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Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995) is an American animated superhero TV show based on the DC Comics character. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, it originally aired on Fox Kids from 1992 to 1995 with a total of 85 episodes. The series drew inspiration from Tim Burton’s live-action Batman films and the acclaimed Superman theatrical cartoons produced by Fleischer Studios in the 1940s. In order to capture the ‘otherworldly timelessness’ seen in

The animated television series, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventures (1990–1991), is a spin-off of the 1989 film by the same name. It continues the story of Bill and Ted, two teenage musicians who are approached by Rufus, a man from the future. Rufus enlists their help in graduating high school so they can start a band that will inspire future generations. Throughout the series, they journey through different time periods to ensure that history remains intact. The show’s first season was produced by Hanna-Barbera and aired on CBS, with Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, and Bernie Casey reprising their roles from the film.

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–1990) is a popular American animated adventure comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. Created by Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove, it follows the adventures of iconic Disney characters Chip ‘n’ Dale in a new setting. Originally premiering on The Disney Channel, the series later entered national syndication on September 18, 1989. It often aired alongside other beloved shows such as DuckTales and TaleSpin in the afternoons. From 1990 to 1993, it was also included in The Disney Afternoon lineup for reruns. It was briefly shown on Toon Disney in 1998 before being removed ten ...

The Simpsons (1989–2024), an American animated sitcom by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company, is a satirical portrayal of life in America. It follows the Simpson family – consisting of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie – in the fictional town of Springfield as they humorously exaggerate society, Western culture, television, and the human condition. The idea for the family came to Groening while working on animated shorts with producer James L. Brooks. He based them on his own relatives, ...

A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991), developed by Tom Ruegger, is the eighth version of Hanna-Barbera’s popular Scooby-Doo franchise. The animated mystery comedy series follows a younger version of the title character and his human friends as they solve cases, similar to the original TV show. It first aired on September 10, 1988 on ABC and ran for three seasons until August 17, 1991 during the syndicated block The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. After the initial season, many of Hanna-Barbera’s production staff, including Ruegger, left the studio to create Tiny ...

The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo (1985–1986) is an American animated series created by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It is the seventh version of their popular Scooby-Doo franchise. The initial episode finds our gang on a trip to Honolulu in Daphne’s plane. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, they end up in the Himalayas instead. Inside a temple, two bumbling ghosts named Weerd and Bogel trick Scooby and Shaggy into opening the Chest of Demons – a powerful container that holds the 13 most terrifying ghosts and demons that have ever existed. As only those who let them loose can put them back, Scooby and Shaggy join forces with Daphne, Scrappy-Doo, ...

The sixth installment of the popular Saturday morning cartoon Scooby-Doo, known as The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show, debuted on September 10, 1983. It featured Daphne’s return and aired for one season on ABC with two separate eleven-minute cartoons. In 1984, the show was renamed The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries (1983–1984) but maintained its original format. However, in season two, Fred and Velma rejoined the team after a four-year break. The show continued for another season on ABC. Hanna-Barbera attempted to blend elements from both formats for the first season, which brought back Daphne after a three-year hiatus. Each episode follows Daphne, ...

The Ri¢hie Ri¢h/Scooby-Doo Show (1980–1982) was a one-hour animated program that aired on ABC from November 8, 1980, to November 7, 1981. Created by Hanna-Barbera Productions, it featured segments of both Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo as well as Richie Rich. This marked the sixth appearance of Scooby-Doo in a Hanna-Barbera show. The show was unique in that Scooby-Doo received second billing and also introduced audiences to Richie Rich’s animated debut. Tune in for a one-hour special showcasing the best of Scooby-Doo and Richie Rich cartoons. Join Scooby and his detective pals as they solve ...

Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979–1983), the fourth iteration of the beloved Scooby-Doo franchise, was an American animated television series. By 1979, the team at Hanna-Barbera realized that the Scooby-Doo formula had become tiresome and decided to poke fun at it in a special primetime episode called Scooby Goes Hollywood. This special was completed before the series aired in September 1979. At the same time, ABC was considering cancelling the show due to declining ratings and the departure of Fred Silverman, one of its main supporters who had left for NBC in 1978. Faced with a tough decision between ...

Scooby’s All-Star Laff-A-Lympics (1977–1979), produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, graced the Saturday morning airwaves on ABC from September 10, 1977 to September 2, 1978. It showcased five beloved Hanna-Barbera series: The Scooby-Doo Show, Laff-A-Lympics, The Blue Falcon & Dynomutt, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, and reruns of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. In its second season (1978-79), the show was renamed as Scooby’s All-Stars and aired on ABC from September 9 to October 28. However, the runtime was shortened to 90 minutes by omitting The Blue Falcon & Dynomutt and ...

Produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1976 for ABC Saturday mornings, The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour (1976–1978) was a 60-minute package show. It made its debut on September 11, 1976. Later, an additional 30 minutes were added to the series (due to repeats of the first two CBS seasons of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!), making it the Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Show for nine months from December 4, 1976 to September 3, 1977. Like many animated shows from Hanna-Barbera in the ’70s, this one also included a laugh track created by the studio. With Willie the Weasel’s new formula, he can transform into the notorious ...

The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972–1973) is a popular American animated series by Hanna-Barbera, aired on CBS. As the second installment in the Scooby-Doo franchise, it follows the original series, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!. The show features appearances from a variety of celebrity guest stars who lent their voices to characters such as Don Knotts, Jerry Reed, Cass Elliot, Jonathan Winters, Sandy Duncan, Tim Conway, Dick Van Dyke, Don Adams, Davy Jones and Sonny & Cher. Some episodes even included retired or deceased celebrities whose roles were filled by talented imitators such as The Three Stooges and Laurel and Hardy. Additionally, there were ...

Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1978) is a popular American animated comedy series created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears and produced by Hanna-Barbera for CBS. It follows the adventures of four high school students, Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy, accompanied by their Great Dane friend Scooby-Doo. Together, they solve a variety of unusual mysteries, often thwarting someone’s plans to cause chaos in the world. Their trusty van, the Mystery Machine, always seems to have engine trouble or break down on their way to or from regular teenage activities. As they stumble ...