Classic TV network MeTV is turning its cartoon block into a new network. Owner Weigel Broadcasting Co. announced they will launch MeTV Toons as a new national TV network focused on classic animation, “from Hollywood-era shorts to made-for-television favorites.”
MeTV Toons will air The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Huckleberry Hound, Underdog, Josie and the Pussycats, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Sylvester & Tweety, Inspector Gadget, Roadrunner, The Pink Panther, and more.
Alongside Warner Bros. properties, other beloved cartoon characters joining MeTV Toons include Rocky and Bullwinkle, Casper, Betty Boop, Speed Racer, Woody Woodpecker, and more.
“We are honored to work with the amazing team at Warner Bros. Discovery and others on this network and bring together a truly incredible collection of the world’s best-known and most loved classic cartoons, creating a new destination for everyone to discover or rediscover the sheer joy of watching cartoons on TV,” said Neal Sabin, Vice-Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co. in a statement. “MeTV Toons will be dedicated 24/7 to showcasing the biggest names and most beloved classic cartoons and animated characters. Everyone has a favorite cartoon; it is a universally loved art form. We are thrilled to bring those smiles and memories back to TV with MeTV Toons.”
MeTV Toons will be available on over-the-air broadcast television as well as ad-supporting streaming services starting June 25.
The 24-hour slate includes such rarities as “Wait Till Your Father Gets Home” and “Police Academy: The Animated Series,” the daily line-up will include,
Cartoon All-Stars
Featuring Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, Mr. Magoo, Tom & Jerry, Droopy Dog, Casper, and others, together in a programming block airing for an hour Monday-Saturday at 1 PM ET/PT, plus another hour airing Monday thru Saturday @ 10 PM ET/PT.
“We are honored to work with the amazing team at Warner Bros. Discovery and others on this network and bring together a truly incredible collection of the world’s best-known and most loved classic cartoons, creating a new destination for everyone to discover or rediscover the sheer joy of watching cartoons on TV,” said Neal Sabin, Vice-Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co. in a statement. “MeTV Toons will be dedicated 24/7 to showcasing the biggest names and most beloved classic cartoons and animated characters. Everyone has a favorite cartoon; it is a universally loved art form. We are thrilled to bring those smiles and memories back to TV with MeTV Toons.”
