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Sep 12, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 12 1983 – Inspector Gadget Premiered in Syndication.

On this day September 12 1983, Inspector Gadget premiered in syndication, introducing audiences to the bumbling yet lovable cyborg detective with an endless array of gadgets built into his body. Produced by DIC Entertainment, the animated series quickly became one of the most recognizable cartoons of the decade.

The show followed Inspector Gadget as he attempted to stop the evil Dr. Claw and his criminal...

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