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Apr 5, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 5, 1987 - Fox Network Made Its Debut.

On this day April 5, 1987, the Fox Network officially launched in the United States, shaking up the television industry and giving viewers something totally different. Unlike the big three networks that had dominated for decades, Fox took a bold approach with fresh content aimed at younger, edgier audiences.

Its debut lineup featured two shows that would go on to define the network’s early identity: Married with Children and The Tracey Ullman Show. Married with Children broke every sitcom...

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