Thinking about the '90s is refreshing, not just because of the nostalgia it brings, but more about the feeling. I am a fan of cartoons, and thinking of them brings back a mixture of emotions, good feelings of the good old days—the days when we would compete with our parents for the remote control.
Do you remember the feeling of watching the small colored TV (some black and white)? The way we used to position the antenna to the right angle so that the channels don’t get jammed!
People who enjoyed their childhood in the'90s, myself included, look back fondly and admit that there are no more good cartoons these days. I am not saying that the cartoons of these days are terrible, but for people who came of age in the '90s would mildly disagree. Animated cartoons started gaining popularity in the mid '90s and early 2000s – the advent of the Saturday morning cartoons. The '90s cartoons were parked with artistic content and captivating screenwriting.
Enjoy the nostalgic tour on the GZone time machine, as I count down the top 10 best cartoons of my childhood.
#10. Freakazoid! (1995 - 1997)
The geeky 16-year-old Dexter Douglas would turn into a manic superhero, Freakazoid! With his Freakalair, a mute butler called Ingmar, with superpowers. He would fight a group of offbeat villains like The lobe, Cave Man, Cobra Queen, and Longhorn. With the aid of his mates Sergeant Mike Cosgrove and Steph, he wildly fights the evil. This was a cartoon ahead of its time and uniquely enjoyable for kids. Despite being my favorite, you can't deny it had a unique fan base.
#9. Cow and Chicken (1997 - 1999)
The show ran for four seasons with 52 episodes; it was part of the Cartoon Cartoon series. The theme song of this show described everything about the show "Mama had a chicken, mama had a cow, dad was proud; he didn't care how!"
The plot was great for kids, as it sparks imagination from children. When I was young, we used to come up with scenarios and do role plays. The bizarreness of the show made it fantastic; the ideas of a Cow and Chicken being siblings was just out of this world! This may not auger well with kids today.
#8. Powerpuff Girls (1998 – 2005)
My favorite character was Blossom. In the show, an accident occurs in the lab when professor Utoinum makes a mistake in mixing the chemicals. The mistakes turs out to be a positive thing, because it created the girls who help to conquer evil in their town.
The girls, who were a product of Utomium's Chemical X, have superpowers that include flying. In the series, the girls and the professor are friends with the mayor of Townsville, who hates Mojo Jojo, an evil monkey head. After the intervention of the Powerpuff girls, Mojojo usually bows down and admits his crime. The show was empowering to the girl child back then because it showed that girls could also defend themselves and save the world. The girls never seek the help of men to help them fight evil. This was a good moral take away from the show.
#7 Beavis and Butthead (1992-1997)
The show was parked with some witty, subtle commentaries that revolved around the two characters Beavis and Butthead, who would sit, watch MTV videos, eat nachos, and laugh incessantly. This was a true reflection of the kids back in the '90s. I loved the show because it had some morals, it brought out the adverse effects of watching too much TV.
The show still cracks me even now. And it did not have racism them, which was a good thing. Since the show was aired on MTV, there was very little censorship; the character could say whatever they wanted. This made the show appear so real to the viewers and connected well with the teenagers and adults.
The commentary on the videos was a creative thing they did. But that is understandable because MTV's primary business is music.
#6. Dexter's Lab (1995 - 2003)
The success of the show led to the release of the full-length movie called Dexter's ego trip in 1999. This show received criticism and praise in equal measures but still managed to be Cartoons Network's most successful show. However, this did not last long, as the quality started declining towards the end of the show, which led to its cancellation due to a fall in ratings.
Nonetheless, Dexter's Lab was among my favorite, thanks to its creative scriptwriters, soundtrack, and well-voiced characters. It was the first show to get its own series amongst 5000 shows that were pitched in the "What a Cartoon! Show". And did i mention how i love the soundtracks?!
#5. Animaniacs (1993 - 1998)
Animaniacs - The Presidents Song
To the William Tell Overture, the Warners sing about all presidents from George Washington to Bill Clinton.
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To me, Animaniacs was the greatest of them all, created by Tom Ruegger and produced by Steven Spielberg (Academy Award-wining director) for Fox Kids, a product of the Fox Broadcasting Company. It had a variety of characters but focused on three siblings Yakko Wakko and Dot. They are usually held captive and escape from the prison.
In the show, Pinky and Brain were my favorite extras, who sadly were dropped from the show when it moved to WB Entertainment. The Hippos were upsetting, but that was part of the plot. One more thing I loved about Animaniacs was the many songs that varied from catchy to educational. Some of my favorites were Yakko's world, Wakko's America, and the president's song. This show was popular in the '90s and is still well-loved today.
#4. What A Cartoon! (1995 - 1997)
Check out GeezeZone.com's detailed review of the "What a Cartoon! Show” here. This was a Cartoon Cartoon show. It is like the mother of all cartoons. You may ask, what Cartoon? No easy way to answer this, there were so many cartoons in this show.
The show was created by Fred Seibert, then-president of Hanna-Barbera Productions. His idea was to let the individual creators pitch their cartoons. If the show were popular, it would be picked and be part of the series. Over 5,000 shows were pitched, but only 48 made it to become a series.
It is hard to single out which specific Cartoon was the best, as they varied mainly in style, plot, and storyline. But among my favorites were Gravity Falls, Uncle Grandpa, Bee and PuppyCat, Mountain Fort Awesome, Secret, Bravest Warriors, Regular Show, Adventure time, Fanboy and Chum Chum, The Mighty B!, Nite Fite, My life as a Teenage Robot, The Fairly OddParents, Codename: Kids Next Door, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Samurai Jack.
The beauty of this show is that it had a little something for everybody, thanks to the variety!
#3. CatDog (1998 - 2005)
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After a brawl over what to eat for lunch, CatDog accidentally creates a delicious new candy! Good thing Winslow likes it, too!Clip from CatDog episode "CatDo...
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Despite the bashing on the internet, the show ran for over seven years, airing 68 episodes in Four seasons. It is a twisted Nicktoon show of the ‘90s, hilarious and extremely creative. It was considered among the world’s weirdest animated series!
Surprisingly, I loved the show despite the hate it received. I watched it again from an Adult’s perspective, but I still liked it save for some few scenes that the kids of today may not get the jokes and the emotions intended by Peter Hannan.
I would say that this show was meant for children, who don’t ask critical questions like how did CatDog go to pee?! The character design was just creative and literally out of this world! That is what made it unique, and the adventures the CatDog experienced were well scripted to fit the character’s design.
#2. Courage The Cowardly Dog (1999 - 2002)
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Courage the Cowardly Dog follows a dog named Courage, an overly-frightened canine who lives in a farmhouse with Muriel and Eustace near the fictional town of...
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It was an entertaining and refreshing show, especially for us the ‘90s kids. Courage would be seen fighting monsters, demons, zombies, aliens, and other weird creatures. The plot and storyline were just engaging, as it guts your emotions completely. In the show, Muriel Loves Courage while Eustance hates him so much. The character design was also on point, the old lady Muriel would be seen wearing big glasses, but when she is not wearing them, she becomes deaf! In one of the shows, she said, “You know I can’t hear without my glasses” I just love the sense of humor in this show!
#1. Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999 - 2009)
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The show has good morals for the kids because it brings out the element of people being different, and how you can work together to achieve a common goal. One is portrayed as being dumb, one is smart, and the other one is utterly selfish!
They are often seen trying to impress the girls who usually end up in a mess. Another interesting twist in Ed, Edd n Eddy, is when they for their fun-filled summer vacations, tree houses, and their usual chase for girls.
Final Thoughts
The ‘90s were packed with classic cartoons that left kids and adults alike at the edge of their seats. We had to wait a week between each season, and we had to battle between Classic good vs. evil with humor, those cartoons were just awesome.
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