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🎁Baby All Gone which includes a bottle with disappearing milk and a spoon with disappearing cherries (1993)

🎁Baby All Gone which includes a bottle with disappearing milk and a spoon with disappearing cherries (1993)

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📺DEBUT: ‘The Rifleman’ starring Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford premiered 67 years ago, September 30, 1958, on ABC

📺DEBUT: ‘The Rifleman’ starring Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford premiered 67 years ago, September 30, 1958, on ABC

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📺WB Primetime, October 10, 1999: — Felicity unveils a new haircut

📺WB Primetime, October 10, 1999: — Felicity unveils a new haircut

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🍕In 1996, Little Caesars introduced its Pizza By The Foot, a three-foot-long rectangular pizza

🍕In 1996, Little Caesars introduced its Pizza By The Foot, a three-foot-long rectangular pizza

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During the ‘Home Improvement’ finale curtain call, the full face of Earl Hindman, who played Tim's neighbor, Wilson, was finally revealed

During the ‘Home Improvement’ finale curtain call, the full face of Earl Hindman, who played Tim's neighbor, Wilson, was finally revealed

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📺DEBUT: ‘The Rifleman’ starring Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford premiered 68 years ago, September 30, 1958, on ABC

📺DEBUT: ‘The Rifleman’ starring Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford premiered 68 years ago, September 30, 1958, on ABC

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🎬'Anaconda' opened in theaters 29 years ago, April 11, 1997

🎬'Anaconda' opened in theaters 29 years ago, April 11, 1997

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📺DEBUT: The game show ‘Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?’ premiered 35 years ago, September 30, 1991, on PBS. The series starred Greg Lee as the host, Lynne Thigpen as the Chief and Rockapella as the house band

📺DEBUT: The game show ‘Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?’ premiered 35 years ago, September 30, 1991, on PBS. The series starred Greg Lee as the host, Lynne Thigpen as the Chief and Rockapella as the house band

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📺The series finale of ‘The Rifleman’ aired 63 years ago, April 8, 1963, on ABC

📺The series finale of ‘The Rifleman’ aired 63 years ago, April 8, 1963, on ABC

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🎄In December 1989, Hershey's first aired its ‘Christmas Bells’ Hershey’s Kisses commercial

🎄In December 1989, Hershey's first aired its ‘Christmas Bells’ Hershey’s Kisses commercial

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On September 9, 2001, a driver traveling northbound on 1-95 in Cecil County, Maryland, near the Delaware line, was pulled over by a Maryland State Police trooper for driving 90 mph in a 65 mph zone. Finding no warrants or suspicious behavior, the trooper gave him the ticket and let him go. The citation was later recovered from the glove box of the rented vehicle left at Newark International Airport. The driver was later identified as one of the four hijackers aboard United Flight 93

On September 9, 2001, a driver traveling northbound on 1-95 in Cecil County, Maryland, near the Delaware line, was pulled over by a Maryland State Police trooper for driving 90 mph in a 65 mph zone. Finding no warrants or suspicious behavior, the trooper gave him the ticket and let him go. The citation was later recovered from the glove box of the rented vehicle left at Newark International Airport. The driver was later identified as one of the four hijackers aboard United Flight 93

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📺DEBUT: 'Double Dare' hosted by Marc Summers premiered 40 years ago, October 6, 1986, on Nickelodeon

📺DEBUT: 'Double Dare' hosted by Marc Summers premiered 40 years ago, October 6, 1986, on Nickelodeon

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On September 7, 2001, Dilated Peoples filmed part of their ‘Worst Comes to Worst’ music video at the World Trade Center. When a hired extra failed to show up, director Jason Goldwatch approached a man on his lunch break who was already wearing a suit and seemed perfect for the role. The man worked on the 78th floor of the South Tower. He stayed for additional takes, and the two exchanged contact information. After September 11, Goldwatch never heard from him again

On September 7, 2001, Dilated Peoples filmed part of their ‘Worst Comes to Worst’ music video at the World Trade Center. When a hired extra failed to show up, director Jason Goldwatch approached a man on his lunch break who was already wearing a suit and seemed perfect for the role. The man worked on the 78th floor of the South Tower. He stayed for additional takes, and the two exchanged contact information. After September 11, Goldwatch never heard from him again

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📺On February 21, 1981, during a live broadcast of ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosted by Charlene Tilton, cast member Charles Rocket said ‘f*ck’ on air. The backlash led to his firing, the dismissal of producer Jean Doumanian and a major cast overhaul amid a ratings slump

📺On February 21, 1981, during a live broadcast of ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosted by Charlene Tilton, cast member Charles Rocket said ‘f*ck’ on air. The backlash led to his firing, the dismissal of producer Jean Doumanian and a major cast overhaul amid a ratings slump

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🎃🎃Happy #October🎃🎃

🎃🎃Happy #October🎃🎃

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📺On October 8, 1984, NBC aired ‘The Burning Bed,’ a fact-based made-for-television film starring Farrah Fawcett as Francine Hughes, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage. The powerful drama drew a 36.2 rating and a 52 share, the highest-rated TV movie ever to air on NBC. Fawcett’s performance earned widespread acclaim, and the film received eight Emmy nominations

📺On October 8, 1984, NBC aired ‘The Burning Bed,’ a fact-based made-for-television film starring Farrah Fawcett as Francine Hughes, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage. The powerful drama drew a 36.2 rating and a 52 share, the highest-rated TV movie ever to air on NBC. Fawcett’s performance earned widespread acclaim, and the film received eight Emmy nominations

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📺DEBUT: 'I Love Lucy' starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley premiered 75 years ago, October 15, 1951, on CBS

📺DEBUT: 'I Love Lucy' starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley premiered 75 years ago, October 15, 1951, on CBS

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‘We must stop the terror. I call upon all nations to do everything they can to stop these terrorist killers. Thank you.... Now, watch this drive.’ — President George W. Bush (August 4, 2002)

‘We must stop the terror. I call upon all nations to do everything they can to stop these terrorist killers. Thank you.... Now, watch this drive.’ — President George W. Bush (August 4, 2002)

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📺CBS Primetime, March 3, 1982: — On the made-for-television film ‘Desperate Lives,’ a brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene at their local high school, with tragic results

📺CBS Primetime, March 3, 1982: — On the made-for-television film ‘Desperate Lives,’ a brother and sister get caught up in the drug scene at their local high school, with tragic results

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On August 14, 1985, Michael Jackson bought ATV Music Publishing for $47 million, securing the rights to about 250 Beatles songs. He first learned the value of publishing rights from Paul McCartney during their 1983 ‘Say Say Say’ sessions. McCartney and Yoko Ono had earlier declined the catalog, clearing the way for Jackson’s deal

On August 14, 1985, Michael Jackson bought ATV Music Publishing for $47 million, securing the rights to about 250 Beatles songs. He first learned the value of publishing rights from Paul McCartney during their 1983 ‘Say Say Say’ sessions. McCartney and Yoko Ono had earlier declined the catalog, clearing the way for Jackson’s deal

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📺NBC Primetime, October 17, 1985: — On ‘Family Ties,’ Mallory introduces her new boyfriend, Nick, to the family
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📺NBC Primetime, October 17, 1985: — On ‘Family Ties,’ Mallory introduces her new boyfriend, Nick, to the family

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📺DEBUT: ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ premiered 19 years ago, October 14, 2007, on E!
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📺DEBUT: ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ premiered 19 years ago, October 14, 2007, on E!

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🛶On October 14, 2005, while reporting on flooding in New Jersey for NBC’s ‘Today Show,’ correspondent Michelle Kosinski infamously paddled a canoe during a live segment, only for two pedestrians to stroll through the shot, revealing the water to be just a few inches deep
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🛶On October 14, 2005, while reporting on flooding in New Jersey for NBC’s ‘Today Show,’ correspondent Michelle Kosinski infamously paddled a canoe during a live segment, only for two pedestrians to stroll through the shot, revealing the water to be just a few inches deep

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📺NBC Primetime, October 16, 1983: — TV movie ‘High School U.S.A.’
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📺NBC Primetime, October 16, 1983: — TV movie ‘High School U.S.A.’

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📺WB Primetime, October 6, 1997: — On ‘7th Heaven,’ Annie reveals a secret about her past… she smoked pot
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📺WB Primetime, October 6, 1997: — On ‘7th Heaven,’ Annie reveals a secret about her past… she smoked pot

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🎶And scars are souvenirs you never lose The past is never far🎶 Goo Goo Dolls released their song ‘Name’ 31 years ago, September 26, 1995
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🎶And scars are souvenirs you never lose The past is never far🎶 Goo Goo Dolls released their song ‘Name’ 31 years ago, September 26, 1995

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📺On ‘Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers,’ the Rangers stumble across a group of soda-worshipping mice who call themselves the Cola Cult (October 17, 1989)
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📺On ‘Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers,’ the Rangers stumble across a group of soda-worshipping mice who call themselves the Cola Cult (October 17, 1989)

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📺DEBUT: The animated series 'Taz-Mania' premiered 35 years ago, September 1, 1991, on Fox
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📺DEBUT: The animated series 'Taz-Mania' premiered 35 years ago, September 1, 1991, on Fox

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📺On October 13, 1976, ‘Good Times’ gave us a reminder: Do not mess with Florida Evans… When Michael gets mixed up with a street gang, Florida, baseball bat in hand, stands her ground until they agree to let Michael go
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📺On October 13, 1976, ‘Good Times’ gave us a reminder: Do not mess with Florida Evans… When Michael gets mixed up with a street gang, Florida, baseball bat in hand, stands her ground until they agree to let Michael go

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📼🚢 On the night of August 31, 1998, Blockbuster and other video stores stayed open late for the midnight release of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ on VHS. Released at 12:01 a.m. on September 1, the movie came as a two-tape VHS set because of its 3-hour, 14-minute runtime
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📼🚢 On the night of August 31, 1998, Blockbuster and other video stores stayed open late for the midnight release of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ on VHS. Released at 12:01 a.m. on September 1, the movie came as a two-tape VHS set because of its 3-hour, 14-minute runtime

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🎃2001 Retro Episode: — On ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ Larry offends two uncostumed trick-or-treaters by not giving them candy, so they show him the ‘trick’ side of Halloween
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🎃2001 Retro Episode: — On ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ Larry offends two uncostumed trick-or-treaters by not giving them candy, so they show him the ‘trick’ side of Halloween

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📺DEBUT: 'California Dreams' premiered 34 years ago, September 12, 1992, on NBC
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📺DEBUT: 'California Dreams' premiered 34 years ago, September 12, 1992, on NBC

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🎶📺On October 12, 1993, ‘Animaniacs’ gave us ‘Wakko’s America,’ with Wakko Warner singing all 50 U.S. states and their capitals in one speedy tune! Did you learn the state capitals from this episode?🇺🇸
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🎶📺On October 12, 1993, ‘Animaniacs’ gave us ‘Wakko’s America,’ with Wakko Warner singing all 50 U.S. states and their capitals in one speedy tune! Did you learn the state capitals from this episode?🇺🇸

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📺ABC Primetime, October 12, 1990: — On ‘Family Matters,’ an unlicensed Eddie loses control of the family car and crashes it into the living room
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📺ABC Primetime, October 12, 1990: — On ‘Family Matters,’ an unlicensed Eddie loses control of the family car and crashes it into the living room

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🎁🤡 BOZO’S GRAND… PRIZE… GAME! G.I. Joe Watch Tower, Bozo birthday cake, photo with Bozo, Transformers backpack and ice cream… Not a bad haul! Who else wanted to be that kid?
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🎁🤡 BOZO’S GRAND… PRIZE… GAME! G.I. Joe Watch Tower, Bozo birthday cake, photo with Bozo, Transformers backpack and ice cream… Not a bad haul! Who else wanted to be that kid?

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2006 Retro Commercial: — GEICO Cavemen
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2006 Retro Commercial: — GEICO Cavemen

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🎬 ‘Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th’ was released 26 years ago, October 17, 2000
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🎬 ‘Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th’ was released 26 years ago, October 17, 2000

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☕️🎄Folgers ‘Brother and Sister’ Christmas Commercial (2009)
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☕️🎄Folgers ‘Brother and Sister’ Christmas Commercial (2009)

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📺On September 5, 1994, Face made his debut on Nick Jr., becoming the animated host and mascot of Nickelodeon’s preschool programming block
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📺On September 5, 1994, Face made his debut on Nick Jr., becoming the animated host and mascot of Nickelodeon’s preschool programming block

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🎬 ‘Five Easy Pieces’ starring Jack Nicholson opened in theaters 56 years ago, September 12, 1970
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🎬 ‘Five Easy Pieces’ starring Jack Nicholson opened in theaters 56 years ago, September 12, 1970

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