Hanna-Barbera Archives : The Retro Network

The High‑Adventure Legacy of Jonny Quest

Jonny Quest burst onto TV in 1964 with globe‑trotting danger, bold design, and stories that treated kids like they were ready for real adventure, not just Saturday‑morning silliness.

Before Cartoon Network There Was the USA Cartoon Express

Mickey Yarber

USA’s Cartoon Express brought classic animation to cable kids everywhere, creating a cozy daily ritual filled with familiar characters, simple charm, and the earliest taste of all‑day cartoon programming.

The Great Cartoon Games: Remembering Laff-A-Lympics

Mickey Yarber

Laff A Lympics brought together the entire Hanna Barbera universe in a globe spanning cartoon competition that turned Saturday mornings into a playful mix of sports, chaos, and crossover magic.

The Saturday Morning Magic of The Smurfs

Mickey Yarber

The Smurfs turned quiet forest adventures into Saturday‑morning magic, a gentle blue world that shaped childhood long after louder shows like He‑Man and Thundercats faded, proving kindness could be just as thrilling as any battle.

Tubi is Adding Hundreds of Retro Cartoons in March

The Retro Network

With HBO Max removing cartoon shows from its massive streaming library, Tubi is stepping up to the plate, and will soon be the ultimate destination for retro cartoons.

Dynomutt Dog Wonder and the Blue Falcon’s Chaotic Crusade

Mickey Yarber

Dynomutt, Dog Wonder brought cheerful chaos to Saturday mornings, pairing a straight‑laced hero with a lovable mechanical sidekick whose gadget misfires turned every mission into a bright, unforgettable blend of action and comedy.

How The 13 Ghosts of Scooby‑Doo Became a Cult Classic in Just 13 Episodes

Mickey Yarber

In the fall of 1985, Saturday morning cartoons took a spooky detour when The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo premiered on ABC. It was the seventh incarnation of the beloved franchise, but this time, the formula

Ruh-Roh! The Top 10 Scariest Monsters from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

Pitfall Gary

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! premiered on CBS in September 1969 and changed Saturday mornings forever. Scooby-Doo was created by Ken Spears and Joe Ruby, who also created Jabberjaw, Captain Caveman, Dynomutt and many more great

Space Stars: The Saturday Morning Podcast

Christopher Jay

Space Stars Okay, so here’s the story: Space Ghost meets the Herculoids, meets Astro, meets a few other Hanna-Barbera footnotes. And at the end, they all get together to blow away the big bad of