MeTV TOONS Preview with Jerry Beck

Animation historian Jerry Beck tells you everything you need to know about the upcoming launch on June 25th of MeTV Toons, the only animation channel devoted entirely to classic animation. If you enjoy the video please SUBSCRIBE! Thanks.
Get ready to be taken behind the scenes as we delve into the collaborative efforts between Weigel Broadcasting and Warner Brothers Discovery to create a diverse 24/7 show lineup. Jerry gives us exclusive insights into the various shows selected for the launch, the special projects he is involved with, and how to find the channel in your local area.
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[@ZacharyNoah]

I look forward to rewatching some of my favorite classic cartoons on MeTV Toons. I’ve already signed up for Frndly TV ahead of MeTV Toons’ impending June 25 launch.

[@shawngronseth2357]

It may be geared towards the adult generation but i think a whole new generation could fall in love with all of the great shows that metv toons will air.

[@theextrastv8283]

Totally agree 👍

[@aaronsarchive82]

Early CN, Boomerang, and TCM were my favorite stations. This sounds like a perfect fusion of all three. Having Jerry on is a great bonus that gives me faith that everything will be done faithfully.

[@MrDonCoyote]

And now, all the 3 MeTV channels are essentially that. Actually, their "Movies!" channel is the old TCM. These guys know classic TV, and they're doing a damn good job with their tv channels.

[@byronbriscoeagent465]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Pghyinzer]

I agree. Love to see something like "Toon Heads" or "Cartoon Alley".

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

The today's Boomerang and CN are slowly in a declining state.

[@quentinmitchell4568]

they should do holiday themed metv toons for the 4th of july, halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, valentine's day, st. patrick's day, veteran's day, memorial day, mlk day and to honor the olympics they should add the laff a lympics

[@Rick-mp8tm]

I was thinking about a channel similar to this a few years ago, because when I see the animation geared towards kids, it's unwatchable to me, maybe because the Looney tunes was meant for movie theaters back in the 30s 40s and 50s, before the main feature, they were brilliant and for everyone ! I can't wait to see the Cartoon Me TV !

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

You're not wrong I also really like that idea you said.

[@EdwardTravels]

everyone is excited for this new channel

[@MaxwellErwin]

Our family will love watching this channel. They already are watching old school Scooby and Tom and Jerry on Tubi, so we can't wait to check out MeTV Toons. Launching during summer break is a killer move too.

[@Chris-on4jp]

I'm really hoping that KZbinTV gets ahold of this channel and the original MeTv channel as well!

[@Chris-on4jp]

Once this channel launches, I'm NEVER leaving it... Unless Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur comes on Disney Channel! I'll watch that, then come back to MeTvToons!

[@Liggie55821]

I'm especially excited for the remade Secret Squirrel, which was part of the 2 Stupid Dogs lineup. Those were hilarious.

[@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696]

As a lifelong hardcore Looney Toons fan i am so happy to hear this.

[@HB_Doraemon_Multitoons]

Same.

[@Chris-on4jp]

I hope we'll see the Don Bluth films or movies like The Swan Princess or Cats Don't Dance in the future.

[@dylanfan2007]

Thank you for everything, Jerry!

[@juancardenes]

I am hoping to see shows from other studios such as Filmation, Sumbow, Ranking Bass and Terrytoons. This channel will be huge!

[@christiangonzales7429]

It's also being rumored that they will be ushering in some checkered-era Cartoon Network staples as well!

[@KennethKralyJr]

Very excited for the launch of MeTV Toons !!! Hope it does come to DIRECTV at some point.

[@jamieimai9328]

Can’t wait to watch classic cartoons on a big brand new tv channel.

[@anthonywashington9516]

This is gonna make a lot of people here in Houston Texas very happy .

[@christiangonzales7429]

Houston area resident here for many years. It's going to be on KYAZ 51.2

[@pisto30]

It would be nice if the old Toonheads series could be shown on the channel. I'm guessing it won't happen since Cartoon Network owns those episodes but a person can dream!

[@ArtToonsOfficial.]

@pisto30 What is Toonheads?

[@VintageTVMemories]

I hope they make this available in Canada... we want to support the channel-- legally.

[@christiangonzales7429]

I could be wrong but if you live close the US border, you should be able to pick it up with an antenna.

[@VintageTVMemories]

Hearing that they're restoring more cartoons makes me SO EXCITED!

[@Liggie55821]

The Bullwinkle cartoons I've seen lately look incredibly washed-out. I can't wait to see them with vibrant colors.

[@theextrastv8283]

New restorations could be one of the best outcomes of this new channel!

[@tlady62]

@@theextrastv8283-Would also be nice to see some H-B rarities: “Laurel and Hardy,” “Sinbad The Sailor,” “Abbott and Costello,” “The Cattanooga Cats,” “Where’s Huddles,” and “The Harlem Globetrotters.”

[@Pghyinzer]

I do hope that what was presented in the interview actually comes true. MeTV rarely makes program changes. So I'll be keeping an eye on what type of rotation of cartoons actually happen. I'd like to see MeTV run a weekend preview of MeTV Toons by combining cartoon that have a connection to a TV show. MeTV did this in the past with The Flintstones and The Honeymooners. They can also have Wait Till Your Father Gets Home and All in the Family, Help!, it's the Hairbear Bunch and Hogan's Heroes, and so on. Most of all I hope this doesn't morph into what Cartoon Network and Boomerang ended up being. Plus no edited content for the sake of advertising.

[@nWodx123]

Please bring Metv Toons to North Carolina & Virginia

[@CartoonTrek]

and WV

[@obsoletebutneat]

Weigel Broadcasting has a full over-the-air channel here in my area-- eight subchannels and this will be one of it. Free and over-the-air!

[@borghe]

so insanely excited for this. it's like Cartoon Network and Boomerang launches back in the day, BUT with passionate curation and for free OTA ❤

[@markosborne2650]

I hope to see Huckleberry Hound too.

[@jimbutler2952]

Since I live in a very rural area without antenna, unless I put one up way up in the air, I'm looking forward to watching it on the frndly app

[@DanAVC]

I'm hoping they bring back the Big Game specials CN did during the superbowl

[@aaronsarchive82]

Those are still a yearly tradition for me!

[@DanAVC]

@@aaronsarchive82 they are on youtube

[@cainmunoz2018]

Very happy for this channel metv toons now to see my favorits cartoons for sat in band c. Saludos desde jalisco mexico

[@ArtToonsOfficial.]

I grew up with hannah barbera reruns on boomerang in the mid 2000s and 2010s. My daddy also watched those shows as a kid. I watched the whole show of Freakazoid for the first time on TV. Too bad it doesn't have a lot of seasons.

[@theextrastv8283]

Agree. More Freakazoid would have been great. 🤣

[@JoshRazauskas]

It’s not going to be available through my antenna here in Dayton, Ohio and I’m very upset. I really was hoping not to have to get another streaming service for this. I’ve been really looking forward to this channel! Thanks for the wonderful interview!

[@dylanfan2007]

Same from around Lima, Ohio

[@MrDonCoyote]

What streaming services do you have now though? Because both FrndlyTV and Philo will be carrying MeTV Toons. And they both have a few streaming services that you can bundle together. That way, you only have to use one app. For instance, Frndly can be bundled with both Lifetime and Hallmark Movies, and Philo can be bundled with Starz, MGM+ and already comes with AMC+.

[@little.zayzay]

I hope they launch here in dayton ohio im 22 and im very excited for this channel i know there are two streaming services they are launching on but I'm hoping they launched here eventually over the air ❤❤. I love 80s cartoons and most of these cartoons I have never seen before but I am really really excited.

[@Darkuni]

I'll be there!

[@henryhehman8015]

People were saying how they wanted a lot of Cartoon Network shows it’s only one Cartoon Network show and I think Jerry would agree with me that would fit with MeTV tunes format and that’s Toonheads documentary show about classic cartoons

[@tbone8612]

i enjoyed this video thank you for it im excited for metv toons to launch

[@theextrastv8283]

Thanks for watching and subscribing to the channel. Please share with anyone you think might be interested. 🙏

[@tbone8612]

@@theextrastv8283 your welcome and will do

[@sonnysantana5454]

nothing wrong with certain toy and certian cereal commercials especially from the late 50's 60's and very early 70's , they were fun to watch , it would be nice to see the 2' free loading magg pies heckle & jeckle

[@theextrastv8283]

I think Jerry was talking about new toy commercials geared to kids. Classic commercials would be fun for nostalgia sake 🤣

[@johnathanspain1869]

I’m a little sad their won’t be toy and cerial commercials

[@philstewart345]

You're in for a treat!😉

[@dougclark7077]

Might that documentary for late July be about that "wascally wabbit"?😊

[@josephschminkey5717]

So excited for this

[@Kevdog1920]

Comcast better get this channel

[@christiangonzales7429]

I know it's not being carried by Comcast here in the Houston area. But you can still get it with an antenna.

[@Kevdog1920]

@@christiangonzales7429 they have me tv and me tv+ so I just assumed

[@jeaninepitchell8989]

Im enjoy the channel i cant wait so ill be looking foword to me tv toons we need this channel in our world now day what we r going though in the world 😢😮

[@jonsumner5899]

Yeah somebody has talked about this anniversary special. Parsley it's not one I'm excited about but based on what I've been reading on different comments on Facebook I'm sure this is going to be a real hit because it is about a cartoon character that many love and is definitely classic cartoon character

[@carlobabbini6343]

Santa Rosa,Ca.-Hoping 4 these METVTOONS esp. Top Cat &Popeye {B&W} Thanks!!

[@theextrastv8283]

There is a brand new TOP CAT: COMPLETE SERIES Blu-ray coming out in August so it is safe to assume they will show up on METV TOONS at some point.

[@RyanOnWeather]

BOOMERANG on steroids. love it

[@Chris-on4jp]

I hope we'll see Screen Songs and Noveltoons part of this!

[@spikeboi195]

I hope that we canget pink panther as well

[@ginger00022]

I really hope I will get METV Toons TV Channel in Columbus Ohio.

[@theextrastv8283]

Keep checking the web site

[@superleviathan]

At 5:57 Jerry says that Warner Bros. is restoring their library. Does that include the shorts, or is it just going to be the H-B shows?

[@theextrastv8283]

WB has been actively restoring shorts and HB. I think you'll hear some interesting announcements in the hear future

[@dinkyrobb9993]

I am excited about MeTV Toons would be on Philo

[@ricardayoung2037]

I live in Jefferson County Ohio,and I only have air tv,and I would love to be able to get me tv toons channel 😢❤

[@theextrastv8283]

Did you try the web site to see what your best option is? New channels keep getting added all the time so keep checking. MeTVTOONS.com

[@SFSVHS]

IIRC, the special event and documentary in July that Jerry talks about will be about Bugs Bunny.

[@kcthesledgestoryteller]

All this build up - if our METV affiliate doesn’t launch Toons, it will be a crushing disappointment.

[@theextrastv8283]

There could be a slower roll-out than you might find with a bigger network. So hopefully the fan response is strong enough that Weigel can expand over the rest of the year...

[@stephenholloway6893]

Hopefully they'll somehow get either the Disney or Paramount library down the road. That said this is great and I'm looking forward to it.

[@Chris-on4jp]

Forget about Disney! Jerry Beck that Disney's too greedy with their property.

[@MrDonCoyote]

They do have the Paramount library. But Disney is probably a no no. At least for now, until they realize now much money they're missing out on in potential Disney+ customers.

[@stephenholloway6893]

@@MrDonCoyote Sort of but I'm talking about the post Havery Comics and Terrytoons part of it not the pre Harvey Comics era.

[@jamieimai9328]

Me too

[@christiangonzales7429]

It is only a rumor right now, but apparently according to the programming director who left a comment on another channel's video about this (could have been anyone saying this) they do plan to move shows around and usher in some Cartoon Network checkered era classics.

[@remymccoy6078]

YAAAHs!!!

[@ThePalePatriot]

Such BS that they are not in my area of West Virginia! Our area loves and watches so many cartoons!

[@theextrastv8283]

They are adding affiliates all the time. You can also ask your local channel to add it.

[@gpoetx]

I looked it up it asks you for Cable or Antenna? I mean Cable? I've not had cable in almost 10 years, surprised it is not just a streaming services. Maybe one day

[@theextrastv8283]

It is on Fryndlytv but check your local area on the MeTV Toons website: www.metvtoons.com/wheretowatch/zip/

[@pisto30]

In a few of the articles I've read about MeTV Toons they said they will be adding a free streaming channel eventually, they just don't say when.

[@booberry349]

They need to advertise toys and cereals

[@JwanJoyner]

Love❤ Me Tv& I'd, like to say thank you so much, Shows like Bill &Toon in with Me, & Saturday / Sunday blocks, I don't know about anybody else but they have never been enough for me, This should have been done a long time/months ago like Mid March, Because The Cartoon Network & Boomerang , began Oct , 1st 1992 Ted Turner purchased The Complete HB, Library At first CN & its sister station Boomerang were really Good, Ruff & Reddy etc, but as time went by things went completely down hill for them , only some classics like Tom & Jerry, Scooby Doo, etc 24/7 that's just not enough, like it used to be at first,Thank you Me Tv & Me Toons 24/7, Memorable Entertainment Television,The Classics in Closing, As Rocky The Flying Squirrel would say & Now! Here's something we hope You'll Really Like!. Jwan. A Little cartoon Fact Does anybody know that The Dudley Do Right Show was actually banned in Canada ?

[@cabellero1120]

Been there....done that Cartoon Network Boomerang Toon Disney Toon Nick The Hub

[@danielwitz35]

Is this going to be on the frndly streaming service where can watch the episodes anytime

[@MrDonCoyote]

yes.

[@countrybunker5426]

I wish you made a best of Fleischer show

[@JoseMorales-lw5nt]

Does this mean some nighttime programming will include uncut, politically incorrect shorts that used to get the adult disclaimers on 2000's era DVD? Or will we get the watered-down, edited cuts MeTV has been running for the last couple of years?

[@75aces97]

It’s free, over the air, to the widest audience they can reach, so you probably won’t see anything too saucy.

[@richardjezewski]

My main concern is whether you will allow corporations to come in and take control of this channel if and when it gets popular which I imagine it will How would you be able to prevent them from taking control of this channel I, personally, hope that will Never happen Also, where will this channel be listed on the Frndly channel And one other thing - will you have the super hero cartoons on this channel and when and where will they be located Do you have cartoons like Milton the Monster, George of the Jungle, Super Chicken, Just Wondering

[@theextrastv8283]

Hi Richard, this channel is a collaboration between two corporations, Weigel Broadcasting and Warner Bros Discovery, so it can always change based on ownership and shifting priorities at each company. But a strong launch will send the right message that there are fans who want this content. As to Frndly channel listings, check out the MeTV Toons website for more info MeTVTOONS.com And they are purposefully not sharing all of their plans for the future, so keep checking in with the website for updated info.

[@richardjezewski]

@@theextrastv8283 since those 2 own this channel it may not make any difference how well this channel is recieved. The real test will be how much staying power this channel will have after the channel starts running The First couple of months will tell the story - but even More Important will be the months After the newness wears off before the owners begin to start dictating terms on what should or should Not be on this channel This is what I am concerned about

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

I hope with Underdog, you show the Singalong Family.

[@quentinmitchell4568]

will we get to see hong kong phooey and extreme ghostbusters on metv toons?

[@MrDonCoyote]

yup. they got the entire hanna barbera library

[@quentinmitchell4568]

@@MrDonCoyote ok, and what about swat kats?

[@MrDonCoyote]

@@quentinmitchell4568 yes. swat kats is a hanna barbera cartoon.

[@quentinmitchell4568]

@@MrDonCoyote whew! Thank God. I remember watching swat kats on boomerang and speaking of swat kats, since they announced that a reboot of swat kats is coming when it's gonna come out?

[@animalsandlegos4525]

I know frndly tv is getting it but is it for sure launch?

[@theextrastv8283]

It is in LA. Search their website for your area: www.metvtoons.com/wheretowatch/zip/

[@animalsandlegos4525]

@@theextrastv8283 I was just asking since frndly tv said they were unable to confirm a date a few days ago

[@animalsandlegos4525]

@@theextrastv8283 I was just asking because frndly said they were unable to confirm a date

[@animalsandlegos4525]

@@theextrastv8283 no

[@pmbuyer7]

Columbia owns some of the Saturday Superstar Movies Hanna Barbera did like "Tabitha and Adam and the Clown Family" and "Gidget Makes A Wrong Connection" (both 1972)---and the "Jeannie" cartoon 1973.Will they be airing those after all these years?

[@theextrastv8283]

Not at launch, but I think it's possible down the road.

[@pmbuyer7]

@@theextrastv8283 Thanks-- that would be great--Also see if Warner could get the rights to show a Saturday Superstar Movie they partially own--"Daffy Duck and Porky Pig Meet the Groovy Goolies" to show please.

[@toonclipsdisney1923]

Will this be in canada

[@candacecherry2846]

Wish we had it hare so not far

[@mec7568]

When will Disney acquiesce and be a part of this (for their own good)?

[@theextrastv8283]

That....could be a while...

[@kissthefox9141]

I was excited to try it but the channel is a big let down. If you have all the major streaming services and you tube you pretty much have what Me Toons has.

[@Kevdog1920]

Super friends please

[@dontehouston4126]

Would it be on Philo?

[@theextrastv8283]

Not sure. Check the website MeTVTOONS.com

[@colemiller7655]

WILL DIRECTV HAVE THIS CHANNEL

[@theextrastv8283]

As far as I know, MeTV Toons is not on currently on any cable channel as it's over-the-air broadcast from local stations. FrndlyTV is streaming it.

[@TheOneFreakservo]

But the question is will many of those older cartoons still be censored? Because if so, then this s just 'Boomerang' under a diffrent label.

[@theextrastv8283]

Weigel can only air what the studio's give them.

[@CartoonTrek]

Jerry Beck: "It's a free channel"... If you're lucky enough to live somewhere where it's being broadcast

[@artmanstudios7037]

You know I'll be much more cooler than this if they would be able to allowed in the animators to create their own cartoons and shows and put it here that will be amazing! Instead of just having old cartoons which is great and all but we can have the best of both worlds there's so many indie great cartoons out there like I'm Smiley friends That are created by a small team or sometimes by themselves and it'll be kind of like a KZbin thing but solely dedicated for animators and artists from all over the world it'll be a platform in which they can also earn something through ads or something that can put you know! That's what we really need a platform for artists to earn their keeps and to produce the content there rather than here on KZbin we're just not a dedicated platform for it and they're not going to get anywhere with it! KZbin is more like a general type of platform where everything is except for the important stuff that they keep hiding or censoring!

[@Qgnzx_TV]

Metv toons won't be on optimum for me I am really hurt because optimum removed wjlp grit tv 😭

[@Kevdog1920]

Or Tubi or Pluto tv Or xumo

[@HumayunRind]

There are more channels catchey comedy for comedy shows and metv for both metv toons only cartoons dabl for just shows

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

Dude, if you're gomna interview someone, do your homework.

[@synapticflow]

I was excited but quickly saddened when I realized this channel would feature all the old rusty, moldy cartoons of yesteryear that have been shown 100 million times all around the world. 99% of what you are showing doesn't interest me. I wish you were showing things like The Transformers, Voltron, G.I Joe, Silver Hawks, Dungeons and Dragons, MASK, Pirates Of Darkwater, etc and also a nice selection of anime to. Oh well. Not everything is for me.

[@shantb6548]

Same! I'm kinda disappointed, that it's the same old public domain stuff that you can see anywhere! Had the same issues with Cartoon Network when it first started, too. It did eventually find its way but originally it was underwhelming!

[@75aces97]

Many of those are free on Tubi or Pluto

[@DaleKriescher]

Boomerang sucks

[@KnifeGuy_]

I don't understand the excitement. I want to understand why this is just happening now. How long will the commercials be? Have you seen how long the infomercials are on free "over the air" HD channel programs at night? I just don't feel like this is really about the viewer or community. How long is this going to be offered before they take it away? Why is this a new concept in 2024? Something's off.

[@NostalgiaEthereal2024]

??? Did you not watch the entire video? The channel's programming is a revival of classic animation which I don't know if you're aware but there is no channel currently on television that is broadcasting this type and level of content. There's shows on here that hasn't been broadcast on television in decades so that alone is part of the hype.

[@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852]

Its a television channel. I think you'll be fine.

[@NostalgiaEthereal2024]

@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852 ....what?

[@CT9905.]

The American 🇺🇸 public will become bored with this content and loose interest, just like Boomerang!

[@kingemerald4622]

So? Today's generation isn't going to know what those cartoons are, the self-awareness here honestly