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"