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GREAT CARTOONS FROM 1990-2009

1990 Talespin The Jungle Book's Baloo, Louie and Shere Khan feature in this Emmy award winning "Tale Spin"-off. Baloo features as a laid back pilot with side kick Kit Cloudkicker as they lead their cargo airline on a 1930's Pacific island. Along with their friends they are up against the air pirates and their egotistical leader Don Karnage and also the ruthless Khan Industries. The show was started in 1990 through 1994.

1991 Hammerman The program featured pop rapper MC Hammer as a youth center worker named Stanley Burrell (Hammer's real name). Burell owns a pair of magical dancing shoes (which were alive and could speak), which when worn cause Burell to transform into the superhero Hammerman. The show aired from 1991 until 1992.

1992 The Ren and Stimpy Show Ren (a chihuahua) and Stimpy (a cat) star in this often gross and sometimes controversial comedy as they have various misadventures. This show was on from 1991 until 1996.

1993 The Rugrats Phil, Lil, Tommy and Chuckie are toddlers exploring their world and their imaginations. Whilst they cannot communicate with the adults, Tommy's spoilt cousin Angelica can talk to them all. The series also has a spin off called "All Grown Up". This show aired from 1991 until 2005.

1994 Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? World famous criminal mastermind and thief Carmen Sandiego is pitted against teenage ACME agents Zack and Ivy, who must stop her stealing artifacts across the globe. The series is based on the computer games series and based on the concept of teaching geography and history (and more). This show was on television from 1994 to 1998.

1995 Wishbone is about a little dog with a huge imagination, it encouraged children to read by using the novel / play parallel premise. The show ran from 1995 through 1998.

1996 Hey Arnold is a great show about a boy living with his grandparents in a boarding house. His everyday adventures at school, with his friends, and the different challenges he faces. This show teaches children about friendship and honesty. This show ran from 1996 until 2004.

1997 The Big Bear in the Blue House is a great show about a big bear who teaches children about there colors, numbers, and many other things. While having lots of fun too. This show ran from 1997 until 2008.

1998 Caillou is about the life of a young bald boy named Caillou, his family and his friends and the things that happen in children’s everyday lives. This cartoon is based off of a book, it was created in 1998 and is still on television today.

1999 Little Bill is a show about a adventurous and smart little and the things that all children learn as they grow. This show was created in 1999 and ran through 2004.

2000 Sheep in the Big City was an animated television series which ran on Cartoon Network from November 2000 to April 2002. The bulk of the show is about a runaway sheep, Sheep, in his new life in "the Big City." At the time, the premiere of Sheep in the Big City was the highest-rated premiere for a Cartoon Network original series.

2001 Time Squad is an animated television series created in 2001 that follows the adventures of a trio of hopless "time cops," who travel back in time trying to correct the course of history. It ran on cartoon network from June 8, 2001 to November 26, 2003. It was the first Cartoon Network Original Series in the 21st century.

2002 Samurai Jack is an animated television series that aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until 2004. The plot is typically following Jack in his quest to find a method of traveling back in time.

2003 Whatever Happened to Robot Jones? was an animated television series on Cartoon Network that aired from 2002 to 2004. It aired for one year on Cartoon Network in the United Kingdom (2002). In each episode, Robot, with the help of his friends, gets himself into a situation with a lack of understanding. At the end of each episode, Robot would make a data log entry stating conclusions that he has arrived at on humanity.

2004 Codename: Kids Next Door, AKA Kids Next Door, is an animated television series. It debuted on Cartoon Network on December 6, 2002 and aired its final episode on January 21, 2008. The main characters of the series are five kids who operate from their high-tech treehouse against adults and teenagers. They make up what is known as Sector V of a worldwide organization called the Kids Next Door.

2005 WordGirl is great new cartoon series that airs on PBS Kids. The series is based on the adventures of superhero “WordGirl”. The show depicts the daily life of of WorldGirl. WordGirl disguises herself as Becky Botsford, a mild-manner 5th grader, but she is actually from another planet. WorldGirl arrived on planet Earth when she and her monkey sidekick, Captain Huggy Face, crashed their spaceship. Now, together they fight crime, defeat evil villains and enrich vocabulary usage. WordGirl helps children increase their vocabulary and reading comprehension. Each episode introduces four new vocabulary words in a fun and interesting context. The show also helps foster a love of language.

2006 Martha Speaks is an exciting cartoon series on PBS Kids. Martha Speaks is based on the children's book series by Susan Meddaugh and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The cartoon series stars Martha, a beloved family dog. One day, she is accidentally fed alphabet soup and this gives her the ability to speak.Martha Speaks helps kids learn new words and is targeted at children aged 4-7. The show is designed to teach kids 20 new words in each show and also helps kids comprehend the meaning of new words when they hear them.

2007 WordWorld is a creative cartoon series on PBS Kids. The show stars WordFriends. WordFriends are characters first and words second. WordFriends are cartoon animals, but their bodies are made up of letters. The letters spell out the actual word that they are. WordFriends go on adventures and face challenges that can only be resolved with the right word. That word is built letter by letter, sound by sound. At the end of every episode, the creative and catchy “Build a Word” song is played. Once the word is built, it transforms and comes alive into the thing it is! WordWorld is targeted at preschoolers, aged 3-5 and helps to increase children’s vocabulary and spelling. Word building reinforces the pre-reading concept that letters (and their sounds) make words, and that words have real meaning and power. The series also helps children with sounding out letters and rhyming. WordWorld is designed to inspire children to read and to show them that words are exciting and their friends.

2008 Go, Diego, Go is a cartoon series that airs on Nick Jr. The series stars 8 year-old Diego, an action-adventure hero who loves nature and animals. Diego has many missions where he often rescues animals in trouble. Go, Diego, Go is an interactive show and allows children to actually play along and help Diego with his missions. Go, Diego, Go teaches children about animals and habitats. The show is designed to help children focus on specific details and improve listening skills. Go, Diego, Go also promotes exploration and introduces children to Spanish words.

2009 Pinky Dinky Doo is a cartoon series that airs on Nick Jr. The show stars Pinky Dinky Doo, a 7-year-old girl, who uses her imagination to solve every day problems. Pinky Dinky Doo is designed to develop and improve early literacy skills. The show helps children with reading, comprehension, and vocabulary. Pinky Dinky Doo familiarizes kids with the basic components of story structure, characters, dialogue, main ideas, event sequences, and details. The show also inspires children to use their imaginations.