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Sep 16, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 16 1983 – Webster Premiered on ABC.

On this day September 16 1983, the family sitcom Webster premiered on ABC. The show starred Emmanuel Lewis as Webster Long, a young boy who, after losing his parents, is adopted by former football star George Papadopolis and his wife Katherine.

Webster quickly won audiences over with its heartwarming blend of comedy and touching family stories. Emmanuel Lewis’s charm and humor made him a household name, while the show...

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