41 Years Ago Today, One of the Most Iconic ‘80s Cartoons Ever Premiered (And We’re Still Waiting on a Modern Reboot)

I still remember when I first discovered ThunderCats 41 years ago! It really launched a franchise that so many of us still adore. The show began with a special two-part premiere on January 23rd, 1985 – “Exodus” and “The Unholy Alliance” – and those episodes instantly introduced me to amazing characters like Lion-O, Monkian, Cheetara, Panthro, Mumm-Ra, and the whole crew that became instantly iconic.





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