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  1. On This Day September 12 1988 – Sweethearts Game Show Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 12 1988 – Sweethearts Game Show Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 12 1988, Sweethearts premiered in syndication, adding a romantic twist to the game show scene of the late 1980s. Hosted by Charles Nelson Reilly, the show focused on couples and their love stories, blending humor with lighthearted competition. The format featured one real...
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  2. On This Day September 11 1989 – 3rd Degree Game Show Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 11 1989 – 3rd Degree Game Show Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 11 1989, 3rd Degree premiered in syndication, adding a fresh twist to the game show landscape of the late 1980s. Hosted by Bert Convy, the show pitted celebrity panelists against everyday contestants in a battle of questions, clues, and clever deductions. The format...
  3. On This Day September 11 1986 – Our House Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 11 1986 – Our House Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 11 1986, Our House premiered on NBC, delivering a heartfelt family drama that resonated with audiences in the mid 1980s. The series told the story of Gus Witherspoon, a recently widowed grandfather played by Wilford Brimley, who takes in his daughter in law and her three...
  4. On This Day September 10 1988 – The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 10 1988 – The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 10 1988, The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil premiered on ABC, reviving Bob Clampett’s classic 1960s cartoon for a new generation. The series followed Beany, a young boy, and Cecil, his lovable sea serpent companion, as they embarked on zany and whimsical adventures...
  5. On This Day September 10 1988 – A Pup Named Scooby Doo Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 10 1988 – A Pup Named Scooby Doo Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 10 1988, A Pup Named Scooby Doo premiered on ABC, giving fans a fresh and playful take on the classic mystery solving gang. The animated series reimagined Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred as children, adding a lighthearted twist to the familiar formula. Produced by...
  6. On This Day September 10 1988 – ALF Tales Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 10 1988 – ALF Tales Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 10 1988, ALF Tales premiered on NBC, spinning off from the popularity of the hit sitcom ALF and its animated counterpart. This Saturday morning cartoon reimagined ALF and his friends from the planet Melmac as characters in classic fairy tales and stories, each told with the...
  7. On This Day September 10 1988 – Kids Court Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 10 1988 – Kids Court Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 10 1988, Kids Court premiered in syndication, offering young audiences a playful spin on the courtroom format. Designed as an interactive game show, the series let kids act as the jury, deciding the outcome of fun and relatable disputes. Hosted by Paul Provenza, the show...
  8. On This Day September 10 1988 – Baby Boom Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 10 1988 – Baby Boom Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 10 1988, Baby Boom premiered on NBC, bringing a television adaptation of the popular 1987 film to the small screen. The series continued the story of J.C. Wiatt, a high powered businesswoman whose life is transformed when she suddenly finds herself raising a baby. Starring...
  9. On This Day September 10 1986 – Its Garry Shandlings Show Premiered on Showtime

    On This Day September 10 1986 – Its Garry Shandlings Show Premiered on Showtime

    On this day September 10 1986, Its Garry Shandlings Show premiered on Showtime, breaking new ground as one of the most innovative sitcoms of the 1980s. Created by Garry Shandling and Alan Zweibel, the series stood out for its self aware humor, frequent breaking of the fourth wall, and playful...
  10. On This Day September 10 1984 – Voltron Defender of the Universe Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 10 1984 – Voltron Defender of the Universe Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 10 1984, Voltron Defender of the Universe premiered in syndication, introducing American audiences to one of the most iconic animated series of the decade. Adapted from the Japanese anime series Beast King GoLion and later Armored Fleet Dairugger XV, Voltron combined...
  11. On This Day September 10 1983 – Rubik the Amazing Cube Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 10 1983 – Rubik the Amazing Cube Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 10 1983, Rubik the Amazing Cube premiered on ABC, bringing the world famous puzzle toy to life in animated form. Produced by Ruby Spears, the Saturday morning cartoon followed the adventures of Rubik, a magical cube who could come to life once solved, helping a group of...
  12. On This Day September 10 1983 – The Littles Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 10 1983 – The Littles Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 10 1983, The Littles premiered on ABC, introducing young viewers to the adventures of a family of tiny human like creatures living within the walls of houses. Based on the book series by John Peterson, the animated show brought the charming world of the Littles to Saturday...
  13. On This Day September 10 1981 – Best of the West Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 10 1981 – Best of the West Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 10 1981, Best of the West premiered on ABC, delivering a comedic take on the classic Western genre. Created by Earl Pomerantz, the show blended slapstick humor, sharp dialogue, and familiar Western tropes to create a lighthearted parody of frontier life. The series starred...
  14. On This Day September 10 1988 – The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 10 1988 – The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 10 1988, The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley premiered on NBC. Based on Martin Short’s eccentric character from SCTV and Saturday Night Live, the animated series brought the hyperactive, triangle loving Ed Grimley to Saturday morning television. The show...
  15. On This Day September 10 1983 – The New Scooby and Scrappy Doo Show Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 10 1983 – The New Scooby and Scrappy Doo Show Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 10 1983, The New Scooby and Scrappy Doo Show premiered on ABC, continuing the adventures of Mystery Inc. with a new twist for Saturday morning audiences. The series brought Scooby, Shaggy, Daphne, and Scrappy together once again to solve mysteries filled with the usual mix...
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  16. On This Day September 9 1985 – She-Ra Princess of Power Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 9 1985 – She-Ra Princess of Power Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 9 1985, She-Ra Princess of Power premiered in syndication, introducing audiences to a powerful new heroine in the Masters of the Universe universe. Created as a sister series to He Man, She Ra was designed to appeal to both boys and girls while expanding the franchise’s...
  17. On This Day September 9 1983 – Lottery Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 9 1983 – Lottery Premiered on ABC

    In 1983, Lottery premiered on ABC, offering viewers a drama series built around the fantasy of sudden wealth. Each episode told the story of an ordinary person whose life was transformed after winning the lottery, exploring both the rewards and the challenges that came with newfound fortune...
  18. On This Day September 9 1986 – The Wizard Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 9 1986 – The Wizard Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 9 1986, The Wizard premiered on CBS, offering a family friendly adventure series filled with invention, heart, and imagination. The show centered on Simon McKay, a brilliant but kindhearted toy inventor, who used his skills to help those in need while facing villains who...
  19. On This Day September 9 1989 – American Gladiators Made Its Debut

    On This Day September 9 1989 – American Gladiators Made Its Debut

    On this day September 9 1989, American Gladiators made its television debut, bringing a unique mix of athletic competition and over the top spectacle to syndicated television. The show pitted everyday contestants against larger than life Gladiators in a series of physical challenges designed to...
  20. On This Day September 8 1986 – SilverHawks Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 8 1986 – SilverHawks Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 8 1986, SilverHawks premiered in syndication, introducing kids to a futuristic team of heroes who were part metal, part human, and all action. Created by Rankin Bass, the same studio behind Thundercats, the series blended science fiction adventure with superhero style...
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