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- CreatorVivian HornerSandy KavanaughStarsJim JinkinsGeorge JamesC.C. LoveheartA quaint Victorian boarding house powered by a pinwheel on the roof. In each episode, the inhabitants of Pinwheel House solve problems and play games for preschoolers.December 1, 1977
- StarsWillard C. AmbisJim JinkinsBrad WilliamsHocus Focus featured an apprentice wizard who magically time traveled forward from the Middle Ages named Kryspen, who worked in the film department of a public library, who, along with his shape-shifting pet named "Oulak", played short films. Kryspen's friends included the absent-minded Professor Rhombus, a young woman named Daisy, and a talking book. The show only lasted one year
- StarsJordan Walker-PearlmanJohn MolnarMark CordrayTalk and current events show aimed at children and teenagers.1980
- StarsCarlo GrossmanJohn RousseauSteve RifkinThis show aired on the childrens' network Nickelodeon. Kids would send in their original stories and the actors would act them out. Typical of the early 80's fashions, all actors wore brightly colored spandex bodysuits.1981
- StarsReggie JacksonReggie Jackson sports on active health and fitness, mixed with competitions.December 1, 1981
- CreatorCy SchneiderStarsBill BixbyPhil ProctorVirginia CapersBill Bixby hosts a collection of biographical stories of the lives of famous people who changed history from Golda Meir to Mahatma Gandhi to Pancho Villa to Florence Nightingale and many others.December 5, 1982
- StarsLeonard NimoySonny LandhamTyler SmithLeonard Nimoy takes a behind-the-scenes look at how films are made through interviews and visits to the sets of hit movies.December 5, 1982
- CreatorDon HerbertStarsDon HerbertStacy PetriukLeila ZamaMr. Wizard and his young friends conduct a variety of science experiments.October 3, 1983
- StarsDave CoulierDiz McNallyMarty SchiffDave and his friends host this zany sketch comedy variety show for kids.
- StarsSalvatore VecchioPeter CoyoteLisa LingA weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National Geographic Ultimate Explorer. A news-style journal format is now used instead of the more traditional format of the specials.April 7, 1985
- CreatorGeraldine LaybourneRoger Damon PriceStarsCraig WarnockJonathan Edward GoodmanTimothy J ReidA series comprised entirely of short (several per episode) comedy sketches. Recurring bits included "Kentucky Boys," a pair of stereotypical hicks discussing life; "Ivan Tellalie," Soviet newscaster (and Hero of Soviet Union, 23rd Class); and animated sequences involving the turkey that created TV. The show also included clips from Monty Python and other classic comedies.June 3, 1985
- StarsMarc SummersJohn HarveyDave ShikiarOne in a long-running series of game shows, where two-member teams of children compete to answer questions and complete stunts.October 6, 1986
- StarsRoger EbertGene SiskelRebecca Schwager4 Kids Sit Around a Table Reviewing Movies, With K As the Top Rating, and Showing Behind the Scenes.November 1, 1986
- StarsAlie SmithWendy L. DouglasMatt BrownTeenage targeted talk/comedy show that ran on Nickelodeon through 1989 and introduced future stars as guests like Mayim Bialik and New Kids on the Block. Something like a young version of the late-night shows, complete with a house band.July 1, 1988
- CreatorAlan GoodmanAlbie HechtFred SeibertStarsPaul ProvenzaJohn Henry KurtzNobi NakanishiKids take each other to court and "The Honorable Judge O. Meter" decides their verdict. Paul Provenza is the host of this short-lived and relatively forgotten late 80s Nickelodeon show.September 3, 1988
- CreatorMichael KlinghofferBob MittenthalStarsSkip LackeyHenry J. WaleczkoMichael CarringtonTwo teams battle it out based on their knowledge and physical skills.May 1, 1989
- CreatorMichael KlinghofferStarsMaria MilitoRobb Edward MorrisLew SchneiderKids attempt to test their knowledge in a matter of mixed learning.October 2, 1989
- CreatorAndy BambergerDebby BeeceGeoffrey DarbyStarsGreg LeeMolly PesceTrace BurroughsApril 2, 1989
- CreatorR.L. StineJudy KatschkeStarsNoel MacNealPam ArcieroJames J. KroupaIn a wind-up toy castle, a fantasy world of talking animals and assorted creatures live together with a giant who's in charge.September 4, 1989
- StarsDonnie JeffcoatOmar GoodingJessica GaynesTeams of kids compete against each other in a variety of physical competitions and sports.July 4, 1990
- StarsMatthew LillardSkatemaster TateSamuel RingoirThe start of professional skateboarding, xgames before the xgames.July 4, 1990
- CreatorBill AikenAndy BambergerJames BetheaStarsPhil MooreAndrea LivelyMichael BowerTwo teams vie for a chance to go inside a video game!January 4, 1992
- CreatorScott FishmanAlbie HechtByron TaylorStarsMoira QuirkMike O'MalleyKelli MarchewkaThree kids dawning the different colors blue, red, and purple compete in relatively cool-looking olympic-style games to achieve as many points as they can. At the end of every episode, they climb a big fake mountain, braving tumbling rocks made out of styrofoam, sparkling glitter, shooting steam, and loud sounds while trying to hit all the "Actuators" along their way to the summit including the final one at the very top. The first place winner gets a "piece of the rock" which is a big green glowing rock-shaped thing, that is supposed to be from the mountain they just climbed. The mountain is called the "Aggro Crag" later changed to the "Mega Crag" during the 3rd season, and finally the "Super Aggro Crag" for Global GUTS.September 19, 1992
- StarsBruce KlassenPhil MooreJake GarnAstronomy through Space is taught by enough travelers.September 6, 1991
- StarsTracie SpencerKennan ScottAnother Bad CreationNovember 1, 1991