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Remembering Tales From the Cryptkeeper

The 1950’s introduced us to Tales From the Crypt, a wry, sardonic E.C. Comics series that turned the saccharine theme of good versus evil on its head. Like its comic predecessor and the HBO horror anthology

Is There a Doctor in the House? – 80s Cartoons’ Infamous Physicians

Brian Cave

When I was writing my Dr Archville vs. Dr Braxis article, I noticed something interesting. While bad guys like having a myriad of titles in their names (like General), there’s a disproportionately high number of

Ecto‑Cool Adventures: Revisiting The Real Ghostbusters

Mickey Yarber

After the success of the 1984 film Ghostbusters, a cartoon adaptation was inevitable. With most of the characters from the movie appearing in this series (though in slightly altered form…Ray was a bit chunkier and Egon

Hong Kong Phooey: The Goofiest Kung‑Fu Hero of Saturday Morning

Mickey Yarber

“Hong Kong Phooey,Number One Super Guy,Hong Kong Phooey,Quicker than the human eye…” For his day job, Penrod Pooch worked as a police station janitor, which wasn’t nearly as glamorous as it sounds. His fellow employees,

Why the 1970s Were the Golden Age of Saturday Morning Cartoons

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The 1970s Saturdays in the morning were already magical. It was a day that the children had looked forward to because they had time to spend in their pajamas with a bowl of cereal in

Underdog: The Little Hero Who Saved Saturday Morning

Mickey Yarber

“There’s no need to fear,Underdog is here!” Leonardo Productions, the creators of Tennesee Tuxedo, had their biggest success with the adventures of a super-powered pooch named Underdog. In the guise of the “humble and lovable” Shoe

Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats: The Cartoon Where Cool Was King

Mickey Yarber

While dogs always seem to get top billing at the movies, cats have consistently stolen the show on the small screen. Among the greats include Felix, Tom, and Sylvester, one name stands out as slightly

The ’90s Closed the Book On Saturday Morning Cartoons

Mickey Yarber

For generations of kids, Saturday mornings meant one thing: cereal in hand, eyes glued to the TV, and a lineup of animated heroes, slapstick antics, and toy-commercial interludes that stretched from dawn until lunch. But

Visionaries: The Cartoon Where Magic and Machines Went to War

Mickey Yarber

When the many suns of the planet of Prysmos came into alignment, the results were catastrophic. The planet was thrust back into the Dark Ages, where magic equaled power. Because of the cataclysm, the planet

The Snorks and Their Colorful World Beneath the Waves

Mickey Yarber

In the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons, few shows captured the imagination quite like The Snorks. Premiering on NBC on September 15, 1984, this animated series from Hanna-Barbera invited kids to explore the colorful,

Looney Tunes Now Streaming On Tubi After Removal From Max

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This week, nearly 800 classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts landed on the ad-supported streaming platform Tubi, offering fans free access to one of the crown jewels of American animation. The shorts, produced between 1930 and 1969, are

Jem and the Holograms: Rivalries, Rock Stars, and Outrageous Adventures

Mickey Yarber

Long before The Spice Girls, Jem and the Holograms had Girl Power and then some. Underwritten by Hasbro, who wanted an MTV-influenced doll line to rival Mattel’s Barbie, Jem came on the scene as part of

RoboForce: An Upgrade to the Original

Brian Cave

RoboForce has returned! The first show in Nacelle Toys’ “Nacelleverse” world, RoboForce: The Animated Series is a brand-new show running on Tubi. The show vastly exceeds the original RoboForce in terms of story and character,

Cartoon Cruisers: A Comparison of Iconic Animated Vehicles

Brian Cave

We’ve all been on a commute, stuck in traffic due to some accident up ahead or cut off by a lousy driver. Sometimes you get mad and honk, sometimes you just suck it up and

Mr. T Cartoon: Gymnastics, Grit, and Gold Chains on Saturday Mornings

Mickey Yarber

Looking back at the Saturday morning cartoon of the ’80s based on the iconic Mr. T.

RoboForce: The Animated Series Has Landed on Tubi

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RoboForce: The Animated Series, the new 2D sci fi adventure from The Nacelle Company had made its streaming debut on Tubi. Based on the 1980s toy line, RoboForce: The Animated Series is set in Detroit in the

Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels: The Prehistoric Hero of Saturday Morning

Mickey Yarber

“Captain CAAAAAAAAVEMAAAAAAAN!” Captain Caveman was a prehistoric superhero unfrozen by three teenage beauties. They took him around in their van, solving mysteries across the country. And he could fly. Young boys of the world, set