On today’s date in 1980, “Time-Out: Toss -Up” releases. Created by Gunpei Yokoi, an LCD-screen shows a juggler using hands juggling balls. It juggles 2 balls scoring each point in Game A or 3 balls scoring each 10 points in Game B. 🌟 Well-known as “Game & Watch: Ball”. 🌟 Debut of Mr. Game & Watch.

On today's date in 1996, "Dexter's Laboratory" premieres on Cartoon Network. Created by Genndy Tartakovsky, Dexter’s secret lab is in his bedroom as accident prone sister Dee Dee foils his experiments. 🌟 1st CN show, not counting “Moxy Show”, “Coast to Coast”, and “What a Cartoon!” 🚫 Nov. 20, 2003

On today’s date in 1963, “Now Hear This” hit theaters. The Devil lost its left horn for a man based in UK using it as a hearing trumpet. The man soon witnesses surreal hallucinations until finding the lost horn. 🌟 Debut of infamous intro and outro WB-7 Arts Animation style.

On today’s date in 1999, “Super Smash Bros.” is released for the Nintendo 64. From “Mario & Friends”, to “The Legend of Zelda”, to “Pokémon”, Nintendo worlds collide into a coliseum where various Nintendo series characters fight in the first “Super Smash Bros.” outing!

On today’s date in 1991, “Jim Henson‘s Dinosaurs” premieres on ABC. Set in Pangaea 60M BC stars the Sinclairs; father Earl, mother Fran, grandma Ethyl, son Robbie, daughter Charlene, and Baby Sinclair. 🌟 Conceived in 1988. 🌟 Posthumous show; Henson died in 1990 before 1991 debut. 🚫 July 20, 1994

On today’s date in 1947, “The Cat Concerto” hit theaters. Tom plays "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" via piano, only to get mocked by Jerry. Music mayhem occurs until the mouse takes spotlight! 🌟 Had an early 1946 screening. 🌟 Won a Best Animated Short Academy Award. 🌟 A Critically Acclaimed Short Film!

On today’s date in 1985, “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” releases for Apple II. Brøderbund’s debuting series has the player detective alerted to collect data, investigate, and arrest Carmen Sandiego and her V.I.L.E henchman for their crimes globally. The player can also visit the Interpol.

On today’s date in 1980, Nintendo Of America is founded. Formed by Hiroshi Yamauchi’s son-in-law Minoru Arakawa, Nintendo’s American arm firstly set forth in NYC with another one operated in Seattle, WA, later moving to Redmond, WA. It’s famous for marketing, localizing, and distributing uniquely.

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On today’s date in 1990, “Cartoon All-Stars To the Rescue” premieres on ABC, BET, CBS, Disney Channel, FOX, NBC, Nick, and USA. Michael steals Corey’s money to buy and use marijuana. Iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, ALF, Alvin, Garfield, Pooh Bear, and the Smurfs must save him from marijuana!

On today’s date in 1944, “Contray Condor” hit theaters. Donald Duck is self-disciplined getting a condor egg, only to be mistaken for one of the mama condor’s newborn babies after hiding in an empty egg. 🌟 Critics found the short pleasing similar to Goofy’s “How To” short films.

On today’s date in 1997, “The Angry Beavers” premieres on Nickelodeon. Created by Mitch Schauer, two quirky angry beaver brothers, Daggett and Norbert, are evicted from their parents' home becoming forest bachelors in Wayouttatown, Oregon. 🌟 Humor inspired by 1960s cartoons. 🚫 Aug. 27, 2006

On today's date in 1987, prototype "The Simpsons" premiere with "Good Night" via "The Tracey Ullman Show" on Fox. Created by Matt Groening, it stars Simpsons' Bart, Lisa, Maggie, Marge, and Homer. "Good Night" has Homer and Marge tuck Bart, Lisa, and Maggie in, later sleeping together.

On today's date in 1941, "Porky's Preview" hit theaters. Porky Pig sets up a movie showing for barn animals getting tickets. He then presents his sketchy independent film. As the film ends, Porky is shocked to see a messy theater with a happy skunk giving Porky's film kudos.

On today's date in 1930, "Sinkin' in the Bathtub" hit theaters. Bosko and Honey go on a musical adventure after singing "Singin' In the Bathtub". 🌟 Very first "Looney Tunes" public media release! 🌟 Public domain since 1958; copyright wasn't renewed. Watch here: www.dailymotion.com/video/x8t6fd6

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On today's date in 1983, The Disney Channel first broadcasts on TV. Launching as a premium channel with six original shows, Alan Wagner made a home for Disney TV when Ron W. Miller was CEO. 🌟 Disney's first TV foray came in 1955. 🌟 The Disney Channel began development in 1977.

On today’s date in 1953, “The Simple Things” hit theaters. Mickey Mouse and Pluto go to rocky shores to see mussels and seagulls. Shenanigans occur and seagulls home in on them! 🌟 Final classic “Mickey Mouse” short! 🌟 Total classic “Mickey Mouse” shorts (1928-1953): 126!

On today’s date in 1938, DC’s “Action Comics” issues are first retailed in stores. As DC’s series firstly told superhero anthologies, it’s revolutionary for pioneering superhero comic books and serving as the flagship comic books for Superman! 🌟 Number of issues: 1,000+ 🌟 Grand debut of Superman!

On today’s date in 1982, “Heat of the Moment” airs on radio stations. Composed by John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, and Carl Palmer, the anthem tells the story of Mr. Wetton’s careless connection and heartfelt apology through healing bad behavior to his wife, Jill Briggs. 🌟 Asia’s theme song!

On today’s date in 1948, “Hop, Look and Listen” hit theaters. Sylvester the Cat believes Hippety Hooper is king-size mouse, not a kangaroo. A bulldog tells him king-size mice don’t exist. As they see Hippety and his mom, they hop on a water wagon. 🌟 Debut of Hippety Hooper.

Also on today’s date in 1937, “Mickey’s Amateurs” hit theaters. Mickey Mouse hosts an amateur radio show with viewers. He presents Donald Duck, but fails reciting “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. More guests like Goofy also show up. 🌟 Working title: “Mickey's Amateur Concert”.

On today’s date in 1937, “Porky’s Duck Hunt” hit theaters. Porky Pig wants to hunt ducks, but runs into trouble. Other hunters chaotically backfire shooting a duck. Daffy Duck continuously tricks Porky into more chaos. Porky still fails hunting a duck. 🌟 Debut of Daffy Duck.

On today’s date in 1994, “All That” premieres on Nickelodeon. Nick’s take on a kids’ show of “Saturday Night Live” has short, comedic skits parodying society and pop-culture with breakout stars like Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchel. 🌟 “Good Burger” skit got a film adaptation in 1997. 🚫 Oct. 22, 2005

On today’s date in 1966, “A-Haunting We Will Go” hit theaters. Daffy Duck’s nephew trick-or-treats Witch Hazel’s home on Halloween. He fearfully runs off telling Daffy the horror. The witch alters Speedy Gonzales into her double. Daffy is soon scared and soothes his nephew.

On today’s date in 1948, “Daddy Duck” hit theaters. Donald Duck adopts a baby joey to first trying him a bath. The adoption bureau lady, via the telephone, gives Donald procedures. After the instructions, the poor joey is scared of the bear skin rug.

On today’s date in 1995, the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (1983) special “The Easter Chipmunk” premieres on USA Network. Alvin claims the original Easter Bunny rather being the Easter Chipmunk of his grandpa! Can Alvin guilt Mr. Hoppety of not being the first Easter Bunny in court?

On today’s date in 1951, “The Fair-Haired Hare” hit theaters. Bugs Bunny sings “Home On the Range” living on the prairie to find out Yosemite Sam builds a house over the rabbit hole. Sam, then tries to hunt and chase Bugs. He fails to put TNT in the hole as his house flies up.

On today’s date in 1992, “Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past” releases for the Super NES. Way before the events of the NES “Zelda” duology (1987-1988), Link must journey throughout Hyrule by traveling to two worlds, defeat Ganondorf the Terrible Tyrant, and save the seven Sages’ descendants!

On today’s date in 1940, “The Bear’s Tale” hit theaters. A comedic take on “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear await for their porridge. They later see Goldilocks and the Big Bad Wolf. The bears and Big Bad Wolf then battle! 🌟 Early debut of WB’s Bears.

On today’s date in 1935, “Mickey’s Kangaroo” hit theaters. Mickey Mouse is gifted a boxing kangaroo named Hoppy and its baby. Pluto soon gets along with the kangaroos as Mickey boxes the older Kangaroo. 🌟 Final classic “Mickey Mouse” Black & White short film spanning filmography from 1928-1935.

On today’s date in 1932, “Barnyard Olympics” hit theaters. Mickey Mouse and friends compete in events like a triathlon. Pete the Cat tries to ruin Mickey’s chances of winning by cheating. 🌟 Debuted in movie theaters commemorating that year’s anticipating Olympic Games set in Los Angeles, CA.

On today’s date in 1972, Aardman Animations is founded. Formed by Peter Lord & David Sproxton, they created Aardman the cel-animated character in “Vision On” before making claymation works with Nick Park. Wallace & Gromit, Shawn the Sheep, Ginger the Chicken, & Morph are some of the studio’s stars!

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On today’s date in 1942, “Horton Hatches the Egg” hit theaters. Based on Dr. Seuss’ 1940 book, Horton is convinced by Mayzie to lay on her egg while on “break”. His friends laugh at him and realizes Mayzie hasn’t returned. The egg hatches after a year to be an “elephant-bird”.

On today’s date in 2001, “Dr. Mario 64” releases for the Nintendo 64. An enhanced remake of “Dr. Mario” (1990) for NES and based around the premise in “Wario Land 3” (2000) for Game Boy Color, Dr. Mario uses Megavitamins to cure sick people. Meanwhile, Wario tries to steal Megavitamins to get rich.

On today’s date in 1993, Archie’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” comics are first retailed in stores. Based on Sega’s “Sonic” games, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters go on adventures and battles to tell iconic stories! 🌟 Number of issues: 290 🌟 Spin-offs including “Knuckles”. 🌟 Comics also based on “SatAM”.

3 years ago today, ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ released in theaters.

On today’s date in 1971, “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” premieres on ABC. Peter Cottontail sets to become the Chief Easter Bunny. However, January Q. Irontail sneaks bubblegum in the rooster, so Peter oversleeps. Peter meets Seymour S. Sassafras and his Time Machine to make mends through holidays.

On today’s date in 1998, “CatDog” premieres on Nickelodeon. Created by Peter Hannan, conjoined brothers Cat & Dog, go on wonky adventures with opposite characteristics. Cat is sternly intellectual while Dog is hastily energetic. 🌟 Peter Hannan created CatDog Man as a pupil. 🚫 June 15, 2005

On today’s date in 1923, Warner Bros. is formally founded. Formed by Warners alphabetically; Albert, Harry, Jack, and Sam, it ousted Warner Features Company from 1910. Their lot’s water tower is a unique icon. Arguably with the largest filmography, Bugs Bunny is also its mascot.

On today’s date in 1943, “Super-Rabbit” hit theaters. Bugs Bunny cosplays as the iconic DC character, Superman after eating the super carrot. Flying to Deepinaharta, Texas and later marches in a Marine uniform singing “Marines’ Hymn”, eventually marching East.

On today’s date in 1937, “Porky’s Romance” hit theaters. Porky has gifts for Petunia at her house. She chases him down, going back home. He then dreams about marrying her, until being woken up. 🌟 Debut of Petunia Pig. 🌟 Final short with Joe Dougherty as Porky Pig before Mel Blanc took over.

On today’s date in 1943, “Private Pluto” hit theaters. Pluto is an army guard dog annoyed by two twin chipmunks, being Chip N’ Dale, as they use a cannon to store and crack their nuts. 🌟 Prototype debuts of Chip N’ Dale. The duo’s finalized designs debuted in “Chip an’ Dale” (1947).

On today’s date in 2000, the Boomerang channel officially launches. From the geniuses behind Cartoon Network, including Ted Turner, the channel began as a CN block in 1992. It served as the go-to channel for innocent classic cartoons as TBS and TNT were demising this by 1998.

On today’s date in 1994, “Rocko’s Modern Life: Spunky’s Dangerous Day” releases for the Super NES. Based on Joe Murray’s Nicktoon, Rocko guides Spunky to the golden hydrant. However, he’ll have to lure his pet to gimmicks like elevators and away from enemies and hazards.

Also on today’s date in 1990, THQ (Toy HeadQuarters) is founded. Founded by LJN founder, Jack Friedman, the company had a short-lived emphasis on toys before fully being a gaming publisher. THQ published such games for content creators like Disney, Nick, and WWE. 🌟 Its successor is THQ Nordic.

Also on today’s date in 1990, video game developer, Ancient, is founded. Incorporated by Yuzo Koshiro, having left Nihon Falcom, creates Ancient, due to Sega being unable to make solo contracts. The developer made 8-bit “Sonic the Hedgehog”, the “Streets of Rage”, and the “Oasis” series.

On today’s date in 1990, DisneyToon Studios is founded. Best known for their many direct-to-video (and sometimes theatrically released) sequels of well-known Disney films, the former studio arm also produced original films based on TV shows like “DuckTales” and “Goof Troop”.