We single out the titles that cannot be missed on Boomerang’s subscription service devoted to classic cartoons.
Thats nothing to shake a stick of TNT at.
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Looney Tunes
Whats It Like?
:Monty Pythons Flying CircusmeetsThe Muppet Show
- How Long Is It?
1039 Episodes
Best Episode: Duck Amuck
Looney Tunesis the crown jewel of classic cartoons.
Thered be no point in Boomerang even launching such a service ifLooney Tuneswasnt a part of it.
The variety-style program is the home of so many beloved characters.
Looney Tunesis a true master at character-driven comedy.
The series has an incredible knack for turning one-note caricatures into unbelievable goldmines of comedy.
Something silly like the laws of physics arent going to get in the way of some bizarre slapstick gag.
Segments like Whats Opera, Doc?
and Baton Bunny are also utter triumphs of animation and must-sees for any fan of the medium.
Boomerang also utilizes an interesting strategy where they curate playlists and shows by character.
The Flintstones
Whats It Like?
:The HoneymoonersmeetsLand of the Lost
How Long Is It?
Its also the best cartoon set during the prehistoric era.
The show operates as a family sitcom that depicts zany adventures intersecting with the normalcy of married life.
Its a living, indeed.
The cartoon also gains points for aging its cast and evolving their lives through the shows six seasons.
Both Fred and Wilma and Barney and Betty end up with growing offspring by the end of the series.
The Flintstonesalso earns the cool distinction of being the first animated series to air during primetime.
Perhaps thatkind ofexplains the inexplicable laugh track that the series has.
Bunnicula
Whats It Like?
:The StrainmeetsPinky and the Brain
- How Long Is It?
40 Episodes
Best Episode: Puzzle Madness
Bunniculais an odd little selection in Boomerangs library.
Its definitely one of the newer titles that they offer.
Garlic turns him into a skeleton bunny, rutabagas give him telekinesis, leeks give him spider legs.
You know, the typical things.
The character is so much more than just a vampire bunny.
Boomerang is also the only place that youre going to findnewepisodes of this off-kilter series.
Wacky Races
Whats It Like?
:Rick and MortymeetsAnthony Bourdains No Reservations
How Long Is It?
The Slag Brothers, for instance, are two truly weird additions to the Hanna-Barbera universe.
Each segment sees the wacky racers racing wackily through some real places in America.
Its not afraid to lean into stereotypes and broad characterizations, accordingly.
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Whats It Like?
:LassiemeetsCarnivale
How Long Is It?
Thats not a very complicated story for a show, but thats probably for the best.
Also, this show could be creepy like no other!
Although maybe afterwards youll wish that you hadnt…
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
:Bored to DeathmeetsPenny Dreadful
How Long Is It?
…if it wasnt for those pesky kids.
Sometimes theres just nothing more satisfying than kicking back and letting the Mystery Machine work its magic.
Now to just find the perfect Scooby Snacks recipe…
Droopy, Master Detective
Whats It Like?
:MonkmeetsCurb Your Enthusiasm
How Long Is It?
There might not be a whole lot ofDroopy, Master Detectivebut the cartoon makes every episode count.
Together the group almost functions as a team of misfit toons from the corners of Hanna-Barberas history.
The Smurfs
Whats It Like?
:Fraggle RockmeetsThe Prisoner
How Long Is It?
A bunch of blue, pint-sized creatures who are constantly saying the name of their species.
Oh, and theres only one female Smurf.
Seems like the perfect playground for children to have some fun.
Popeye the Sailor
Whats It Like?
:Black SailsmeetsAsh Vs.
The Evil Dead
- How Long Is It?
231 Episodes
Best Episode: Goonland
Popeye the Sailoris the story of the everyman.
Hes Clark Kent one second and Superman the next.