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Episode Synopsis
Join us as we explore the nostalgic era of Saturday morning cartoons. Discover how generations of children, armed with bowls of sugary cereal, tuned in for hours of animated bliss. Relive the golden age featuring Looney Tunes, Animaniacs, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We’ll uncover the factors that led to the decline of this beloved tradition, from the 1960s to its gradual fade out in the 1980s and beyond. Profitability, changing viewer habits, and legislative impacts all played a role in the end of this cherished ritual.
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