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Dec 15, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day December 15 1983 – Automan Premiered on ABC.

On this day December 15 1983 Automan premiered on ABC and introduced viewers to a futuristic crime fighting series built around a digital hero created inside a police computer system. The show followed a young officer and his glowing computerized partner as they worked together to solve cases using advanced technology, high speed vehicles, and inventive sci fi concepts. Its bright visual style and cutting edge effects...

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