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| What were popular cartoons of the 60's
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| Cartoons of the 1960s were a mix of slapstick humor, family-oriented themes, adventure, and science fiction, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of the time. Many became classics and are still beloved today. Here’s a look at some of the most popular cartoons of the 1960s: | |
| Saturday Morning Cartoons
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| The Flintstones (1960–1966)
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| The first primetime animated sitcom, it followed the lives of the modern Stone Age family, the Flintstones, and their neighbors, the Rubbles.
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| The Jetsons (1962–1963, later revived)
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| A futuristic counterpart to The Flintstones, it featured a space-age family and their robotic maid, Rosie.
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| Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969)
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| This iconic mystery-solving show featured Scooby-Doo and his friends unmasking villains disguised as monsters.
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| Jonny Quest (1964–1965)
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| A science-fiction adventure series about a boy, his scientist father, and their globetrotting adventures.
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| Top Cat (1961–1962)
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| A smart-talking alley cat leading a gang in New York City.
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| Superhero Cartoons
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| Spider-Man (1967–1970)
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| Known for its catchy theme song ("Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can"), this series brought Marvel’s iconic hero to life.
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| The Mighty Hercules (1963–1966)
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| A mythological superhero protecting Ancient Greece with his strength and golden ring.
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| The Adventures of Superman (1950s–1960s)
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| Animated segments adapted for children featured Superman's heroic deeds.
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| The Fantastic Four (1967–1968)
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| Marvel’s first superhero team tackled cosmic threats in this cartoon series.
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| Animal and Comedy Cartoons
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| Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies (1930s–1960s)
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| Classic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig remained Saturday morning staples.
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| The Pink Panther Show (1969–1978)
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| A humorous series starring the suave and silent Pink Panther.
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| Yogi Bear Show (1961–1962)
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| Yogi and Boo Boo Bear tried to outsmart Ranger Smith for picnic baskets in Jellystone Park.
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| Tom and Jerry (1940s–1960s)
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| Still highly popular, these slapstick shorts continued into the 1960s.
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| Sci-Fi and Action
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| The Herculoids (1967–1969)
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| A family and their bizarre creatures defended their planet from invaders.
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| Space Ghost (1966–1968)
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| A superhero who fought intergalactic villains with his sidekicks Jan, Jace, and Blip.
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| Astro Boy (1963–1966)
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| A Japanese import about a robot boy with superpowers, this was one of the first anime series aired in the U.S.
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| Huckleberry Hound Show (1958–1961)
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| Known for its calm, Southern drawl hero, this series also featured other characters like Yogi Bear.
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| Quick Draw McGraw (1959–1962)
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| A gun-slinging horse and his sidekick Baba Looey.
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| Rocky and Bullwinkle Show (1959–1964)
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| Clever satire starring a flying squirrel and a moose, with segments like Fractured Fairy Tales and Dudley Do-Right.
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| Music-Influenced Cartoons
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| The Beatles (1965–1969)
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| Animated adventures of the Fab Four, with music from their albums.
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| The Archies (1968–1970)
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| Featuring the band from Archie Comics, they sang the hit “Sugar, Sugar.”
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