It's Saturday morning! : celebrating the golden era of cartoons 1960s-1990s / Joe Garner, Michael Ashley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garner, Joe, author.

Ashley, Michael, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animated television programs--United States--History and criticism.

Animated television programs.

United States.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

1 volume ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Bellevue : becker&mayer, 2018.

Summary:

"It's Saturday Morning! celebrates the shows, characters, songs, and commercials that made Saturday mornings a pop culture event. Broadcasting into family living rooms from the 1960s to the 1990s, this wildly creative art form wrought a beloved rite of passage. From the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., parents could sleep in while their children plopped on the couch to consume cartoons galore. From Yogi Bear, The Jetsons, and Jonny Quest to The Smurfs, He-Man, and Animaniacs, this window of time promised pure entertainment and an experience that united generations. With concept art, archival images, and all-new interviews, this collection is a celebration and exploration of the shows, characters, songs, and TV commercials that made Saturday morning cartoons a pop culture event. This highly produced package is perfect for artists and illustrators, pop culture fanatics, or anyone who loves a heaping portion of nostalgia"--murdochbooks.com.au.

Contents:

1960s. The Bugs Bunny Show

After these messages: Slinky

The Flintstones

The Jetsons

After these messages: Battleship board game

Jonny Quest

Underdog

The Archie Show

After these messages: Alpha-bits cereal

Space Ghost

1970s. The Pink Panther Show

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

Josie and the Pussycats

After these messages: Lite-Brite

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids

Schoolhouse Rock!

After these messages: Life cereal

Super Friends

Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle

After these messages: Kenner's SSP Smash-up Derby set

Battle of the Planets

1980s. The Smurfs

Alvin and the Chipmunks

After these messages: Encyclopedia Britannica

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Jim Henson's Muppet Babies

The Transformers

The Care Bears

After these messages: Cabbage Patch Kids

G.I. Joe: a Real American Hero

Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears

ThunderCats

Pee-wee's Playhouse

After these messages: Teddy Ruxpin

Garfield and Friends

1990s. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Bobby's World

After these messages: Micro Machine cars

Tiny Toon Adventures

Darkwing Duck

After these messages: Golden Crisp cereal

Animaniacs

After these messages: Mentos, the Freshmaker

Pinky and the Brain.

ISBN:

9780760362945

0760362947

OCLC:

1079201011

Publisher Number:

99980207984