Saturday Morning Cartoons
Remember how you used to go to bed Friday nights wishing it was already the next day? One of the most fondly remembered rites of childhood is waking up early and rushing downstairs to settle in on the couch for a morning of Saturday cartoons. Starting in the 1950s 
and continuing to this day, networks like ABC and NBC , as well as cable channels like Nickelodeon and Disney , air blocks of children's programming that keep many a kid busy while Mom and Dad do household chores, make breakfast or enjoy a quiet moment together. With catchy music and playful opening titles, these are the shows that have defined (and defied) generations, so put on your coziest pair of pajamas, pour yourself a big bowl of sugary cereal and prepare to take a trip down memory lane.
Classic Cartoons
These are some of the most beloved Saturday morning cartoons that have gone on to become television staples.
- 'Lion-o, HO!' So goes the battlecry of the popular 1985 show Thundercats , which chronicled the adventures of a team of humanoid cats fighting evil in their adopted homeland.
- Another popular 1980s cartoon was Thundarr the Barbarian , which followed Thundarr and his companions as they wandered a futuristic, devastated Earth and fought evil.
- The Jetsons was a hugely successful 1960s cartoon that depicted a gleaming futuristic world and the lovable Jetson family that inhabited it.
- The never-ending chase between Tom and Jerry made this show one of Hanna-Barbera's most enduring cartoon couples, though some parents have protested the large amounts of comic violence.
- Batman Beyond tells the story of Terry McGinniss, a new Batman who has all the gadgets, research and intuition he needs to fight crime and enemies in 2021 Gotham.
- A cult children's classic in Britain, Mr. Benn follows the adventures of a man who visits a Fancy Dress Shop and is magically transported to other worlds by the clothes he wears.
- Another favorite 1980s British cartoon was Charlie Chalk , the story of a friendly clown who finds himself on a magical tropical island surrounded by comic sidekicks and bananas.
Top Sellers
- The Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Vol. 6 is jam-packed with classic Looney Tunes shorts from the 1940's, and features character-specific commentaries from animators and historians. There's also an all-new documentry of the legendary Mel Blanc, who gave voice to Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Tweety Bird, among other classic characters.
- Want to relive some of your favorite Saturday morning shows? Pop in the Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1970's Vol.1 collection and watch some of Hanna-Barbera's most famous shows like Scooby-Doo and The Jetsons, along with forgotten gems like Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch.
- Chock-full of shows like Popeye, Superman and Woody Woodpecker, the Classic Cartoons Vol.1 and Vol. 2 DVD's will keep your children busy on Saturday mornings for weeks to come.
- Bring back fond memories of sitting cross-legged in front of the TV on Saturday mornings with the Saturday Mornings Collection: 1960s Vol. 1 . With over 33 cartoons that cover everything from Top Cat to Quick Draw McGraw, you'll be craving sugary cereals in no time.
- Scooby-Doo and the Dynomutt Hour was a popular cartoon that followed Scooby and his crime-fighting partner Dynomutt in outlandish and comical adventures. With memorable characters and hilarious hijinks galore, this is a staple of any Saturday morning cartoon DVD collection.
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