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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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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  6. On This Day September 5, 1988 – Relatively Speaking Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 5, 1988 – Relatively Speaking Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 5, 1988, the game show Relatively Speaking premiered in syndication. Hosted by comedian John Byner, the show introduced a unique twist on the traditional celebrity panel format by involving contestants who were related to a famous person. The goal was for the celebrity...
  7. On This Day September 5, 1984 – Final Episode of Jennifer Slept Here Premiered

    On This Day September 5, 1984 – Final Episode of Jennifer Slept Here Premiered

    On this day September 5, 1984, the final episode of Jennifer Slept Here premiered on NBC, ending one of the most offbeat sitcoms of the early 80s. The series followed Jennifer Farrell, a glamorous Hollywood actress who died young and returned as a ghost to help teenager Joey Elliot, whose family...
  8. On This Day September 5, 1987 – Final Episode of The Ellen Burstyn Show Premiered

    On This Day September 5, 1987 – Final Episode of The Ellen Burstyn Show Premiered

    On this day September 5, 1987 the final episode of The Ellen Burstyn Show premiered on CBS closing out a brief, heartfelt sitcom run The show starred Oscar‑winner Ellen Burstyn as the kindhearted head of a blended family navigating everyday life with warmth and humor Through sharp dialogue and...
  9. On This Day September 5, 1988 – Fun House Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 5, 1988 – Fun House Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 5, 1988, the game show Fun House premiered in syndication, introducing audiences to a high energy mix of quiz and obstacle course fun. The vibrant set featured colorful ball pits slides and climbing towers with contestants racing for points prizes and glory in front of a...
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  10. On This Day September 5 1983 – Final Episode of The All New Popeye Hour Aired

    On This Day September 5 1983 – Final Episode of The All New Popeye Hour Aired

    On this day September 5 1983, the final episode of The All New Popeye Hour aired, closing out a five year run of animated adventures that introduced Popeye to a new generation. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the series brought together classic characters like Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, and Wimpy in a...
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  11. On This Day 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

    On this day September 5 1983, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe premiered in syndication. Produced by Filmation and based on the popular Mattel toy line, the series introduced kids to Prince Adam, who transformed into the mighty He-Man to defend the realm of Eternia from the evil Skeletor...
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  12. On This Day September 4 1989 – The Super Mario Bros. Super Show Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 4 1989 – The Super Mario Bros. Super Show Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 4 1989, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show premiered in syndication. Blending live action and animation, the series brought the iconic Nintendo video game characters to television screens across America. Each episode featured animated adventures of Mario, Luigi, Princess...
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  13. On This Day September 4 1989 – Eureeka’s Castle Premiered on Nick Jr.

    On This Day September 4 1989 – Eureeka’s Castle Premiered on Nick Jr.

    On this day September 4 1989, Eureeka’s Castle premiered on Nick Jr. Aimed at preschool audiences, the show was set inside a giant wind up music box and followed the adventures of Eureeka, a friendly sorceress-in-training, along with her dragon friend Magellan, Batly the bat, and a colorful cast...
  14. On This Day September 4 1985 – Hell Town Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 4 1985 – Hell Town Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 4 1985, Hell Town premiered on NBC. Starring Robert Blake as Father Noah Hardstep, the series followed a tough inner city priest who balanced street smarts with sermons as he tried to steer troubled youth away from crime in a gritty Los Angeles neighborhood. The show...
  15. On This Day September 4 1982 – Final Episode of The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show Aired

    On This Day September 4 1982 – Final Episode of The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show Aired

    On this day September 4 1982, the final episode of The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show aired, closing out this short-lived animated return to one of cartoon history’s most famous duos. Produced by Filmation, the show brought back the slapstick antics of Tom and Jerry, staying closer to the original...
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  16. On This Day September 4 1980 – Final Episode of Angie Aired

    On This Day September 4 1980 – Final Episode of Angie Aired

    On this day September 4 1980, the final episode of Angie aired on ABC. The sitcom starred Donna Pescow as a warmhearted waitress who falls in love with a successful doctor, played by Robert Hays. It blended humor with heart and explored themes of love, family, and class differences in...
  17. On This Day September 4 1986 – Final Episode of Trapper John M D Aired

    On This Day September 4 1986 – Final Episode of Trapper John M D Aired

    On this day September 4 1986, the final episode of Trapper John M D aired, bringing an end to a well respected run that lasted seven seasons on CBS. The show followed the older version of Dr. John McIntyre, originally known from M A S H, now working at a San Francisco hospital surrounded by a...
  18. On This Day September 2 1985 – Attitudes Premiered on Lifetime

    On This Day September 2 1985 – Attitudes Premiered on Lifetime

    On this day September 2 1985, Attitudes premiered on the Lifetime Channel as the network’s first original talk show. Hosted initially by Linda Dano and Nancy Glass, the show brought a fresh female-driven perspective to daytime television, offering a mix of celebrity interviews, lifestyle tips...
  19. On This Day September 1 1983 – Donald Duck Presents Premiered

    On This Day September 1 1983 – Donald Duck Presents Premiered

    On this day September 1 1983, Donald Duck Presents premiered on The Disney Channel. As one of the earliest original programs on the network, it served as a daily anthology that introduced classic Disney animated shorts to a new generation. Hosted by Donald Duck through interstitials and bumpers...
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  20. On This Day September 1 1984 – Kids Incorporated Premiered

    On This Day September 1 1984 – Kids Incorporated Premiered

    On this day September 1 1984, Kids Incorporated premiered and delivered a high energy mix of music and youthful storytelling to television screens across America. The series followed a talented group of kids who performed popular songs while facing relatable challenges in their everyday lives...
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