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Okay, here's the story:

First, there was an idea.

And then a man who gave the people what they wanted.

This is the origin story of Toys R Us, the toy mecca of children for generations. In this documentary-length episode, we explore:

The creation of the store

The origin of Geoffrey the Giraffe

Where that famous jingle came from

Who were the kids from that commercial?

Times Square? Was it doomed from the beginning?

And lots more! Plus decades of nostalgic commercials that will let you relive your childhood, no matter what decade you were born!

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Okay, so here's the story:

I get to act like a Saturday Morning Cartoon producer in the 1980s and make my own shows. It's just like the 80s, but with less cocaine. Not 100% less, we all need to get through some how.

Here now is what Christopher Jay would have gotten on Saturday Morning in the 1980s!

Will there be film adaptations?

Any glimmer of originality?

What famous personalities would have gotten the ratings?

All these questions and more will be answered in SATURDAY MORNING FANTASY PART 2!

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Okay, here's the story: 

After years of studying, tearing apart, and becoming an expert in the culture of Saturday Morning cartoons, I finally got in on the fun. 

If I had been a studio executive, what would I have ordered?

What would they have replaced on the schedule?

Could any of them have been hits?

All these questions and more will be answered in SATURDAY MORNING FANTASY PART 1!

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So, here’s the story. There’s a ghost, and some cops, and a few other goodie-whompers. It’s a story that goes back to the 1930s, and works its way to the end of the disco decade. You won’t believe how much the creators sold the rights for. You would never guess who some of the players in the cast were. But if you stick around to the end, I guarantee you a hell of a pep talk about animation.

              These stories and more are featured in this look at CASPER AND THE ANGELS. 

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Okay, here’s the 4-1-1: Take a minor character from the legendary “Donkey Kong” series and make a big deal out of him. Sure, he was the hero. But all he did was jump and climb. I could do that. Even if I was 300 pounds I could probably… I don’t know, do one or the other maybe. Sorry Pauline, you gonna die.

Kids, this is the story of how this Mushroom Kingdom show came to syndication.

                        Where did this show come from?

                        Was it supposed to be bigger?

                        Just what was Club Mario?

     All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at THE SUPER MARIO BROS SUPER SHOW! 

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Okay, here's the story: Take one part Scooby-Doo, one part Tazmanian Devil, and shake them together in a decanter of "I Was a Teenage Werewolf", and you've got a new show.

Where did this show come from?

Why is it important in the history of Ruby-Spears?

A baby! Why did it have to be a baby?

All these questions and more will be answered in this look at FANGFACE.

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Okay, here’s the 4-1-1: Crime! The city was full of it. Desperate measures were needed. Desperate measures were taken. Police Academy. They’re lean… mean… obscene. Each and everyone of them striving to defend… or upend. Now that they’re ready for the real world, crime is no longer a number one problem. They are. 

Kids, this is the story of how this zany show came to syndication.

                        Where did this show come from?

                        Why did this show come? 

                        Does it come often? 

              All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at POLICE ACADEMY!

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I love a good crossword puzzle. It’s a great way to end a long day of tooning. A glass of chocolate milk, a roaring fire and a puzzle from Hanna-Barbera. 37 down, Jetson’s boss. “Spacely Sprocket”, of course. Blank Rubble. Oh, too easy. 8 across, 10 letters, three words. The clue is Bump, Hustle and Boogie. Why does that sounds familiar? Bump, Hustle and Boogie… Are they lawyers? The stooges? The newest dance at the discothèque?

              Wait! Bump, Hustle and Boogie … of course! I know who they are. Time to explore the kids variety show that was THE CB BEARS!

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Okay, here’s the 4-1-1: Four men delve into science and figure out that ghosts are real and can be contained. It seems like this would change everything we ever thought about the afterlife. Hmmm… better to not think too hard about this.  

Kids, this is the story of how this ghost-busting show came to syndication.

              Who created this clever idea?

              Where did that earworm theme song come from?

              Twinkies? Why did it have to be Twinkies?

              All these questions, and more, will be answered in this look at THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS!

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In the Summer of 1975, the movie "Jaws" was released, and everything changed. Summer became something children looked forward to, and it spawned imitators. In true Saturday Morning fashion, Hanna-Barbera realized they needed to get back into the water find their "Jaws". Here now is the story of JABBERJAW, the friendliest shark in the seas. Explore the creation, cast, and legacy of this classic mid-70s show.

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