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Gordon "ALF" Shumway is the protagonist and title character of the 80's NBC TV series ALF and its animated spin-offs, ALF: The Animated Series, and ALF Tales. At the height of ALF's popularity he was a merchandising machine with dolls, stickers, the ALF telephone and, of course, ALF Burger King puppets. Due to some broken promises ALF also starred in the poorly received television film Project ALF for ABC, and eventually hosted the short lived talk show ALF's Hit Talk Show for TV Land. ALF was created and has been performed for his entire existence by Paul Fusco.

The Shogun Warriors were the main characters of a line of toys licensed by Mattel Inc. during the late 1970s. They were a series of imported Japanese toys based on several anime and tokusatsu shows featuring giant robots such as Gaiking, Mazinger, Combattra, Raideen and Godzilla. The Shogun Warriors were also the stars of a Marvel comic that ran until 1980 and were also kinda the stars of a cartoon called Force Five. Kinda. But for all they did right Shogun Warriors got a lot wrong but they did lay the groundwork for properties like Transformers and Masters of the Universe to succeed just a few years later.

Mister T is an American animated series that aired on NBC on Saturday morning from 1983 to 1985, featuring the popular actor Mr. T and produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises. The cartoon stars Mr. T as a coach to a gymnastics team (with a specific emphasis on members Jeff, Woody, Robin, and Kim), travelling the world while becoming involved in and solving various mysteries similar to the Scooby-Doo franchise. But Mr. T, the man, was also Mr. T the brand. There was Mr. T cereal, Mr. T action figures, dolls, Colorforms, storybooks and his appearances in movies like Rocky III and DC Cab and his starring role on the A Team. Mr. T was everywhere.

The Far Side is a single-panel comic created by Gary Larson which ran from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995 when Larson retired and walked away from comics. The Far Side sold calendars, books, shirts, mugs and so much more Far Side merchandise. And during that time The Far Side, the comic, was also turned into The Far Side, the cartoon (Tales from the Far Side) and almost The Far Side, the live action movie?!

The story of Sailor Moon is a big complicated monster. The story of Sailor Moon in the United States is even more complicated. But that's kinda why we're here. Sailor Moon (Japanese: 美少女戦士セーラームーン, Hepburn: Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn, originally translated as Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon[1] and later as Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon) is a Japanese shōjo manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. It was eventually turned into an animated series called Sailor Moon and exported to the US but not before someone decided to remake the series in the US and thus was born Saban Moon. Sailor Moon survived multiple versions, multiple cancelations, the creation of Team Angel and so much more to become what it is today.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1990 superhero film based on the superhero team of the same name. It is the first theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and the first installment in the original trilogy. It was also a struggle to get to the screen. Between running out of money and a potential backroom deal to get more getting the director fired, there was also the the perception that comic book movies wouldn't work after a string of misfires like Superman 4, Howard the Duck and more.

Double Dare is an American television game show in which two teams compete to win cash and prizes by answering trivia questions and completing messy stunts known as physical challenges. It originally ran from 1986 to 1993. Besides the slime, Double Dare's main claim is helping to put the fledgling kids network Nickelodeon on the map and dragging it out of last place in the cable ratings. There were also variations like Super Sloppy Double Dare and Family Double Dare and a tour called Double Dare Live that ran for a number of years.

Eagle Riders (also known as Saban's Eagle Riders) is an American animated television adaptation of the Japanese anime series Gatchaman II (科学忍者隊ガッチャマンII, Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman Tsū, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman II) and Gatchaman Fighter (科学忍者隊ガッチャマンF(ファイター), Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman Faitā, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman Fighter), which have been combined (kinda) into 1 story. Commonly mistaken as yet another adaptation of the original Gatchaman (科学忍者隊ガッチャマン, Kagaku Ninja Tai Gatchaman, lit. Science Ninja Squad Gatchaman) after it was imported in to the US first as Battle of the Planets and then as G-Force: Guardians of Space by Sandy Frank, Saban's Eagle Riders was handled by a different company entirely and based on Gatchaman's sequel shows.

Galaxy High (ギャラクシー・ハイスクール) is a science fiction animated series that premiered on September 13, 1986 on CBS and ran for 13 episodes until December 6, 1986. Taking some inspiration from the hit Japanese anime show Urusei Yatsura, Galaxy High was an attempt for TMS Entertainment to establish a presence in the US. It did not work. But it's amazingly famous pedigree and memorable characters like Booey Bubblehead have helped Galaxy High to gain a cult following all these years later despite its very short run.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie is a 1995 American superhero film and notable because it is was the first Power Rangers production from Saban Entertainment not to feature any archived footage from Super Sentai. But the behind the scenes on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie was a whole story in and of itself. From the director being replaced to part of the cast being replaced, from reshoots and cost overruns Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie was a fight to finish. But it would all be worth it once the movie was released and made a bunch of money, right?

Calvin and Hobbes is a daily American comic strip created by cartoonist Bill Watterson that was syndicated from November 18, 1985, to December 31, 1995. Calvin and Hobbes has enjoyed broad and enduring popularity, influence, and academic and philosophical interest. But besides it lasting legacy as one of the most beloved comics of all time is the curious nature of Calvin and Hobbes ending and the complete lack of merchandise, rare in modern society.

Tranzor Z is another adaptation in a long line of popular Japanese characters reformatted for the US market, diluting so much of what it made it popular in the first place. In this case Tranzor Z, which aired in the United States in 1985, is an adaptation of Mazinger Z (マジンガーZ, Majingā Zetto) by a mysterious company that cut Mazinger Z down to 65 episodes and then, mostly disappeared. But Tranzor Z wasn't the first attempt at importing Mazinger Z into the United States and that story is just as strange.

Mantech: Robot Warriors was an extremely short-lived goofy looking weird toyline from Remco whose whole gimmick was interchangeability, like Centurions. Remco managed 6 Mantech figures and a few vehicles and a playset before cancelling the line. There was no Mantech cartoon but the was lore and it's definitely some kind of something. We get asked about Mantech a lot, even though the people asking don't know what Mantech is.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is a 1991 martial arts superhero film based on the superhero ninja team Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), it is the second theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and the second installment in the original trilogy. There was also a lot of behind the scenes changes and a shift in tone that helped make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze not as much of a success as the first, sitting right at the edge of failure.

Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills is an American children's television series produced by DIC Entertainment. It aired on USA Cartoon Express from 1994 to 1995. Riding the success of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters From Beverly Hills sought to do it cheaper and have a little more fun with the formula. But it's probably most remembered as a punchline to a joke in Dragonball Z Abridged that lots of viewers thought was made up for that episode. Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters From Beverly Hills does exist.

Battletoads is a video game media franchise by Rare that began with the original beat 'em up game Battletoads in 1991. The series was created to rival the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games series and cash in on some of TMNT's success. The original Battletoads game for the NES was renowned for its difficulty, but still received a cult following, spawning sequels for various platforms including a crossover with the Double Dragon series and a modern reboot after a 25 year gap in releases. But big media success has always alluded the Battletoads.

You Can't Do That on Television is a Canadian sketch comedy television series that first aired locally in 1979 before airing in the United States in 1981. Each episode had a specific theme normally relating to pop culture of the time. During its original run, You Can't Do That on Television was seen as one and the same with the cable network Nickelodeon in its early years on the air, achieved high ratings, and is most famous for introducing the network's iconic green slime. They tried to repeat the success again and again but none of the other versions were as successful as You Can't Do That on Television.

The Greatest American Hero is an American comedy-drama superhero television series that aired on ABC from 1981 to 1983. The Greatest American Hero chronicles Ralph's adventures after a group of aliens gives him a red and black suit that grants him superhuman abilities. Unfortunately he immediately loses its instruction booklet, and thus has to learn how to use its powers by trial and error, often with comical results. The original series didn't last very long but there have been repeated attempts to get another version of The Greatest American Hero off the ground again but to no avail. These days the series is probably more known for its theme song, Theme from The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not), than anything else.

The New Adventures of He-Man is an animated series which ran in syndication in the fall of 1990 while Mattel released the toy line He-Man, an update of their Masters of the Universe line. But to get to that point, there were a lot of versions (and a lot of He-Ro's) before He-Man put on pants and pulled his hair back into a cool 90's ponytail. The New Adventures of He-Man evolved from many other versions, shaped by Filmation going out of business.

The Black Cauldron is a 1985 American animated dark fantasy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures. A massive box office bomb at the time of release The Black Cauldron is also notable as the first animated Disney movie to use CG and the first to be rated PG. The Black Cauldron also has a longer, more intense cut that has never been seen by the public except for a few glimpses here and there.

The Zeta Project is an American science fiction animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It first aired on Kids' WB in January 2001. It is a spin-off series based on the character Zeta from the Batman Beyond episode of the same name and the sixth series of the DC Animated Universe. Despite running for 2 seasons The Zeta Project is mostly forgotten but, as with lots of other shows, it still has many fans to this day.

The Daicon III and IV Opening Animations are two 8mm film anime short films that were produced for the 1981 Daicon III and 1983 Daicon IV Nihon SF Taikai conventions as a way to introduce the conventions and celebrate every character and vehicle and robot in pop culture at the time. They were produced by a group of amateur animators known as Daicon Film, who would later go on to form the animation studio Gainax. Notably Hideaki Anno who went on to create Neon Genesis Evangelion and direct such films as Shin Godzilla worked on both films The Daicon III and IV Opening Animations are also known for their unusually high production values for amateur works and for including numerous references to otaku culture, as well as the unauthorized appropriations of the Playboy Bunny costume.

Batman is a 1989 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name that was such an anomaly at the time by completely redesigning and reimagining whole parts of Batman's established canon. The film was directed by Tim Burton and stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, and Jack Palance. 1989's Batman laid the groundwork for the modern superhero film and all of the marketing surrounding them but also set off a number of other comic book movies to be made at the time.

Chex Quest is a non-violent first-person shooter video game created in 1996 by Digital Café, originally intended as a Chex cereal promotion aimed at children aged 6–9 and up. Chex Quest is a total conversion of the more explicitly violent video game Doom by Id Software and it is known today for having been the first video game ever to be included in cereal boxes as a prize. While Chex Quest was, initially, released on CD-ROM via cereal boxes it has since taken on a life of it's own with sequels (Chex Quest 2: Flemoids Take Chextropolis and Chex Quest 3) and a remake, Chex Quest HD plus comics and a whole ton of fan projects.

Monster in My Pocket is a media franchise developed by American company Morrison Entertainment Group or MEG Toys. A sort of spiritual successor to M.U.S.C.L.E. Monster In My Pocket were also primarily tiny unpainted figures but there were also trading cards, battle cards, board games a Monster in My Pocket Nintendo game and an animated pilot. There was also controversy regarding the eventual introduction of Pokemon which led to lawsuits and, more recently, a minor controversy regarding the South Korean band BTS.

The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut and based on Robert C. O'Brien's children's novel, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. Originally brought to Disney The Secret of NIMH became Don Bluth Studios first film after the Disney animator mass exodus and became a point of contention for Disney to defeat, a fight involving The Black Cauldon, Tron and The Fox and the Hound. Oh, and there was also a sequel, Secret of NIMH 2... Restore the SONCU!

Technozoids (テクノゾイド, Tekunozoido), or simply Zoids (ゾイド, Zoido), is a Japanese science fiction media franchise created by Tomy that feature giant robots (or "mecha") called "Zoids". A Zoid is essentially a large mechanical animal, with designs being based on animals; including dinosaurs, insects, arachnids and mythological creatures. The franchise started with a model-kit-based toy line and includes five main anime TV series (Chaotic Century, New Century, Fuzors, Genesis and Wild) as well as several video games and manga products. From Zoids World to Zoids: Chaotic Century and New Century to the mystery of Zoids: Genesis, the comics, the video games and reboot after reboot. Zoids is big. But how could it be anything less than the most successful toy line and media franchise today?

Despite being kind of a last minute replacement for another series and taking a few tries to get it right Darkwing Duck still has a large fanbase always looking for more Darkwing. Darkwing Duck is an American animated superhero comedy television series produced by Disney Television Animation that first ran from 1991 to 1992 on both the syndicated programming block The Disney Afternoon and Saturday mornings on ABC. A total of ninety-one episodes were aired. It features the adventures of Darkwing Duck, who is the superhero alter-ego of ordinary suburban duck Drake Mallard living in an unassuming suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn and often accompanied by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack While it definitely it uses some characters from Ducktales it is definitely NOT a spin-off of Ducktales... or is it?

How did The Garbage Pail Kids Movie even come to exist? Who's idea was this and why did the final film turn out so poorly? The Garbage Pail Kids Movie is a 1987 American comedy film and an adaptation of the then-popular children's trading cards series of the same name. The cards were a parody of the popular Cabbage Patch Kids dolls and each card featured a character that typically had a gross habit, an abnormality, or suffered a terrible fate. The film depicted seven of the Garbage Pail Kids interacting with society and befriending a regular boy. The film was universally panned by critics and audiences and is widely considered to be one of the worst films ever made. It was a box-office bomb, earning just over $1.6 million on a $1 million budget.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry. It originally aired from September 28, 1987 to May 23, 1994 in syndication, spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons. Star Trek: The Next Generation proved that the Star Trek brand could thrive without the original cast but the fights and the firings almost derailed it before it got going... Star Trek: The Next Generation was a landmark in TV history not just for the quality of the show but for how it reshaped the landscape.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III is a 1993 superhero film based on characters created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. The sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, it is the third theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and the final installment in the original trilogy. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III also had some behind the scenes changes that caused the movie to maybe not be looked at as favorably all these years later. In this video we'll go into how Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III saved Dan's life and why this movie is or isn't called Turtles in Time.

Extreme Ghostbusters is an American animated television series based on the Ghostbusters franchise. It is a follow-up to the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. The series aired in 1997, and features a team of younger college-level Ghostbusters who are led by veteran Ghostbuster Egon Spengler. Extreme Ghostbusters is notable for it's attempt to move away from the original Ghostbusters (Ray, Peter, Winston and Egon) and to move the franchise in a more inclusive direction, predating Ghostbusters (2016) by a number of years but causing far less outrage. It failed, just like that subsequent attempt and has, at this point, been largely forgotten. Can Ghostbusters be more than The Real Ghostbusters?

She-Ra: Princess of Power is an American animated series produced in 1985 by Filmation. A spin-off of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series, She-Ra: Princess of Power was aimed primarily at a young female audience to complement He-Man's popularity with young males. At the time He-Man was still reaching a mostly male audience and Filmation and Mattel decided to target a whole new audience by creating She-Ra: Princess of Power. Did it work? Depends on who you ask.

Mobile Fighter G Gundam, also known in Japan as Mobile Fighting Legend G Gundam (機動武闘伝Gガンダム, Kidō Butōden Jī Gandamu) (and commonly referred to as simply G Gundam), is a 1994 Japanese animated television series produced by Sunrise and the fifth installment in the long-running Gundam franchise. An English-language version produced by Bandai Entertainment aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's Toonami block beginning on August 5, 2002. It's place in Gundam history is more as a turning point than anything else as G Gundam was the first Gundam show to stray from the original established timeline and help establish a formula that would allow Gundam to thrive into the future.

G.I. Joe: The Movie (also known as Action Force: The Movie in the UK) is a 1987 American direct-to-video animated military science fiction film based on the original Hasbro toyline. Serpentor, the almost death of Duke, Cobra La, Cobra Commanders different origin, the next generation of GI Joe, all included, all intended to be seen on the big screen. While GI Joe: The Movie was originally intended for a theatrical release the failure of the My Little Pony and Transformers movies changed that plan and what happened with the GI Joe franchise immediately after altered a lot of what the future held.

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes is an American animated television series based on the 1978 film Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and its 1988 sequel Return of the Killer Tomatoes. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes had a 2 season run as well as a line of action figures and assorted other merchandise along with 3 sequels, including Return of the Killer Tomatoes starring a very young George Clooney. But how did we get from Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, a low budget parody movie in the 1970's to Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, a cartoon airing every week on Fox Kids? And how do the Muppet Babies factor in?

The monster cereals are a line of breakfast cereals produced by General Mills Corporation in North America. The line was introduced in 1971, and at various times has included five brands, each featuring a cartoon version of a classic movie monster: Count Chocula, Franken Berry, and Boo Berry, as well as Fruit Brute and Fruity Yummy Mummy. There hasn't been a ton of controversies in the monster cereals history but it's a bit weird that there were any at all, especially involving pink poop and Dracula's medallion. The monster cereals started as a year round product but in recent years have switched to a seasonal release every year for the Halloween season.

In 1985, the iconic Japanese monster Godzilla returned to the big screen in an American version titled "Godzilla 1985" which was a re-edited version of the 1984 Japanese film "The Return of Godzilla." But the production of Godzilla 1985 was plagued with problems, that also led to a bizarre marketing campaign involving Dr. Pepper soda. In this video, we explore the strange history of "Godzilla 1985", from its troubled production to its almost-lost status in the years following its release. We'll also take a closer look at the odd partnership between the New World and Dr. Pepper, which included a unique promotion that saw the soda company release a limited edition can featuring Godzilla himself and an amazing music video. Join us as we delve into the bizarre failure of "Godzilla 1985" and discover the strange story behind this cult classic.

In this video, we explore the history of this groundbreaking TV show, from its creation by David Lynch and Mark Frost, to its lasting impact on pop culture. From the small town setting and surreal storytelling, to the iconic characters and memorable quotes, we delve into all the elements that made Twin Peaks a cult classic and a cultural phenomenon. Initially the "Who Killed Laura Palmer" phenomenon was everywhere and Twin Peaks was a huge hit praised for breaking away from conventional TV storytelling but audiences eventually tired and the rating sank. Whether you're a fan of the original series or the revival, this video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the history of Twin Peaks.

In this video, we'll take a deep dive into the fascinating history of the beloved animated series DuckTales. From its origins as a Disney comic book to its transformation into a hit TV show in the late 1980s, we'll explore how this classic tale of adventure, friendship, and family captured the hearts of viewers young and old. But that's not all - we'll also explore the risky decision made by Disney to invest a whopping $20 million into the production of Ducktales, at a time when many in the industry thought that animated TV shows were on the decline. We'll look at how this bold move paid off, not just in terms of ratings and merchandise sales, but in the lasting impact DuckTales has had on pop culture, including the fight it caused between Fox and Disney that led to the creation of Fox Kids.

Join us as we explore the history of Encyclopedia Brown, the beloved children's book series written by Donald J. Sobol. From its humble beginnings in the 1960s, to its lasting impact on generations of young readers, we delve into the world of Encyclopedia Brown and his sidekick Sally Kimball. With clever mysteries and brain-teasing puzzles, these books have captured the hearts and minds of readers for decades. Along the way there were lawsuits possibly keeping Encyclopedia Brown from becoming a more recognized property and an HBO TV series that was mysteriously cut short. And its influence on modern media in the form of movies like Mystery Team and The Kid Detective.

The NeverEnding Story (German: Die Unendliche Geschichte) is a 1984 fantasy film co-written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and based on the 1979 novel The Neverending Story by Michael Ende. Michael Ende hated the movie The NeverEnding Story. He hated it so much he sued to get them to stop making it but we all know how that turned out. Despite the popularity and the reignited interest, partly as a result of Stranger Things, The NeverEnding Story remains dead. Why? How? And will we ever see a return to Fantasia? Do we need to?

Fraggle Rock (also known as Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock or Fraggle Rock with Jim Henson's Muppets) is a children's musical fantasy comedy puppet television series about interconnected societies of Muppet creatures, created by Jim Henson. In the US Fraggle Rock ran for 5 seasons on HBO from 1983 to 1987. After the end of The Muppet Show, Jim Henson had some very lofty expectations for Fraggle Rock. Too much? Maybe a bit. Contribute to the fall of communism? Maybe a bit?

James Bond Jr. is an American animated television series based on Ian Fleming's James Bond franchise. It follows the adventures of James Bond's nephew, James Bond Jr. The series debuted in September 1991 and ran for 65 episodes before ending in March 1992. There was also a toyline and Nintendo games. James Bond Jr. was the product of a number of lawsuits lasting decades in a tangle of rights that also resulted in the film "Never Say Never Again". It was a mess.

The Rocketeer (released internationally as The Adventures of the Rocketeer) is a 1991 American period superhero film from Walt Disney Pictures and Touchstone Pictures starring Bill Campbell and Jennifer Connelly. Opening in a challenging summer, The Rocketeer didn't do the kind of business Disney had hoped for, failing at the box office and killing any plans for a franchise. Somehow, over the years, the movie has made a comeback but there have still been many setbacks in getting a proper sequel to The Rocketeer made...

In 1995, Disney released "A Goofy Movie" which followed the character Goofy as he embarks on a cross-country road trip with his son, Max. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and adventures, including a run-in with Bigfoot. This vacation is Max's worst nightmare, and it couldn't have happened at a worse time- his original plan was to escort his dream date Roxanne to her friend Stacey's end-of-year-party to see a Powerline concert in Los Angeles. The film was a minor box office success and praised for its heartwarming father-son story and catchy soundtrack including the Powerline songs i2i and Stand Out. It also spawned a sequel, "An Extremely Goofy Movie," in 2000. To this day, "A Goofy Movie" remains a beloved classic among Disney fans. The behind the scenes drama at Disney involving Katzenberg, Eisner and Wells caused some release problems but A Goofy Movie quickly found an audience on it's way to becoming a true Disney classic.

Join us on a journey through the history of Rankin Bass, the iconic animation studio known for classic holiday specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. From Rankin Bass early stop-motion films to their collaborations resulting in films like The Hobbit and The Last Unicorn and animated series like Thundercats and Silverhawks, we'll explore the evolution of Rankin Bass and their impact on popular culture. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering their work for the first time, this video offers a fascinating look at the history of one of the most beloved animation studios of all time.