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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
Began its theatrical run on this date
It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that...
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The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!: Season 1 (1989)
In 1989, the two most famous plumbers from Brooklyn burst out of the Nintendo game world and onto television screens across America. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! aired weekday afternoons and brought Mario, Luigi, Princess Toadstool and King Koopa more thrilling...
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Hey Dude: Season 2 (1989)
The antics of a colorful group working at the Bar None, a dude ranch. It is owned by Mr. Ernst, a sometimes-too-enthusiastic, but well meaning boss. The staff include sweet Melody, the lifeguard, Brad, the rich horse instructor, Danny, a Native American, Ted, the...
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Death Spa (1989)
Premiered on this date
Michael Evans, whose wife Catherine Avery Evans has recently killed herself, is the owner of a high-tech health club. Catherine possesses the club's computer control systems and begins using the club's exercise machines, dumbbells, and other equipment to murder the club's...
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The Legend Of Zelda: Season 1 (1989)
Based on the popular Nintendo game of the same name. Link and Princess Zelda protect the mystical artifact, the Triforce of Wisdom, from falling into the hands of the evil sorcerer Ganon.
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Phantom Of The Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989)
Premiered on this date
A man loses his home and suffers life-threatening burns from a fire deliberately set by commercial real estate developers vying for his property. One year later, a shopping mall opens on the land, and a series of murders begins.
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GLOW: Season 4 (1989)
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (also known by its initials as GLOW or G.L.O.W.) is a women's professional wrestling promotion that began in 1986 (the pilot was filmed in December 1985) and has continued in various forms after it left television. Colorful characters, strong...
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USA Up All Night: Season 1 (1989)
USA Up All Night is USA Cable Network's weekend movie program that lasts into the wee hours of the night. The quality of movies range from top rate to cheesy. In the beginning, Up All Night had hosts that presented the movies and had skits during the films. Gilbert Gottfried...
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