ABC's 'TGIF' Did Not Stand for 'Thank God It's Friday' in the '90s, Creator Says. So, What Did It Mean?
Jim Janicek, creator of ABC's popular 1990s TGIF programming block, shared the true meaning of the acronym on a recent ...
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ABC’s TGIF Creator Clarifies Acronym Didn’t Stand For “Thank God It’s Friday”
ABC‘s TGIF programming block had viewers hoping for Friday nights to watch their favorite sitcom. Over the years, many people believed the acronym stood for “Thank God It’s Friday.” ...
ABC’s ‘TGIF’ didn’t stand for ‘Thank God it’s Friday’ — creator reveals real meaning
Friday night used to be what was considered the death slot,” he explained. “They would kind of put shows there that were on ...
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As Congress abdicates its role, thank goodness the judiciary hasn't | R. Bruce Anderson
Congress has failed to fulfill its constitutional duty to check the executive branch's power grabs. The author argues that the judiciary is crucial for maintaining the balance of power and ...
TGIF Head Honcho Reminds Us It Never Actually Meant ‘Thank God It’s Friday,’ But It's His Cartoon Mice Comments That Blew My Mind
And wouldn't you know it, in came future Disney boss Bob Iger and fellow exec Stu Brower, who more formally pitched the idea for TGIF as the hook for ABC's pre-weekend comedies. But their idea wasn't ...
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ITV Coronation Street fans say 'thank goodness' as familiar face returns
Coronation Street fans said "thank goodness" after a familiar face made ... "Katy has slipped back into Julie's shoes with such ease that it's like she's never been away, and we can't wait for ...
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ABC’s ‘TGIF’ Creator Reveals 1990s Viewers Were Wrong About the Name All Along
The TV executive went on: "Bob, I believe, came up with ‘Thank Goodness It’s Funny,’ to avoid any conflict with any restaurant." Janicek told "Pod Meets World" that "TGIF" was successful ...