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Jan 15, 2026

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day January 15 1988 - The Thorns Premiered on ABC.

On this day January 15 1988, The Thorns premiered on ABC, introducing a dramatic series centered on wealth power and personal conflict. The show focused on a prominent family whose public success masked internal struggles rivalries and emotional tension.

The Thorns reflected a late 1980s television trend that favored glossy dramas built around family dynasties and interpersonal drama. Networks during this period...

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