History of MeTV's Underrated Animation Blocks

[@timbartschwolfman]

Litton Entertainment--"I'm here to destroy Saturday Morning Cartoons" MeTV--"I'm Here to Save Saturday Morning Cartoons"

[@AaronReed1962]

Litton got bought out by Hearst, whose King Features Syndicate was once a media giant when its comic strips ranging from Blondie to Popeye helped sell papers. The Hearts name lives on as they still own a handful of TV stations, but the newspaper end continues a march to oblivion. Sadly, very few of their comic strips have ever been adapted into cartoons, with Popeye being the most successful.

[@davidfraher1292]

I wish Lifton neve existed I hoping MeTV launch a 24 channel just for Toons from 50s to 90s and some days 2000s hopefully play shows like underrated like Heathcliff to really popular like Animaniacs

[@davidfraher1292]

However if they have to mix preschool stuff play the classic stuff like Sesame Street Zoobile Zoo and Some old 80s 90s show that played on Nick Jr like Elerka’s Castle

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

For those viewers who are lucky, the closer to the U.S.-Mexico they live, the more likely they are to get Televisa's Canal 5 and Azteca 7, two major Mexican TV stations that devote much of their daytime hours to kids' TV, airing programming licensed from Nickelodeon, Warner and Disney alongside some original Mexican cartoons, with English-language secondary audio for the Spanish dubbed Nickelodeon, Warner and Disney cartoons, so that English-speaking viewers can watch the cartoons in their original language with the touch of the SAP audio button on their remote...

[@Elbombdeloscasa]

Yes, the 2 Mexican goats!!

[@rockoorbe2002]

Don't forget anime. Televisa's Canal 5 and TV Azteca's Azteca 7 was where many of us got our first taste of anime like DragonBall (original, Z and GT), Sailor Moon, Candy Candy, Captain Tsubasa, Ranma 1/2, Pokémon, Saint Seiya, and the list goes on and on.

[@Elbombdeloscasa]

@@rockoorbe2002 Yeah. That was pretty cool of them!

[@MazeDaGr8]

I remember I discovered this channel back in 2022 on a random Saturday morning, I would just flippin channels & saw Tom and Jerry, so I clicked on it & I was instantly hooked. Like you said, this channel is basically what Boomerang used to be With the airing of classic show but what makes me like this more is unlike Boomerang, who just plays the same shows over and over again. This show actually airs EVERYTHING, from WB, Hannah-Barbara, MGM even Tex Avery, Hell, it's even showing stuff that I never saw even as a kid. I just really love this channel because it gives you that old feeling of actually being a kid watching Saturday Morning Cartoons & The Toon In With Me stuff is charmingly entertaining. I really hope this channel lasts a long time along with adding more shows like you said

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Or better yet, spin it off into it's own free-to-air digital subchannel

[@justinmoore8784]

4:11 Well dude you got your wish because MeTV is finally getting spin-off we all deserve it called MeTV Toons launches June 25th.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I'm so excited for it

[@rockoorbe2002]

Rumor has it that any city with a regular METV affiliate will automatically get the new channel. Hopefully it's true.

[@animalsandlegos4525]

Does that include spectrum metv?​@@rockoorbe2002

[@user-ly1ko6be9t]

@@rockoorbe2002Not the ones not managed by Weigel.

[@samfeldstein4498]

Thanks for making this. I find it surprising and kind of sad that MeTV cares more about Warner Brothers cartoons than Warner Brothers does. I agree that I think the Saturday morning block is too short and don't understand why it ends at 10 in the morning when many years ago they ended significantly later. I'd like to see MeTV add more Hanna-Barbera shows to their lineup like Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound

[@Mrsmoncheezy]

letting you know im obsessed with your videos binging them all night tell i fall asleep

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Are you being serious or just baiting?

[@Mrsmoncheezy]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews I’m dead serious

[@Mrsmoncheezy]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews your stuff gets me threw the week man I love you passion for animation and tv channels

[@seanmyster6]

I would definitely appreciate if MeTV had a spinoff channel that aired cartoons 24/7, since their current blocks are just too early in the morning for me on most days. While they're at it, I would really love to see some classic anime shows added to that 24/7 cartoon channel, such as Speed Racer, Astro Boy, Voltron, and Sherlock Hound.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

That would be awesome

[@BraveryWing26]

They are not very respected by the other networks but people who know their stuff knew how big this was and why the fact it only a matter of time till the block got a spinoff channel. I am so glad this was a success! Great video!

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

MeTV has more respect for their licensed shows than any network ever did such as ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, The CW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS, and USA.

[@normadgarmez7026]

When MeTV reintroduced the classics in these new blocks, it felt like your choldhood was back once again. No doubt they'll do a spinofff channel of classic animated shows if the fans and business want it.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Weigel Broadcasting is basically the anti-WBD and is actually thoughtful and cares about their shows and viewerbase

[@richardjezewski]

Especially the businesses - if they weren't so greedy and money -hungry and let the people enjoy the product they could, ultimately, enjoy the financial benefits that would come from this

[@annamorearchives]

January 2024: "MeTV should make a spin-off subchannel airing cartoons 24/7!" June 2024:

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I randomly predicted the future

[@StanleyTeriaca]

MeTV+ has Sunday Night Animation, from 7-10 pm.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Too bad it's not available in my market

[@randalltonbrewster]

I wonder what other classics from other companies could MeTV air soon.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Probably Hanna Barbera

[@sjmhadsock4586]

I honestly forgot about this

[@AnimationNation2004]

If you are interested, I made a page on internet archive, backing up everything MeTV airs cartoon wise. I still have to update said pages but there’s a lot of content to go through.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

That's incredible! I'm really interested in checking out your site

[@makeshiftgoalhorns8303]

Now that kids click and Light tv's gone, someone has to carry that torch.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

It sucked when KidsClick shut down in 2019, I used to watch it whenever I went to my mom's apartment since she didn't have cable

[@makeshiftgoalhorns8303]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews same, I always watched it at my dad's house.

[@dannewnam2701]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews I've watched it from September 19th, 2018 - March 29th, 2019.

[@coreylineberry8557]

I watched it at my Grandma's... It's how I got introduced into shows like Ladybug.

[@ChrisWesterberg-yh3pm]

What I Love about Toon In. With Me and Saturday Morning Cartoons on MeTv is the Looney Tunes

[@ryanwilkins2233]

I watched METV when the Flintstones was on And then I recorded and watch all the toon in with Mes

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Me too

[@ryanwilkins2233]

​@@ArtieRaccoonReviewsyou see, I was getting tired of cartoon network during 2019 and want to boomerang which was airing the Flintstones all night then when I got done recording the episode DVR I found a channel that said METV and it had the Flintstones on it so I had to watch and after they started Looney tunes an Tom and Jerry The Brady bunch in which Twilight zone I had to tune in on new episode I woke up every Saturday morning had cinnamon rolls and kicked off watching the Flintstones. Then when they require the Woody woodpecker show Me-TV stopped airing on my TV. So that sucks, how do you get it ruined again?

[@ryanwilkins2233]

​​​​@@ArtieRaccoonReviews Can you review the dark ending of Qubo #Qubo

[@ryanwilkins2233]

​@@ArtieRaccoonReviewsyou know what, METV should have cartoon network 1990 and late 2000 shows on to the schedule.

[@ryanwilkins2233]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviewstop cat is underrated it separated for Mexicans.

[@henryhehman8015]

What I think MeTV needs to do is have a fantastic world of Hannah Barbera show. This would be a collection of the classic of Barbera shorts. I came too many of the other cartoon programming What I Mean is things from shows like quick draw yogi bear. Rough and ready huckleberry hound. And many more.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Kind of like USA Network's Cartoon Express from the 80's

[@estherastudillo8647]

What if? Magic School Bus and Carmen SanDiego on sundays with SchoolHouse Rock as Interstitials.

[@michaeljones2925]

DEAR GOD YES!!!!! ESPECIALLY SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK

[@WestleyWolf]

My only downside with it is that it's not HD in my area unless i get Frndly TV, fortunately my TV has frame rate matching so it smooths out like at the movie theater. (not to be confused with the TruMotion effect).

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

A MeTV Toons charter affiliate has just been announced for Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota: KSTC-TV 5.6, a subchannel of Hubbard Broadcasting's flagship station and ABC affiliate, KSTP-TV 5 and its independent sister station KSTC-TV 5.2.

[@theunprofessionallogokid2087]

4:11 Boy, did that age VERY well….

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I accidentally predicted the future

[@AriannieSwitch]

6:58 wigel: booyah it's happening in summer

[@stephenholloway6893]

This wasn't they're 1st efforts to have animated content they once had the television Mr Magoo series output Gumby She-Ra and Heman.

[@michaelpowell5266]

MeTV could add Terrytoons to its Saturday morning cartoon block, possibly Harveytoons, too- essentially add 2 more hours to the block(7:00 a.m. to noon). Afterwards, classic westerns for the afternoon!!!

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Terrytoons is actually rumored to be coming to MeTV Toons

[@sk8rmouse404]

I'm still waiting on MeTV to air reruns of Inspector Gadget.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

That's a good idea for an edition to MeTV

[@estherastudillo8647]

Scooby Doo

[@MrDonCoyote]

6:56 are you from the future? They actually went with the name you suggested. But I guess it makes sense.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I just got lucky with my prediction! Also I love the toony character in your profile pic!

[@toxsun]

JUST came here from another video announcing METv's new 24/7 cartton channel, called MeTV Toons, starts airing in June. 😁👏👍

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

MeTV Toons video is in development!

[@toxsun]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews And it's got quite the list of shows they are planning on airing. 😁

[@Quartzer.]

Im not sure if they should add these to the consistent lineup due to time but considering they got Woody Woodpecker I feel like it should be said that Universal has a few other cartoon libraries to their name like UPA, Felix The Cat, and I think Casper so... Also if they have a MeToons channel and have to air educational programming maybe they could do some older educational programming like I know it isnt a cartoon but maybe something like Mr Rogers and if we're willing to go into like the 90's Magic School Bus

[@capitalm4605]

I'd be interested to see them pick up Mission Hill. That show is basically a 90s time capsule.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I doubt they will, but it'll be pretty cool

[@Acermani456]

Will Danger Mouse and Count Duckula make their way to METV Toons in the US, despite that they are both UK TV shows? Count Duckula Seasons 2&3 never aired the US on Nickelodeon, but season 1 did.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

No

[@sf-dn8rh]

And metv started airing cartoons Jan 2021 I have the premiere saved to dvd

[@MariaHopkins-k8c]

I'm Ready for MeTV Toons on Xfinity from Comcast is Coming Soon in the Summer 2024!!!?

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Me too!

[@penmars9530]

Toon in with Me plays so early in the morning that I always miss it.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Same, 7 AM on a WEEKDAY is probably ths worst timeslot imaginable. MeTV Plus airs it at the more reasonable time of 10 PM, but my area isn't good enough to have MeTV Plus

[@javidial]

Tablo among other tv box is what you need. Be able to record anything and watch it later on.

[@blueblousedesigns]

Felix The Cat, Mighty Mouse, Betty Boop, and Baby Huey are my top picks

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Mighty Mouse would be an excellent edition

[@michaelshada262]

Betty Boop has been on "Tune In With Me" many times. Not every time but every so often.

[@nostalgiamostalgia0319]

I enjoy how they actively are the restored Popeyes!

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

As well as the Looney Tunes and MGM cartoons

[@icecreamhero2375]

I love Me Tv too.

[@sf-dn8rh]

The e/I law of 2004 needs to be repealed. Its at a point it screws up shows at times. How did save by the bell get e/I as it never was when it aired in the late 80s early 90s. The e/I block today even goofed up pbs.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I agree with you there, society standards and norms have changed over the years. Not only that, educational content can be viewed anytime on PBS or better yet, online. No reason to make other networks suffer for it.

[@michaelpowell5266]

Put an end to prohibition in kids' cartoons, once and for all. The E/I mandate is practically useless and obsolete!!!

[@GCJACK83]

It's strange to me. Cartoon Network used to run all these, in fact, Turner Networks used to own the entire Hanna-Barbera catalog and then some reason stopped running the good stuff. For years, well over a full decade, they made bank off of shows like Voltron, Robotech, Jonny Quest, Speed Racer, in fact, most of what METV Toons plans to run now. Then, over time, they fell to the trap of just rerunning the same tired old Teen Titans Go episode over, and over, and over again. Now they're a failing channel. I just hope METV Toons doesn't fall into that same trap. Just buy up catalogs,, run stuff, rotate out shows as needed to keep the line-up fresh. They're running Speed Racer and Marine Boy, so there's hope for a Japanese anime block on there, and a willingness to run shows from the late 1950s to the early 2000s-era. Between both the western and Japanese catalogs, there is a lot of stuff out there that can be gotten onto the channel.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

It would be awesome if they managed to pull some strings so they could air Pokemon and Doraemon

[@michaelpowell5266]

Cartoon Network could've run the animated Shazam series from 1981, produced by Filmation with D.C. Comics and aired on NBC SatAM!!!

[@ckstaff]

Comcast isn't going to like this. What predictions do you all think Comcast will attempt to destroy the new 24/7 MeTvtoons OTA channel?

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I don't know, but Comcast is heinous for being anti-animation. Let's take a look at their track record: - In 2010, they stopped carrying Boomerang in New England states - In March 2016, they stopped carrying Boomerang everywhere else - In February 2021, they moved Cartoon Network + Adult Swim to the more expensive premium tier so people with basic cable couldn't watch it.

[@ChuckE.CheesesIllinois]

Legend says Daffy Duck went silent after this video dropped to question his wizard status 😂

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I sort of predicted MeTV Toons

[@michaelpowell5266]

MeTV's Saturday Morning Cartoon block has scored astronomical ratings and viewership to the point that CBS allowed its agreement with Litton Industries to expire to begin the process of returning to SatAM animation programming- both ABC and NBC may follow suit as the public continues to pressure the FCC to reform the CTA of 1990. The best way to reform would be the networks airing 2 hrs. of E/I programming a week, while the affiliates air an hour of it, mandated. Prohibition in this kind of programming has caused more problems than solutions, nowadays!!!

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Could this mean the grand comeback of Saturday Morning blocks? Also the FCC's guidelines are extremely dated and not relevant to today's society standards and norms. Let's be real, kids aren't watching broadcast television and rather tapping away on their iPads and TikToks. Besides doesn't school exist for a reason? I hope the law changes!

[@davidfraher1292]

When exactly does Litton deal runs out on each network ABC CBS NBC and CW

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

The end of 2024 or early 2025

[@michaelpowell5266]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews, actually, CBS' deal with Litton expired, last year. ABC and NBC will likely follow suit as CW will likely continue its deal with Litton!!!

[@davidfraher1292]

@@michaelpowell5266 here another problem thou most of these stations especially o&o is news now on Saturday Mornings 😡

[@sf-dn8rh]

Metv had the rights to sid and marry krotfort, library till 2015

[@estherastudillo8647]

H.R Puffinstuf

[@sf-dn8rh]

Yes as well as lidsville

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

They need to put Saved By The Bell on Saturdays instead of Sundays mornings!

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Why?

[@brandondetroitfanmichaels4325]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews because growing up in in my time, saved by the Bell was on every Saturday

[@ottav69]

I kinda liked Heroes & Icons. Was I really the only one? Cos it sure seems that way.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Imagine if they made Villains & Icons, featuring horror movies, thrillers, and movies centering around supervillains!

[@SomeAT-AT]

Maybe Spy vs. Spy will come one day.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Or MAD

[@ronaldhansen2378]

I Wish They Could Put On Super friends, Hong Kong phooey, goober and the Ghost chasers clue club emergency plus one Star Trek the animated series speed buggy Jana of the jungle Tarzan by filmmation Josie and the pussycats The archies space Ghost The herculoids The secret of Isis and Shazam. Last but not least speed racer.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I'm also questioning why they didn't include Hong Kong Phooey, it's one of the more iconic shows from HB rather than Secret Squirrel (but I like both)

[@psychedelic-guitar-art]

[@jowelltrejo8430]

this video predicted metv toons

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I never expected this video to become more popular later on

[@theobjectsticdude5054]

MeTV should pick up the Pokemon anime (especially Horizons) and air it every Friday nights at 8/7c (my opinion)

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Pokémon is a great anime, but it would be out of place on MeTV since its too recent to be considered a classic cartoon. They should however air it on The CW

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

It would be cool, if they decided to wait until the cartoon's 30th anniversary in 2028, to air The Powerpuff Girls on MeTV Toons...

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Smart idea honestly

[@richardjezewski]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews unfortunately not everyone might be around by that time - better to get it on now and celebrate the 30th anniversary when it Does come around

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

What about MeTV movie night?

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

MeTV's Movie Night block isn't animated, this video pertains to MeTV's animation blocks.

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews why?

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Because I said so

[@TramiNguyen-oi3kp]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews bye!

[@michaeljones2925]

You want it, you got it because this June.....ME TV TOONS IS COMING 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

MeTV Toons video is in development!

[@AaronReed1962]

I'd like to see the Fairly Oddparents added, a fun show today's parents who grew up with it can share with their kids and bond over. I'm sure some already do with Paramount+, but I've long thought FOP deserved a place on over-the-air TV. MeTV should use this modern classic......

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I think its a little too new to air on MeTV. I could definitely see it on Qubo, but sadly the channel shut down in 2021

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

​@@ArtieRaccoonReviews FOP wouldn't be bad

[@jeaninepitchell8989]

I love Saturday morning cartoons on me TV its the best❤😂😊

[@JosephCleavenger]

It's going to be called me TV toons

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I made two videos about it already!

[@JosephCleavenger]

They already are June 25th

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I'm well aware, I've already made two videos on it

[@bigcitygreens118]

It airs. Bill nye. The science guy. And save by the Bell. On Sunday morning on metv

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Bill Nye the Science Guy hasn't aired on MeTV for several years

[@bryanflores3091]

​@@ArtieRaccoonReviewsprobably they lost the broadcast rights around 2019

[@booberry349]

ME TV NEEDS TO ADVERTISE PRODUCTS AIRED TOWARDS CHILDREN

[@booberry349]

During their cartoon shows

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Not really

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

​@@ArtieRaccoonReviews How come?

[@michaelpowell5266]

These classic cartoon shows are actually for everyone- keep in mind, a large number of adults have tuned in for MeTV's Saturday morning cartoon block. I can possibly see Terrytoons being added in the future!!!

[@michaelshada262]

I'm 70 years old and METV is 90% of what I watch. 😁 The old GOOD shows and the cartoons are my reason for watching

[@MrWarrenRetro]

Underrated show from the MeTV, will be possible The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin is possible.

[@schizoidboy]

I think METV does a better job than Boomerang and CN. If they should add something I'd probably add Scooby Doo in all their episodes from 1969 to 1978

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I was actually thinking about that

[@Musicradio77Network]

And don’t forget Discovery Family, they ran “Looney Tunes” at 1PM every weekday. They ran vintage WB cartoons that MeTV ran at the time.

[@davidfraher1292]

Metv done better then CN Nickelodeon Disney even the CW and Fox combined

[@davidfraher1292]

Talking about right now not back in the 90s

[@michaelpowell5266]

@@davidfraher1292, MeTV has already forced CBS' hand- both ABC and NBC may follow suit. Keep in mind, this may also have to do with ownership of animation properties, courtesy of Paramount(CBS), Disney(ABC) and Universal(NBC)- stay tuned!!!

[@ahmedbabiker3158]

I hope that MeTV Toons lasts for as long as possible.

[@HaywireCentral142]

Toon in with me air Woody woodpecker now

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

I know that.

[@daviddaigle2419]

People who get to have me tv toons are lucky in OKC are television station koco 5 won't air it with the original me tv ,

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Of course they are anti-animation

[@CRiver396]

dont you work?

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

Yeah, why?

[@richardjezewski]

I DO NOT LIKE THIS FREE TV THING IT LOOKS TOO MUCH LIKE HAVING RABBIT EARS ALL OVER AGAIN I HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH RABBIT EAR TV STYLES YOU'RE ALWAYS PLAYING "TV tag" with everybody - That's why I got cable to begin with I NEVER USE SATELLITE DISHES FOR THE SAME RABBIT EARS REASON AS I SAID, FREE TV IS NOTHING MORE THAN RABBIT EARS IF IT WASN'T FOR THE INTERNET SYSTEM I NOW USE, I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO WATCH ANYTHING

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

It's a shame, since the main reason why cable was introduced in the 60's was for people who had trouble with reception or lived in the countryside/desert too far away from a transmitter.

[@davidmitchell3020]

Move to Earth. You might pick up something with “rabbit ears”.

[@ArtieRaccoonReviews]

@@davidmitchell3020 That raises the question of whether it is possible to receive a satellite TV signal on Mars. Implying that you have electricity, a TV set, a receiver, and a satellite dish on Mars, I wonder if you could watch DirecTV/Dish on Mars.

[@davidmitchell3020]

@@ArtieRaccoonReviews LOL!

[@richardjezewski]

@@davidmitchell3020 for all of about 2 seconds then I would be spending the the rest of my time playing " antenna tag" with everyone trying to watch their programs - if that's the kind of earth you want you're welcome to it - I put my TV on to watch shows in their entirety not to be at the "mercy" of others - cable allows me that right