Why did Saturday morning cartoons end?
A look at reasons why Saturday morning cartoons have ended as a concept, from the rise of cable TV to broadcast children’s TV regulations.
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What were the main influences and trends in 1960s TV animation?
A look at the prevailing trends in 1960s TV animation, including the rise of non-comedic cartoons and a shift to less violent programming.
What were the main influences and trends in 2000s TV animation?
A look at the major trends in 2000s TV animation, from “slice-of-life” TV shows to the influence of anime on Western animation.
What were the main influences and trends in 1990s TV animation?
A look at some of the trends that dominated 1990s TV animation, from pop culture references to the rise of cable television.
What were the main influences and trends in 1970s TV animation?
A look at some trends in 1970s TV animation, including pastiches of primetime TV shows and the massive number of “Scooby-Doo” clones.
What were the main influences and trends in 1980s TV animation?
The influences and trends in 1980s TV animation, including “baby” versions of adult characters and “DuckTales” launching the modern animation revival.
What were the main influences and trends in 2010s TV animation?
A look at the trends in 2010s TV animation, including the rise of “Adventure Time” and the popularity of comedic adventure cartoons.
Why is Scooby-Doo still popular after 50 years?
A look at why Scooby-Doo endures as a franchise after 50 years.
RIP Saturday morning cartoons, and the reasons why they’re dead
(An updated version of this post is available here.) Lately there’s been a lot of talk about the death of Saturday morning cartoons on American …
Saturday morning cartoons: “Speed Buggy”
This week, I look back at the early 1970s Hanna-Barbera cartoon “Speed Buggy.” Background Airing on CBS from 1973-1975, “Speed Buggy” was one of the …