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  1. Pete

    Today “Alvin and the Chipmunks” Premieres - September 17, 1983

    On this day, September 17, 1983, “Alvin and the Chipmunks” made its debut on NBC! This animated series brought us the adventures of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, becoming an iconic part of 80s pop culture. The show ran for 8 seasons, with a total of 102 episodes (168 segments). Whether you grew up...
  2. Pete

    Released Today September 16, 1985 - “The Jetsons” Returned to TV

    On this day September 16, 1985, The Jetsons made its comeback in syndication. The beloved animated series, set in a futuristic world, aired for 2 seasons with a total of 51 episodes during this revival. Originally created by Hanna-Barbera, The Jetsons brought viewers a humorous and imaginative...
  3. Pete

    Snorks Premiered on NBC On This Day September 15, 1984

    On this day September 15, 1984, the animated series Snorks made its debut on NBC. The show ran for 6 seasons and featured a total of 65 episodes, broken down into 108 segments. Snorks followed the underwater adventures of small, colorful creatures living in the magical world of Snorkland. The...
  4. Pete

    Today September 14, 1985: It’s Punky Brewster (Animation) Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 14, 1985, the animated series It’s Punky Brewster premiered on NBC. Spun off from the popular live-action sitcom Punky Brewster, the animated version took the show’s characters into more fantastical adventures. The series ran for 2 seasons, delivering a total of 26 episodes...
  5. Pete

    On this day September 14, 1985: Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 14, 1985, Hulk Hogan’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling made its debut on CBS, bringing the excitement of professional wrestling to the world of Saturday morning cartoons. The animated series ran for 2 seasons, with a total of 26 episodes. It featured the animated adventures of some of...
  6. Pete

    September 13, 1986: Teen Wolf (Animation) Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 13, 1986, the animated series Teen Wolf, based on the popular 1985 movie starring Michael J. Fox, made its debut on CBS. The show ran for 2 seasons and delivered a total of 21 episodes. The animated Teen Wolf followed the adventures of Scott Howard, a teenage werewolf...
  7. Pete

    G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Premiered in Syndication Today September, 12, 1983

    On this day September 12, 1983, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the animated series based on the popular Hasbro toy line, premiered in syndication. The series quickly became a fan favorite and ran for two seasons, producing 95 action-packed episodes. The show followed the G.I. Joe team as they...
  8. Pete

    September 12, 1981: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 12, 1981, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends made its debut on NBC, bringing everyone’s favorite web-slinger to Saturday morning television alongside new allies. The animated series ran for three seasons, producing a total of 24 episodes. It featured Spider-Man teaming up...
  9. Pete

    On this day September 12, 1981: The Smurfs Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 12, 1981, The Smurfs, the beloved animated series, made its debut on NBC. The show quickly became a massive hit, running for nine seasons with a total of 256 episodes. The Smurfs’ adventures, set in their charming forest village, captivated audiences worldwide with its...
  10. Pete

    Released Today September 10, 1983: The Littles Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 10, 1983, the animated series The Littles made its debut on ABC. The show, based on the popular children’s book series by John Peterson, followed the adventures of tiny, human-like creatures with tails who live secretly within the walls of houses. The Littles ran for three...
  11. Pete

    Today September 9, 1985: She-Ra: Princess of Power Premiered

    On this day September 9, 1985, She-Ra: Princess of Power made its debut in syndication, bringing a strong female hero to the world of animation. The show ran for five seasons, with a total of 93 episodes. As a spin-off of the popular He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra quickly carved...
  12. Pete

    September 8, 1986: Ghostbusters Animated Series Premiered

    On this day September 8, 1986, The Real Ghostbusters animated series made its debut in syndication, bringing the beloved paranormal adventures of the Ghostbusters to television screens. The show ran for just one season but packed in an impressive 65 episodes, captivating a young audience with...
  13. Pete

    Today September 5, 1983: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Premiered

    On this day September 5, 1983, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe premiered in syndication, launching what would become one of the most iconic animated series of the 80s. Running for two seasons and producing an impressive 131 episodes, the show introduced viewers to the heroic He-Man and...

  14. Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)

    Title: Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) Tagline: Travel with the PEANUTS gang on their first overseas adventure Genre: Family,Animation,Comedy Director: Bill Melendez,Phil Roman Cast: Arrin Skelley,Daniel Anderson,Laura Planting,Casey Carlson,Annalisa Bortolin,Laura...

  15. Little Clowns of Happytown (1987)

    Title: Little Clowns of Happytown Overview: Little Clowns of Happytown is an American animated television series that aired on ABC on Saturday morning from September 26, 1987 to July 16, 1988.
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  16. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck (1986)

    Title: Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Genre: Kids, Animation, Comedy Cast: Dong Hao, Yang Li First aired: Oct 26, 1986 Last air date: Feb 9, 1987

  17. Dumbo's Circus (1985)

    Title: Dumbo's Circus Genre: Animation Cast: Katie Leigh, Jim Cummings, Patricia Parris, Hal Smith, Will Ryan, Ron Gans, Walker Edmiston, Patty Maloney, Van Snowden, Sharon Baird First aired: May 6, 1985 Last air date: May 25, 1986 Overview: Dumbo's Circus was a live-action/puppet...

  18. Kidd Video (1984)

    Title: Kidd Video Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Cast: Robbie Rist, Cathy Cavadini, Susan Silo, Peter Renaday, Robert Towers, Marshall Efron First aired: Sep 15, 1984 Last air date: Sep 15, 1984 Overview: Kidd Video is a Saturday morning cartoon created by DIC Entertainment in...
  19. Pete

    Saturday Morning Rewind: Relive the 80s Cartoons Craze

    Get ready to rewind the clock and dive into the ultimate nostalgia trip! 🕒📺 Starting this Saturday, we're dedicating our weekends to the golden era of Saturday morning cartoons from the 80s. Get comfy in your PJs, grab a bowl of cereal (extra points for Fruity Pebbles!), and join us as we...

  20. Pink Panther and Sons (1984)

    Title: Pink Panther and Sons Genre: Animation, Comedy Creator: Friz Freleng Cast: Frank Welker, B.J. Ward, Jeannie Elias, Sherry Lynn, Sonny Melendrez, Gregg Berger First aired: Sep 8, 1984 Last air date: Dec 1, 1984 Overview: Pink Panther and Sons is an American animated Pink...
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