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  1. On This Day November 25 1984 – The Smurfs and the Magic Flute Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 25 1984 – The Smurfs and the Magic Flute Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 25 1984 The Smurfs and the Magic Flute premiered in theaters. The animated film followed a group of Smurfs as they became involved in a lively adventure surrounding a magical flute with the power to control anyone who heard its music. Its whimsical tone, colorful animation...
  2. On This Day November 22 1985 – Starchaser The Legend of Orin Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 22 1985 – Starchaser The Legend of Orin Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 22 1985 Starchaser The Legend of Orin premiered in theaters. The animated science fiction adventure brought audiences into a futuristic world filled with rebellion, discovery, and a young hero’s quest for freedom. Its mix of hand drawn animation and early computer generated...
  3. On This Day November 20 1981 – The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 20 1981 – The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 20 1981 The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie premiered in theaters. The animated feature brought together a collection of classic Looney Tunes segments framed by new material that highlighted Bugs Bunny’s quick wit, lively personality, and timeless comedic charm. Its...
  4. On This Day November 19 1982 – Heidi’s Song Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 19 1982 – Heidi’s Song Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 19 1982 Heidi’s Song premiered in theaters. The animated film brought a heartfelt version of the classic story to the big screen with colorful animation, gentle themes, and a focus on kindness, friendship, and emotional growth. Its warm tone matched the early 80s wave of...
  5. On This Day November 19 1982 – Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie 1001 Rabbit Tales Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 19 1982 – Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie 1001 Rabbit Tales Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 19 1982 Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie 1001 Rabbit Tales premiered in theaters. The animated feature brought together a collection of classic Looney Tunes segments framed by a new adventure that followed Bugs through a series of lively stories and mischievous encounters. Its playful...
  6. On This Day November 18 1988 – The Land Before Time Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 18 1988 – The Land Before Time Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 18 1988 The Land Before Time premiered in theaters. The film introduced audiences to a heartfelt story about friendship, courage, and survival as a group of young dinosaurs journeyed through danger and discovery. Its emotional tone and memorable characters connected strongly...
  7. On This Day November 18 1988 – Oliver & Company Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 18 1988 – Oliver & Company Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 18 1988 Oliver & Company premiered in theaters. The film reimagined a classic story through the vibrant streets of New York with a lively cast of animated characters and a soundtrack filled with upbeat energy. Its modern setting and colorful style reflected the late 80s push...
  8. On This Day November 15 1985 – Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day November 15 1985 – Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer Premiered in Theaters

    On this day November 15 1985, Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer premiered in theaters, bringing the colorful world of the beloved animated character to the big screen. The film followed Rainbow Brite as she set out on an intergalactic adventure to save the universe’s light from a dark princess...
  9. On This Day November 11 1987 – Final Episode of The Transformers Aired in Syndication

    On This Day November 11 1987 – Final Episode of The Transformers Aired in Syndication

    On this day November 11 1987, the final episode of The Transformers aired in syndication, closing out one of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s. The show had captured the imaginations of millions of children with its epic battles between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons...
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  10. On This Day November 10 1984 – Final Episode of The Puppys Further Adventures Aired on ABC

    On This Day November 10 1984 – Final Episode of The Puppys Further Adventures Aired on ABC

    On this day November 10 1984, the final episode of The Puppys Further Adventures aired on ABC, marking the end of one of the more charming animated series of the early 1980s. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the show followed a brave little dog named Petey and his group of loyal animal friends as they...
  11. On This Day November 8 1980 – The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 8 1980 – The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 8 1980, The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang premiered on ABC, bringing the beloved characters from the hit sitcom Happy Days into the world of Saturday morning animation. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the series followed Fonzie, voiced by Henry Winkler, along with Richie and Ralph...
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  12. On This Day November 8 1980 – Richie Rich Animated Series Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 8 1980 – Richie Rich Animated Series Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 8 1980, the Richie Rich animated series premiered on ABC, bringing the world’s richest kid from the pages of Harvey Comics to Saturday morning television. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the show followed Richie and his loyal dog Dollar as they navigated a life of adventure...
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  13. On This Day November 8 1980 – Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (Animation) Premiered on ABC

    On This Day November 8 1980 – Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (Animation) Premiered on ABC

    On this day November 8 1980, Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo premiered on ABC, marking a major shift in one of television’s most enduring animated franchises. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the show followed Scooby, Shaggy, and Scrappy as they faced off against all sorts of spooky villains even though...
  14. On This Day November 7 1987 – Final Episode Of Teen Wolf Aired On CBS

    On This Day November 7 1987 – Final Episode Of Teen Wolf Aired On CBS

    On this day November 7 1987, the final episode of Teen Wolf aired on CBS, ending the animated series based on the hit 1985 movie. The show followed Scott Howard, an ordinary teenager dealing with high school life while managing the not so ordinary challenge of being a werewolf. The series...
  15. On This Day October 27, 1987 – Final Episode Of Maxies World Aired

    On This Day October 27, 1987 – Final Episode Of Maxies World Aired

    On this day October 27, 1987, the final episode of the animated series Maxies World aired, closing out a short but memorable run that brought fashion, friendship, and fun to 1980s television. Based on the popular Maxie doll line by Hasbro, the show followed the upbeat and confident Maxie, a...
  16. On This Day October 22, 1988 – The Final Episode Of Mighty Mouse The New Adventures Aired

    On This Day October 22, 1988 – The Final Episode Of Mighty Mouse The New Adventures Aired

    On this day October 22, 1988, the final episode of Mighty Mouse The New Adventures aired, closing out one of the most creative and unconventional animated series of the decade. Produced by Ralph Bakshi and CBS, the show revived the classic Mighty Mouse character from the 1940s but gave it a bold...
  17. On This Day September 29, 1989 – Final Episode of Thundercats Aired

    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...
  18. On This Day September 28, 1985 – Final Episode of Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters Aired

    On This Day September 28, 1985 – Final Episode of Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters Aired

    On this day September 28, 1985 the final episode of Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters aired. The short lived Saturday morning series combined puppetry and animation to deliver creative, lighthearted stories featuring a new cast of young Muppet characters alongside classic favorites. The show...
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  19. On This Day September 26, 1987 – ALF: The Animated Series Premiered on NBC

    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...
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  20. On This Day September 25, 1982 – Mork & Mindy/Laverne & Shirley/Fonz Hour Premiered on ABC

    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...
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