TV's 'Fall Finale!' Gimmick Turns 20: A Look Back at the First Show to Hype a Hiatus
It's that "fall finale" time of year, already?! Let's revisit the November 2005 birth of network TV's promotional gimmick.
Yes, it's true: one of TV's biggest shows has already aired its "fall finale" — and won't be back on the air until 2026. As more and more broadcast shows get ready to break (early) for the holidays, here's a look back at the birth of the "fall finale" promotional gimmick, 20 years ago this month.
