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Disney's Steamboat Willie Didn't Just Revolutionize Mickey Mouse — It Revolutionized Cartoons

By Sarah Milner February 24th, 2023

Did Walt Disney make Mickey Mouse or did Mickey Mouse make Walt Disney?

The Simpsons' Nancy Cartwright Learned Her Craft From Legendary Yogi Bear Voice Actor, Daws Butler

By Joe Roberts February 11th, 2023

The famous voice actor became Cartwright's mentor for many years.

The Simpsons episode Marge vs. the Monorail

Conan O'Brien's Love Of The Music Man Helped Him Write The Simpsons' Marge Vs. The Monorail

By Michael Boyle February 4th, 2023

If you want your cartoon sitcom to last for 20+ years, you better have some good taste in showtunes.

Tina takes a card from Jimmy Jr, hearts floating around her head

Every Bob's Burgers Valentine's Day Episode Ranked

By Addison Peacock February 4th, 2023

Love is often in the air on Bob's Burgers. These are the best Valentine's Day episodes of the long-running animated series.

How Walt Disney's First Cartoons Drove Him To Bankruptcy

By Sarah Milner February 2nd, 2023

Before he built one of the most successful movie studios of all time, Walt Disney's Laugh-O-grams drove his first company to bankruptcy.

The Planet of the Apes musical in The Simpsons

The First Draft For The Simpsons' A Fish Called Selma Didn't Even Feature The Planet Of The Apes Musical

By Michael Boyle January 28th, 2023

Oh my God! I was wrong! It was Earth all along!

How Donald Duck Once Sparked A Logistical Argument With Disney About Life Preservers

By Cameron Roy Hall January 25th, 2023

Disney will throw Donald Duck out of planes and make him stick knives in toasters, but swim without a lifejacket? Never!

Legendary Simpsons Writer John Swartzwelder Thought The Show Was Run In 'A Dangerous Way'

By Joe Roberts January 25th, 2023

'All we had to do was please ourselves. This is a very dangerous way to run a television show.'

Alan Tudyk Didn't Realize He'd Been Cast As Optimus Prime In Transformers: Earthspark

By Cameron Roy Hall January 24th, 2023

'I thought I was like Optometrist Prime or some other, you know, Amazon Prime.'

Leonard Nimoy in the Marge vs. the Monorail episode of The Simpsons

George Takei Was Originally Asked To Do Leonard Nimoy's Guest Role On The Simpsons' Marge Vs. The Monorail Episode

By Jeff Kelly January 22nd, 2023

Well, my work is done here.

Why Bob's Burgers Crew Wasn't Sure The Series Would Last

By Ben F. Silverio January 21st, 2023

Bob's Burgers has been an animated staple for over a decade, but in the early days, success wasn't a sure thing.

The Cartoon Connection To Skinamarink

By Caroline Madden January 19th, 2023

The cartoons shown in Skinamarink were chosen for more than just their public domain status.

Why H. Jon Benjamin Thinks Bob's Burgers Has Been Able To Last

By Ben F. Silverio January 15th, 2023

'But on the whole, there's a general continuity.'

Hank Hill and Bobby Hill in King of the Hill

King Of The Hill Was Under 'A Lot' Of Pressure To Compete With The Simpsons' Celebrity Guest Stars

By Jeff Kelly January 5th, 2023

Luckily, a number of big name guests were all too eager to hang out with Hank and the gang.

12 Most Underrated Avatar: The Last Airbender Episodes

By Addison Peacock December 28th, 2022

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is beloved by many for its thoughtful approach to difficult topics like war. Here, we explore the show's most underrated episodes.

The 27 Best Simpsons One-Off Characters Ranked

By Andrew Bloom December 26th, 2022

In Springfield, you don't need lots of screen time to make an impact. Here are the 27 best Simpsons characters who have only appeared in a single episode.

The Best Animation For Adults Of 2022

By Caroline Cao December 23rd, 2022

While it might be too crass, bloody, or intense for younger viewers, 2022's best adult-oriented animation also provides a welcome break from a stressful world.