On today’s date in 1996, “KaBlam!” premieres on Nickelodeon. Created by Bob Mittenthal, Will McRobb, & Chris Viscardi, the first NickToon anthology show has some segments like “Henry & June”, “Prometheus & Bob” and “Sniz & Fondue”. 🌟 Nick’s first “All-That” (1994-2005) spin-off. 🚫 May 27, 2000

On today’s date in 1958, “Hook, Line and Stinker” hit theaters. Wile E. Coyote chases the Road Runner. This time, Wile’s traps of a washtub with a TNT, a sledgehammer, ACME Bird Seeds on train tracks, a harpoon, dropping a piano from a rope, and a cannonball contraption all humorously backfire!

On today’s date in 1980, “PAC-MAN” releases in arcades. Created by Toru Iwanta of Namco, the most iconic arcade puts Pac-Man to chomp pac dots throughout the maze, but must evade Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. 🌟 Grand debut of Pac-Man and the Ghosts! 🌟 Puck-Man became Pac-Man to stop a slur word.

On today’s date in 1998, “The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald” retails direct-to-video. Created by Klasky Csupo (of “Rugrats” fame) and based on McDonald's McDonaldland characters, Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Hamburglar, Birdie, and friends adventure throughout McDonaldland! 🚫 Jan. 30, 2003

On today’s date in 1988, “Super Mario Bros. 2: USA” releases for the NES. In Mario’s dream, a stairway leads him to a door to a mysterious land, Subcon. A voice calls for his help setting Wart’s cursed residents free! 🌟Reskin of “Yume Kojo: Doki Doki Panic” (1987). 🌟 Debut of Birdo, Shy Guy, etc.

On today’s date in 1965, “Milton the Monster” premieres on ABC. Created by Hal Seeger, Milton the Monster is the creation of Prof. Montgomery Weirdo & Count Kook. Despite Milton a Frankenstein-esque Monster, he’s a happy-go-lucky fellow. Prof. Weirdo's nemesis is Prof. Fruitcake, 🚫 Sep. 8, 1968

On today’s date in 1942, “The Olympic Champ” hit theaters. The narrator explains the Olympic Games as Goofy does the Olympic torch relay to the cauldron. The narrator then explains track and field events like pole vault, relay race, and shot put. The narrator concludes with Goofy earning trophies.

On today’s date in 1994, “The Secret World of Alex Mack” premieres on Nickelodeon. Created by Thomas W. Lynch & Ken Lipman, a Paradise Valley Chemical hauler almost hits Alex Mack. She gets powers from enzyme GC-161, but keeps secret from PVC CEO Danielle Atron (and everyone else). 🚫 Jan. 15, 1998

On today’s date in 1996, “Hey Arnold!” premieres on Nickelodeon. Created by Craig Bartlett, wise kid football head Arnold Shortman is based in his grandparents’ boarding house in Hillwood, WA. His friends are Gerald Johanssen & Helga Pataki (who’s his frenemy secretly loving him). 🚫 June 11, 2004

On today’s date in 1950, “Canary Row” hit theaters. Sylvester the Cat spots Tweety Bird with binoculars and tries to catch him. He goes to a “no cats and dogs” apartment. Granny hears Tweety’s help, so she throws Sylvester out. Sylvester tries several other ways to get Tweety! 🌟 Debut of Granny.

On today’s date in 1986, “Double Dare” premieres on Nickelodeon. Created by Geoffrey Darby, Michael Klinghoffer, Dee LaDuke, & Robert Mittenthal, Marc Summers hosts Nick’s first game show with dueling teams of two kids in trivia questions, obstacle courses, and physical challenges! 🚫 Feb. 7, 1993

On today’s date in 1985, “JEM” premieres on syndication. Created by Christy Marx, Jerrica Benton/JEM is Starlight Music’s CEO. Her band has her sister Kimber, Aja Leith, Shana Elmsford, & Raya Alonso with Synergy the Holographic Computer. Their main rival is Pizzazz Gabor’s Misfits. 🚫 May 2, 1988

On today’s date in 1968, “Tickled Pink” hit theaters. The Pink Panther wishes for a pair of roller skates, so when his fairy godmother visits, he asks for it as such. She accepts this, but they’re magical skates, and he can't control them! 🌟 Little Man is absent. 🌟 Reused music from “Pink Ice”.

On today’s date in 1951, “Ballot Box Bunny” hit theaters. Yosemite Sam runs for mayor of a small town while offering fake promises. After hearing Sam pledge to rid every rabbit in the region, Bugs Bunny decisively runs for mayor, too. Bugs and Sam clash with protest signs and sticks for ruse!

On today’s date in 1946, “ The Big Snooze” hit theaters. After their usual hunting battle, Elmer Fudd tries having his own dream, but Bugs Bunny finds his way into Elmer’s dream by taking sleeping pills and sleep next to him, so he can have fun making nightmare visuals to scare his arch-nemesis!

On today’s date in 1995, “Yoshi’s Island”releases for the Super NES. Many years before the events of “Super Mario World” (1991), colorful Yoshis have faith reuniting Baby Mario and Baby Luigi’s family from Baby Bowser and Magikoopa. 🌟The debut of the Baby Mario Bros.

On today’s date in 1961, “The Alvin Show” premieres on CBS. “ALVINNN!!!” After a few years of composing hit songs, Alvin and the Chipmunks and Dave Seville finally debut in cartoon form and so does Clyde Crashcup. 🌟 Dave is a caricature and stage name of Ross Bagdasarian Sr. 🚫 Sep. 13, 1962

On today's date in 1957, "Leave It to Beaver" premieres on CBS. Created by Joe Connelly & Bob Mosher, Beaver Cleaver constantly finds himself in trouble overseen by June & Ward Cleaver (Beaver’s mom and dad) and Wally Cleaver (Beaver’s brother) in a confusing, yet specious world! 🚫June 20, 1963

On today’s date in 1950, Snoopy makes his grand debut in “Peanuts” comic strips! Charles M. Schultz presents the beloved beagle beginning in the third “Peanuts” comic strip. He may be silent (though he laughs or cries at times), he’s a global icon, thanks to his personality and simple appearance!

On today’s date in 1964, “Underdog” premieres on NBC. Underdog! UNDERDOG! 🎶 Shoeshine Boy’s alter ego fights baddies like Simon Bar Sinister & Riff Raff to save Sweet Polly Purebred. 🌟 Like Superman/Clark Kent, Underdog/Shoeshine Boy also dashes to transform in a telephone booth. 🚫 Mar. 4, 1967

On today’s date in 1955, the classic “Mickey Mouse Club” premieres on ABC. Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! 🎶 Walt Disney & Hal Adelquist’s show star Jimmie Dodd, Roy Williams, & the Mouseketeers in songs, skits, dances, and cartoons! 🚫 Sep. 25, 1959

On today’s date in 1941, “Lend a Paw” hit theaters. Pluto hears a cat meow in the snow, so they go to Mickey Mouse’s home. As he lifts the cat onto Bianca’s slipping fishbowl, Mickey throws Pluto out. The cat then falls into a well with Pluto saving it. Mickey hears his cries and gives him a spa.

On today’s date in 1999, “Archie’s Weird Mysteries” premieres on PAX TV. Things are getting weird in Riverdale! What’s that sound? Archie and friends make a big TV comeback since the 1960s as they solve mysteries like aliens, vampires, UFOs, and monsters. He also writes his column. 🚫 Feb. 22, 2000

On today’s date in 1958, the classic “Felix the Cat” TV show premieres on syndication. Based on Pat Sullivan’s iconic character and created by Joe Oriolo & Pat Sullivan Jr., Felix the Cat reboots onto TV as he uses his Magic Bag of Tricks to dodge the Professor and his helpers! 🚫 May 13, 1960

On today’s date in 1950, “Peanuts” comic strips began distribution in newspapers. Created by Charles M. Schulz, the acclaimed series see Charlie Brown and the Peanuts kids with Snoopy and Woodstock go on adventures around friends, creativity, and trials and errors. 🌟 Grand debut of Charlie Brown!

On today’s date in 1992, Cartoon Network launches on TV. The network’s first president and founder, Ted Turner, appoints Betty Cohen launching CN. It airs reruns of “Looney Tunes” and Hanna-Barbera IPs and original cartoons! 🌟 The first true original CN show is “Dexter’s Laboratory” (1996-2003).

On today’s date in 1988, “RoboCop: The Animated Series” premieres on syndication. Based on the film “RoboCop” (1987), Alex Murphy is a cyborg police with his partner in crime, Officer Anne Lewis in Old Detroit against criminals like Clarence Boddicker and the OCP. 🚫 Dec. 17, 1988

On today’s date in 1984, the orange and white Nickelodeon logo debuts. Fred Seibert and Alan Goodman pitch to Nick the forever famous white Balloon font and orange slime logo to ditch the silver ball lasting for a whopping quarter-century. 🌟The first show to debut then was “Out of Control” (1984).

On today’s date in 1955, “Knight-mare Hare” hit theaters. Bugs Bunny reads the Round Table’s Knights. As an apple hits him, he goes to King Arthur’s heyday. He uses seltzer on a dragon and turns tables on Merlin of Monroe reflecting him into a horse. Another apple hits him to the short’s start.

On today’s date in 1960, “The Flintstones” premieres on ABC. Yabba Dabba Doo! Meet Fred & Wilma Flintstone and Barney & Betty Rubble in funny extant Stone Age scenarios in Bedrock! 🌟 Dino, Pebbles Flintstone, & Bam-Bam Rubble later join. 🌟 Inspired by “The Honeymooners” (1955-1956). 🚫 Apr. 1, 1966

Also on today's date in 1996, "Super Mario 64" releases as a launch title for the Nintendo 64. "Super Mario 64", the N64's best seller and highlighted launch title, is acclaimed for its controls, design, and 3D gameplay.

On today's date in 1996, the Nintendo 64 launches with only two launch titles. Despite the low launch title count, the N64 was notable for its success from 2D to 3D hardware and 4-Player support. 🌟 1 of 2 launch titles is "Pilotwings 64", the sequel to SNES' "Pilotwings". 🚫 Aug. 20, 2002

On today's date in 1958, "The Huckleberry Hound Show" premieres on syndication. Hanna-Barbara's second TV cartoon has Huckleberry Hound, Pixie & Dixie and Mr. Jinks, Hokey Wolf, and Yogi Bear star in various 3-segment episodes. 🌟 Yogi Bear spun-off with his own show years later. 🚫 Dec. 1, 1961

On today’s date in 1933, “I Yam What I Yam” hit theaters. Popeye, Olive Oyl, & Wimpy are on a rowboat. They reach a land as the storm ends and Popeye builds a cabin. As he finds ducks, warriors trap Olive & Wimpy at the cabin. Wimpy instantly goes to Popeye, who’s eating spinach, battling warriors.

On today’s date in 1998, “ Pokémon Red & Blue” releases for the Nintendo Game Boy. A Pokémon Trainer selects Bulbasaur, Squirtle, or Charmander. It battles more Pokémon and Team Rocket! Gotta catch ‘em all! 🌟 Grand debut of original Pokémon Trainers + 151 Pokémon, including series mascot, Pikachu!

On today’s date in 1967, the classic “Speed Racer” English dub premieres on syndication. Based on Tatsuo Yoshida’s manga, Speed Racer drives his gadget-filled Mach 5 to be the world's Grand Prix Champion, but must be wary of baddie agencies as he goes with his friends and family. 🚫 Mar. 15, 1968

On today’s date in 1935, “On Ice” hit theaters. One Winter day, three mini-stories set on the frozen lake; Mickey Mouse teaches Minnie Mouse ice skating, Goofy catches fish, and Donald Duck tricks Pluto skating onto the ice. As Donald and his kite fly, Mickey pulls his sweater’s yarns to save him!

On today’s date in 1961, “Top Cat” premieres on ABC. Top Cat and his Manhattan alley cats; Benny the Ball, Brain, Choo-Choo, Fancy-Fancy, & Spook, try to swindle, but would often fail. This leads to police officer Charlie Dibble to arrest, evict, punish, or stop the alley cats. 🚫 Apr. 18, 1962

On today’s date in 1987, “ALF: The Animated Series” premieres on NBC. A prequel spin-off to "ALF" (1986-1990) by Paul Fusco & Tom Patchett, teen Gordon Shumway & Family live on planet Melmac. His Melmacian Orbit Guard pals; Rick, Skip, & Rhonda help stop Larson Petty raiding Melmac. 🚫 Jan. 7, 1989

On today's date in 1941, "Superman" hit theaters. Based on the DC superhero, Clark Kent uses powers for good deeds as Superman. The Mad Scientist threats Perry White with his Electrothanasia-Ray. Superman beats the scientist and Lois Lane honors him. 🌟 First of 17 “Superman” shorts (1941-1943).

On today’s date in 1982, “Pac-Man: The Series” premieres on ABC. Based on Namco’s “Pac-Man” (1980) by Toru Iwanta, Pac-Man and his family use Power Pellets to eat Mezmaron’s ghosts; Blinky, Pinky, Inky, Clyde, & Sue, in Pac-Land. 🌟 Hanna-Barbera’s show inspired “Pac-Land” (1984). 🚫 Nov. 5, 1983

On today’s date in 1965, “The Beatles Cartoon” premieres on ABC. Created by Al Brodax, drummer Ringo Starr, rhythm guitarist John Lennon, bass guitarist and pianist Paul McCartney, and lead guitarist George Harrison are leading lights as the very first non-fictional cartoon band! 🚫 Oct. 21, 1967

On today's date in 1938, "Porky in Wackyland" hit theaters. Porky Pig goes to Africa for the do-do and sees a Wackyland sign and bizarre characters like an Al Jolson Duck and a Three Stooges beast. Do-Do sings on Porky, meets a newspaper hawker, and calls his friends to stop Porky’s celebration.

On today’s date in 1937, “Hawaiian Holiday” hit theaters. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Goofy vacation in Hawaii. Funny affairs happen like a crab pinching Pluto’s tail, Donald playing the ukulele but accidentally burns the grass skirt, and Goofy trying to surf on the waves.

On today’s date in 2000, “Static Shock” premieres on Kids’ WB. Based on modern DC hero; Static, teen Virgil Hawkins lives with his father and sister Sharon in Dakota City. He goes to school with Richie & Frieda. Virgil can use electricity to become Static, fighting the Bang Babies! 🚫 May 22, 2004

On today's date in 1962, "The Jetsons" premieres on ABC. Googie Age “Flintstones” live in Orbit City with George Jetson having work situations and Jane Jetson’s home making. Elroy, Judy, Astro, & Rosie are recurring characters. 🌟 A syndicated revival of the show ran from 1985-1987. 🚫 Mar. 17, 1963

On today's date in 1889, ur-Nintendo is founded by Fusajiro Yamauchi. Fusajiro puts out Hanafuda cards (1889). More releases include Western cards (1902), Disney cards (1959), Ultra Hand (1966), Love Tester, and N&B Blocks (1968). Hiroshi Yamauchi steps up in 1949 and oversees “Donkey Kong” (1981).

On today’s date in 1986, “ALF” premieres on NBC. Created by Paul Fusco and Tom Patchett, ALF stands for "Alien Life Form”. When Gordon Shumway crash-lands the Tanner’s garage in San Fernando Valley, CA, ALF befriends Willie and Kate with Lynn, Brian, Eric, and Lucky. 🚫 Mar. 24, 1990

On today’s date in 1982, “Family Ties” premieres on NBC. In Columbus, OH, Steven and Elyse Keaton raise four kids named Alex, Mallory, Jennifer, and Andy. 🌟 A lot of humor comes from the great divide between the former hippies (the parents) and the retro commercialism (the kids). 🚫 May 14, 1989

On today’s date in 1979,“Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo: The 1979 Series” premieres on ABC. The fourth “Scooby-Doo” show, Scooby meets nephew Scrappy-Doo to solve mysteries with Shaggy. 🌟 “Puppy Power!” Scrappy-Doo literally saved the “Scooby-Doo” series! 🌟 Another show came in 1980. 🚫 Jan. 12, 1980