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  1. On This Day September 18 1982 – Gilligan’s Planet Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 18 1982 – Gilligan’s Planet Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 18 1982, Gilligan’s Planet premiered on CBS. This animated spinoff of the classic Gilligan’s Island reimagined the castaways stranded not on a deserted island, but on a faraway planet after blasting off in a spaceship built by the Professor. The series brought back the...
  2. On This Day September 18 1987 – DuckTales Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 18 1987 – DuckTales Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 18 1987, DuckTales premiered in syndication. The animated series followed Scrooge McDuck and his grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie as they embarked on treasure hunts and daring adventures around the globe. With its memorable characters, globe trotting adventures, and...
  3. On This Day September 17 1983 – Alvin and the Chipmunks Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 17 1983 – Alvin and the Chipmunks Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 17 1983, the animated series Alvin and the Chipmunks premiered on NBC. Reviving the classic characters created by Ross Bagdasarian, the show brought Alvin, Simon, Theodore, and their guardian Dave Seville to a new generation of viewers. The series combined music, comedy...
  4. On This Day September 17 1983 – Dungeons and Dragons Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 17 1983 – Dungeons and Dragons Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 17 1983, the animated series Dungeons and Dragons premiered on CBS. Inspired by the popular role playing game, the show followed a group of kids who were transported into a mystical realm where they took on heroic roles to battle evil forces. Guided by the Dungeon Master...
  5. On This Day September 17 1983 – The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 17 1983 – The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 17 1983, the animated series The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show premiered on CBS. Based on Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts comic strip, the show brought Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the gang to life in weekly animated episodes. Each episode adapted...
  6. On This Day September 17 1983 – Mister T Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 17 1983 – Mister T Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 17 1983, the animated series Mister T premiered on NBC. The show starred an animated version of Mr. T as the coach of a gymnastics team who traveled the world solving mysteries and fighting crime with the help of his students. Blending action, adventure, and positive life...
  7. On This Day September 17 1983 – Saturday Supercade Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 17 1983 – Saturday Supercade Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 17 1983, the animated series Saturday Supercade premiered on CBS. The show brought popular arcade video game characters to life, featuring segments based on hits like Donkey Kong, Frogger, Q*bert, and Donkey Kong Jr. Each segment followed the adventures of these iconic...
  8. On This Day September 17 1984 – The Transformers Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 17 1984 – The Transformers Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 17 1984, the animated series The Transformers premiered in syndication. The show introduced audiences to the battle between the heroic Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, and the villainous Decepticons, commanded by Megatron. The series stood out for its combination of action...
  9. On This Day September 17 1988 – Fantastic Max Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 17 1988 – Fantastic Max Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 17 1988, the animated series Fantastic Max premiered in syndication. The show followed a baby named Max who, with the help of his talking toys FX the robot and A.B. Sitter, blasted off into space for wild intergalactic adventures. Mixing science fiction, comedy, and...
  10. On This Day September 17 1988 – Superman Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 17 1988 – Superman Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 17 1988, the animated series Superman premiered on CBS. Bringing the iconic DC Comics hero back to Saturday morning television, the show followed Clark Kent’s double life as a reporter and as Superman, the Man of Steel. The series introduced classic villains such as Lex...
  11. On This Day September 17 1988 – Garfield and Friends Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 17 1988 – Garfield and Friends Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 17 1988, the animated series Garfield and Friends premiered on CBS. Based on Jim Davis’s popular comic strip, the show followed the lasagna loving cat Garfield, his owner Jon Arbuckle, and loyal dog Odie through humorous adventures. In addition to Garfield’s antics, the...
  12. On This Day September 16 1986 – Final Episode of Superfriends Aired

    On This Day September 16 1986 – Final Episode of Superfriends Aired

    On this day September 16 1985, the final episode of Superfriends aired, bringing an end to one of the most iconic Saturday morning superhero cartoons of the era. First debuting in 1973, the series had gone through several versions over the years, introducing generations of kids to the adventures...
  13. On This Day September 16 1985 – The Jetsons Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 16 1985 – The Jetsons Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 16 1985, The Jetsons returned to television in syndication with brand new episodes, bringing back the futuristic family first introduced in the early 1960s. George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro, and Rosie the Robot once again took viewers into a high tech world filled with...
  14. On This Day September 16 1989 – X-Men Animated Pilot Aired

    On This Day September 16 1989 – X-Men Animated Pilot Aired

    On this day September 16 1989, the animated pilot X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men aired. The special introduced Marvel’s mutant superheroes in animated form, centering on Kitty Pryde as she joined the team of X-Men under Professor Xavier. The pilot featured iconic characters such as Wolverine...
  15. On This Day September 16 1989 – Ring Raiders Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 16 1989 – Ring Raiders Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 16 1989, the animated series Ring Raiders premiered in syndication. Inspired by the toy line, the show featured an elite team of pilots called the Ring Raiders, who wore special rings symbolizing their commitment to protecting the skies from the villainous Skull Squadron...
  16. On This Day September 16 1989 – Rude Dog and the Dweebs Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 16 1989 – Rude Dog and the Dweebs Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 16 1989, the animated series Rude Dog and the Dweebs premiered on CBS. Based on the popular Rude Dog apparel mascot, the show followed the adventures of the cool talking dog and his motley crew of canine friends known as the Dweebs. Each episode centered on lighthearted...
  17. On This Day September 16 1989 – The California Raisin Show Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 16 1989 – The California Raisin Show Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 16 1989, the animated series The California Raisin Show premiered on CBS. Building on the popularity of the claymation California Raisins commercials, the show featured animated versions of the soulful raisins embarking on musical adventures filled with comedy and charm...
  18. On This Day September 16 1989 – Dink the Little Dinosaur Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 16 1989 – Dink the Little Dinosaur Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 16 1989, the animated series Dink the Little Dinosaur premiered on CBS. Set in a prehistoric world, the show followed Dink, a young dinosaur, and his friends as they learned life lessons through adventures filled with discovery and challenges. The series emphasized themes...
  19. On This Day September 15 1986 – Rambo The Force of Freedom Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 15 1986 – Rambo The Force of Freedom Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 15 1986, the animated series Rambo The Force of Freedom premiered in syndication. Loosely based on the popular Rambo film franchise, the show reimagined John Rambo as the leader of a special unit called The Force of Freedom, tasked with battling the evil organization...
  20. On This Day September 15 1986 – My Little Pony Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 15 1986 – My Little Pony Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 15 1986, the animated series My Little Pony premiered in syndication. Based on the popular toy line, the show transported viewers to Ponyland, where colorful ponies went on adventures and faced challenges while spreading kindness and friendship. The series introduced fans...
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