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  1. On This Day September 15 1986 – Zoobilee Zoo Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 15 1986 – Zoobilee Zoo Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 15 1986, the children’s series Zoobilee Zoo premiered in syndication. The show featured a cast of costumed characters called Zoobles, each representing a different talent or trait, who lived in the magical land of Zoobilee Zoo. Hosted by Ben Vereen as Mayor Ben, the program...
  2. On This Day September 15 1986 – Rambo The Force of Freedom Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 15 1986 – Rambo The Force of Freedom Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 15 1986, the animated series Rambo The Force of Freedom premiered in syndication. Loosely based on the popular Rambo film franchise, the show reimagined John Rambo as the leader of a special unit called The Force of Freedom, tasked with battling the evil organization...
  3. On This Day September 15 1986 – My Little Pony Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 15 1986 – My Little Pony Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 15 1986, the animated series My Little Pony premiered in syndication. Based on the popular toy line, the show transported viewers to Ponyland, where colorful ponies went on adventures and faced challenges while spreading kindness and friendship. The series introduced fans...
  4. On This Day September 15 1984 – Pole Position Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 15 1984 – Pole Position Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 15 1984, the animated series Pole Position premiered on CBS. Loosely inspired by the arcade racing game, the show followed siblings Tess, Dan, and their cousin Daisy Darret as they fought crime and solved mysteries while traveling the country as stunt drivers. The series...
  5. On This Day September 15 1984 – The Get Along Gang Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 15 1984 – The Get Along Gang Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 15 1984, the animated series The Get Along Gang premiered on CBS. The show followed a group of animal characters who gathered in their clubhouse caboose and went on adventures that taught lessons about friendship, teamwork, and responsibility. Led by Montgomery Moose, the...
  6. n This Day September 15 1984 – Turbo Teen Premiered on ABC

    n This Day September 15 1984 – Turbo Teen Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 15 1984, the animated series Turbo Teen premiered on ABC. The show told the unusual story of teenager Brett Matthews, who after a lab accident gained the ability to transform into a red sports car whenever he was exposed to extreme heat. Turbo Teen blended action...
  7. On This Day September 15 1984 – Snorks Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 15 1984 – Snorks Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 15 1984, the animated series Snorks premiered on NBC. Created as a colorful underwater counterpart to the Smurfs, the show followed the adventures of small, snorkel headed creatures living in the underwater world of Snorkland. Snorks captured the imagination of young...
  8. On This Day September 15 1984 – Muppet Babies Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 15 1984 – Muppet Babies Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 15 1984, the animated series Muppet Babies premiered on CBS. The show reimagined Jim Henson’s beloved Muppets as toddlers, living together in a nursery where their imaginations transformed everyday moments into grand adventures. Muppet Babies quickly became a Saturday...
  9. On This Day September 15 1984 – Pryor's Place Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 15 1984 – Pryor's Place Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 15 1984, the children’s television series Pryor's Place premiered on CBS. Created and hosted by legendary comedian Richard Pryor, the show blended comedy, life lessons, and music into a format similar to Sesame Street but with Pryor’s unique voice and style. Pryor's Place...
  10. On This Day September 15 1986 – L.A. Law Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 15 1986 – L.A. Law Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 15 1986, the groundbreaking legal drama L.A. Law premiered on NBC. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, the show gave viewers a behind the scenes look at the personal and professional lives of lawyers at the fictional Los Angeles firm McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney...
  11. On This Day September 13 1987 – Private Eye Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 13 1987 – Private Eye Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 13 1987, Private Eye premiered on NBC. This stylish crime drama was set in the 1950s and followed ex-cop turned private investigator Jack Cleary, played by Michael Woods, as he navigated Los Angeles’s dangerous underworld. The series combined mystery, noir aesthetics, and...
  12. On This Day September 13 1986 – Wildfire Animation Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 13 1986 – Wildfire Animation Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 13 1986, Wildfire premiered on CBS. The animated fantasy series followed a young girl named Sara, who discovered she was really Princess Sara of Dar-Shan. With the help of a magical horse named Wildfire, she traveled between Earth and her kingdom to protect it from the evil...
  13. On This Day September 13 1986 – Pound Puppies Animation Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 13 1986 – Pound Puppies Animation Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 13 1986, Pound Puppies premiered on ABC. Inspired by the popular toy line, the animated series followed a group of lovable dogs who worked together to find homes for puppies in need, all while foiling the schemes of villains who threatened their mission. With characters...
  14. On This Day September 13 1986 – The Real Ghostbusters Animation Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 13 1986 – The Real Ghostbusters Animation Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 13 1986, The Real Ghostbusters premiered on ABC. The animated series continued the adventures of the Ghostbusters team following the blockbuster 1984 movie, with Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston battling supernatural threats across New York City and beyond. The show...
  15. On This Day September 13 1986 – Kissyfur Animation Premiered on NBC

    On This Day September 13 1986 – Kissyfur Animation Premiered on NBC

    On this day September 13 1986, Kissyfur premiered on NBC. The animated series followed a young bear cub named Kissyfur and his father Gus, who escaped from the circus to start a new life in the swamps of Paddlecab County. Blending adventure, comedy, and heartwarming themes, the show portrayed...
  16. On This Day September 13 1984 – Glitter Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 13 1984 – Glitter Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 13 1984, Glitter premiered on ABC. The drama series was set in the offices of a fictional entertainment magazine, showcasing the fast paced and glamorous world of celebrity journalism. Produced by Aaron Spelling, Glitter featured a rotating cast of guest stars and...
  17. On This Day September 13 1982 – Final Episode of Lou Grant Aired

    On This Day September 13 1982 – Final Episode of Lou Grant Aired

    On this day September 13 1982, the final episode of Lou Grant aired, closing the chapter on one of television’s most acclaimed dramas. A spinoff of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, the series starred Ed Asner as Lou Grant, who transitioned from a Minneapolis newsroom to become the city editor of the...
  18. On This Day September 13 1980 – The Lone Ranger Animation Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 13 1980 – The Lone Ranger Animation Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 13 1980, The Lone Ranger premiered on ABC in an updated animated version of the classic American hero. The series followed the adventures of the masked lawman and his trusted companion Tonto as they fought injustice and defended the innocent in the Old West. Produced by...
  19. On This Day September 14 1987 – Bravestarr Animation Premiered in Syndication

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Bravestarr Animation Premiered in Syndication

    On this day September 14 1987, Bravestarr premiered in syndication. Produced by Filmation, the animated series blended science fiction with Western themes, set on the desert planet of New Texas in the 23rd century. The story followed Marshal Bravestarr, who possessed the powers of the spirit...
  20. On This Day September 14 1987 – Franks Place Premiered on CBS

    On This Day September 14 1987 – Franks Place Premiered on CBS

    On this day September 14 1987, Franks Place premiered on CBS. The comedy drama starred Tim Reid as Frank Parrish, a professor who unexpectedly inherited a New Orleans restaurant and found himself immersed in the city’s vibrant culture. Unlike traditional sitcoms of the era, Franks Place stood...
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