At its peak, the “TGIF” programming block included a slew of iconic shows, such as “Boy Meets World,” and “Family Matters.” ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection.

ABC's "TGIF" programming block, which included hit shows like "Full House" and "Boy Meets World," didn't stand for "Thank God It's Friday," producer Jim Janicek reveals.

ABC's 'TGIF' Did Not Stand for 'Thank God It's Friday' in the '90s, Creator Says. So, What Did It Mean? Jim Janicek revealed the actual acronym during a chat on the 'Pod Meets World' podcast . By.

ABC debuted “TGIF” on September 22, 1989, with a two-hour block of youth-centric sitcoms starting at 8 p.m. with Full House, followed by Family Matters, Perfect Strangers and Just the Ten of ...

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