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Book Synopsis: With concept art, archival images, all-new interviews, and a foreword by Bobby's World creator and funnyman Howie Mandel, It's Saturday Morning! celebrates the shows, characters, songs, and commercials that made Saturday mornings a pop culture event—decade by decade. 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 The Bugs Bunny Show, 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.
Organized by decade, find profiles of the most beloved Saturday morning cartoons:
- 1960s: The Flintstones, Bugs Bunny, Space Ghost, and more!
- 1970s: The Pink Panther, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, Fat Albert, and more!
- 1980s: The Smurfs, The Adventures of the Gummi Bears, The Transformers, and more!
- 1990s: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, and more!
Each show profile is accompanied by easy-reference stats (years on air, network, number of episodes, and characters and voice actors), promotional and concept images of the cartoons, and candid photos of its creators and actors. The commentary explores the cultural setting that influenced its creation and behind-the-scenes insights from the show's producers and artists. This entertaining walk down memory lane is made complete by a review of some of the iconic products advertised between these favorite cartoons. "After These Messages..." segments provide fascinating facts about the merchandise that appeared in Saturday morning commercials, such as the Slinky, Lite-Brite, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Golden Crisp cereal. This exquisitely produced guide to the golden era of cartoons is perfect for artists and illustrators, pop culture fanatics, or anyone who loves a heaping portion of nostalgia.
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Step back in time and relive the magic of Saturday mornings with It's Saturday Morning!: Celebrating the Golden Era of Cartoons 1960s - 1990s. This captivating book takes you on a journey through the shows, characters, songs, and commercials that made Saturday mornings an unforgettable pop culture event. With stunning concept art, archival images, and exclusive interviews, this book is a treasure trove of nostalgia that will transport you back to a bygone era.
From the iconic shows of the 1960s like The Flintstones and Bugs Bunny to the beloved cartoons of the 1990s such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Animaniacs, It's Saturday Morning! covers it all. Each decade is explored in detail, giving you an in-depth look at the shows that defined a generation. Profiles of the most beloved cartoons are accompanied by easy-reference stats, promotional images, and candid photos of their creators and actors.
But It's Saturday Morning! doesn't stop there. In addition to the cartoons themselves, this book also delves into the cultural setting that influenced their creation. Discover the behind-the-scenes insights from the show's producers and artists, and learn how these cartoons became an integral part of our collective memory.
And let's not forget the unforgettable commercials that aired between these cartoons. "After These Messages..." segments provide fascinating facts about the iconic products that were advertised during Saturday mornings. From classic toys like the Slinky and Lite-Brite to popular characters like the Cabbage Patch Kids, these commercials were just as memorable as the shows themselves.
Whether you're an artist, a pop culture fanatic, or simply someone who loves to reminisce, It's Saturday Morning! is the ultimate guide to the golden era of cartoons. So grab a cup of coffee, curl up on the couch, and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of Saturday mornings past.
Ready to relive the golden era of cartoons? Get your copy of It's Saturday Morning! now.
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