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Feb 9, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

The Final Episode of Gung Ho Aired in 1987.

On this day, February 9, 1987, the final episode of Gung Ho aired on ABC, marking the end of the short-lived sitcom based on the 1986 film starring Michael Keaton. Despite being inspired by a successful movie, the television adaptation struggled to find its audience and lasted only one season with a total of 9 episodes.

The show followed the same premise as the film, focusing on an American car factory taken over by a Japanese company, leading to culture clashes and comedic...

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