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Timeline of Animated TV Cartoons
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April 19 1987
April 19, 1987: The Simpsons make their debut as a short during the Tracy Ullman Show on theFox Network. The debut short was titled Good Night. The short to your left is called Football, originally aired on October 18, 1987.
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The 1980s
- December 17, 1989: The Simpsons debut on the Fox Network with the episode titled Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
- December 14,1987: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began as a five part animated series and later on October 1,1988 became a CBS Saturday morning cartoon.
- September 16, 1985: Marvel Productions released the G.I. Joe Caroon in full syndication based off the success of the Hasbro toys that bared the same name.
- September 12,1981: The Smurfs produced by Hanna-barbera debut on NBC. They were originally based on a Belgian comic series.
The 1970s
- September 9, 1972: Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids debuts on CBS. Bill Cosby not only created and produced the show, but used his voice on multiple characters.
- September 11, 1971: The Jackson 5ive Saturday morning cartoon show debuted on the ABC television network.
The 1960s
- September 9,1967: George of the Jungle by Jay Ward debutes on ABC.
- 1967: Speed Racer which is an American version of the Japanese Manga cartoon originally titled Mach Go Go Go is aired by American syndicator Trans-Lux. It ran for two years with 52 episodes.
- September 23,1962: The Jetson's produced by Hanna-Barbera Production debuts on the ABC Network.
- September 30, 1960: The Flintstones produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions debuts on the ABC Network.
May 15 1928
May 15, 1928: The first Micky Mouse cartoon created by Walt Disney Productions featured Micky Mouse trying to emulate Charles Lindbergh.
September 1 1919
1919: Director Otto Messmer debuted his first animated movie that started cartoon history with Felix the Cat.
January 1912
*1912: Director Winsor McCay releases How a Mosquito Operates (1912) with the help of the Vitagraph Company of America.
Questions and Answers About Animated Cartoon Timeline
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Which Saturday morning cartoons helped to shape your young psyche? 12 AnswersFor me it had to be Fat Albert. Why? It was the first show that tackled issues related to Black America and quite honestly taught me what cultural diversity ... read more -
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What's is Jerry favorite animal? and What's is his favorite color? 1 AnswerHe had a favorite shirt he called "golden boy", which was yellow. As far as animals, I don`t see him as being a pet lover at all - definitely not a cat or dog,... read more -
If you could retain the services of a "cartoon hit man", which cartoon character would you have "whacked" from the animation universe? 6 AnswersThat is easy. SPONGEBOB SQUARE PANTS!!! Are you kidding me. And if it wasn't already bad enough, They have him running around in his underwear?!!!! and then... read more
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- December 17, 1989: The Simpsons debut on the Fox Network with the episode titled Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
