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Sep 12, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 12 1981 – The Kwicky Koala Show Premiered on CBS.

On this day September 12 1981, The Kwicky Koala Show premiered on CBS, introducing audiences to a fast moving little koala with a knack for escaping trouble. Created by the legendary Tex Avery, the series was one of the last projects he worked on, carrying his trademark style of zany humor and slapstick gags.

The show followed Kwicky, whose super speed always helped him outwit his pursuer Wilford Wolf...

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