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On today’s date in 1964, “Underdog” premieres on NBC. Underdog! UNDERDOG! 🎶 Shoeshine Boy’s alter ego fights baddies like Simon Bar Sinister & Riff Raff to save Sweet Polly Purebred. 🌟 Like Superman/Clark Kent, Underdog/Shoeshine Boy also dashes to transform in a telephone booth. 🚫 Mar. 4, 1967

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On today’s date in 1955, the classic “Mickey Mouse Club” premieres on ABC. Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! 🎶 Walt Disney & Hal Adelquist’s show star Jimmie Dodd, Roy Williams, & the Mouseketeers in songs, skits, dances, and cartoons! 🚫 Sep. 25, 1959

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On today’s date in 1941, “Lend a Paw” hit theaters. Pluto hears a cat meow in the snow, so they go to Mickey Mouse’s home. As he lifts the cat onto Bianca’s slipping fishbowl, Mickey throws Pluto out. The cat then falls into a well with Pluto saving it. Mickey hears his cries and gives him a spa.

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On today's date in 1999, "Archie's Weird Mysteries" premieres on PAX TV. Things are getting weird in Riverdale! What's that sound? Archie and friends make a big TV comeback since the 1960s as they solve mysteries like aliens, vampires, UFOs, and monsters. He also writes his column. 🚫 Feb. 22, 2000

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On today's date in 1958, the classic "Felix the Cat" TV show premieres on syndication. Based on Pat Sullivan's iconic character and created by Joe Oriolo & Pat Sullivan Jr., Felix the Cat reboots onto TV as he uses his Magic Bag of Tricks to dodge the Professor and his helpers! 🚫 May 13, 1960

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

On today's date in 1950, "Peanuts" comic strips began distribution in newspapers. Created by Charles M. Schulz, the acclaimed series see Charlie Brown and the Peanuts kids with Snoopy and Woodstock go on adventures around friends, creativity, and trials and errors. 🌟 Grand debut of Charlie Brown!

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On today's date in 1992, Cartoon Network launches on TV. The network's first president and founder, Ted Turner, appoints Betty Cohen launching CN. It airs reruns of "Looney Tunes" and Hanna-Barbera IPs and original cartoons! 🌟 The first true original CN show is "Dexter's Laboratory" (1996-2003).

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On today's date in 1988, "RoboCop: The Animated Series" premieres on syndication. Based on the film "RoboCop" (1987), Alex Murphy is a cyborg police with his partner in crime, Officer Anne Lewis in Old Detroit against criminals like Clarence Boddicker and the OCP. 🚫 Dec. 17, 1988

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On today's date in 1984, the orange and white Nickelodeon logo debuts. Fred Seibert & Alan Goodman pitch to Nick the forever famous white Balloon font and orange slime logo to ditch the silver ball lasting for a whopping quarter-century. 🌟 The first show to debut then was "Out of Control" (1984).

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On today’s date in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort makes a grand opening! As Walt Disney died, Roy O. Disney came out of retirement to ensure the huge Orlando, FL hotel vacation resort came to fruition. Like Disneyland of Anaheim, CA, there are rides, shops, and its own castle, but with EPCOT!

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On today's date in 1955, "Knight-mare Hare" hit theaters. Bugs Bunny reads the Round Table's Knights. As an apple hits him, he goes to King Arthur's heyday. He uses seltzer on a dragon and turns tables on Merlin of Monroe reflecting him into a horse. Another apple hits him to the short's start.

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Also on today's date in 1996, "Super Mario 64" releases for Nintendo 64. The N64’s highlighted launch title and best seller, acclaimed for controls, levels, and 3D gameplay, Peach invites Mario to have baked cake. Upon arrival, Mario learns of Bowser’s invasion, so he goes to paintings for stars.

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On today's date in 1996, the Nintendo 64 launches with only two launch titles. Despite the low launch title count, the N64 was notable for its successful leap from 2D to 3D hardware and 4-Player support. 🌟 1 of 2 launch titles is "Pilotwings 64", the sequel to SNES' "Pilotwings". 🚫 Aug. 20, 2002

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On today's date in 1958, "The Huckleberry Hound Show" premieres on syndication. Hanna-Barbara's second TV cartoon has Huckleberry Hound, Pixie & Dixie and Mr. Jinks, Hokey Wolf, and Yogi Bear star in various 3-segment episodes. 🌟 Yogi Bear spun-off with his own show years later. 🚫 Dec. 1, 1961

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On today’s date in 1933, “I Yam What I Yam” hit theaters. Popeye, Olive Oyl, & Wimpy are on a rowboat. They reach a land as the storm ends and Popeye builds a cabin. As he finds ducks, warriors trap Olive & Wimpy at the cabin. Wimpy instantly goes to Popeye, who’s eating spinach, battling warriors.

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On today’s date in 1998, “Pokémon Red & Blue” releases for the Nintendo Game Boy. A Pokémon Trainer selects Bulbasaur, Squirtle, or Charmander. It battles more Pokémon and Team Rocket! Gotta catch ‘em all! 🌟 Grand debut of original Pokémon Trainers + 151 Pokémon including series mascot, Pikachu!

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On today's date in 1935, "On Ice" hit theaters. One Winter day, three mini-stories set on the frozen lake; Mickey Mouse teaches Minnie Mouse ice skating, Goofy catches fish, and Donald Duck tricks Pluto skating onto the ice. As Donald and his kite fly, Mickey pulls his sweater's yarns to save him!

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On today’s date in 1996, “ Sabrina the Teenage Witch” premieres on ABC. Created by Nell Scovell and based on Archie Comic’s popular spin-off comics by Dan DeCarlo and George Gladir, Sabrina is taught magic by her witch aunts Hilda & Zelda Spellman and Salem’s a cat as punishment. 🚫 Apr. 24, 2003

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On today’s date in 1961, “Top Cat” premieres on ABC. Top Cat and his Manhattan, NYC alley cats; Benny the Ball, Brain, Choo-Choo, Fancy-Fancy, & Spook, try to swindle, but would often fail, leading to police officer Charlie Dibble to arrest, evict, punish, or stop the alley cats. 🚫 Apr. 18, 1962

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On today’s date in 1987, “ALF: The Animated Series” premieres on NBC. A prequel spin-off to "ALF" (1986-1990) by Paul Fusco & Tom Patchett, teen Gordon Shumway & Family live on planet Melmac. His Melmacian Orbit Guard pals; Rick, Skip, & Rhonda help stop Larson Petty raiding Melmac. 🚫 Jan. 7, 1989

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On today’s date in 1964, “Gilligan’s Island” premieres on CBS. Created by Sherwood Schwartz, first mate Gilligan, brave Skipper, and 5 passengers of charter SS Minnow boat are stranded on a lost Pacific island as a storm wrecked the boat, failing to sail 3-hours from Honolulu, HI. 🚫 Apr. 17, 1967

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On today's date in 1941, "Superman" hit theaters. Based on the DC superhero, Clark Kent uses powers for good deeds as Superman. The Mad Scientist threats Perry White with his Electrothanasia-Ray. Superman beats the scientist and Lois Lane honors him. 🌟 First of 17 “Superman” shorts (1941-1943).

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On today’s date in 1987, “A Different World” premieres on NBC. A spin-off to “The Cosby Show” (1984-1992), the series emphasized on Denise Huxtable in Season 1 while shifting focus onto the main black youth Hillman College students like Whitley Gilbert & Dwayne Wayne in Seasons 2-6. 🚫 July 9, 1993

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On today’s date in 2000, “Static Shock” premieres on Kids’ WB. Based on modern DC hero; Static, teen Virgil Hawkins lives with his father and sister Sharon in Dakota City. He goes to school with Richie & Frieda. Virgil can use electricity to become Static, fighting the Bang Babies! 🚫 May 22, 2004

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On today's date in 1962, "The Jetsons" premieres on ABC. Googie Age “Flintstones” live in Orbit City with George Jetson having work situations and Jane Jetson’s home making. Elroy, Judy, Astro, & Rosie are recurring characters. 🌟 A syndicated revival of the show ran from 1985-1987. 🚫 Mar. 17, 1963

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On today's date in 1889, Nintendo is founded by Fusajiro Yamauchi. Fusajiro puts out Hanafuda cards (1889). More releases include Western cards (1902), Disney cards (1959), Ultra Hand (1966), Love Tester, and N&B Blocks (1968). Hiroshi Yamauchi steps up in 1949 and oversees “Donkey Kong” (1981).

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On today’s date in 1989, “Family Matters” premieres on ABC. Created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, the Winslows are a middle-class black American family household living with sticky situations in Chicago, IL. They very often interact with nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel, too! 🚫 July 17, 1998

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On today’s date in 1987, “Full House” premieres on ABC. Created by Jeff Franklin, a father named Danny Tanner has just been widowed, so he enlists his brother-in-law, Jesse Katsopolis, and best friend, Joey Gladstone to help raise his three daughters at San Francisco, CA. 🚫 May 23, 1995

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On today’s date in 1986, “ALF” premieres on NBC. Created by Paul Fusco and Tom Patchett, ALF stands for "Alien Life Form”. When Gordon Shumway crash-lands the Tanner’s garage in San Fernando Valley, CA, ALF befriends Willie and Kate with Lynn, Brian, Eric, and Lucky. 🚫 Mar. 24, 1990

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On today’s date in 1982, “Family Ties” premieres on NBC. In Columbus, OH, Steven and Elyse Keaton raise four kids named Alex, Mallory, Jennifer, and Andy. 🌟 A lot of humor comes from the great divide between the former hippies (the parents) and the retro commercialism (the kids). 🚫 May 14, 1989

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On today’s date in 1979, “Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo: The 1979 Series” premieres on ABC. The fourth “Scooby-Doo” show, Scooby meets nephew Scrappy-Doo to solve mysteries with Shaggy. 🌟 “Puppy Power!” Scrappy-Doo literally saved the “Scooby-Doo” series! 🌟 Another show came in 1980. 🚫 Jan. 12, 1980

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The star zodiac with the emphasis of balance; peace, bonds, and reflections are their closest targets within their radar. Part 7: Libra! ♎️

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Here’s to a Happy National Cheeseburger Day! 😋👍🍔

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On today’s date in 1999, “Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century” premieres on Fox Kids. Classic detective Sherlock Holmes revives in a pure modern world to battle Professor Moriarty. Mr. Holmes teams up with a Dr. Watson android and Inspector Lestrade’s descendant to solve mysteries. 🚫 July 21, 2001

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Also on today’s date in 1997, the “SpongeBob” pilot-version of “Help Wanted” gets delivered and pitched at Nick. SpongeBob’s ready to fry cook for anchovies at the Krusty Krab! 🌟 Writer Martin Olson persuaded Stephen Hillenburg to upgrade his 1989 marine biology comic book to a TV cartoon.

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On today's date in 1997, "Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey" releases for Sony PlayStation. Created by Lorne Lanning, Abe aids the Mudokons to escape from Molluck the Glukkon’s RuptureFarms. 🌟 Music can’t be turned off. Lanning stated music is part of the experience. 🌟 “Star Wars” inspired Lanning.

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Also on today's date in 1993, "Sonic the Hedgehog SatAM" premieres on ABC. The cult-following Saturday Morning cartoon follows Knothole’s Sonic, Tails, Sally and the Freedom Fighters restoring planet Mobius and rid the Robotropolis headquarters owned by Dr. Robotnik and Snively. 🚫 Dec. 3, 1994

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On today's date in 1993, "Rocko's Modern Life" premieres on Nickelodeon. Created by Joe Murray, Rocko, his pet Spunky, and pals Heffer Wolfe & Filburt Turtle witness situations in O-Town and the neighbors Ed & Bev Bighead. 🌟 Many crew members would work on “SpongeBob” (1999-Since). 🚫 Nov. 24, 1996

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On today's date in 1987, "DuckTales" premieres on syndication. Everyday they're out there making DuckTales! WOO-OO! 🎵 As Donald Duck gets drafted, Huey, Dewey, & Louie, with Weeby travel globally with Uncle Scrooge McDuck and pilot Launchpad McQuack as the Beagle Boys lurk around. 🚫 Nov. 28, 1990

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On today's date in 1964, "Jonny Quest" premieres on ABC. The first of Hanna-Barbera's many action-adventure animated series follows the adventures of the pre-teen in his journeys with his pet dog, Bandit, father, Dr. Benton C Quest, Roger T. "Race" Bannon, and Hadji Singh. 🚫 Mar. 11, 1965

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On today's date in 1988. "Garfield and Friends" premieres on CBS. After years of successful TV specials beginning in 1982, Jim Davis' comic strip icon Garfield finally debuts in a humorous animated series alongside Orson Pig and company from "U.S. Acres". 🚫 Dec. 10, 1994

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On today's date in 1984. "Transformers" premieres on syndication. The titular Transformers are divided into two competitive parties; one of them being Optimus Prime's Autobots and the other being the bad Decepticons as they fight in epic battles after crash landing on Earth! 🚫 Nov. 11, 1987

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On today's date in 1983, "Alvin and the Chipmunks" premieres on NBC. Watch out, 'cause here they come! Based on Ross Bagdasarian Sr.’s singing chipmunks, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are back in showbiz singing pop-tunes! 🌟 Debut of the Chipettes; Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor. 🚫 Dec. 1, 1990

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On today’s date in 1972, “M*A*S*H: The Series” premieres on CBS. Based on “MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors” (1968) and a spin-off to “M*A*S*H” (1970) film, a team of doctors and support staff are based at the "4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital" during the Korean War. 🚫 Feb. 28, 1983

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On today's date in 1955, "Speedy Gonzales" hit theaters. Speedy Gonzales stars in his carnival attraction "Shoot Speedy", but quickly gets AJAX’s cheese from Sylvester the Cat for worried mice. 🌟 Finalized debut of Speedy Gonzales. 🌟 Speedy made his prototype debut in "Cat-Tails for Two" (1953).

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On today's date in 1949, "Fast & Furry-ous" hit theaters. Wile E. Coyote is a genius always failing to trap the Road Runner as prey; Wile with a knife can’t keep up with the Road Runner, but. 11 more traps fail, so a bus crushes Wile and his axe. 🌟 Debut of the Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote!

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On today’s date in 1995, “The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat” premieres on CBS. Created by Don Oriolo and Phil Roman as a modern spin to “Felix the Cat” (1958-1961), this iteration of the titular character uses his Magic Bag of Tricks in rather fast-paced wacky adventures! 🚫 Apr. 12, 1997

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On today’s date in 1993, “Frasier” premieres on NBC. A spin-off to “Cheers” (1982-1993) created by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee, Frasier Crane is a psychiatrist returning to Seattle, WA from Boston, MA. Other characters include Niles Crane, Martin Crane, and Daphne Moon. 🚫 May 13, 2004

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On today’s date in 1989, “The California Raisins Show” premieres on CBS. Based on Will Vinton’s stop-motion advertising characters, the California Raisins of A.C. (vocals), Beebop (drums), Stretch (bass), and Red (guitar/piano) are in a world full of living fruits and vegetables. 🚫 Dec. 9, 1989

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BJW is currently busy with updates @opfriend.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On today’s date in 1985, “MASK” premieres on syndication. Based on Kenner Products’ action figure/die-cast car hybrid toy series, the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand is Matt Trakker’s task force. They thwart VENOM (Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem) from stealing money in various ways. 🚫 Nov. 26, 1986

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