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Cartoon Sitcoms

Back in 1960, a new cartoon concept was introduced to television viewers - the animated sitcom. Designed for a prime-time viewing audience, these shows offered an equal number of laughs for parents and kids alike. And when the original experiment proved to be an overwhelming success (see below), it started a trend in television programming that continues to thrive. Today, we offer up some of the most memorable animated families to ever invade our living rooms, and then we want to hear who your all-time favorites are.

Cartoon Battle of the Bands

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They are some of the best-remembered bands of the 60s and 70s, even if they never set foot on the stage of The Ed Sullivan Show or American Bandstand. We remember their songs, which stick to the brain like a wad of gum, even though we never got the chance to see them in concert, [...]

The Velvet Mouse Show!

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From the founders of Retroland comes a brand new transmedia animated series with a refreshing retro feel that promises the return of Saturday morning. Retroland is proud to announce the pilot episode of The Velvet Mouse Show, the first original production from Jetset Studios. The Velvet Mouse Show begins when teen brothers Shaun and Donny [...]

Cartoon All Stars to the Rescue!

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Twenty years ago today, on April 21, 1990, cartoon characters ignored their network loyalties for a day, in a coordinated effort to keep kids off drugs. Called Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, the half-hour public service presentation featured many of the favorite characters from Saturday morning television, and was simulcast on all three major networks, [...]