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ABC’s ‘TGIF’ didn’t stand for ‘Thank God it’s Friday’ — creator reveals real meaning
Janicek said “TGIF” really stood for, “Thank Goodness it’s Funny.” He recalled workshopping possible names. “We were talking about things like the ‘Friday Fun Club.’ There’s a ...
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ABC's 'TGIF' Did Not Stand for 'Thank God It's Friday' in the '90s, Creator Says. So, What Did It Mean?
"Bob, I believe, came up with 'Thank Goodness It's Funny,' to avoid any conflict with any restaurant." ABC's "TGIF" began in 1989 and ran through 2000. In its time, it featured family favorites ...
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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 ...