Directory of Animated TV Shows A to Z
Butch Hartman Interview
Butch Hartman, creator of The Fairly Oddparents, talks about the early days of Nickelodeon in this interview.
Best Cartoons of the 1980s
List of the best cartoons from the 1980s, including Bugs Bunny and Thundarr the Barbarian.
Cartoon characters are as endearing to adults as children. Many times we can relate to them. Most of the time we just love to laugh at their antics and misfortune. Following is the list of top 50 cartoon characters of all time, judged for their influence, their popularity and their hilarity.
Ever since Jessica Rabbit slithered onto the screen in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, a variety of animated characters have set human hearts daydreaming about "What if..." Here's my top ten list of animated TV characters who, if they popped off the screen, would make our eyes pop.
Vampires have been popular characters in fiction for decades, not only in books but also in movies and TV. Vampires are enjoying a renewed interest, thanks to Twilight and True Blood. But cartoon vampires were sucking blood long before Edward and Bill arrived on screen. Here are the best fanged undead in cartoons.
Chuck Jones
A biography of Chuck Jones, creator and animator of Bugs Bunny, among other characters. Read more about the life of Chuck Jones.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers: Season One introduces audiences to the first environmental superhero. Read a review of Captain Planet and the Planeteers: Season One.
'Cartoon Show'
Guide to Cartoon Show, an animated comedy on IFC.
Interviews with Cartoon Actors and Creators
I've interviewed the actors who provide voices for Family Guy, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Simpsons. I've also interviewed the creators of shows like The Venture Brothers and American Dad. Read these cartoon interviews here.
What I'd Like to See in Animated TV
2007 was a very strong year for Animated TV. We had the great "Imaginationland" trilogy from South Park , and touching episodes like "Death Picks Cotton" on King of the Hill . Finally, Futurama : "Bender's Big Score" came to us on DVD. How can animated TV top 2007? Here's my wish list, in no particular order, of I'd like to see in animated TV...
'Glenn Martin, DDS'
A review and guide to Glenn Martin DDS, the animated comedy featuring a dentist and his family on the road.
Class of 3000
A show profile of Class of 3000, including details about the cast and premise of the animated series by Andre Benjamin.
A review of the entire set of episodes from the short-lived, but hilarious, show The Critic.
God, The Devil and Bob - The Complete Series
In this quickly cancelled animated show from NBC, God and the Devil strike a deal, and it's up to Bob to save the world.
'Firebreather'
A guide to Firebreather, a Cartoon Network orginal CGI movie about a boy who is half human and half something else. Oh! And he breathes fire.
Gumby creator Joe Clokey was a pioneer in stop-motion animation for TV. Now Gumby can be shared with another generation. The Gumby offers more than just a re-hash of old episodes. Find out more.