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Dec 7, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day December 7 1987 – Remote Control Premiered on MTV.

On this day December 7 1987 Remote Control premiered on MTV and introduced a lively game show built around pop culture questions, energetic humor, and fast moving competition. The show featured contestants seated in recliners while they answered questions taken from television, movies, music, and everyday pop culture moments. Its quirky style and offbeat presentation made it an immediate fit for MTV’s youthful...

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