On today’s date in 2001, “SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula” releases for the Nintendo Game Boy Color.
SpongeBob discovers a stove statue. Mr. Krabs tells him about a veteran cook now owned by the Flying Dutchman, so SpongeBob sets out for the spatula and fights the Flying Dutchman!
On today’s date in 1989, “Chip N’ Dale Rescue Rangers” premieres on Disney Channel.
No case too big, no case too small, Chip N’ Dale are in action with Gadget Hackwrench, Monterey Jack, and Zipper the Fly saving victims and ceasing baddies of Fat Cat and Professor Norton Nimnul.
🚫 Nov. 19, 1990
Here’s to a Happy National Read A Book Day (also known as Dr. Seuss Day)!
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On today’s date in 1940, “Elmer's Candid Camera” hit theaters.
Elmer Fudd reads a tutorial book about wildlife photography. As he sees a rabbit, he gets set to picture, but Happy Rabbit (proto-Bugs Bunny) bothers Elmer and his attempts to photograph wild animals!
🌟 Finalized debut of Elmer Fudd.
On today’s date in 1935, “I Haven’t Got A Hat” hit theaters.
Ms. Cud hosts a school musical. The stuttering Porky Pig sings “Paul Revere's Ride”, followed by Little Kitty reciting “Mary Had A Little Lamb” and Ham & Ex sing an original song "I Haven't Got a Hat” to applause.
🌟 Debut of Porky Pig.
On today’s date in 1968, “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” premieres on NET.
Created and hosted by Fred Rogers, the long-time PBS classic has him calmly talking to viewers about joy, empathy, and care of people.
🌟 Michael Keaton’s acting debut!
🌟 Mr. Rogers and Tom Hanks are 6th cousins!
🚫 Aug. 31, 2001
Welcome to the final astrological star sign of Pisces!
Part 12: Pisces! ♓️
Here’s to a Happy Valentine’s Day!
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On today’s date in 1984, the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" (1983) special “I Love The Chipmunks Valentine Special” premieres on NBC.
Brittany wishes Alvin to dance with her at the Valentine's Dance, so he fears she would leave him due to their fights. Alvin’s alter ego, Captain Chipmunk, boosts charm!
On today’s date in 1990, “Super Mario Bros. 3” releases for the NES.
Set in a stage play, King Koopa (Bowser) sends his 7 Koopalings attacking kingdoms by stealing kings’ wands turning them into animals, so Mario & Luigi set out to the 8 worlds to get Princess Toadstool’s (Peach) letters from Toad.
On today’s date in 1997, “Mario Kart 64” releases for the Nintendo 64.
For what’s only the original sequel to "Super Mario Kart" (1992), Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, & Wario race in 16 3D tracks (4 tracks per 4 cups) and 4 3D battle courses, now up to 4 players can race!
On today’s date in 1940, “The Puss Gets the Boot” hit theaters.
Tom gets a final warning from his owner of eviction if one more item breaks. Jerry hears this and breaks as many items as possible. Tom eventually gets evicted.
🌟 Grand debuts of Tom & Jerry!
🌟 Original Names; Tom: Jasper, Jerry: Jinx
Here’s to a Happy National Pizza Day!
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On today’s date in 1999, “Mario Party” releases for the Nintendo 64.
Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Peach, and Wario argue over who’s the “Super Star”. They eventually agree to set out in a series of board game adventures to see who can win mini-games. The player with the most power stars wins!
On today’s date in 1964, The Beatles arrive in America.
Flying an airplane from London to New York, Lennon, Harrison, McCartney, and Starr met cheering fans, beginning the British Invasion and Beatlemania!
🌟 Their concert on “The Ed Sullivan Show” solidified Beatlemania in America two days later.
On today’s date in 2001, “Paper Mario” releases for the Nintendo 64.
Mario is determined to save Princess Peach, her lifted castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from Bowser, so he and his friends find the seven Star Spirits as they undo the damage towards the stolen Star Rod in this RPG adventure!
On today's date in 1994, "Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?" premieres on Fox Kids.
Based on Broderbund's "Carmen
Sandiego" games, the international thief head of V.I.L.E. goes on treasure heists globally, so ACME agents Zack and Ivy find clues with Chief's advice to stopping her!
🚫 Jan. 2, 1994
On today's date in 1994, "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" releases for the Sega Genesis.
As Dr. Robotnik relaunches the crash-landed Death Egg and tricks Knuckles on Angel Island, Sonic & Tails retrieve the Chaos Emeralds again!
🌟 Debut of Knuckles the Echidna.
🌟 First half of “Sonic & Knuckles” (Oct. ‘94).
On today's date in 1961, "The Yogi Bear Show" premieres on broadcast syndication.
A spin-off to "The Huckleberry Hound
Show", Yogi Bear snatches picnic baskets whilst tricking Ranger Smith in Jellystone Park. Yogi is also friends with Boo Boo Bear and the boyfriend of Cindy Bear.
🚫 Jan. 6, 1962
Welcome to the astrological star sign of Aquarius!
Part 11: Aquarius! ♒️
On today’s date in 1999, “Ed, Edd, n Eddy” premieres on Cartoon Network.
Created by Danny Antonucci, the Eds plot tricks on the Peach Creek cul-de-sac neighborhood kids into giving them cash, so the trio can buy jawbreakers, though they often find themselves in punishing situations…
🚫 Nov. 8, 2009
Welcome to the astrological star sign of Capricorn!
Part 10: Capricorn! ♑️
On today’s date in 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” premieres on CBS.
Based on Charles M. Schultz’s “Peanuts”, Charlie Brown feels down, despite Christmas coming. As Lucy Van Pelt advises directing a Christmas stage play, his pals criticize his little tree.
🌟 “Peanuts” TV Special #1; grand debut!
On today's date in 2001, "Super Smash Bros. Melee" releases for Nintendo GameCube.
Improving aspects of “Super Smash Bros." (1999), the sequel spices up with orchestral OST, more Nintendo fighters, new stages, and increased combat moves!
🌟 Beware... Metal Mario, Master & Crazy Hand & Giga Bowser!
Also on today’s date in 1977, “Pinwheel” premieres on QUBE C-3 (Proto-Nickelodeon)
Created by Vivian Horner, the preschool series takes place in a boarding house called the Pinwheel house owned by Jake. Other characters include Plus & Minus, Franci, Coco, Smithy, and Aurelia.
🚫 July 31, 1984
On today’s date in 1977, Warner Communications launches QUBE into a test market.
W.C’s chairman, Steve Ross, gets inspired by a closed-circuit television system at the Hotel New Otani Tokyo in Japan. Testing in Columbus, OH came 30 channels; 10 broadcast, pay-per-view, and community channels.
On today's date in 1982, "Pole Position" releases in arcades.
The player drives a Formula One race car at the Fuji Speedway. The first race is a time trial. Based how on how well the racer ranked, it'll get bonus points. The real race has multiple laps with bonus time each lap.
On today’s date in 1947, “Chip an’ Dale” hit theaters.
Donald Duck unknowingly chops down Chip N’ Dale’s tree, so he can start a fire. The duo fail tiptoe away with the tree and throw snowballs down the chimney, but succeed in avalanching and knocking out Donald!
🌟 Finalized debut of Chip N’ Dale.
On today’s date in 1993, “Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine” releases for the Sega Genesis.
A reskin of Compile’s “Puyo Puyo” (1991) with the premise based on DiC’s “Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog”, it’s up to the player (or Sonic) to blast the badniks and Dr. Robotnik to free the innocent beans!
On today’s date in 1940, “Knock Knock” hit theaters.
Woody Woodpecker pecks Andy Panda & Papa Panda’s house roof. Now bothered, Andy puts salt on Woody’s tail as Papa tries to shoot Woody
🌟 Grand debut of Woody Woodpecker!
🌟 Mel Blanc voices Proto-Woody.
🌟 Total “Woody Woodpecker” shorts: 195
