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Sep 17, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 17 1988 – Fantastic Max Premiered in Syndication.

On this day September 17 1988, the animated series Fantastic Max premiered in syndication. The show followed a baby named Max who, with the help of his talking toys FX the robot and A.B. Sitter, blasted off into space for wild intergalactic adventures.

Mixing science fiction, comedy, and colorful storytelling, the cartoon offered a fun spin on the idea of a child hero exploring galaxies beyond his crib. Its...

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