Antiyonder
03-30-2008, 04:42 AM
Last year I posted a similar thread in the General Animation Forum concerning not just CN, but Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. This, however, is simply for Cartoon Network.
Anyway, while CN is mostly dedicated to new original programming, the execs will occasionally throw a bone to those who watch the older programs (whether it's an old MGM/Hanna Barbera cartoon on weekdays or an old Cartoon Cartoon Marathon on Sundays, with Samurai Jack making a brief return). Which is the reason I'm putting this thread up.
Now let's say that the current execs decided to cutback on excessive airing of certain shows and decided to add some more of their ended programs to the network. Which should they readd to the network?
Now while you can list your favorite shows, there are two conditions to the Cartoons you put down (Both of which need to be followed):
1. It has to be a show which can either cash in on a franchise, product or help in bridging gaps between certain blocks. Not simply because you like it.
2. You have to list the reasons why put the show back on the network would be in the execs best interest.
- Alvin & The Chipmunks:
1. I may be mistaken, if so feel free to correct me. The movie based off the cartoon has seemingly faired better than most cartoon to live action adaptations (such as Underdog).
2. Pretty high episode count.
3. Can't really get many DVD releases due to the copyrighted songs, thus justifies some airtime.
- Tom & Jerry Kids: Again, this is the show which aired on Fox Kids in the 90s. I suggest it because:
1. Tom & Jerry is still doing well enough to merit the old shorts constant airing as well as the current revival of the frachise.
2. It would complement other shows on the network such as Baby Looney Tunes and A Pup Named Scooby Doo.
- Any particular Looney Tunes cartoon such as the old theatrical shorts, Taz Mania, Sylvester And Tweety's Mysteries or Duck Dodgers. The fact that Baby Looney Tunes, Tweety's High Flying Adventures as well as other LT movies haven't hurt the schedule proves that the franchise still has it's appeal for the modern audience.
- The Flintstones:
1. Before the animated sitcoms that have been conceived by Fox, Flintstones was the longest running American Animated Sitcom. Fair number of spinoffs and movies (live action or animated).
2. Since it is was intended for adults (Honeymooner type adults, not Family Guy type adults mind you), it would make for a good bridge between the finishing hours of Adult Swim and the morning programs of Cartoon Network.
3. High episode counts, and can be aired in rotation with it's spinoffs.
4. Considering that the show has vitamins and cereals with the characters, it should still have some recognition.
- Speed Racer (Original 60's version)
1. Movie tie in of course.
2. As with Flintstones, can follow Adult Swim, just before Cartoon Network's morning line up.
- Justice League/Justice League Unlimited: Yes I'm fully aware Cartoon Network is getting The Brave And The Bold, but this show will still have it's merit in:
1. Focusing on The A-List heroes more than the upcoming TB&TB will from what I heard. For one thing, it's the only show outside Superfriends which feature Batman & Superman regularly, and both of them having an upcoming movie.
2. Fair enough episode numbers.
3. Would be a good bridge show between Cartoon Network's action programming and Adult Swim at night.
That's my list and reasoning. What's yours?
Anyway, while CN is mostly dedicated to new original programming, the execs will occasionally throw a bone to those who watch the older programs (whether it's an old MGM/Hanna Barbera cartoon on weekdays or an old Cartoon Cartoon Marathon on Sundays, with Samurai Jack making a brief return). Which is the reason I'm putting this thread up.
Now let's say that the current execs decided to cutback on excessive airing of certain shows and decided to add some more of their ended programs to the network. Which should they readd to the network?
Now while you can list your favorite shows, there are two conditions to the Cartoons you put down (Both of which need to be followed):
1. It has to be a show which can either cash in on a franchise, product or help in bridging gaps between certain blocks. Not simply because you like it.
2. You have to list the reasons why put the show back on the network would be in the execs best interest.
- Alvin & The Chipmunks:
1. I may be mistaken, if so feel free to correct me. The movie based off the cartoon has seemingly faired better than most cartoon to live action adaptations (such as Underdog).
2. Pretty high episode count.
3. Can't really get many DVD releases due to the copyrighted songs, thus justifies some airtime.
- Tom & Jerry Kids: Again, this is the show which aired on Fox Kids in the 90s. I suggest it because:
1. Tom & Jerry is still doing well enough to merit the old shorts constant airing as well as the current revival of the frachise.
2. It would complement other shows on the network such as Baby Looney Tunes and A Pup Named Scooby Doo.
- Any particular Looney Tunes cartoon such as the old theatrical shorts, Taz Mania, Sylvester And Tweety's Mysteries or Duck Dodgers. The fact that Baby Looney Tunes, Tweety's High Flying Adventures as well as other LT movies haven't hurt the schedule proves that the franchise still has it's appeal for the modern audience.
- The Flintstones:
1. Before the animated sitcoms that have been conceived by Fox, Flintstones was the longest running American Animated Sitcom. Fair number of spinoffs and movies (live action or animated).
2. Since it is was intended for adults (Honeymooner type adults, not Family Guy type adults mind you), it would make for a good bridge between the finishing hours of Adult Swim and the morning programs of Cartoon Network.
3. High episode counts, and can be aired in rotation with it's spinoffs.
4. Considering that the show has vitamins and cereals with the characters, it should still have some recognition.
- Speed Racer (Original 60's version)
1. Movie tie in of course.
2. As with Flintstones, can follow Adult Swim, just before Cartoon Network's morning line up.
- Justice League/Justice League Unlimited: Yes I'm fully aware Cartoon Network is getting The Brave And The Bold, but this show will still have it's merit in:
1. Focusing on The A-List heroes more than the upcoming TB&TB will from what I heard. For one thing, it's the only show outside Superfriends which feature Batman & Superman regularly, and both of them having an upcoming movie.
2. Fair enough episode numbers.
3. Would be a good bridge show between Cartoon Network's action programming and Adult Swim at night.
That's my list and reasoning. What's yours?