Parking Lot

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*Animation Director: Joe Peery *Assistant: Kerri McIntire *Leads: Dave Strandquest, Clay Croker, Saxton Moore, Matt Jenkins *3-d: Noeve Warren *Studio: Primal Screen *Client: Cartoon Network
*This was a huge job, pretty much everyone at Primal touched this at some point.

[@coolspace3078]

You know what's the weird thing?, The television series of those characters already ended LONG BEFORE those special "CARTOON NETWORK CITY BUMPERS" were ever made.

[@technologyproductions-ye3px]

Cool Space but they probably reruned them at one point

[@lizardguyNA]

Syndication.

[@thechattycenobite5021]

This was made years before CN City was conceived. In fact plenty of people regarded CN City as the poor replacement of these cartoons at the live action studio bumpers.

[@powpowouchy5]

@@thechattycenobite5021 now people are nostalgic for cn city as well

[@EmmBee27]

Yeah I swear by the time this promo aired Speed Racer wasn't airing on CN anymore.

[@waynemacfarland1546]

That Papa Smurf line always gets me! "Wise Papa Smurf! Corrupted by his own power! CAN NO LEADER GO UNDATED?!"

[@Asaylum117]

Kind of sad how relevent that line has become today. Too many leaders now days are corrupted by greed & power.

[@TheAeroAvatar]

I think it was actually "untainted", but yeah that's what I always thought he said too.

[@rohan1864]

@@Asaylum117 XXDD

[@ZoeyTheSobble]

*Untainted

[@meaganburton588]

*Looks at him like a scary freak* ~slurp~ XD

[@DJay123455]

I love how they used to put toons in real life situations together like this made me feel like they really all had a life and knew each other

[@TheTimon64]

Thats why old cn ftw! This and city era which was nothing but this! 😊

[@philipmarable8698]

Like actors in a play.

[@chrisrj9871]

@@philipmarable8698 - and not characters to market to teh childwen for money from merchandise.

[@TheGreatSalsaMan]

Yup, as a kid I was blown away when I realized these guys weren’t real thanks to commercials like this…🤣

[@c-puff]

"You don't have any sense of honour!" is like the best line in this whole thing XD

[@UltraAnimaniac101]

+Liezl Bohnen "You don't have any sense at all."

[@marc7248]

Bruh how do I see you so much

[@zainmudassir2964]

True! Love your work!

[@waynemacfarland1546]

I thought he said, "You don't have any sense at all!"

[@napasensei133]

@@waynemacfarland1546 its don't you have sense at all

[@CrimsonHero81]

Even in commercials, Space Ghost still remains the goat. I adore Space Ghost Coast to Coast. Plus, his voice is absolute perfection

[@undead923]

0:21 When CN still shows TTG for almost the entire day.

[@asceticwolf]

This comment aged well so far. They still do that.

[@ArtieArchives]

@@asceticwolf As of 2023 they still play TTG all day long

[@elizabethalvarado8698]

@@ArtieArchives And Fred Flintstone said it, best, "Oh, brother...!

[@ArtieArchives]

@@elizabethalvarado8698 I'm planning to make a video showcasing the Cartoon Network schedule from each month, from 1992 to 2023 to show how it got good, then bad, then good again, then bad again.

[@philipmarable8698]

Not as bad as how overplayed Scooby Doo was in 2000s

[@jaketucker2559]

0:16 gets me everytime!

[@powerrager12345]

I’ve never noticed chicken taking a slip out of his drink after the guys rent before I’ve just noticed this after all these years God dang it how can I have missed that I am estupido

[@joepeery]

Thanks- Chris Kelly from CN was ithe writer, a funny guy. It was a huge project for us at Primal at the time, so everyone gave it their best shot. Later on, when I was working at Turner, I found out where the inspiration came from- a serious lack of parking spaces made for a challenging hunt not too different from the cartoon!

[@dangurney1042]

0:45 Just noticed the Eds from Ed Edd n Eddy in the background!

[@princessgogo1996]

Fred Flinstone and Speed Racer lost the parking space to Judy Jetson?!? LOL!

[@robbiewalker2831]

How does Speed Racer end up on Cartoon Network that time? I only remember Dexter's Laboratory making a parody episode about it.

[@thechattycenobite5021]

Speed Racer aired on Cartoon Network. The sometimes right and sometimes wrong wiki list says 1996=2000. It most certainly was on during the late 90s but i can't swear those years are accurate.

[@ARedOcean]

"Why is Papa Smurf..CORRUPTED BY HIS OWN POWER?"

[@anthonyguarino4242]

Grouchy smurf: I hate corrupt powers!

[@wesmcinerny4524]

Thundarr said "wise", not "why is"

[@christinatran7093]

I missed the old Cartoon Network.

[@eliaspuppet9973]

you and me both

[@GizmoHibiki]

" Cartoon Network keeps adding stars!" Really wish that was true today.

[@carlbloke8797]

Gizmo Hibiki well it kinda is. Excluding TTG, we have shows like Adventure Time Regular Show Steven Universe We Bare Bears and Gumball

[@Medachod]

Carl Bloke Three of those are scheduled to be cancelled soon, rofl.

[@carlbloke8797]

Medachod Those three aren't canceled. They're ending on their own.

[@carlbloke8797]

Gizmo Hibiki so we still have some good shows like Gumball and Steven Universe

[@Medachod]

Carl Bloke Cancelled, yup.

[@JOHNofWAR]

We need a show like this.

[@darkwarriormaster9644]

Space Ghost was totally trolling them! Also, about Speed Racer’s and Judy Jetson’s accident, I’m going to say the same thing Fred Flintstone is thinking “Better them than me.”

[@CoolDudeClem]

They should have done a full feature-length cartoon crossover thing, it would have been awesome.

[@milesthepeacefulinkling286]

Sure, but where are they going to get all the licenses to all of those characters?

[@Slayerthecrow]

I swear, if they ever make a show about the CN city that's just a segment of short stories about the daily life of Cartoon characters, it would be gold.

[@justanotherartist5646]

Not with these current writers. We had it good with some amazing writers back then

[@TheAeroAvatar]

Papa Smurf has a parking spot? Yeah, I'm calling BS too.

[@TheOldMPClub]

Where else was he supposed to park Feathers? If Speed Buggy and Chopper have to stay in the parking lot, so can the bird.

[@magnusm4]

my heart is melting into a star from the warm feeling of home and childhood from this!

[@Vaan14Xxx]

mnnn.. that felt good watching that after all these years

[@philipmarable8698]

Kids today: TTG airs on too much. Me: Yeah. Imagine seeing countless episodes of Scooby Doo.

[@DJtheChaos246]

I must have seen this bumper a thousand times as a kid, and I never noticed Chicken using the word "freaking." Then again, I was a dumb little kid that didn't actually pay attention to what I was watching, so what do I know, eh?

[@TrashMojo]

dude you directed this. this was one of my favorite promos as a kid.

[@jkbawlson391]

Bro I love these old cn commercials and it seemed like they were actually actors working at the studio and making a way through life. Truly awesome

[@tripleblue1]

adult swim should of made a show based off these skits.

[@EChacon]

0:12 - In the Latin American dub of this commercial instead of Fred saying Papa Smurf (Papá Pitufo) he actually said Popeye.

[@BrandonKohout]

Fred Flintstone: That does it! I'm gonna take the bus to work!

[@gotdatobamacare8360]

always loved these. the concept of a shared world with all the cartoon characters is awesome

[@CooperGal24]

Alan Reed will always be the best Fred Flintstone to us fans!

[@YagMi6]

"Can no leader go untainted?!" XDDD

[@MickeyMallone.]

I remember this one! I always cheered for Scooby, because I like Scooby more. And now that I rewatch this, I'm in shock that they let "La dee fricking da" get past.

[@MadChristoph]

Love these bumpers, every time I hear Fred Flintstone, it's like I'm hearing Homer Simpson

[@SeriesOfTubesPerson]

They think that's bad? I needed eight spaces per foot with Megas. Don't even get me started on how much time and effort that would take since they wouldn't let me get sixteen reserved spaces. But that was all before I got sacked for no good reason.

[@Raving_Rando]

Anybody else remember the end of this one? *late at night, the three of them are still driving around* Fred: That does it. Next time I'm taking the bus to work! XD

[@MrJoshinJosh]

Yeah. I myself remember and wonder why this part is not included in the video.

[@1manwalkingfreakshow]

@@MrJoshinJoshI think because there was an optional second bumper that immediately followed Parking Lot. In that one’s start, Fred had FINALLY found a spot.

[@MrJoshinJosh]

@@1manwalkingfreakshow That’s good🙂👍

[@MetalPatrick93]

You cut off the part where Fred's still driving around at night. Jesus, I still remember all the dialogue to this.

[@tintinfan007]

yes the final part of the clip is missing, when flinstone still keeps driving around the parking till late at night

[@DisneyStudioNetwork]

How can Turner's parking lot filled with all the cartoons, ever heard of Los Angeles?

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

Fun fact: Batman was modeled after Space Ghost.

[@eliaspuppet9973]

cool

[@andyt3529]

I love how Scooby Doo's in the car with Speed, even though the Mystery Machine is already parked in the lot?......what?

[@tyreekanimations]

Amazing World Of Gumball made a whole episode like this with a scene like the ending

[@mangaaddict300]

the good old days

[@Onbu7]

Pure gold... I don't mind current-day CN, but I wish they'd bring back some of the simpler stuff like this...

[@dreyoung8958]

Now this guy a true hero.

[@mixiecat1018]

Whats his name

[@MiamiParadise2k24]

Space Ghost

[@zeronixtheyoutuber3983]

I want the golden age back

[@Trogdorbad]

I didn't say I don't know who Speed Racer is, I said I didn't know he was a CN character. Hell, I have a bunch of VHSes of the original Speed Racer cartoon. Oh lord, that 3 frames of animation. OOOOOOH AAAAAAAH OHHHHHHH

[@wasabiz111]

wow speed racer the first ever anime character ive watched.

[@MisterVercetti]

0:45 Holy Cow, this commercial's been around since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, and it was only _just now_ that I noticed that, in the background... ED BOYS!

[@Trainlover1995]

Here's how this commercial would look nowadays: Greg: UGH! I can never find a parking space after lunch! Jake: Man, Cartoon Networ's just too cheep to expand the parking lot! Grizz: HEY! There's a space right there! Greg: Reserved for Cyborg?! Jake: Aw, come on! Grizz: Those Titans, man. They're taking over the network. They took down Regular Show and Clarence, they're killing Adventure Time, they booted Pokemon to a rival network, and soon, We Bare Bears will be next. IS NO SHOW SAFE?! Rick: Hey, guys! You looking for a paaaaaarking space? You can take mine! Morty: Aw, geez, Rick. Y-you're really gonna let those kid's show characters park in Adult Swim's parking lot? Rick: Morty, alot of the content in Adventure Time and Steven Universe is-is stuff you'd see on Adult Swim. Besides, I just remembered, we teleported to work today. Greg: Oh, brother. Jake: OH, MAN, LOOK! THERE'S A SPACE! Prohyas: Nuh-uh! It's our space! Greg: Not if we get there first! Prohyas: We'll get there first! Vambre: I've got this, brother! Narrator: Chainsaw Magisword! Prohyas: You sure that's a good idea?! That thing's imprecise! Vambre: Oh, hog-wash, Prohyas! It'll be-- BEAT Prohyas: You just cut the car in half. Way to go. Greg: And that's GAME! Jake: Woo! Yeah! Grizz: We are the parking champions!

[@mixiecat1018]

Whos greg

[@geekygamer7199]

mixiecat 101 Steven universe's father.

[@Ability-King-KK]

Back when Cartoon Network actually cared and had fun.

[@TheTimon64]

Good sweet times with your bros ^_^ Powerhouse/CN City eras ftw!

[@GarlicPudding]

I always loved these little shorts as a kid; the chemestry between the characters.

[@Chris-on4jp]

Space Ghost is really Batman with his Bat ears cut off.

[@matteocaiti4878]

And he has superpowers

[@tommyhaines1056]

Imagine if Nickelodeon did a take on this bumper: Ren: For crying out loud, I can never find a parking space at this hour Rudy: It's so ridiculous that Nickelodeon keeps adding stars with no parking spaces. Zim: Yep, there's a space. Ren: Reserved for SpongeBob SquarePants? Rudy: I stand corrected. Zim: That sponge, he thinks he's so popular with the young demographic. CAN NO PROTAGONIST GO UNTAINTED?! Jenny: Hey, fellas, looking for a parking space? You can take mine. Ren: Now this girl's a true hero. Jenny: Hmmm, I could've sworn I parked at the CatDog F lot or was it Rocko. Now I remember, I flew into work today, silly me. Ren: Oh brother. Rudy: Gasp! Look! There's one! Right over there! (The Comvee from The Wild Thornberrys is shown) Ren: Alright, boys, I'm about to shift into Maximum Overdrive to gun this space. (Ren goes super fast along with the Comvee and beats it to the spot) All 3: Yes! (high fives)

[@goofywill90]

As a kid, I just watched it casually. As an adult it speaks to me very deeply. Kids the secret is those that have a parking spot are usually the ones thfast make the rules and then hold it against you for the rules they either made themselves or are above and don't follow. Mixed in with work comedy.

[@Prometheusmfd]

That sign at the end was once a truism. Now we get the occasional gem, but it's mostly rough.

[@kinderh5609]

Speed Racer seemed to be the first anime to be in the cartoon network promo

[@Frungi]

Ah, nostalgia. Loved these fake behind-the-scenes bits.

[@TheKimiko16]

After so many years I still shout "There's a space" everytime me and my mom go to the mall. I used to say it as a kid.

[@ComixBlade]

"I remember I flew into work today" Shit had me dying!

[@terminalvertex]

the papa smurf line is a classic, I've never forgotten it! Glad to see a hq version of this uploaded :)

[@HypoRealFacts]

I miss these commercials that Cartoon Network use to do.

[@NovaZengear]

love that part

[@DeltaEagle7700]

0:13. La di freaking da!

[@777Rowen]

I remember this

[@jessejimenez4779]

Go speed racer go!!!!!!

[@flyflip87]

when i was a kid, i had no idea what he was talking about. i just thought he went nuts for a minute

[@Kaisarfire]

That is the most animated Speed Racer has ever been.

[@iWATCHITT]

Lol He-Man going with Fred and Chicken.

[@superanimation9989]

did fred just say damn it? 😕

[@theBlazethecatfanboy]

its missing Megas

[@theBlazethecatfanboy]

damn

[@Double_D__]

You sir, deserve a cookie!

[@OrionDistance]

Parking Lot is looking mighty empty...

[@Evilmonkey3X]

20th anniversary brought it back XD

[@jokar9129]

0:45 never realized Ed, Edd and Eddy were in the commercial briefly

[@kabuto310]

I seem to recall at the end, Fred was suppose to say, "That's it. I'm going to take the bus to work." Or something like that.

[@chrisrj9871]

"That does it... from now on, I'm taking the bus."

[@BillyBones-ui9ck]

Cartoon Cartoon Fridays are the FUCKING BEST 😢 I miss my childhood

[@chillbizz74]

I wonder why I was suddenly recommended the golden era of CN Back when business was never priority number 1, it was entertaining us.

[@ctwatcher100]

It makes sense that space ghost is leaving while they're arriving since he came on at around midnight.

[@SuperGamewarrior101]

CAN NO LEADER GO UNTAINTED?!!!!!!!!!

[@KevinSmellsGood]

The thing about what chicken said, cartoon network adding "stars" and such...is soo true

[@Domoneky]

Just imagine if Coop with Megas came up in that parking lot....O_o

[@gamelich]

miss CN city :')

[@Ironcorgi2]

I miss these commercials

[@Zaiqahal]

If only I could physically escape into this world of cartoons.

[@TheTravisLMiller]

Best commercial ever. I hate moments like that in parking lots :P

[@Metalhead15712]

this is when CN was good, nowadays I can only say "THE HORROR THE HORROR THE HORROR!"

[@donnie1994]

my god i miss this Q~Q

[@PHANTOMKNIGHT2000]

I LOVED THIS

[@vincentmoncalamari510]

thank you sir. thank you

[@user-su3hf7to5z]

That's the problem with parking! How can anyone live like this?

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

Back when Cartoon Network was actually funny.

[@Popman_71]

Actually, CN now has bumpers for it's 20th anniversary with some of the new characters interacting with each other & some of the old ones.

[@ARedOcean]

He was on very late at night. He use to come on after Dexter's lab

[@user-pb1im4vn9g]

these old cartoon network bumpers really put a smile on my face i really wish i was in there world it would be so fun these are so entertaining

[@marcustrice3246]

I remember the 1st time I saw this commercial. Me and my church group were at six flags waiting in line to to get on the shock wave. "The line wasn't that long " so anyways I saw this commercial and it made me think of Fred and Chicken and Thundarr looking for a space to get in the park. Lol

[@hhgreggs_wife]

fleenstones

[@coffeekoneko]

To this day, when roamng thorugh a parking lot, I will say "There's a space!" in that very inflection. I don't care that no one gets it but me. It just goes to show how much better my childhood was.

[@rudylexi8]

LOL They even freaking swore back in the day!

[@devinmceachern]

Hey, fellas. Looking for a parking space? You can take mine.

[@Korg42]

If they redid this like the Cartoons in the Movie theater, it would show maybe 3 to 5 cars in the entire lot, not counting Boomerangs line-up

[@BlueTyphoon7]

CAN NO CHANNEL GO UNTAINTED?!