On this day September 12 1981, Trollkins premiered on CBS, offering a colorful mix of Smurf like fantasy and Dukes of Hazzard style comedy. Produced by Hanna Barbera, the animated series followed the adventures of troll characters living in the whimsical town of Trolltown. The
On this day September 12 1981, Spider-Man premiered in syndication, giving Marvel’s iconic web slinger a fresh animated series for the new decade. Produced by Marvel Productions, the show followed Peter Parker as he balanced life as a college student with his role as Spider
On this day September 12 1981, The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam premiered on NBC, combining superhero adventures with live action segments in a Saturday morning format. Produced by Filmation, the series featured animated stories of Captain Marvel (later known as Shazam) alongside a
On this day September 12 1981, Blackstar premiered on CBS, bringing a science fantasy adventure to Saturday morning television. Produced by Filmation, the animated series told the story of astronaut John Blackstar, who is transported through a black hole to the alien world of Sagar.
On this day September 12 1983, G.I. Joe A Real American Hero premiered in syndication, becoming one of the most iconic animated series of the 1980s. Produced by Sunbow Productions and Marvel Productions, the show brought Hasbro’s action figure line to life with high energy
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
On this day September 12 1987, My Pet Monster premiered on ABC, bringing the popular plush toy to animated life on Saturday mornings. The show followed Max, a young boy who transforms into a blue monster whenever his magical handcuffs are removed, leading to a
On this day September 12 1987, Im Telling premiered on NBC, offering a kid friendly spin on the Newlywed Game format. Hosted by Laurie Faso, the game show paired up brothers and sisters to test how well they knew each other through questions, challenges, and
On this day September 12 1987, The New Archies premiered on NBC, reimagining the classic Archie Comics characters as preteens navigating life in junior high. Produced by DiC Entertainment, the series brought a fresh spin to the long running franchise by aiming it directly at
On this day September 12 1987, Popeye and Son aired its final episode, wrapping up the short lived animated series on NBC. The show followed Popeye in a new stage of life as a devoted husband to Olive Oyl and a father to their son,