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TGIF was an American prime time television programming block that has aired on ABC at various points since the late 1980s. The name comes from the initials of the popular phrase "Thank God It's Friday"; however, the stars of the lineup touted the initialism as meaning "Thank Goodness It's Funny."
Sep 25, 2014 · The TGIF block encouraged viewers to tune in for the entire evening of programming, rather than just their favorite show. From Family Matters to lesser-known favorites like Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, TGIF shows still hold a special place in the hearts of many '90s kids and television addicts alike.
ABC TGIF: Created by Jim Janicek. With Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Jay Mohr, Ben Savage. A two-hour Friday night block of family sitcoms hosted by the various stars of the shows, TGIF was often supplemented with animation, running skits, and short gags.
Jan 7, 2021 · Pre-existing and little-watched shows Fresh Off the Boat and Speechless couldn't save TGIF, and the network retired the idea once more. From its most popular shows to its eventual downfall,...
Mar 3, 2019 · From 1989-2000, Friday nights on ABC were home to the block of family-friendly sitcoms known as TGIF, which in addition to the traditional “thank God it’s Friday” stood for “thank goodness it’s funny.”
Aug 4, 2017 · If you watched television on a Friday night in the 1990s, it was hard to escape the family-friendly programming block known as “TGIF.” From 1989 to 2000, ABC’s clever marketing campaign...
Sep 22, 2022 · TGIF was a specific programming block that aired on Friday nights on ABC from 8 pm to 10 pm and ran from 1989 to 2000. It was family-friendly and, thanks to hits like Full House and Family Matters, became a ratings success.
