Returning back to the mini-guide, this time we view the early days of Cartoon Network, only four shows this time.
1. Captain Planet & the Planeteers - 1990
A show syndicated by Cartoon Network big boss Ted Turner about a group of teenagers from various parts of the world using the powers of the elements and angst to summon a flamboyant superhero named Captain Planet to save the world from war, pollution and other bad things which we're preached not to do.
Verdict: Under so bad it needs to be seen to be believed but after a while the novelty wears off.
Fact: Although it predates Cartoon Network itself, it's still listed as a Cartoon Network creation due to it's creator being Ted Turner.
2. The Moxy Show - 1993
Hard to describe this one but I'll do my best; it's a clip show hosted by a CGI dog voiced by comedian Bobcat Goldthwait of Police Academy fame.
Verdict: To be honest my memories of this one are a little thin, while I remember Moxy the dog I don't really remember what he did.
Fact: This cartoon holds many titles, first Cartoon Network made series, first CGI series made by Cartoon Network and first hybrid animated series by Cartoon Network. On a much more negative note this show was created by Scott Fellows, the guy behind Johnny Test.
3. Space Ghost Coast to Coast - 1994
A spoof half animated talk show hosted by 60s Hanna Barbara superhero Space Ghost, in which the superhero interviews real life celebrities.
Verdict: Very clever idea which has only ever been copied once by Phineas & Ferb. Again another series I didn't see often but the stuff I did see I enjoyed.
Fact: Space Ghost Coast to Coast became the leading force that would later lead to the creation of Adult Swim.
4. What a Cartoon - 1995
A number of upcoming cartoon creators showcasing their work before the network for syndication into full series.
Verdict: The five shorts that did become shows will be talked about another time, as for the others we had a mixture of one joke shorts and a number of missed opportunities.
Fact: The series of shorts also jump started the careers of Seth MacFarlane of Family Guy fame and Butch Hartman of Fairly Odd Parents fame who would go to Nickelodeon.
Bonus: What a Cartoon Sequels & Clones
The Cartoon Cartoon Show, made after What a Cartoon would also bring to life, Robot Jones, Mike, Lu & Og, Kids Next Door and Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy.
The Cartoonstitute brought to life Regular Show along with Fort Awesome & coming soon release Uncle Grandpa.
Nickelodeon's Oh Yeah Cartoons brought to life Fairly Odd Parents, Chalk Zone & Teenage Robot and briefly gave life to What a Cartoon reject Mina and the Count.
Predating Oh Yeah Cartoons was Kablam but only Angela Anaconda was syndicated for a series later bought by Fox but did air on UK Cartoon Network.
Oh Yeah Cartoon's sequel Random Cartoons could only come up with Fanboy & Chum Chum, however Cartoon Network swooped down on another short called Adventure Time; yes you guessed right, Adventure Time was originally supposed to be for Nickelodeon but Cartoon Network bought it instead, not the first time Cartoon Network pinched a great idea from Nickelodeon having done the same with Ed, Edd & Eddy.
