How many networks aired the franchise in 1981 only?
CREATE TABLE table_12438767_1 (network VARCHAR, dates_aired VARCHAR)
SELECT COUNT(network) FROM table_12438767_1 WHERE dates_aired = "1981"
### Context: CREATE TABLE table_12438767_1 (network VARCHAR, dates_aired VARCHAR) ### Question: How many networks aired the franchise in 1981 only? ### Answer: SELECT COUNT(network) FROM table_12438767_1 WHERE dates_aired = "1981"