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  1. On This Day: July 4, 1985 - The Raccoons Premiered on CBC

    On This Day: July 4, 1985 - The Raccoons Premiered on CBC

    On this day July 4, 1985, The Raccoons premiered on CBC and introduced audiences to a charming animated world set in the Evergreen Forest. This Canadian animated series ran for five seasons and produced a total of 60 episodes, earning a loyal fan base across Canada and eventually...
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    Saturday Morning Fever: 80s Cartoons That Changed the Game

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Spotlight Saturday Morning Fever: 80s Cartoons That Changed the Game. Please add to the discussion here.
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    • 1980s animation 80s cartoons 80s kids tv 80s nostalgia 80s tv shows animated series cartoon history cartoon theme songs childhood memories classic cartoons g.i. joe he-man rainbow brite retro cartoons saturday morning cartoons teenage mutant ninja turtles the smurfs thundercats transformers vintage cartoons
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  3. Saturday Morning Fever: 80s Cartoons That Changed the Game

    Saturday Morning Fever: 80s Cartoons That Changed the Game

    There was something magical about waking up early on a Saturday morning in the 1980s. You would grab a bowl of your favorite sugary cereal, settle into your favorite spot on the couch, and prepare for hours of nonstop animated adventure. Before streaming and on-demand TV, Saturday mornings...
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    • 1980s animation 80s cartoons 80s kids tv 80s nostalgia 80s tv shows animated series cartoon history cartoon theme songs childhood memories classic cartoons g.i. joe he-man rainbow brite retro cartoons saturday morning cartoons teenage mutant ninja turtles the smurfs thundercats transformers vintage cartoons
    • Category: 80s TV Shows: Sitcoms, Dramas, Cartoons, and Classics
  4. On This Day: June 28 1985 - Final Episode of Robotech Aired

    On This Day: June 28 1985 - Final Episode of Robotech Aired

    On this day June 28 1985, the final episode of the animated series Robotech aired, concluding a groundbreaking run that blended science fiction, romance, and war drama across 85 episodes. Originally adapted from three separate Japanese anime series, Robotech was reworked and stitched together...
  5. On This Day: June 7, 1986 - Final Episode of Star Wars Droids Aired

    On This Day: June 7, 1986 - Final Episode of Star Wars Droids Aired

    On this day June 7, 1986, the final episode of Star Wars Droids aired, concluding its one and only season. The animated series followed the adventures of C 3PO and R2 D2 in the years before they met Luke Skywalker, giving fans a deeper look at the droids’ early experiences across the galaxy...
  6. On This Day: May 30, 1986 - Final Episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner Airs

    On This Day: May 30, 1986 - Final Episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner Airs

    On this day May 30, 1986, the final episode of Welcome to Pooh Corner aired on The Disney Channel, closing the curtain on a beloved children’s series that ran for four seasons and produced 120 episodes. The show featured live action performers in full body costumes with animatronic faces...
  7. On This Day: May 30, 1980 - Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: May 30, 1980 - Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown Premieres in Theaters

    On this day May 30, 1980, the animated feature Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) premiered in theaters. Directed by Bill Melendez, the film featured the voices of Arrin Skelley, Daniel Anderson, Patricia Patts, Casey Carlson, Annalisa Bortolin, Laura Planting, and Bill Melendez...
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    • 80s animated movies 80s cartoons 80s movies bon voyage charlie brown (and don't come back!!)
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  8. On This Day: May 6, 1985 - Dumbo’s Circus Premieres on The Disney Channel

    On This Day: May 6, 1985 - Dumbo’s Circus Premieres on The Disney Channel

    On this day May 6, 1985, Dumbo’s Circus premiered on The Disney Channel as one of the network’s original children's programs. Using costumed actors and puppetry with voiceover narration, the series followed Dumbo and his friends as they ran a traveling circus and learned valuable life lessons...
  9. On This Day: May 2, 1988 - The Final Episode of Jem Airs

    On This Day: May 2, 1988 - The Final Episode of Jem Airs

    On May 2, 1988, the final episode of the animated series Jem aired in syndication, bringing the colorful and music filled adventures of Jerrica Benton and her alter ego Jem to a close. The show combined fashion, rock music, and sci fi elements with a strong message of friendship and empowerment...
  10. On This Day: April 27 1986 - Final Episode of Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors Aired

    On This Day: April 27 1986 - Final Episode of Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors Aired

    On this day April 27 1986, the final episode of the animated series Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors aired. The show ran for one season but packed an impressive 65 episodes into that single run. Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors followed a young hero named Jayce as he traveled through space battling...
  11. On This Day: April 19, 1987 - Bionic Six Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day: April 19, 1987 - Bionic Six Premiered in Syndication

    On this day April 19, 1987, the animated series Bionic Six premiered in syndication. The show followed a family of superheroes who each had bionic enhancements and used their powers to battle evil and protect the world from villains like Doctor Scarab and his crew of misfits. Bionic Six ran for...
  12. On This Day: April 18, 1983 - Good Morning Mickey Premiered on The Disney Channel

    On This Day: April 18, 1983 - Good Morning Mickey Premiered on The Disney Channel

    On this day April 18, 1983, Good Morning Mickey premiered on The Disney Channel as one of the very first programs aired during the channel’s launch day. The show brought classic Disney animated shorts to a new generation of viewers, with Mickey Mouse as the featured star and host. Each episode...
  13. On This Day: April 18, 1983 - Welcome to Pooh Corner Premiered on The Disney Channel

    On This Day: April 18, 1983 - Welcome to Pooh Corner Premiered on The Disney Channel

    On this day April 18, 1983, Welcome to Pooh Corner premiered on The Disney Channel as part of its original launch lineup. The show brought A A Milne’s beloved characters to life in a unique live action and puppet format that combined gentle storytelling with educational lessons for young...
  14. On This Day: March 30 1982 Final Episode of Spider-Man Animated Series Aired

    On This Day: March 30 1982 Final Episode of Spider-Man Animated Series Aired

    On this day March 30 1982 the final episode of the Spider-Man animated series aired. This version of the show premiered in 1981 and ran for just one season with a total of 26 episodes. The series followed Peter Parker as he balanced life as a college student and his role as the web-slinging...
  15. On This Day: March 25 1988 Final Episode of Yogi’s Treasure Hunt Aired

    On This Day: March 25 1988 Final Episode of Yogi’s Treasure Hunt Aired

    On this day March 25 1988 the final episode of Yogi’s Treasure Hunt aired in syndication. The animated series starred Yogi Bear and a crew of classic Hanna Barbera characters including Huckleberry Hound Quick Draw McGraw Snagglepuss and Boo Boo as they traveled the globe on zany treasure hunting...
  16. On This Day: March 21 1986 GoBots Battle of the Rock Lords Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: March 21 1986 GoBots Battle of the Rock Lords Premiered in Theaters

    On this day March 21 1986 the animated film GoBots Battle of the Rock Lords premiered in theaters. Directed by Ray Patterson the movie featured voice talents from Margot Kidder Roddy McDowall Michael Nouri and Telly Savalas. Serving as a theatrical extension of the GoBots toy line and animated...
  17. On This Day: March 21 1986 Care Bears Movie II A New Generation Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day: March 21 1986 Care Bears Movie II A New Generation Premiered in Theaters

    On this day March 21 1986 the animated film Care Bears Movie II A New Generation premiered in theaters. Directed by Dale Schott the film featured the voices of Alyson Court Cree Summer Maxine Miller and Hadley Kay. Serving as a prequel to the original Care Bears Movie this installment...
  18. On This Day: March 1 1987 Final Episode of The New Adventures of Jonny Quest Aired

    On This Day: March 1 1987 Final Episode of The New Adventures of Jonny Quest Aired

    On this day March 1 1987 the final episode of The New Adventures of Jonny Quest aired. The animated series was a revival of the classic 1964 Jonny Quest show bringing the beloved characters back for a new generation. The series followed Jonny Quest his scientist father Dr. Benton Quest...
  19. Count Duckula Premiered on Nickelodeon in 1988

    Count Duckula Premiered on Nickelodeon in 1988

    On this day, February 6, 1988, Count Duckula premiered on Nickelodeon, bringing a unique twist to vampire lore. This British animated series followed Count Duckula, a vegetarian vampire duck who had no interest in blood but instead craved vegetables. Unlike his fearsome ancestors, he was more...
  20. The Dukes (Animated Series) Premiered on CBS in 1983

    The Dukes (Animated Series) Premiered on CBS in 1983

    On this day, February 5, 1983, The Dukes, an animated spin-off of The Dukes of Hazzard, premiered on CBS. Running for two seasons with a total of 20 episodes, the series followed Bo, Luke, and Daisy Duke as they raced around the world in the General Lee, competing against Boss Hogg in a...
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