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  1. On This Day December 19 1987 – Final Episode of My Pet Monster Aired

    On This Day December 19 1987 – Final Episode of My Pet Monster Aired

    On this day December 19 1987 the final episode of My Pet Monster aired and brought the animated series based on the popular toy line to a close. The show followed a young boy whose stuffed monster transformed into a friendly creature whenever its shackles were removed, leading to playful...
  2. On This Day December 19 1987 – Final Episode of Pound Puppies Aired

    On This Day December 19 1987 – Final Episode of Pound Puppies Aired

    On this day December 19 1987 the final episode of Pound Puppies aired and concluded the animated series about a lovable group of dogs dedicated to finding the perfect homes for every puppy in their care. The show followed their secret adventures beneath the pound as they worked together to help...
  3. On This Day December 18 1986 – Final Episode of Spiral Zone Aired

    On This Day December 18 1986 – Final Episode of Spiral Zone Aired

    On this day December 18 1986 the final episode of Spiral Zone aired and concluded the sci fi action series set in a future where much of the world was trapped under a dangerous mind controlling fog. The show followed an elite team known as the Zone Riders as they battled the forces of the Black...
  4. On This Day December 18 1986 – Final Episode of Beverly Hills Teens Aired

    On This Day December 18 1986 – Final Episode of Beverly Hills Teens Aired

    On this day December 18 1986 the final episode of Beverly Hills Teens aired and brought the stylish animated series to a close. The show followed a group of wealthy teenagers as they navigated friendship, rivalry, school life, and big personalities in an exaggerated version of Beverly Hills. Its...
  5. On This Day December 18 1982 – Final Episode of Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo Aired

    On This Day December 18 1982 – Final Episode of Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo Aired

    On this day December 18 1982 the final episode of Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo aired and marked the end of another chapter in the long running animated franchise. This era of the series followed Scooby, Shaggy, and Scrappy as they solved mysteries packed with humor, creatures, and the playful...
  6. On This Day December 18 1988 – A Very Brady Christmas Aired on CBS

    On This Day December 18 1988 – A Very Brady Christmas Aired on CBS

    On this day December 18 1988 A Very Brady Christmas aired on CBS and reunited the entire Brady family for a holiday television movie that blended warm nostalgia with new challenges for the grown up characters. The story followed the Bradys as they prepared for Christmas while navigating personal...
  7. On This Day December 18 1989 – A Rare Christmas Episode of I Love Lucy Aired on CBS

    On This Day December 18 1989 – A Rare Christmas Episode of I Love Lucy Aired on CBS

    On this day December 18 1989 a rare Christmas episode of I Love Lucy aired on CBS and gave viewers a special chance to see a holiday themed installment that had not been part of regular broadcast rotation for decades. The episode featured the familiar warmth, humor, and family centered charm...
  8. On This Day December 17 1989 – The Simpsons Premiered on Fox

    On This Day December 17 1989 – The Simpsons Premiered on Fox

    On this day December 17 1989 The Simpsons premiered on Fox and introduced viewers to a new animated sitcom centered on the everyday life of the Simpson family in the town of Springfield. The show blended sharp humor, cultural commentary, and heartfelt moments in a way that stood apart from other...
  9. On This Day December 16 1982 – Christmas Comes to Pac-Land Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 16 1982 – Christmas Comes to Pac-Land Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 16 1982 Christmas Comes to Pac-Land premiered on ABC and brought viewers a festive animated special set in the colorful world of Pac-Man. The story followed Pac-Man and his friends as they worked to help Santa after an unexpected mishap left him unable to continue his...
  10. On This Day December 16 1987 – A Muppet Family Christmas Aired on ABC

    On This Day December 16 1987 – A Muppet Family Christmas Aired on ABC

    On this day December 16 1987 A Muppet Family Christmas aired on ABC and brought together the Muppets for one of their most warm spirited holiday specials. The story followed the entire group as they gathered at Fozzie’s mother’s farmhouse for a cheerful celebration filled with songs, humor, and...
  11. On This Day December 16 1989 – Final Episode of The Karate Kid Aired

    On This Day December 16 1989 – Final Episode of The Karate Kid Aired

    On this day December 16 1989 the final episode of The Karate Kid aired and brought the animated adventure series to its conclusion. The show followed Daniel, Mr Miyagi, and their allies as they searched the world for a magical shrine while facing villains, challenges, and fast paced action. Its...
  12. On This Day December 16 1989 – Final Episode of Rude Dog and the Dweebs Aired

    On This Day December 16 1989 – Final Episode of Rude Dog and the Dweebs Aired

    On this day December 16 1989 the final episode of Rude Dog and the Dweebs aired and closed out the animated series built around the brightly styled mascot and his group of mischievous dogs. The show followed their energetic adventures, quirky humor, and upbeat tone as they navigated challenges...
  13. On This Day December 15 1983 – Masquerade Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 15 1983 – Masquerade Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 15 1983 Masquerade premiered on ABC and introduced a spy adventure series built around ordinary citizens recruited for secret missions across the world. Each episode followed a new team of everyday people who were brought together for their unique skills and thrown into high...
  14. On This Day December 15 1983 – Automan Premiered on ABC

    On This Day December 15 1983 – Automan Premiered on ABC

    On this day December 15 1983 Automan premiered on ABC and introduced viewers to a futuristic crime fighting series built around a digital hero created inside a police computer system. The show followed a young officer and his glowing computerized partner as they worked together to solve cases...
  15. On This Day December 14 1987 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day December 14 1987 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Premiered in Syndication

    On this day December 14 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered in syndication and introduced viewers to the animated series that would become one of the biggest pop culture phenomena of the decade. The show followed Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo as they fought crime from...
  16. On This Day December 13 1982 – Vanna White Officially Became the Regular Hostess of Wheel of Fortune

    On This Day December 13 1982 – Vanna White Officially Became the Regular Hostess of Wheel of Fortune

    On this day December 13 1982 Vanna White officially became the regular hostess of Wheel of Fortune and began a television run that would turn her into one of the most recognizable figures of the decade. Her role brought a new energy to the show as she revealed letters on the puzzle board with a...
  17. On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Ewoks Aired

    On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Ewoks Aired

    On this day December 13 1986 the final episode of Ewoks aired, closing out the animated series that followed the adventures of the small forest dwelling creatures introduced in Return of the Jedi. The show explored life on the forest moon of Endor through stories of friendship, danger, and...
  18. On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Wildfire Aired

    On This Day December 13 1986 – Final Episode of Wildfire Aired

    On this day December 13 1986 the final episode of Wildfire aired, closing the animated fantasy series that followed a young girl who entered a magical world to discover her true identity and protect a kingdom in danger. The show blended adventure, mystery, and emotional storytelling as she faced...
  19. On This Day December 12 1982 – Powerhouse Premiered on PBS

    On This Day December 12 1982 – Powerhouse Premiered on PBS

    On this day December 12 1982 Powerhouse premiered on PBS and introduced a youth focused educational series built to inspire creativity, confidence, and problem solving among its teenage audience. The show blended live action stories with music, learning themes, and positive messaging aimed at...
  20. On This Day December 12 1987 – Final Episode of Popeye and Son Aired

    On This Day December 12 1987 – Final Episode of Popeye and Son Aired

    On this day December 12 1987 the final episode of Popeye and Son aired, bringing the animated series to a close after following Popeye, Olive Oyl, and their son Junior through a new generation of family centered adventures. The show mixed classic character traits with 80s style storytelling as...
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