The Cartoon Company facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Cartoon Company |
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| Genre | children's block |
| Presented by | Bob Driessen Karen Dunkerton Craig Campbell Michelle Marr Kathy Hopper Robyn Gorrell Tony Johnston Kristine Davis Nerida Leishman |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 5 hours |
| Release | |
| Original network | Nine Network |
| Picture format | 4.3 PAL |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 19 July 1986 – 23 November 1991 |
The Cartoon Company was a popular Australian children's television show. It aired every Saturday morning on the Nine Network. The show ran from the mid-1980s until the early 1990s. It was a special block of cartoons and fun segments.
The very first episode aired on July 19, 1986. Each week, different hosts would introduce the cartoons. They also led games and welcomed special guests.
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What Was The Cartoon Company?
The Cartoon Company was more than just a cartoon show. It was a whole block of entertainment. It lasted for five hours each Saturday morning. Kids could watch their favorite animated series. They also enjoyed jokes and competitions.
The Hosts of the Show
Many presenters helped make the show fun. From 1986 to 1989, the main hosts were Bob Driessen, Karen Dunkerton, Craig Campbell, Kathy Hopper, and Michelle Marr. Kathy Hopper was also known for hosting The Bugs Bunny Show.
Later, new hosts joined the team. Robyn Gorrell started in 1989. Tony Johnston was a host from 1989 to 1991. Kristine Davis joined in 1990. Nerida Leishman became a host in 1991. These presenters kept the energy high and connected with young viewers.
Popular Cartoons Featured
The Cartoon Company showed many well-known cartoons. Some of the popular ones included:
- M.A.S.K.
- Rocky and Bullwinkle
- Scooby-Doo
- Garfield
- The Real Ghostbusters
- The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
The show also featured animated movies. One example was The Care Bears Movie.
The C Company: A Spin-Off Show
The Cartoon Company even had a spin-off series. A spin-off is a new show that comes from an existing one. This new show was called The C Company. It was made for younger children.
Who Hosted The C Company?
The C Company was hosted by the final three presenters from The Cartoon Company. These were Tony Johnston, Kristine Davis, and Nerida Leishman. They helped make the show friendly for little kids.
What Shows Were on The C Company?
The C Company first aired on March 3, 1990. It featured a mix of cartoons and live-action shows.
- Cartoons:
* Denver, the Last Dinosaur * The first three Dot movies * The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show
- Live-action shows:
* Woof! * Professor Poopsnagle's Steam Zeppelin * The Curiosity Show * Pugwall * The Girl from Tomorrow
The show also included live-action movies and special programs. Many of these came from the Children's Film Foundation.
The End of an Era
Both The Cartoon Company and The C Company ended on the same day. Their final broadcast was on November 23, 1991. They had been a big part of Saturday mornings for many Australian kids.
