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Visionaries: The Cartoon Where Magic and Machines Went to War

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,

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

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.

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

The Mysterious Cities of Gold: A Journey Across History, Mystery, and Sunlight

Mickey Yarber

“Children of the Sun, see your time has just begun,Searching for your way, through adventures every day.Every day and night, with the condor in flight,With all your friends in tow, you search for the Cities

From Endor to Saturday Morning: The Animated World of the Ewoks

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Those cute, bear-like denizens of Endor, first introduced in Return of the Jedi, received their own show two years later (not to mention some new action figures…). The Ewoks had proven their continued popularity in the

When Teen Wolf Came to Saturday Mornings

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“I’m feelin’ hairy, and my teeth are mean,I got a weird complexion and I, I wanna scream!” A year after the big-screen version, Teen Wolf made its way to television as a cartoon. As in the film,

Land of the Lost: Time Warps, Sleestaks, and the Weirdest World on TV

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“Marshall, Will, and Holly,On a routine expedition,Met the greatest earthquake ever known.High on the rapids, it struck their tiny raft,And plunged them down a thousand feet below,To the Land of the Lost.” As the theme

Spider‑Man and His Amazing Friends: The 80s Cartoon That Made Marvel Must‑See TV

Mickey Yarber

Marvel Comics’ famed webslinger returned to Saturday morning in 1981 with a pair of new companions. In this incarnation, Peter Parker was a college student at Empire State University, boarding with his Aunt May. While

The Super Friends: Heroes, Hijinks, and the Hall of Justice

Mickey Yarber

Deep in the corridors of the Hall of Justice resided some of DC Comics’ greatest superheroes: Superman, Aquaman, Batman & Robin, and Wonder Woman. Collectively, these crimefighters were known as the Justice League of America, based on the DC

Count Duckula: The Funniest Fowl in Transylvania

Mickey Yarber

Count Duckula was a centuries-old vampire who also happened to be a duck. While trying to revive him, the Count’s assistant Igor accidentally injected him with ketchup instead of blood. This mishap resulted in the

The Biskitts: Brave Pups, Royal Secrets, and a Hidden Island Kingdom

Mickey Yarber

The Biskitts were a group of tiny canines who lived on Biskitt Island and were committed to guarding the crown jewels of Biskitt Castle. Modeled after Robin Hood, the diminutive dogs still served their recently

Wolf Rock TV: The Lost Cartoon That Rocked Too Hard for Saturday Morning

Mickey Yarber

Wolf Rock TV flickered through the eighties like a neon fever dream, blending cartoons, music videos, and Wolfman Jack’s howl into one unforgettable burst of rock‑and‑roll Saturday morning magic.

Turbo Teen: The 80s Cartoon That Shifted Into Pure Insanity

Mickey Yarber

Not only was Brett Matthews a great sports car driver, but he was also a great sports car! Following an accident in which he crashed into a science lab where a top-secret transfer ray was

Dragon’s Lair: The Animated Quest That Brought the Arcade to TV

Mickey Yarber

Dirk the Daring was the star of this medieval-themed cartoon, and his nemesis was the fire-breathing dragon Cinge. In each episode, Cinge would find a new way to terrorize the kingdom of King Ethelred, usually

The California Raisins Show: The Grooviest Cartoon of the 80s

Mickey Yarber

Pop quiz: How many lovable characters originated from a mandate by a farmers’ collective to boost sales of a floundering agricultural product? Under these highly uncommon circumstances, the California Raisins were born. In 1986, the