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.

The popular 1990s Friday night programming block on ABC, fondly known as "TGIF," was a staple in American households. But according to the man behind the concept, the acronym did not mean what you ...

The man behind ABC's TGIF programming block, Jim Janicek, dropped by the latest episode of 'Pod Meets World' to reminisce on where the idea came from and what that acronym really stands for.

TGIF Head Honcho Reminds Us It Never Actually Meant ‘Thank God It’s Friday,’ But It's His Cartoon Mice Comments That Blew My Mind News By Nick Venable published 19 February 2025 ...

ABC. Fans of ABC’s 1990s “TGIF” programming block with Full House, Boy Meets World and more are in for a huge shock. “[TGIF] is not ‘Thank God It’s Friday,'” Boy Meets World star ...

The company started using artificial intelligence this year to process and summarize questions asked by staff at its monthly town halls, known as TGIF (thank God it's Friday). The tool often ...

Producer Jim Janicek, who created the popular 1990s TV programming block “TGIF” on ABC, recently revealed that — contrary to popular belief — the acronym doesn’t mean “Thank God it’s ...

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.” ...

You know, 'It's Friday Night.' Lots of little short-isms." Though there were concerns over the use of "TGIF" bothering the restaurant chain TGI Friday's, network executives decided to go with it ...