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  1. On This Day September 8 1984 – Dragons Lair Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 8 1984 – Dragons Lair Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 8 1984, Dragons Lair premiered on ABC, bringing the popular arcade game to Saturday morning television. Produced by Ruby Spears, the animated series adapted the adventures of Dirk the Daring, the bumbling but brave knight, as he set out to rescue Princess Daphne from the...
  2. On This Day September 8 1984 – Challenge of the Gobots Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 8 1984 – Challenge of the Gobots Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 8 1984, Challenge of the Gobots premiered in syndication, bringing transforming robot action to Saturday morning television. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the show introduced viewers to the heroic Guardians led by Leader One and the evil Renegades led by Cy Kill, battling...
  3. On This Day September 8 1984 – The Pink Panther and Sons Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 8 1984 – The Pink Panther and Sons Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 8 1984, Pink Panther and Sons premiered on NBC as part of the Saturday morning cartoon lineup. Produced by Hanna Barbera in association with Mirisch Films, the series gave a new twist to the classic Pink Panther character by introducing his two children, Pinky and Panky...
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  4. On This Day September 8 1986 – Nightlife Starring David Brenner with Billy Preston Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 8 1986 – Nightlife Starring David Brenner with Billy Preston Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 8 1986, Nightlife Starring David Brenner with Billy Preston premiered in syndication, offering a fresh entry into the late night talk show scene of the 1980s. Hosted by comedian David Brenner, the show aimed to capture a younger audience with a mix of comedy, celebrity...
  5. On This Day September 8 1983 – We Got It Made Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 8 1983 – We Got It Made Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 8 1983, We Got It Made premiered on NBC. The sitcom followed the story of two young bachelors in New York City who hire a beautiful live in maid, leading to plenty of comedic misunderstandings and lighthearted situations. The show starred Tom Villard and Matt McCoy as the...
  6. On This Day September 8 1986 – Ghostbusters Animated Series Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 8 1986 – Ghostbusters Animated Series Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 8 1986, Ghostbusters premiered in syndication, bringing a new animated adventure to kids’ television. Produced by Filmation, this cartoon was not directly tied to the blockbuster 1984 movie but instead revived the Ghost Busters property originally created by Filmation in...
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  7. On This Day September 8 1984 – Final Episode of The Flintstone Funnies Aired

    On This Day September 8 1984 – Final Episode of The Flintstone Funnies Aired

    On this day September 8 1984, the final episode of The Flintstone Funnies aired, closing out a short lived but memorable chapter in the long history of the Flintstones franchise. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the series was part of the Saturday morning tradition that kept Fred, Wilma, Barney...
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  8. On This Day September 8 1984 – Mighty Orbots Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 8 1984 – Mighty Orbots Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 8 1984, Mighty Orbots premiered on ABC as part of the Saturday morning cartoon lineup. Created by Barry Glasser and produced by TMS Entertainment in Japan along with ABC, the show blended anime inspired visuals with American storytelling, making it one of the most stylish...
  9. On This Day September 8 1986 – The Oprah Winfrey Show Made Its Debut

    On This Day September 8 1986 – The Oprah Winfrey Show Made Its Debut

    On this day September 8 1986, The Oprah Winfrey Show made its nationwide debut, changing the landscape of daytime television. Airing from Chicago, the show quickly set itself apart with Oprah’s warm personality, engaging interviews, and her ability to connect with both guests and audiences on a...
  10. On This Day September 7 1985 – Small Wonder Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 7 1985 – Small Wonder Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 7 1985, the family sitcom Small Wonder premiered in syndication. The show centered on the Lawson family and their unusual secret, a robot child named Vicki created by engineer Ted Lawson who lived with the family as their daughter. Small Wonder quickly became known for its...
  11. On This Day September 7 1985 – The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 7 1985 – The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 7 1985, The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo premiered on ABC, giving fans a fresh spin on the long running mystery cartoon. This series brought Scooby Doo, Shaggy, and Daphne into new adventures with a supernatural twist, as they accidentally released 13 powerful ghosts and were...
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  12. On This Day September 7 1985 – Whats Happening Now Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 7 1985 – Whats Happening Now Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 7 1985, Whats Happening Now premiered in syndication as a sequel to the popular 70s sitcom Whats Happening. The show picked up years after the original series, reuniting viewers with familiar characters while showing how their lives had changed in adulthood. Raj had grown...
  13. On This Day September 7 1985 – Ewoks Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 7 1985 – Ewoks Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 7 1985, Ewoks premiered on ABC, bringing the lovable creatures from Return of the Jedi to Saturday morning television. The animated series followed the adventures of Wicket W Warrick and his fellow Ewoks on the forest moon of Endor, expanding their story beyond the big...
  14. On This Day September 7 1985 – Star Wars Droids Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 7 1985 – Star Wars Droids Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 7 1985, Star Wars Droids premiered on ABC as part of the Saturday morning cartoon lineup. The animated series followed the adventures of C 3PO and R2 D2 before the events of the original Star Wars film, giving younger audiences a chance to enjoy new stories set in the...
  15. On This Day September 7 1986 – Superior Court Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 7 1986 – Superior Court Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 7 1986, Superior Court premiered in syndication. The courtroom drama series stood out by presenting fictionalized cases in a realistic, documentary style format that blurred the line between scripted drama and reenactment. Each episode showcased actors portraying lawyers...
  16. Title: On This Day September 6 1986 – The Flintstone Kids Premiered on ABC

    Title: On This Day September 6 1986 – The Flintstone Kids Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 6 1986, The Flintstone Kids premiered on ABC. The animated series reimagined Fred, Barney, Wilma, and Betty as children, bringing a playful twist to the world of Bedrock that resonated with young audiences in the 1980s. The show combined comedy, moral lessons, and a kid...
  17. On This Day September 6 1986 – WWF Superstars of Wrestling Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 6 1986 – WWF Superstars of Wrestling Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 6 1986, WWF Superstars of Wrestling premiered in syndication. The program quickly became one of the flagship shows of the World Wrestling Federation, featuring top stars of the era such as Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Andre the Giant, and many more. Unlike earlier wrestling...
  18. On This Day September 6 1980 – The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 6 1980 – The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 6 1980, The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show premiered on CBS. The animated series brought the classic cat and mouse duo back to Saturday morning television with new adventures that captured the slapstick humor fans had loved for decades. The show updated Tom and Jerry for a new...
  19. On This Day September 6 1980 – Livewire Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On This Day September 6 1980 – Livewire Premiered on Nickelodeon

    On this day September 6 1980, Livewire premiered on Nickelodeon. The show was a live talk and variety program aimed at teenagers, offering music performances, celebrity interviews, and segments that spoke directly to young audiences. Hosted by Fred Newman, it quickly became known for its energy...
  20. On This Day September 5, 1989 – The Joan Rivers Show Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 5, 1989 – The Joan Rivers Show Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 5, 1989, The Joan Rivers Show premiered in syndication, bringing Joan Rivers to daytime television as a bold and unfiltered voice. Known for her razor sharp humor and fearless delivery, Joan tackled celebrity gossip, lifestyle topics, and cultural trends with her signature...
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