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  1. On This Day November 28 1986 – Eye of the Tiger Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 28 1986 – Eye of the Tiger Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 28 1986 Eye of the Tiger premiered in theaters. The film delivered a tough and fast moving action story centered on a man fighting back against a violent gang that has taken over his town. Its gritty tone, revenge driven plot, and determined lead character reflected the mid...
  2. On This Day September 29, 1985 – MacGyver Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 29, 1985 – MacGyver Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 29, 1985 MacGyver premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to one of the most resourceful and beloved action heroes of the decade. Starring Richard Dean Anderson as Angus MacGyver, the series followed a secret agent who relied on science, ingenuity, and quick thinking rather...
  3. On This Day September 26, 1982 – Knight Rider Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 26, 1982 – Knight Rider Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 26, 1982 the action adventure series Knight Rider premiered on NBC. The show quickly became one of the most iconic television series of the decade, blending futuristic technology, fast paced action, and unforgettable characters into a formula that defined 80s TV. The...
  4. On This Day September 25, 1987 – Real Men Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day September 25, 1987 – Real Men Premiered in Theaters

    On this day September 25, 1987 the action comedy film Real Men premiered in theaters. Starring James Belushi and John Ritter, the movie combined spy action with offbeat humor in a story about saving the world from an alien threat. The plot followed a mild mannered insurance agent who is...
  5. On This Day August 5 1988 – The Rescue Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day August 5 1988 – The Rescue Premiered In Theaters

    On this day August 5 1988, The Rescue premiered in theaters, delivering a kid powered military style action adventure with a patriotic edge. The film followed a group of teenagers who embark on a daring mission to rescue their Navy SEAL fathers after they are captured and imprisoned in North...
  6. On This Day: July 10, 1985 – Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 10, 1985 – Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 10, 1985, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome premiered in theaters and delivered the third chapter in George Miller’s post apocalyptic saga. Directed by George Miller and George Ogilvie, the film once again starred Mel Gibson as Max Rockatansky and introduced music legend Tina Turner in...
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  7. On This Day: July 7, 1989 - Lethal Weapon 2 Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: July 7, 1989 - Lethal Weapon 2 Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 7, 1989, Lethal Weapon 2 premiered in theaters and brought back the explosive chemistry between Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as detectives Riggs and Murtaugh. Directed by Richard Donner, the sequel picked up with the mismatched duo now dealing with South African diplomats using...
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