Classic Cartoons
By Nancy Basile, About.com Guide
Show Guides
Sometimes a cartoon is an instant classic. Sometimes a cartoon is a classic merely because of its age. Regardless, when someone says "classic cartoon" fans generally know a show is iconic. Learn more about classic cartoons with these guides and picture galleries.
Holiday Cartoons
Many classic cartoons are holiday specials for Christmas, Halloween, Easter and other holidays. They become classics because networks can air them year after year, enchanting a new generation each time. Learn more about holiday-themed cartoons.
Picture Galleries
Classic cartoon pictures are fun to browse because they bring with them a fond nostalgia. Use these picture galleries to re-discover your favorite classic cartoons.
Lists of Top Picks
Lists are fun, especially when they pull together the best of cartoons. Use these lists to get a snapshot of the best cartoons have to offer.
- Top 50 Cartoon Characters
- Top 10 Movies Made from Cartoons
- Best of Dr. Seuss Characters
- Top 10 Sexiest Cartoon Characters
- Top 10 People in Animated TV
- Cartoons Canceled Too Soon
- Best of Stop-Motion Animation DVDs
- Top Picks for Magical Cartoons
- Best of Cartoon Vampires
- Get Cheap or Free DVDs
Interviews
Creating cartoons for TV today is much different than it was only a couple of decades ago. Learn more about classic cartoons in these interviews.
- Peter Fernandez (Original Voice of Speed Racer)
- Joe Harris (Creator of Underdog)
- Butch Hartman (Creator of Fairly Oddparents)
Animation for Beginners
Want to dig deeper into the world of animation? Use these articles to go behind the scenes.