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« on: November 30, 2009, 05:39:05 AM » |
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IGN Top 100 Animated TV Series of All Timenote: only one cartoon per page Somewhat agree and not bad of a list. Some omissions: "Garfield & Friends", "Top Cat", "Rocko's Modern Life", "Quick Draw McGraw Show", and the original "George of the Jungle"  100. Josie and the Pussycats
99. MASK
98. Clerks
97. The Smurfs
96. Star Trek: The Animated Series
95. Fullmetal Alchemist
94. The Boondocks
93. Darkwing Duck
92. Rugrats
91. Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
90. Afro Samurai
89. Star Wars: The Clone Wars
88. The Woody Woodpecker Show
87. Frisky Dingo
86. Astro Boy
85. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
84. Spider-Man
83. Teen Titans
82. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
81. TaleSpin
80. Alvin and the Chipmunks
79. Sealab 2021
78. Dragonball Z
77. Jonny Quest
76. Voltron: Defender of the Universe
75. Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
74. Underdog
73. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
72. Dexter's Laboratory
71. Johnny Bravo
70. Pokemon
69. Mighty Mouse
68. Popeye
67. The Pink Panther Show
66. Tom and Jerry
65. Todd McFarlane's Spawn
64. Dungeons & Dragons
63. The Huckleberry Hound Show
62. Danger Mouse
61. Count Duckula
60. Chip 'N Dale Rescue Adventures
59. Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
58. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
57. Invader ZIM
56. The Venture Bros.
55. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
54. Inspector Gadget
53. Freakazoid
52. Galaxy High
51. Death Note 
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2009, 06:48:56 AM » |
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Since "Robot Chicken" is stop motion, "Gumby" & "Celebrity Deathmatch" also could've been ranked
The list could be arranged better, IMHO.
Though there's a good selection of anime, action, '60's, '70's, '80's, '90's, adult animated sitcoms, cult classics, theatrical favorites (that were on television in form of packages like "Woody Woodpecker Show" or "Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show"), etc. that gives a wide appeal.
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 02:57:42 PM » |
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I thought "Rocko's Modern Life" was funny. It was creative too.
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2009, 07:01:43 PM » |
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Channel 4 (UK channel) Top 100 Greatest CartoonsThe list is very random or uneven since it lists movies and characters. It's also funny that Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies is ranked at #20 and various characters have also been ranked. From Channel 4 and IGN, I would say IGN is a bit better since it focuses on tv programs. ( theatrical cartoon shorts showing on tv is debatable, though many have been shown in packages. Mickey & Donald weren't ranked since they were mostly shown in "Mickey Mouse Club", "The Wonderful World of Disney" and were only grouped-up on The Disney Channel with "Ink & Paint Club" & "Donald's Quack Attack" in the 1980's & 1990's. Which were phasing out when Disney became a free channel. I actually watched "Ink & Paint Club" around 5 AM from time to time about a decade ago. Maybe because others have been shown in various networks for a longer period of time, which more people have been exposed to on tv. Not saying Mickey & Donald cartoons aren't popular, but they weren't as overexposed/given syndicated packages like other cartoons from the same era.)1. The Simpsons
2. Tom and Jerry
3. South Park
4. Toy Story/Toy Story 2
5. Family Guy
6. Shrek/Shrek 2
7. The Lion King
8. Spirited Away
9. The Incredibles
10. Bugs Bunny
11. The Flintstones
12. The Iron Giant
13. The Nightmare Before Christmas
14. Finding Nemo
15. Wallace and Gromit
16. Akira
17. Aladdin
18. The Ren and Stimpy Show
19. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
20. Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies
21. Princess Mononoke
22. Monsters, Inc
23. Popeye
24. Danger Mouse
25. Pinnochio
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2011, 05:49:57 AM » |
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Personally, the 1940's was the best decade for animation. The '50's second. The 1930's were OK, though the only well established studios were Disney & Fleischer since most were either emulating Disney and/or not yet discovered their style.
As for tv animation, the 1990's. "The Simpsons", "Ren & Stimpy", "Beavis & Butt-Head", and "Duckman" made cartoons cool for teens/adults in the mainstream. Not to mention they pushed the envelope with content.
"The Simpsons" redefined prime time animation, which became a hit with it's witty scripts, memorable characters, and catch phrases that would enter regular vocabulary.
"Batman: The Animated Series" changed action oriented cartoons with it's stylized animation and writing.
In 1989 (late '80's, I know), Disney entered it's "renaissance" with "A Little Mermaid" and produced several classic animation films.
The worst decade for animation: 1970's & 1980's due to parental groups/political correctness, theatrical cartoons being edited, 30 minute toy commercials, rehashes of older characters, celebrity/movie/tv show tie-ins, and that the animation quality has gotten cheaper.
2000's is close with overuse of CGI and that every tv cartoon, especially 'animated sitcoms' aimed towards adults relies more on shock humor, potty jokes, and overuse of random pop culture references than laughs (not to mention character interaction & plot, which certain popular animated shows lack like "Family Guy")
The 1960's was more 50/50 since some of the tv cartoons like "Rocky & Bullwinkle" & "The Flintstones" were aimed towards general audiences and/or mainly adults like Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, etc. decades before. Hanna Barbera was hit or miss, though I can tolerate most of the late '50's to mid 1960's cartoons from Huckleberry Hound, Quickdraw McGraw, and "The Jetsons".
While HB had a bad rep with it's limited animation, which I actually find appealing, there were far worse from "Clutch Cargo" and the made-for-television Felix the Cat.
One thing I never understood is the whole "cartoons are kiddie fodder" mentality. Especially in this day of age. Though fora few decades cartoons (especially Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, etc) were marketed for kids on television from syndicated packages despite that they were aimed towards general audiences and/or mainly adults in movie theatres inbetween newsreels, other short subjects, and the main feature.
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2011, 04:17:33 PM » |
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There were some good ones that came out in the 90s but not really anything since then.
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2011, 05:48:13 PM » |
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Entertainment Weekly is currently conducting a poll on the 25 greatest cartoon seriesAs of now, "South Park" has the lead with 34.57%  "The Simpsons" second with 19.45% with "Family Guy" third. Voted for "Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show". While they were originally theatrical shorts, they were/are a staple on television and still stand the test of time. Though might as well add Tom & Jerry, Woody Woodpecker, and Pink Panther. Out of 25... OK  How about more (ie 50, 75, 100), unless the list were already chosen by somebody from Entertaiment Weekly and the ranking numbers are based on the poll. Also appears to feature a lot from the past decade and lacking action/superhero cartoons. Adventure Time Animaniacs Aqua Teen Hunger Force Archer Batman: the Animated Series Beavis and Butt-Head The Boondocks The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show Cowboy Bebop Family Guy The Flintstones Futurama King of the Hill Liquid Television Ren and Stimpy Robot Chicken Rocky and Bullwinkle Rugrats Scooby Doo The Simpsons South Park Spongebob Sqaurepants Star Wars: Clone Wars (the Genndy Tartakovsky version, not the CGI version) The Tick The Venture Brothers |
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« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2011, 04:24:23 PM » |
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I've never seen a single episode of "South Park." It just doesn't have any appeal to me for some reason.
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« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2011, 05:55:50 AM » |
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The poll recently closed. Like the past couple days, "South Park" is ranked first with "Simpsons" second and "Family Guy" third. I actually watched "South Park" as a teenager, though find it unwatchable since the characters are annoying and relies too much on shock humor for the sake of ratings. Wouldn't be suprised if some color coordinated ponies or an eco-friendly blue superhero are thrown in the final list... |
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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2011, 03:32:03 PM » |
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I think the thing that put me off on "South Park" right away was the animation itself. I just don't care for that style.
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