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On This Day October 10 1981 - Laverne & Shirley in the Army Premiered On ABC
On this day October 10 1981, Laverne & Shirley in the Army premiered on ABC, bringing two of television’s most popular sitcom characters to Saturday morning animation. The show followed Laverne and Shirley as they enlisted in the United States Army, trading their Milwaukee apartment for military...- Pete
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On This Day October 6 1985 – Jem Premiered In Syndication
On this day October 6 1985, Jem premiered in syndication, bringing one of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s to television screens. The show followed Jerrica Benton, a music company owner who transformed into the glamorous rock star Jem with the help of advanced holographic technology...- Pete
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On This Day October 4 1980 – Thundarr the Barbarian Premiered On ABC
On this day October 4 1980, Thundarr the Barbarian premiered on ABC, launching one of the most imaginative and action packed animated series of the early 1980s. Set in a post apocalyptic future where Earth has been transformed by cosmic disaster, the show followed the heroic warrior Thundarr...- Pete
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On This Day October 4 1980 – Heathcliff Premiered On ABC
On this day October 4 1980, Heathcliff premiered on ABC, introducing audiences to the mischievous and street smart orange cat who quickly became a favorite among Saturday morning cartoon fans. Based on the popular comic strip created by George Gately, the animated series followed Heathcliff’s...- Pete
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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...- Pete
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On This Day: July 16, 1988 – Final Episode of Little Clowns of Happytown Aired on ABC
On this day July 16, 1988, the final episode of the animated series Little Clowns of Happytown aired on ABC, bringing an end to a short lived but colorful chapter in Saturday morning cartoon history. The show ran for 1 season with a total of 18 episodes and was aimed at delivering positive...- Pete
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Saturday Morning Fever: 80s Cartoons That Changed the Game
This thread is for the general discussion of the Spotlight Saturday Morning Fever: 80s Cartoons That Changed the Game. Please add to the discussion here.- Pete
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Saturday Morning Fever: 80s Cartoons That Changed the Game
There was something magical about waking up early on a Saturday morning in the 1980s. You would grab a bowl of your favorite sugary cereal, settle into your favorite spot on the couch, and prepare for hours of nonstop animated adventure. Before streaming and on-demand TV, Saturday mornings...- Pete
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- Category: 80s TV Shows: Sitcoms, Dramas, Cartoons, and Classics