Saturday morning cartoons

Definition

Animated television programs aimed at children that aired on Saturday mornings, typically from the 1960s through 1990s, serving as a cultural institution for kids before school-age entertainment fragmented across cable and streaming.

Example Usage

I used to wake up early every Saturday morning to watch cartoons like Scooby-Doo and The Jetsons.

Origin

Emerged in the 1960s when networks discovered a lucrative demographic of young viewers with disposable allowance money.

Fun Fact

Saturday morning cartoons were heavily criticized for toy tie-ins and advertising, eventually leading to FCC regulations on children's television content.

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