The End of an Era: Remembering Saturday Morning Cartoons in 1992
On September 12, 1992, NBC made the decision to remove cartoons from its Saturday morning lineup, replacing them with teen-oriented live-action series. This move marked the beginning of the end for Saturday morning cartoons on major networks, as other networks followed suit in subsequent years. The rise of kid-friendly cable stations and government regulations regarding children's programming contributed to the decline. While animation remains popular on streaming services, the nostalgia for Saturday morning cartoons still persists online. However, many involved in creating these shows viewed them as forgettable filler rather than artistic achievements.