MeTV Toons Premiere Promo Loop + First Show Intro & Break (June 25th, 2024, 6:00 AM ET - 44.6 WTOG)

This is the on-air premiere of MeTV's sister channel "MeTV Toons," a 24-hour network of classic cartoon programming, and the first to be broadcast over-the-air, as channels of this type were usually offered through a cable, satellite, or IPTV provider.
MeTV viewers were already familiar with the channel's offering of animated programming. In 2021, MeTV debuted "Toon In With Me," an hour-long hybrid aimed at younger audiences mixing classic cartoons and new live-action segments using human talent and puppetry.
The broadcast started with a looped 5m22s promotional video describing the new channel and its cartoon catalog. At 6:00 AM ET (video time 6:11 / full zero timecode), the channel cut to black, and programming began with the premiere episode of Captain Planet and the Planeteers, "A Hero for Earth" (only the intro is shown here). The channel cut to a short break promoting the show Inspector Gadget and a segment called "Cartoon College." The commercial/promotional breaks segue using show-specific bumpers and rejoiners.
Broadcast was captured on digital over-the-air channel 44.6 from station WTOG licensed to St. Petersburg, FL. Recorded using a TiVo Romaio DVR and transferred for editing using the open-source TiVoToGo alternative kmttg.
MeTV Toons is jointly owned and operated by Weigel Broadcasting and Warner Bros. Discovery Networks. All programming within this video is protected under copyright and is shown here strictly for archival purposes. No deliberate infringement is intended.

[@glennjamin]

For affiliates & schedules, check out: www.metvtoons.com en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeTV_Toons

[@Otokichi786]

Very nice, but I live in a non-line-of-sight peninsula, under an aircraft flyway, surrounded by large trees. In the days of analog TV, the best we got was "ghost images and colored snow." We signed up for cable TV as soon as it was available and things have been fine. A friend brought a homemade digital TV antenna to see if anything could be tuned in. Result: only an evangelical channel looked half way decent; major TV affiliates were "colorful snow." So, the Spectrum cable TV has me at their mercy. Time to leave cartoons/animated festures to physical media like DVDs.

[@garyroden451]

Finally Boomerang for cord cutters! Never thought it would see the light of day!

[@jnadle1]

Voiceover by Bob Bergen (the current and frequent voice of Porky Pig).

[@chriscapers3487]

That's cool, I didn't know that was Bob lol

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

😡 THERE ARE STILL MANY MANY PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE THIS AWESOMENESS

[@colleen4ever]

FIOS doesn't carry it! So angry about that!

[@colleen4ever]

I know!! FIOS doesn't have it!! Missing out on Bullwinkle, Tenessee Tuxedo, Real Ghostbusters and Inspector Gadget!! NO FAIR!!

[@princesspikachu3915]

The channel is amazing. Watching it OTA right now. 🙂

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

Yes. MeTV has done a great job with this channel. Dare I say it's better than the original Boomerang

[@kelvinwilson2787]

I am so excited about this incredible and awesome new television channel,MeTV Toons is going to be cartoon fans first stop place for classic animation and It only going better as time goes on,I can't wait for my TV provider to add this great channel to my television channel lineup!!!,Because if not, I'm going out to buy a digital antenna and cancel my cable TV service right away,This new channel is too good not to have on the major cable and satellite tv providers right now,Plus it's free over the air with a digital antenna,So hurry up cable and satellite tv put MeTV Toons on your service or we cartoon fans are leaving you.

[@Shark_Builds_Bro]

I subbed to Friendly to get it. You're lucky to get it over the air!

[@stephenholloway6893]

It's a great channel I love it not every show mind you but overall I love the channel I can see it on my phone via Friendly or OTA at home.

[@glennjamin]

@@TELEVISIONARCHIVES ⁠ I hope this holds true, but MeTV Toons seems to have so much more variety than Boomerang, and the segments during commercial & promo breaks are much better. I hope they continue to add onto the channel and not create a bunch of segments and leave it for good. On Boomerang they repeated a lot of the segments and they got stale fast.

[@radiantblack1360]

Seen it first air yesterday at 5 am central with Captain Planet! Was really excited to see this on regular TV again, and many other classic cartoon shows! On channel 26-7 in the Chicago area. I'm glad that my antennas picked this up, because it's a great channel!

[@JPKfanMVs]

Thanks! Didn't see any of MeTV Toons launch day because the internet was out. Seeing it on streaming service Frndly. Awesome! 😃

[@redmanr5522]

6: 00am EDT, as sunrise occurred in Ann Arbor, Michigan. MeTV Toons Premiered! GO PLANET!

[@albertdiehl1298]

This channel is so amazing. I enjoy watching Rocky and Bullwinkle and Casper and Company. And I’m glad to watch late night with shows like Mr. T, The Mask, and Beetlejuice. ❤

[@birtsg]

I'm enjoying this channel right now! This takes me back to my childhood!

[@danielmccormick700]

I'm surprised they didn't do anything special for the moment the channel launched, but I guess that promo loop for the past 3-4 days is as close as we'll get.

[@christianlorre]

but they start by showing the first cartoon shorts ever made. that's pretty cool.

[@kennethsiller1664]

This was what I saw when I logged in just before 6am PDT.

[@donnellcooper1011]

I was told MeTV Toons would be on antenna channel 51.2, replacing 1 of 2 MeTV+ channels in Houston, TX. I missed the 1st 40 minutes of the launch trying to re-scan the channels and wondering why it was not there with the 51 channel block of MeTV. I finally went to Google to find that MeTV Toons replaced Getv on channel 2.5! So, if all I missed was Captain Planet, then thank God because I hate Captain Planet!🤣

[@christianlorre]

Unfortunately my area doesn't have it yet. They acknowledge this part of the country doesn't have it on antenna yet. They need to hurry up. I like the Michigan J. Frog trivia - I hope they have more tidbits to bring up.

[@jeremyriley1238]

Same thing with my area, as my live TV service does not have it.

[@ronaldvernon788]

It’s like a birthday present 🎁 for because tomorrow my birthday I turned 34. Loving this channel ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@glennjamin]

Happy birthday!

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

The very first thing that airs is Captain Planet? AWESOME!

[@Blackdog57]

I'm so pissed, I can't even get Metv with an antenna, I have to use Spectrum so I was really hoping Spectrum would add Metv Toons.😡

[@FN32DXer]

HE IS BACK FROM THE DEAD

[@misteroldschoolguy]

I had to sign up for Frndly to watch this. They didn't get it until 7am central, I'm from the Midwest, and I missed out on Captain Planet, Real Ghostbusters, and the others. Fortunately I can record off of Frndly so I set up future recordings of the shows I don't want to miss.

[@brandonsmith1198]

I want to see a few things that I really like that cute talking, dancing frog and this very premier today and it did. I’ll check it out later.

[@spikeboi195]

I haven't been able to say this in a long time, but there is actually something good on tv now i cant even go to bed cuz i don't want to miss out now this takes me back to classic cartoon network times😀

[@glennjamin]

In the world of televised sadness, a beacon of light emerges

[@spikeboi195]

@glennjamin it sure has and I'm all for it

[@AnthonyChobotdoespopcult-jz7jr]

Just subbed to your channel

[@RozhyarRashid09]

Is MeTV Toons have only classic cartoons and animation? And that’s really cool and fun this channel!

[@jeremyriley1238]

Yes, it does have some classic cartoons from the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's, as well as some cartoons from the 80's 90's and the 2000's (mainly Baby Looney Tunes and Krypto the Superdog to help fulfill in the channel's E/I requirements).

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

I received it on WMEI 31.2, Green Bay, Wisconsin...

[@mjpk6269]

As of 6-27-24, it isn't on Comcast/ Xfinity cable in the Chicago market.

[@TVNewsMan4TVNewsMan4]

MeTV tunes is on WDPN 2.10 and their signal blows. This is despite using an outdoor Lo-VHF antenna about 25-30 miles from Philadelphia.

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

My damn antenna keeps losing the signal for all Metv stations

[@aaronsarchive82]

They started with Gertie!!! Perfect segway.

[@glennjamin]

@@aaronsarchive82 segue* (Sorry I'm a broadcast guy, I had to do that)

[@XJIcequeen]

It’s alive

[@jorgem.9690]

Bro it is not on my TV even if it says that it's available where I live and I have Antenna!

[@nostalgiamostalgia0319]

I can’t wait till optimum provides it, I think it will replace old Disney on 31

[@Otokichi786]

Spectrum tossed MeTV off the cable network in 2022, so MeTV Toons are digital-over-the-air only.

[@Jason-lg4ps]

I rescan my tv several times I still can't get it i live in Pensacola FL they say we get it on the list

[@samfeldstein4498]

Thanks for uploading this. Unfortunately to my knowledge the MeTV Toons channel is not yet available over the air in my area

[@letsagomario675]

(6:15) MeTV Toons Launches on WTOG at 6am with Captain Planet and the Planeteers! (e/i)

[@cringeytoycreeper5320]

Why the hell are the histeria bumpers in 4:3

[@sakunaruful]

Thank you.

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

This guy especially deserves thanks for all those viewers who did NOT to get to see the launch firsthand; OF WHICH THERE ARE MANY!!!!!! 😡

[@lafeil]

I hope Spectrum or tubi get this channel.

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

I thought I was the only one to do this. Tampa went on but Orlando is still missing

[@glennjamin]

Your ABC affiliate WFTV may have it. Channel 9.4. Today is the day of their affiliation.

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

@@glennjamin Yes. Still nothing yet.

[@BraveryWing26]

"Chuck Jones Parable about greed" Wow I never saw it that way.

[@samjean3688]

6:20

[@northernsoutherngirl]

I have Xfinity/Comcast & live in the DMV (DC area). While I can get Metv & Metv+, I cannot seem to find this channel. I was hoping this promo would shed a little light about how to get this channel since the website is pretty vague.🤷🏾‍♀️

[@glennjamin]

MeTV is primarily a terrestrial (over-the-air) channel but you can receive it through Internet TV services Frndly TV and Philo. Your MeTV affiliate in Washington DC is WDME-CD, digital channel 48. MeTV Toons is carried on channel 48.5. If your TV's program guide or channel list shows anything different, it has not yet been updated, but 48.5 is the channel listed for DC. ThisTV is no more.

[@TwilightLink77]

Same thing with Directv

[@NBK1122]

I don't understand why Cox has MeTV but can't get MeTV Toons

[@letsagomario675]

Coming to WNKY 34.4 July 9th!

[@teammarintoonsracing]

3:53 blanc scream

[@huntergray2763]

What music From Disney Junior russia ident 2 anyway?

[@glennjamin]

@@huntergray2763 I cannot help with that. Try using a service like Shazam or SoundHound to see for searching music.

[@huntergray2763]

Got It! We'll Find Out What Music Is From The Ident

[@joshharris6083]

I can't find it on my Roku TV I'm on Orlando

[@glennjamin]

It's available on over-the-air broadcasting on WFTV channel 9.4 or 9.14 depending on your location.

[@joshharris6083]

​@@glennjaminit's not showing the list

[@glennjamin]

@@joshharris6083 Try again. Today is the day of their affiliation.

[@joshharris6083]

@@glennjamin Rescan it. Nothing worked

[@cmvogt5951]

Very Nice Man 👍.

[@AnthonyChobotdoespopcult-jz7jr]

I dont have it

[@robertsosnoskie6239]

Doesn’t appear to be available on Direct Tv even though they carry MeTV.

[@glennjamin]

Do wait and see if it gets added. I know DirecTV has Boomerang and Turner probably doesn't want a competitor.

[@JaviSocas2My2ndChannel]

Not even on Cablevision?

[@robertsosnoskie6239]

@@glennjamin hopefully you are right. I called DirecTV Loyalty Department yesterday and they said it’s a chance they could add it but it’s up in the air as CV of now since MeTV Toons is a new channel. Probably want to see a demand for it first.

[@pernelldh]

Also for DISH Network and hoping to bring MeTV back on channel 247!

[@robertsosnoskie6239]

@@pernelldh I hope you don’t be waiting a long time. I had Dish years ago. I always hated whenever they lost channels or were in a haggling dispute over rates with the carriers.

[@peteralcuri4205]

They should not show this if you cannot get the channel I have FiOS so where is it

[@huntergray2763]

What's Music At 3:56?

[@glennjamin]

"Cheezo Cha Cha" composed by Dale Herr From the album "Lounge & Kitsch '62", catalog # MMP062-40 licensed through Warner Chappell Production Music kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKrZeKGieNigmcU www.warnerchappellpm.com/track/metro-mmp062-40/Mjc1NTkzNjEtZjYwNjc1

[@huntergray2763]

& What Else At 2:47?

[@glennjamin]

@@huntergray2763"The Girls Go Shopping" composed by Chris Hanson and licensed from the VideoHelper library. From the album "StereoAtypical", catalog # VH030 track 9. MeTV has licensed this track several times. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4WsZ2p6ip54bck videohelper.com/search/all/all/all/all/all/all/b6ac5e4bf235f110/0/min-max/all

[@huntergray2763]

& This At 4:21

[@glennjamin]

@@huntergray2763 "Happy Hands" also from VideoHelper

[@songwriterjj6022]

I had to watch Rocky and Bullwinkle last night to see that God awful Natasha animation in the second part of the story

[@veghesther3204]

BUT I only have Spectrum as my Cable Provider and I believe they are NOT going to get this channel I checked all my Spectrum TV channels as of THIS morning and Metoons isn't on a SINGLE CHANNEL.

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

Same here.

[@lee120458]

Me too. I'm from Atlanta,GA and I did not get the channel. As what happened to me when Cartoon Network came out in October 1992, my provider (Xfinity), didn't pick it up until three years later in 1995. Either I have to wait until my provider gets this channel or get an antenna to hook up.

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

@@lee120458 I hope to get it by year's end

[@bluestripetiger]

Deputy Dawg please

[@slow6.0excursion]

And gumby

[@Qgnzx_TV]

My Guaditation gift and I don't have the channel it doesn't consider me :(

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

SPECTRUM BETTER GET IT

[@annamorearchives]

​@@JasonDelarosa2000 Verizon Fios better get it. They dropped the subchannel of my MeTV affiliate (WJLP) that MeTV Toons is on when the subchannel was originally Grit.

[@annamorearchives]

@@JasonDelarosa2000 Verizon ought to get it.

[@boydpease4103]

We love the classic toons!!! BUT The corny dude & fish should have been left out, we mute or change the channel every time they are on

[@SaillantCoofArizona]

Ignore the Bozo (David Zeslav) Everyone has their own opinions

[@glennjamin]

Warner Bros. Discovery is probably one of my favorite mergers alongside NBCUniversal. Paramount Global (ViacomCBS) and Disney's acquisitions are 🤮.

[@mightyfilm]

I think I hate this channel. Why? I was looking so forward to this thing. It was like it was made for someone like me, and....A BIG FAT nothing. In the infinate wisdom if my METV affiliate, they instead gave us a GARBAGE true crime documentary channel (the fifth one we have on OTA) and an even MORE GARBAGE channel devoted 24/7 90's trash talk shows. Springer died, Maury retired. Give that crap a rest! Talk about your bait and switch.

[@glennjamin]

The Wikipedia article for the channel has a list of all affiliates. Maybe it's on a different channel? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeTV_Toons#Affiliates

[@mightyfilm]

@@glennjamin I refreshed my digital tuner 3 times. No dice.

[@mightyfilm]

@@glennjamin I found out the problem. Me, being the complete idiot that I am apparently, expected my MeTV affiliate (WCVB) would have its sister channel on its line up. Instead of Story and Nosey, two of the most pointless digital channels that ever existed. The reality is, it's on some obscure little UHF (62) that's in the middle of no where in my state that has a frequency of "can't pick us up past the parking lot." No wonder why, after 4 tries, my digital tuner couldn't pick it up.

[@jayjohnson1648]

Waiting for metv toons to come to Pittsburgh 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@JaviSocas2My2ndChannel]

What channel is it on?

[@glennjamin]

It is broadcast on over-the-air digital television. You may use their website of Wikipedia article to find your closest affiliate station.