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  1. On This Day December 18 1989 – A Rare Christmas Episode of I Love Lucy Aired on CBS

    On This Day December 18 1989 – A Rare Christmas Episode of I Love Lucy Aired on CBS

    On this day December 18 1989 a rare Christmas episode of I Love Lucy aired on CBS and gave viewers a special chance to see a holiday themed installment that had not been part of regular broadcast rotation for decades. The episode featured the familiar warmth, humor, and family centered charm...
  2. On This Day December 17 1989 – The Simpsons Premiered on Fox

    On This Day December 17 1989 – The Simpsons Premiered on Fox

    On this day December 17 1989 The Simpsons premiered on Fox and introduced viewers to a new animated sitcom centered on the everyday life of the Simpson family in the town of Springfield. The show blended sharp humor, cultural commentary, and heartfelt moments in a way that stood apart from other...
  3. On This Day December 16 1982 – Christmas Comes to Pac-Land Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 16 1982 – Christmas Comes to Pac-Land Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 16 1982 Christmas Comes to Pac-Land premiered on ABC and brought viewers a festive animated special set in the colorful world of Pac-Man. The story followed Pac-Man and his friends as they worked to help Santa after an unexpected mishap left him unable to continue his...
  4. On This Day December 16 1987 – A Muppet Family Christmas Aired on ABC

    On This Day December 16 1987 – A Muppet Family Christmas Aired on ABC

    On this day December 16 1987 A Muppet Family Christmas aired on ABC and brought together the Muppets for one of their most warm spirited holiday specials. The story followed the entire group as they gathered at Fozzie’s mother’s farmhouse for a cheerful celebration filled with songs, humor, and...
  5. On This Day December 16 1989 – Final Episode of The Karate Kid Aired

    On This Day December 16 1989 – Final Episode of The Karate Kid Aired

    On this day December 16 1989 the final episode of The Karate Kid aired and brought the animated adventure series to its conclusion. The show followed Daniel, Mr Miyagi, and their allies as they searched the world for a magical shrine while facing villains, challenges, and fast paced action. Its...
  6. On This Day December 16 1989 – Final Episode of Rude Dog and the Dweebs Aired

    On This Day December 16 1989 – Final Episode of Rude Dog and the Dweebs Aired

    On this day December 16 1989 the final episode of Rude Dog and the Dweebs aired and closed out the animated series built around the brightly styled mascot and his group of mischievous dogs. The show followed their energetic adventures, quirky humor, and upbeat tone as they navigated challenges...
  7. On This Day December 15 1983 – Masquerade Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 15 1983 – Masquerade Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 15 1983 Masquerade premiered on ABC and introduced a spy adventure series built around ordinary citizens recruited for secret missions across the world. Each episode followed a new team of everyday people who were brought together for their unique skills and thrown into high...
  8. On This Day December 15 1983 – Automan Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 15 1983 – Automan Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 15 1983 Automan premiered on ABC and introduced viewers to a futuristic crime fighting series built around a digital hero created inside a police computer system. The show followed a young officer and his glowing computerized partner as they worked together to solve cases...
  9. On This Day December 14 1987 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day December 14 1987 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premiered in Syndication

    On this day December 14 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered in syndication and introduced viewers to the animated series that would become one of the biggest pop culture phenomena of the decade. The show followed Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo as they fought crime from...
  10. On This Day December 13 1982 – Vanna White Officially Became the Regular Hostess of Wheel of Fortune

    On This Day December 13 1982 – Vanna White Officially Became the Regular Hostess of Wheel of Fortune

    On this day December 13 1982 Vanna White officially became the regular hostess of Wheel of Fortune and began a television run that would turn her into one of the most recognizable figures of the decade. Her role brought a new energy to the show as she revealed letters on the puzzle board with a...
  11. On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Ewoks Aired

    On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Ewoks Aired

    On this day December 13 1986 the final episode of Ewoks aired, closing out the animated series that followed the adventures of the small forest dwelling creatures introduced in Return of the Jedi. The show explored life on the forest moon of Endor through stories of friendship, danger, and...
  12. On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Wildfire Aired

    On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Wildfire Aired

    On this day December 13 1986 the final episode of Wildfire aired, closing the animated fantasy series that followed a young girl who entered a magical world to discover her true identity and protect a kingdom in danger. The show blended adventure, mystery, and emotional storytelling as she faced...
  13. On This Day December 12 1982 – Powerhouse Premiered on PBS

    On This Day December 12 1982 – Powerhouse Premiered on PBS

    On this day December 12 1982 Powerhouse premiered on PBS and introduced a youth focused educational series built to inspire creativity, confidence, and problem solving among its teenage audience. The show blended live action stories with music, learning themes, and positive messaging aimed at...
  14. On This Day December 12 1987 – Final Episode of Popeye and Son Aired

    On This Day December 12 1987 – Final Episode of Popeye and Son Aired

    On this day December 12 1987 the final episode of Popeye and Son aired, bringing the animated series to a close after following Popeye, Olive Oyl, and their son Junior through a new generation of family centered adventures. The show mixed classic character traits with 80s style storytelling as...
  15. On This Day December 11 1985 – Foley Square Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1985 – Foley Square Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1985 Foley Square premiered on CBS and introduced viewers to a workplace comedy centered on a young assistant district attorney balancing her career, personal life, and the steady stream of challenges inside a bustling New York office. The show mixed light humor, legal...
  16. On This Day December 11 1985 – Mary Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1985 – Mary Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1985 Mary premiered on CBS and introduced a sitcom built around a television reporter starting over at a new Chicago station. The show followed her attempts to rebuild her career while juggling workplace challenges, newsroom personalities, and the fast pace of local...
  17. On This Day December 11 1987 – The Wilton North Report Premiered on Fox

    On This Day December 11 1987 – The Wilton North Report Premiered on Fox

    On this day December 11 1987 The Wilton North Report premiered on Fox and introduced a late night program that mixed news parody, interviews, sketches, and offbeat humor. The show aimed to offer an alternative to traditional late night formats with fast pacing, unconventional segments, and a...
  18. 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...
  19. On This Day December 11 1980 – Magnum P.I. Premiered on CBS

    On This Day December 11 1980 – Magnum P.I. Premiered on CBS

    On this day December 11 1980 Magnum P.I. premiered on CBS and introduced viewers to the charismatic private investigator Thomas Magnum as he took on cases across the Hawaiian islands. The series blended action, mystery, humor, and character driven storytelling while showcasing the scenic...
  20. 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...
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