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  1. On This Day December 11 1987 – Final Episode of Dinosaucers Aired

    On This Day December 11 1987 – Final Episode of Dinosaucers Aired

    On this day December 11 1987 the final episode of Dinosaucers aired, wrapping up the animated series about two rival groups of intelligent dinosaurs from outer space who brought their battle to Earth. The show followed the heroic Dinosaucers and their human allies as they worked to stop the...
  2. On This Day December 9 1985 – The 2 Part Mini Series Alice in Wonderland Aired on CBS

    On This Day December 9 1985 – The 2 Part Mini Series Alice in Wonderland Aired on CBS

    On this day December 9 1985 the 2 part mini series Alice in Wonderland aired on CBS and brought a star filled adaptation of the classic story to television. The production followed young Alice as she traveled through a strange and whimsical world filled with memorable characters, unusual...
  3. On This Day December 9 1989 – Final Episode of The California Raisin Show Aired

    On This Day December 9 1989 – Final Episode of The California Raisin Show Aired

    On this day December 9 1989 the final episode of The California Raisin Show aired, closing out the animated series built around the popular claymation characters who became cultural icons during the decade. The show followed the Raisins through musical adventures, lighthearted stories, and...
  4. On This Day December 5 1986 – Final Episode of Ghostbusters Aired

    On This Day December 5 1986 – Final Episode of Ghostbusters Aired

    On this day December 5 1986 the final episode of the animated series Ghostbusters aired, concluding the show’s run with its signature mix of adventure, supernatural encounters, and lighthearted teamwork. The series followed the group as they battled strange creatures and unusual threats while...
  5. On This Day December 4 1981 – You Cant Do That on Television Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On This Day December 4 1981 – You Cant Do That on Television Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On this day December 4 1981 You Cant Do That on Television premiered on Nickelodeon. The series brought a new style of kids comedy to American television with sketch based humor, recurring jokes, and a playful edge that immediately set it apart from other children’s programming of the time. Its...
  6. On This Day December 3 1988 – The Final Episode of The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley Aired

    On This Day December 3 1988 – The Final Episode of The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley Aired

    On this day December 3 1988 the final episode of The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley aired. The animated series brought the offbeat character to television with a blend of quirky humor, eccentric storytelling, and a unique visual style that stood out among late 80s cartoons. Its...
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  7. On This Day December 2 1989 – The Final Episode of The Smurfs Aired

    On This Day December 2 1989 – The Final Episode of The Smurfs Aired

    On this day December 2 1989 the final episode of The Smurfs aired. The animated series had become a cornerstone of 80s Saturday morning television with its colorful characters, gentle comedy, and imaginative stories set in a peaceful forest village. Its final broadcast marked the close of one of...
  8. On This Day December 1 1989 – The Final Episode of The Legend of Zelda Aired

    On This Day December 1 1989 – The Final Episode of The Legend of Zelda Aired

    On this day December 1 1989 the final episode of The Legend of Zelda aired. The animated series brought the world of Hyrule to television with adventurous storytelling, magical quests, and a playful tone that blended action with humor. Its weekly format gave fans a new way to experience familiar...
  9. On This Day November 28 1984 – Gallavants Premiered

    On This Day November 28 1984 – Gallavants Premiered

    On this day November 28 1984 Gallavants premiered as an animated fantasy story centered on a young worker ant searching for purpose, self discovery, and his place within a structured colony. The film blended adventure, imagination, and a warm message about identity during a period when 80s...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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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  19. 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...
  20. 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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