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30 Years Ago, ABC Debuted A Rare TGIF Sitcom Flop
ABC's TGIF block was the average sitcom fan's dream back in the '90s, but not every series could be a hit like Family Matters. The proof? This sci-fi flop.
- ABC's TGIF block was the average sitcom fan's dream back in the '90s, but not every series could be a hit like Family Matters. The proof? This sci-fi flop.
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- 30 Years Ago, ABC Debuted A Rare TGIF Sitcom Flop
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