Why do some TV shows end up creating a mass debate? Well that is what 100 Greatest Kids TV, did in the SeeSaw office. No one could agree on their top kids TV shows.
I thought I would share my top five cartoons of the 80's, although trying to come up with a top five proved quite difficult, so some honourable mentions go to M.A.S.K, Denver The Last Dinosaur and Count Duckula. They didn’t make it, but these ones did:
5 – Alvin and The Chipmunks
Not to be confused with the new movie versions, The chipmunks of the 80’s were more fun, more entertaining and a lot funnier. Maybe they were funnier because I was a child, but they were still funnier. The squeaky voiced little scamps were always getting into trouble, especially Alvin. I actually went to a fancy dress party one year dressed as Alvin. Best day ever!
4 – Ducktales
“OOH- OOOH.” I don’t know very many people that can’t hear the word Ducktales and not sing the legendary “ooh-oooh.”
Ducktales followed the exploits of Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie. I was always very jealous of Scrooge, he got to swim in money every day. Ok, I am still jealous; I want to swim in money every day. Although how it was possible, I don’t know. Jumping into a huge pile of coins would really hurt. But in cartoon-land, does it really matter?
3 – Transformers
Another classic cartoon that has been put through the Hollywood money making machine. Who could forget the classic versions of the most awesome robots that ever existed in 2D form? A lot of people you would talk to would probably say that their favourite characters were Optimus Prime of Bumblebee. Not me, I loved Starscream.
I guess I like to support the underdog villains.
2 – The Racoons
“This is the Evergreen Forest. Quiet – peaceful - serine. That is until Burt Racoon wakes up.”
The Racoons was one of those under-rated shows that people liked, but no one raved about. Syrill Sneer the villain looked like a pink version of Gonzo from the muppets. It probably had one of the best songs to accompany a TV show, and yes, I am listening to it as I type.
1 - Thundercats
The coolest cartoon to ever hit our TV screens was the amazing Thundercats. LionO, Cheetara and the gang kept me glued to the television whenever they were on. Their triumphs over ever bumbling villains was a triumph for all that was good in the world. It also included probably one of the scariest cartoon villains ever - Mum-Rah. I may have had all the toys as a child, I don’t really remember, I destroyed them pretty quickly. I now own all the DVD’s and have re-watched all of them. It is still as awesome at it ever was.
Do you agree with my list? What are your favourite kids TV shows? Go on, tell us.
Now all together, “Thundercats, Hoooooo”