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On This Day September 29, 1989 – Final Episode of Thundercats Aired
On this day September 29, 1989 the final episode of Thundercats aired, bringing an end to one of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s. Known for its action packed storytelling, memorable characters, and distinctive animation style, the show became a defining part of 80s Saturday morning...- Pete
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On This Day September 26, 1987 – ALF: The Animated Series Premiered on NBC
On this day September 26, 1987 the animated series ALF: The Animated Series premiered on NBC. Expanding the universe of the popular live action sitcom, the show took fans back to ALF’s home planet of Melmac, exploring his life before crash landing on Earth. The series followed Gordon Shumway...- Pete
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On This Day September 25, 1982 – Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour Premiered on ABC
On this day September 25, 1982 the animated series Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour premiered on ABC. The unique crossover show brought together animated versions of three beloved sitcoms, blending their characters and stories into one Saturday morning block aimed at younger audiences...- Pete
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On This Day September 25, 1982 – Pac-Man Premiered as an Animated Series on ABC
On this day September 25, 1982 the animated series Pac-Man premiered on ABC. Inspired by the wildly popular arcade game, the show brought the pellet chomping character to Saturday morning television, turning one of gaming’s biggest icons into a cartoon star. The series followed Pac-Man, his...- Pete
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On This Day September 25, 1982 – The Little Rascals Animated Series Premiered on ABC
On this day September 25, 1982 the animated series The Little Rascals premiered on ABC. Based on the classic characters from the original Our Gang shorts, the show brought Spanky, Alfalfa, Darla, Buckwheat, and the rest of the gang to a new generation of viewers. The series followed the group...- Pete
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On This Day September 25, 1987 – Final Episode of My Little Pony Aired
On this day September 25, 1987 the final episode of the animated series My Little Pony aired, marking the end of a beloved show that became a staple of 80s Saturday morning television. Based on the popular toy line, the series brought the magical world of Ponyland to life for a generation of...- Pete
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On This Day September 25, 1982 – The Scooby & Scrappy-Doo/Puppy Hour Premiered on ABC
On this day September 25, 1982 the animated series The Scooby & Scrappy-Doo/Puppy Hour premiered on ABC. This Saturday morning cartoon combined two popular shows into one hour-long block, pairing the mystery solving antics of Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo with the lighthearted adventures of The...- Pete
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On This Day September 24, 1988 – Daffy Duck's Quackbusters Premiered in Theaters
On this day September 24, 1988 the animated film Daffy Duck's Quackbusters premiered in theaters. The movie brought together classic Looney Tunes characters in a comedic, spooky adventure that combined new animation with vintage shorts. The story followed Daffy Duck as he inherited a fortune...- Pete
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On This Day September 5, 1987 – Final Episode of The Berenstain Bears Premiered
On this day September 5, 1987, the final episode of The Berenstain Bears premiered on CBS, closing the book on a warm and gentle animated series that brought Stan and Jan Berenstain’s classic stories to life. Set in Bear Country, the show followed Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Brother Bear, and Sister...- Pete
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On This Day September 1 1984 – Final Episode of Richie Rich Aired
On this day September 1 1984, the final episode of Richie Rich aired on television. The animated series, based on the classic comic character, followed the adventures of the richest kid in the world alongside his dog Dollar and a cast of loyal friends. Originally part of the Saturday morning...- Pete
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On This Day August 8 1986 – The Transformers The Movie Premiered In Theaters
On this day August 8 1986, The Transformers The Movie premiered in theaters and took fans of the animated series on a bold and dramatic journey far beyond the TV screen. Produced by Hasbro and Sunbow Productions, the film served as a bridge between the second and third seasons of the popular...- Pete
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On This Day August 7 1981 – Heavy Metal Premiered In Theaters
On this day August 7 1981, Heavy Metal premiered in theaters, unleashing a bold animated anthology that blended science fiction, fantasy, and hard rock in a way audiences had never seen before. Based on the adult illustrated magazine of the same name, the film featured a series of visually...- Pete
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On This Day August 5 1983 – Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island Premiered In Theaters
On this day August 5 1983, Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island premiered in theaters, bringing classic Looney Tunes characters to the big screen in a new anthology style adventure. The film featured Daffy Duck and Speedy Gonzales as island hosts granting wishes to other beloved Warner Bros cartoon...- Pete
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On This Day August 5 1983 – Twice Upon A Time Premiered In Theaters
On this day August 5 1983, Twice Upon A Time premiered in theaters, delivering one of the most visually unique animated films of the decade. Produced by George Lucas and directed by John Korty and Charles Swenson, the movie used a blend of cut out animation and stop motion techniques to tell a...- Pete
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