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Sep 15, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 15 1986 – Zoobilee Zoo Premiered in Syndication.

On this day September 15 1986, the children’s series Zoobilee Zoo premiered in syndication. The show featured a cast of costumed characters called Zoobles, each representing a different talent or trait, who lived in the magical land of Zoobilee Zoo. Hosted by Ben Vereen as Mayor Ben, the program encouraged creativity, imagination, and self expression.

The Zoobles included characters like Bravo Fox the performer...

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