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Okay, so here’s the story: A super hero of unknown origin and seemingly super natural, has adventures in the deepest reaches of space against a rogue’s gallery of nasty baddies. And then he’s off-set with a boy who parachuted into the valley of the dinosaurs and must survive in a hostile wilderness. Eat your heart out, Doug McClure!

              Here now is the story of how this super hero space show came to Saturday Morning.

              Who was the cast behind this action-adventure show?

              What comic book legend was behind this...

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Back in the 1980s, everyone, and I mean everyone, was trying to spread one simple message: Drugs Are Bad! There were a ton of PSAs telling kids to leave narcotics alone. Celebrities said to stay clean, and networks invested in one off specials to keep kids from taking one toke over the line. Or any tokes for that matter.

Here now is the nexus of these specials, a hybrid of PSAs, The Flintstone Kids, and a certain gloved singer who was high... on the charts at this time. Its The Flintstone...

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Back in the 1980s, there was a problem: Drugs! There was an effort to shelter the kids from the threat. There was an effort to equip them against peer pressure. Here now are the Top Ten Anti-Drug PSAs from the 80s. See how many you remember, and thanks for 'tooning in. 

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Okay, so here’s the story: A secret agent mouse lives in a human world where he might be stepped on or eek-ed at, at any moment. But he’s the world’s only chance of stopping the evil Baron Silas Greenback from world domination. Though, he would probably make a lovely dominatrix. 

              Here now is the story of how this silly spy show came to the UK from the suburbs of Manchester.

              Where did this show come from? 

              Was it the first animated show from England to break into the American ma...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A group of ragged animals come to life when their kid has her back turned. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know this one. The toys come to life and run away, only to almost get blown to bits my the kid next door. This sounds like it’s going to be a real toy story… in an antiquated way.

              Here now is the story of how this patchwork show came to Saturday Morning.

              Where did the characters come from?

              Does this show carry on the memory of a lo...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A community of imaginary creatures band together to teach lessons of sharing, caring and interdependency. No, not “The Smurfs”. No, not “Care Bears”. Boy, the 80s were full of this trope.

              Here now is the story of how this Fraggle-tastic show came to Saturday Morning.

              Is it possible to dance your cares away?  Even if you have a white man’s overbite?

              What killed this show since the original series was so successful?

              Did this show in fact save the world?

     All these questions...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A dog, a monkey, a lion and an elephant walk into a bar… No, wait. They form a band. Thank goodness, the other one ends in the missionary position. I mean, with them being in position to become missionaries. You know what, let’s start over.

              Okay, so here’s the story: Someone dropped some ‘shrooms and watched “Laugh-In”. And then thought this show into existence. 

              Here now is the story of how this psychedelic show came to Saturday Morning.

              Who directed the live-action?

   ...

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Okay, so here’s the story: Kids from the future must partner with their ancestors in the 1980s to fight a super powerful criminal. Which sounds like just the thing kids should be doing. Then again, in the 1980s, we were allowed to go out all day and do whatever as long as we were back before dark. And that was in the day and age of Milk Carton Portraits, strangers with candy and stranger danger. So… this totally checks out.

              Here now is the story of how this lazer-y show came to Sat...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A group of characters in their 50s get together to have comedic adventures and explore life. No, not “The Golden Girls”. Though Foghorn Leghorn would make an awesome Dorothy. Hmmm… Warner Bros, what’s stopping you from producing a Looney Tunes / Golden Girls remake? Oh, that’s right. Your taxes.

              Here now is the story of how this looney, tuney show came to Saturday Morning.

              Was the succotash really suffering? 

              Did anyone see a puddy tat?

              What’s up, Doc?

     All these questions, and mo...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A pack of legendary bears inhabit a royal forest. They’ve stayed hidden from humans for a thousand years, but are found now because… it’s convenient for the show? 

              Here now is the story of how this bouncy show came to Saturday Morning.

              What was the origin of this show?

              Did the studios have a village creature Mad Libs where they filled in the blanks to create new shows?

              Who was responsible for that iconic theme song?

     All these questions, and more...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A non-verbal pink cat has two sons to carry on his family name: Panther! Unlike their dad, they’re not into stealing diamonds, Peter Sellers, or the Inspector. They’re about having fun in the 80s, hanging out with their friends the Rainbow Panthers, and being part of the Marvel Universe. [beat] You didn’t know that? Well, they are! Don’t be surprised by “Pinky, Panky and the Black Panther” coming next summer. 

              Here now is the story of how this pink show came to Saturday Morning.<...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A very adult comedian, one of the writers on “Blazing Saddles”, gets a Saturday Morning show aimed at kids. It was only a few years after he set himself on fire, and after he became one of the highest paid actors ever. He was still a box office success, so… who gave him a kid’s show?

              Here now is the story of how this unlikely show came to Saturday Morning.

              How did this Bicentennial stand up end up on Saturday Morning? 

              Was this...

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Okay, so here’s the story: Imagine a village of little creatures that are hidden from humans. They have their own way of speaking, and there are very few girls. If it sounds like a recipe for success, it was… Just not for this show. But it worked like gangbusters for their cousins from Belgium.

              Here now is the story of how this dog-gone fantastic show came to Saturday Morning.

              Who was in the amazing cast?

              What is the legacy of this show?

              Where did this show come from? No, really...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A pack of dogs travel the world in search of the boy they love. While they knew where he was going, they divert to exotic locations and have the adventures that only happen on Saturday Morning. They didn’t get togo to space, so I give them extra points.

              Here now is the story of how this barking mad show came to Saturday Morning.

              Who created THE PUPPY’S NEW ADVENTURES?

              Why did Scooby-Doo get dragged into all this? 

              Could two animation houses get bett...

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Okay, so here’s the story: Imagine a village of little creatures that are hidden from humans. They have their own way of speaking, and there are very few girls. If it sounds like a recipe for success, it was… Just not for this show. But it worked like gangbusters for their cousins from Belgium. 

              Here now is the story of how this trollsome show came to Saturday Morning.

              What is the origin of the troll dolls?

              Who was the stellar cast behind the voices? 

              Did this show have a dose of some...

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Back in 1989, we all got the warm and fuzzy feels when Christmas came around. It was a time to reflect before the year ended, binge Christmas movies, and think of others. It really is the most wonderful time of the year.

And then it got even more wonderfuller. 

There was a new family on the block, and they believed in spouses lying to each other, taking underage kids to the dog races, and choking their son in disgreement.

Where did this show come from? 

Who we...

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Let's take a deep dive into yesterday and check out the Christmas Toys of 1989. What were your favorites? Did they make the list? Find out with all the nostalgic goodness you can handle, including great memories, and commercials. 

If you were a kid then, you'll feel like a kid again after listening. If you weren't there, sit back and experience Christmas in the 80s.

This is THE CHRISTMAS TOYS OF 1989! 

Thank for 'tooning in! And Happy Holidays!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Let's spend it with the Peanuts gang and ride the Mayflower to the new world. Believe it or not, it's something of an accurate look at the journey to America. Minus the small pox and the horrors of history that followed. 

Take a deep dive into this CHARLIE BROWN special that ISN'T the typical holiday special.

Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for 'tooning in.

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Okay, so here’s the story: A savior from another place comes to Earth. He’s got powers. He’s got looks. He’s got a way with words that leads him to be an ace reporter. Oh, and he flies, deflects bullets, and probably never uses his x-ray vision like he was in “Porky’s”. Probably.

              Here now is the story of how this up, up and away show came to Saturday Morning.

              Where did this Man O’Steel come from?

              How long did it take for the flying boy scout to get to th...

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Okay, so here’s the story: Kids from the 40s coasted on some big network nostalgia into our living rooms. If they had only made a no holds barred cartoon of “Riverdale”, that would have been progress. 

              Here now is the story of how this funny book show came to Saturday Morning.

              Who created Archie and the gang? 

              How was this show progressive compared to the comic book?

              Who was the cast cast as the cast? 

     All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at THE NEW ARCHIES...

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Okay, so here’s the story: Two humans get kicked out of school on Earth, and are given a last chance at the edge of the galaxy. Can they make the grade? Can an Earth jock survive in higher gravity? Can a bookish girl become homecoming queen in an alien jungle? Do I have to ask these questions? Hmmmm…

              Here now is the story of how this out of this world show came to Saturday Morning.

              What cinematic legend created this show?

              If you have six hands, does that mean you have s...

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Okay, so here’s the story: The heroes and heels of the wrestling world came together on Saturday Morning to rock n roll. We laughed, we cried, and we Junk Yard dogged. 

              Here now is the story of how this rock ‘n’ wrestling show came to Saturday Morning.

              How did this show come together?

              How were the Three Stooges involved in the creative process? 

              Was this the perfect intersection of 80s pop culture for the ages?

              All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at HULK HOGAN’S ROCK...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A band with four members get sucked into a magical land fueled by music. That’s right, we’re finally at YELLOW SUBMARINE: THE ANIMATED SERIES. Except they made a lots of changes. Like Ringo is now named Whiz, and George is named Carla. But other than that, it’s kinda the same

              Here now is the story of how this musical-magical show came to Saturday Morning.

              Where did this Flipside show come from?

              Who were the cast?

              Was it at good as fans remember it?

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Okay, so here’s the story: A brother, a sister and another sister team up with their Uncle-Doctor to be a family of spies. And they use race cars and super computers to put the enemy out of business. Because that makes all the sense and none of the dollars!

              Here now is the story of how this high octane show came to Saturday Morning.

              Which member of the cast was a Motown legend?

              How was the original video game created?

              Just how do you create a racoon-monkey? Monkey...

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Okay, so here’s the story: An earnest group of children survived the funny pages for 30 years and were given a Saturday Morning show. They just glossed over hits of same sex relationships, domination and stalking.

              Here now is the story of how this comic strip show came to Saturday Morning.

              Who created this sincere group of characters?

              What was their original name? 

              Why did it all come to an end?

     All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at THE CHARLIE BROWN AND SNOOPY SHOW...

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Okay, so here’s the story: A football player from the 1930s blasts off of Earth and lands on Mongo. He’s on a mission to make sure worlds don’t collide. And they don’t! But our hero encounters Robin Hood-wannabas, lion men, kittenish princesses, and all the magical “Masters of the Universe” background sparks he can handle.

              Here now is the story of how this hero came to Saturday Morning.

              How long did the popular comic strip run?

              How patriotic was the creator?

              Is Gordon really alive?

         ...

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Okay, so here’s the story: Singing supers attend a super school, and mythical gods favor a single family with the ability to grow up fast. Heroes learn to be good, villains learn to be bad, and someone should get Mr. Sampson a t-shirt.

              Here now is the story of how this double super show came to Saturday Morning.

              Who created Shazam?

              Why was HERO HIGH SCHOOL?

              Just who were those screaming kids watching the Heroes?

     All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at THE KID...

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Okay, so here’s the story: If a story works once, it should work over and over again. Because… why the hell not?

              Here now is the story of how these Scooby-doobie-doo shows came to Saturday Morning. And also why.

              Who were some of the legends behind the Scooby mythos?

              “Scooby-Doo Classics”? Never heard of it.

              “Scooby’s Mystery Funhouse”? Are we just making stuff up now?

     All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at THE MANY RERUNS OF SCOOBY-DOO!

Thanks for ‘tooning in.<...

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A group of teenagers took a wrong turn and fell into a mystery in the Ghost Town of Gold City. Join host Rubington Spears as he takes you though the crime, the suspects,  the evidence and the SHOCKING revelation of Who Done It!

Enjoy this very special crossover with  RUH-ROH: A "TRUE CRIME" PODCAST. 

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Our story opens with a creator that makes a crusader and it all leads to a Cap’n. Confused? This is the story of a legendary animator who became the grand-daddy of all TV cartoons to come. Not only that, but his talent lent itself to cereal promotion. TV cartoons? Cereal? Two great tastes that taste great together… and brought together by a true original

              Here now is the story of how this ground-breaking producer came to television.

              What are Tele-Comics?

              How did a runaway truck change cartoons forever?

 ...

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Okay, so here’s the story: Ancient Greece clashed with a galaxy far, far away in a mash up of space and mythology. You know, that old chestnut. It united two countries. It launched a studio into regular animation work. And it made fans life-long fans of the soundtrack!

              Here now is the story of how this epic show came to Saturday Morning.

              What made this a global effort?

              Just how old was the genesis behind this show?

              Was it worthy of the Gods?

              All these ques...

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Okay, so here’s the story: When I wake up in the morning, and the alarm gives out a warning, and I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time. By the time I grab my books, and I give myself a look, I’m at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by. It’s alright, ‘coz I’m saved by the bell. 

              Here now is the story of how this high school show came to Saturday Morning.

              Who was Miss Bliss?

              Who started t...

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It’s BREAK TIME! – A micro-pod from The Saturday Morning Podcast. On this station break in the 80s we look at Wendy's most famous slogan, "Where's the Beef?"!

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Back before DIC got the chance to produce THE GET ALONG GANG, Canadian animation house Nelvana was all over it. Come and listen to the commentary of this first pilot, as discussed by Chris and Dustin. Along the way they talk 80s pop culture, various cartoons and, of course, Steve Guttenberg!

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Okay, so here’s the story: Take a dog and a cat and put them on TV. Hmmmm… That’s already been done. Add in a Mose. What’s next, a squirrel? Get original TV. I don’t know, let’s mix in a lamb and a porcupine and call it good. And tell them to all get along despite what their natural instincts tell us. That’s what I would do if I were on the same room as “The Pound Puppies”. And I friggin’ hate those death row hounds.

              Anyways… Here now is the st...

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It’s BREAK TIME! – A micro-pod from The Saturday Morning Podcast. On this station break in the 80s/90s, we conclude our look at Weird Al Yankovic!

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It’s BREAK TIME! – A micro-pod from The Saturday Morning Podcast. On this station break in the 80s/90s, we continue our look at Weird Al Yankovic!

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