TGIF, ABC and Thank God

ABC's 'TGIF' Did Not Stand for 'Thank God It's Friday' in the '90s, Creator Says. So, What Did It Mean?
Jim Janicek said "TGIF" did not, in fact, stand for "Thank God It's Friday," but "Thank Goodness It's Funny." "We were talking about things like the 'Friday Fun Club,' " Janicek recalled, "There's a whole list somewhere I probably could dig up,
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 their last legs because the network always believed that most people were out going on dates,
ABC’s ‘TGIF’ Creator Reveals 1990s Viewers Were Wrong About the Name All Along
Fans of ABC's classic 'TGIF' programming block with 'Full House,' 'Boy Meets World' and more made a big mistake in its 1990s heyday
ABC's TGIF creator reminds fans it doesn't stand for 'Thank God It's Friday'
Thank god he cleared that up. Thank god this got sorted. The marketing guru behind ABC's long-running TGIF programming block, Jim Janicek, dropped by the latest episode of the Pod Meets World podcast to reminisce on where the idea came from and what that acronym really stands for.
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.” However, in a new interview,
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TGIF . . . No, Really.
Well, here we are again at the end of yet another workweek . . . and yet, just look at what has happened to these guys and gals . . .
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G5ive Restaurant Group announces intent to acquire TGI Fridays
G5ive Restaurant Group, led by Louisiana-based Cory Griffin, has announced its intention to acquire TGI Fridays via an ...
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TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you by Virgin River Casino
The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — whether it's something fun, inspiring, ...
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This soon-to-be local restaurant group has a plan to save TGI Fridays
G5ive Restaurant Group, a newly formed Miami restaurant group led by entrepreneur Cory Griffin, plans to relocate to Baton Rouge and acquire the bankrupt chain TGI Fridays.  The restaurant group aims ...
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TGIF: What's up this weekend in Greater Newburyport
Head on over to the Broadway Loop in Salisbury on Saturday and Sunday for carousel rides all afternoon. While there, make sure to pick up some pizza and walk along Salisbury Beach. The recently ...
Program: TGIF's battle of brunch
Start the weekend right with TGIF and new host Charlie Pickering. Guests include Dilruk Jayasinha, Lizzy Hoo and Anna Akana (US comedian).
Former TGIF's at Woodland Mall to become 'luxury pet hotel'
The pet hotel chain offers a cage-free environment with options for "all-day group play" or "private playtime with a staff ...