Christina Applegate's Forgotten '80s Police Drama

Christina Applegate's acting journey began before her famous role on 'Married... with Children.' At the young age of 14, she starred as Robin, the teenage daughter of a detective, in the 1986 ABC police drama 'Heart of the City.' The series, which centered on a single father raising his two children after his wife's murder, was part of a difficult Saturday night lineup.

'Heart of the City' ultimately failed to capture viewers, ranking a dismal 74th out of 75 prime-time series in Nielsen ratings during its run. The show was canceled by January 1987, after airing only 13 episodes. Critics at the time, including The New York Times, found the pilot to be overly bleak. However, the show maintains a respectable 7.3 rating on IMDb, indicating some enduring audience appreciation.