we would love to share.
First, we found a feature that discusses the importance of characters like Temperance Brennan and how they make women feel seen and heard. There is also a list from 2017 detailing why a female doctor on Doctor Who is something to get excited about.
It isn’t just about the women, but our list of Groundbreaking Teen TV moments from 2018 sure doesn’t leave them out. Basically, this week in history is coming up female and it’s a beautiful thing to behold!
2015
Bones: Why Temperance Brennan is One of the Best Female Characters on TV
2017
2018
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What are some major TV premieres, finales, or moments you remember? Sound off in the comments below and your choice just might be featured in a future Throwback Thursday column.
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Mads Misasi
Mads is a part-time entertainment journalist and full-time marketing content creator. They love any and all TV Dramas with a few sitcoms mixed in. Join in the fun talking about TV by following them on Twitter: @dorothynyc89.