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On This Day January 23 1989 - Couch Potatoes Premiered in Syndication.

On this day January 23 1989, Couch Potatoes premiered in syndication, introducing a game show that blended television trivia with pop culture awareness. The format rewarded contestants for their knowledge of commercials shows and general TV habits, reflecting how deeply television had become embedded in everyday life by the end of the decade.

Couch Potatoes arrived during a period when syndicated...

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