text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### 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"