The conversion of adult-themed properties into children’s cartoons is not unheard of. Anyone who’s read the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics knows that they were pretty damn violent.

From Bluey to Invader Zim, these kids' shows hooked millions of adult viewers with layered writing, emotional depth, and humor that flies over kids' heads.

This 1977 animated holiday special features three aliens on a journey to find the true meaning of Christmas. And a pet goose. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been ...

Were most of the cartoons just long-form advertisements for toys at the time? Sure, but they also had some episodes that would stay with us for years to come. Quite a few of our favorite '80s cartoons ...

Cartoons have been running alongside television for nearly as long as the medium has existed, with some decades, like the 1980s and 1990s, bringing iconic shows that are still fondly remembered years ...