Retro Cartoons
by tisha-lebreton | created - 17 Nov 2014 | updated - 05 Jul 2017 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1.
Strawberry Shortcake (1980–1988)
Episode:
The World of Strawberry Shortcake
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation
This is the Original Strawberry Shortcake cartoon from the 1980's. Meet Strawberry Shortcake and her friends as she believes everyone has forgotten her birthday. If the peculiar Purple ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Swenson | Stars: Russi Taylor, Robert Ridgely, Romeo Muller, Julie McWhirter
Votes: 172
2. Rainbow Brite (1984–1986)
TV-G | 24 min | Animation, Family
The adventures of the color protector and her friends (sidekick Twink, the color kids, her horse Starlite, and her human friend Brian).
Stars: Bettina Bush, Peter Cullen, Pat Fraley, Robbie Lee
Votes: 1,481
3. Care Bears: Adventures in Care-A-Lot (2007–2009)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
CARE BEARS: ADVENTURES IN CARE-A-LOT focuses on the colorful bears' escapades and highlights how each one shares his or her unique way of caring with friends. Each Care Bear relies on his ... See full summary »
Stars: Tracey Moore, Tabitha St. Germain, Ian James Corlett, Scott McNeil
Votes: 176
4. The Glo Friends (1986– )
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A group of friendly glowworms tries to get along with their bad-tempered neighbors, a group of moles called The Moligans.
Stars: Hal Rayle, Frank Welker, Nancy Cartwright, Susan Silo
Votes: 127
5. Moon Dreamers (1986–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The Moondreamers are a group of celestial beings whose main purpose is to give the children of the world good dreams.
Stars: Susan Blu, Melanie Gaffin, Adam Carl, Peter Cullen
Votes: 114
6. Jem (1985–1988)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Jerrica Benton is secretly the leader of the glamorous and exciting music group, Jem and the Holograms.
Stars: Samantha Newark, Patricia Alice Albrecht, Cathianne Blore, Cindy McGee
Votes: 3,036
7. Pound Puppies (1985–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A girl named Holly, who lives with her piggish relatives, has a series of fun adventures with her friends, a group of zany talking dogs called the Pound Puppies.
Stars: Dan Gilvezan, Ruth Buzzi, Adrienne Alexander, Pat Carroll
Votes: 1,316
8. Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer (1985)
G | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Rainbow Brite must stop an evil princess and her underlings from taking over the planet Spectra.
Directors: Bernard Deyriès, Kimio Yabuki | Stars: Bettina Bush, Pat Fraley, Peter Cullen, Robbie Lee
Votes: 1,384 | Gross: $4.89M
9. My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)
G | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Ponyland comes under attack from the Smooze, a massive purple ooze created by an evil witch who plans to destroy the ponies' annual spring festival.
Directors: Mike Joens, Gerry Chiniquy, Ray Lee, Akinori Matsubara, Margaret Nichols, Heungsun Oh, Karen Peterson, Tom Ray, Robert Shellhorn, Gregg Vanzo, Gwen Wetzler | Stars: Danny DeVito, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Rhea Perlman
Votes: 2,867 | Gross: $5.96M
10. My Little Pony (1986–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The story of a human named Megan in a world of magical ponies and their adventures together in Pony Land.
Stars: Sherry Lynn, Bettina Bush, Susan Blu, Nancy Cartwright
Votes: 1,376
11. My Little Pony Tales (1992)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The adventures of a young girl living in a rural fantasy world with her friends, a gang of magical, rainbow-colored talking ponies.
Stars: Laura Harris, Willow Johnson, Maggie Blue O'Hara, Kelly Sheridan
Votes: 1,426
12.
My Little Pony (1986–1987)
Episode:
My Little Pony: Escape from Catrina
(1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Feline sorceress Catrina and her lizard servant Rep, who loves her, force enslaved little furry Bushwoolies to make her magic potion. They revolt and escape, so she plans to replace them with Little Ponies, who are having a costume ball.
Directors: Gerry Chiniquy, Jeff Hale, Terry Lennon, Norm McCabe, Tom Ray, John Gibbs | Stars: Tammy Grimes, Paul Williams, Charlie Adler, Tammy Amerson
Votes: 235
13. Monchhichis (1983)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
The show is about Monchhichis who monkey-like creatures. They live in the forest land of Monchia. Their home is at the very top of tall trees, which are above the clouds.
Stars: Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Robert Morse, Frank Nelson
Votes: 196
14. Snorks (1984–1988)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Snorks are playful, multicolored underwater creatures that use their built-in snorkels to dart about and make music.
Stars: Michael Bell, B.J. Ward, Frank Welker, Nancy Cartwright
Votes: 3,343
15. Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets, as babies, have adventures with their imaginations inside their nursery.
Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor
Votes: 5,580
16. Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1995)
TV-G | 21 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The wacky adventures of the new young hip generation of Warner Brothers Looney Tunes characters, most of them descendants of the original classic toon cast.
Stars: Charlie Adler, John Kassir, Tress MacNeille, Joe Alaskey
Votes: 14,193
17. TaleSpin (1990–1991)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Baloo the Bear from The Jungle Book (1967) is cast as a 1930s Pacific Islands bush pilot.
Stars: Ed Gilbert, R.J. Williams, Sally Struthers, Jim Cummings
Votes: 15,900
18. Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.
Stars: Karen Prell, Gerard Parkes, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 8,293
19. The Smurfs (1981–1989)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Smurfs are tiny blue creatures that live in mushroom houses in a peaceful forest. They repeatedly try to outwit Gargamel, an evil sorcerer, his apprentice, Scruple, and his mangy cat, Azrael.
Stars: Don Messick, Danny Goldman, Lucille Bliss, Michael Bell
Votes: 20,883
20. The Flintstones (1960–1966)
TV-G | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The misadventures of two modern-day Stone Age families, the Flintstones and the Rubbles.
Stars: Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 40,795
21. The Jetsons (1962–1963)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a futuristic family.
Stars: George O'Hanlon, Janet Waldo, Mel Blanc, Penny Singleton
Votes: 23,830
22. The Flintstone Kids (1986–1990)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The antics of Fred, Barney, Wilma and Betty as children who live in Bedrock.
Stars: Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, Tress MacNeille, Richard Erdman
Votes: 895
23. Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–1990)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Chip and Dale are chipmunks that start a detective agency, Rescue Rangers, with their friends. The gang deals with crimes that are 'too small' for the police to manage.
Stars: Tress MacNeille, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen
Votes: 21,427
24. DuckTales (1987–1990)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Huey, Dewey, and Louie are in for an epic surprise when they meet their wealthy but reclusive uncle, Scrooge McDuck. The family embark on globe-trotting adventures and treasure hunts, uncover family secrets, and face dangerous enemies.
Stars: Alan Young, Russi Taylor, Terence McGovern, Chuck McCann
Votes: 34,849
25. Goof Troop (1992–1993)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The classic Disney character Goofy is a single father raising his son, Max, in Spoonerville. Pete, a frequent antagonist from the old cartoons, lives next door with his family.
Stars: Rob Paulsen, April Winchell, Jim Cummings, Bill Farmer
Votes: 9,296
26. Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985–1991)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A group of reclusive humanoid bears and a few trusted humans explore their lost heritage and prevent their enemies from exploiting it.
Stars: June Foray, Noelle North, Lorenzo Music, Katie Leigh
Votes: 11,853
27. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 19,968
28. She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Princess Adora raises her magic sword and becomes She-Ra, the most powerful woman in the universe, to aid her friends in defeating the Evil Horde so their planet Etheria can be free.
Stars: Melendy Britt, George DiCenzo, John Erwin, Linda Gary
Votes: 6,697
29. He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985 TV Movie)
PG | 51 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
He-Man and She-Ra join together to stop Horde Prime from ruining Christmas for some Earth children stranded on Eternia.
Directors: Bill Reed, Ernie Schmidt | Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lana Beeson
Votes: 1,752
30. The Littles (1983–1985)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A 13-year-old boy named Henry Bigg, who is going on vacation, finds some mouse-like creatures called diminutives in his suitcase.
Stars: Jimmy Keegan, Bettina Bush, Alvy Moore, Robert David Hall
Votes: 1,089
31. My Pet Monster (1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
An ordinary monster doll comes to life when his shackles are released by a magic key.
Stars: Stuart Stone, Alyson Court, Dan Hennessey, Sunny Besen Thrasher
Votes: 491
32. Kidd Video (1984–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A teen rock band is abducted to a cartoon fantasy world where music is the key to defeating their enemies and finding their way home.
Stars: Bryan Scott, Gabriela Nelson, Robbie Rist, Steve Alterman
Votes: 334
33. Trollkins (1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation
Stars: Frank Welker, Kenneth Mars, Peter Cullen, Scatman Crothers
Votes: 66
34. Ewoks (1985–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A stand-alone collection of stories, Star Wars Ewoks focuses on the fur-balls from Return of the Jedi and their many misadventures into the unknown, the magical and downright absurd. So is the life of an Ewok.
Stars: Jim Henshaw, James Cranna, Cree Summer, Sue Murphy
Votes: 2,231
35. The Wuzzles (1985)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
This cartoon series followed the adventure of the Wuzzles, colorful and playful creatures that were part one animal, part another.
Stars: Stan Freberg, Brian Cummings, Henry Gibson, Kathleen Helppie-Shipley
Votes: 831
36. Shirt Tales (1982–1984)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A group of cute talking animals wear colorful shirts which display messages reflecting each character's thoughts. The animals fight crime and tease the park ranger, Mr. Dinkle.
Stars: Bob Ogle, Hal Smith, Ronnie Schell, Herb Vigran
Votes: 440
37. The Charmkins (1983 TV Movie)
30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Brown-Eyed Susan and the other Charmkin children of Charmland go on a quest to rescue Lady Slipper after she is kidnapped by Evil Dragonweed and whisked off to Thistledown to dance for him and his goons.
Director: Bob Richardson | Stars: Ben Vereen, Aileen Quinn, Sally Struthers, Ivy Austin
Votes: 47
38. The Special Magic of Herself the Elf (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Herself the elf must stop a crazy evil wizard Thorn and his daughter Creeping-Ivy from destroying nature.
Director: Raymond Jafelice | Stars: Denny Dillon, Georgia Engel, Ellen Greene, Terri Hawkes
Votes: 64
39.
Strawberry Shortcake (1980–1988)
Episode:
Housewarming Surprise
(1983)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation
When Strawberry Shortcake moves into her new house, all her friends in Strawberryland throw her a surprise housewarming party, and they even invite several new friends that she had ... See full synopsis »
Director: Raymond Jafelice | Stars: Russi Taylor, Robert Ridgely, Jack Blum, Melleny Melody
Votes: 69
40.
Strawberry Shortcake (1980–1988)
Episode:
The Baby without a Name
(1984)
TV-G | Animation
Strawberry Shortcake goes on a camping trip with her friends including her newest friend, Baby Needs A Name who finds a new friend in the forest.
Director: Arna Selznick | Stars: Russi Taylor, Robert Ridgely, Jeri Craden, Melleny Melody
Votes: 60
41.
Strawberry Shortcake (1980–1988)
Episode:
Meets the Berrykins
(1985)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation
Strawberry Shortcake and her friends meet the Berry Princess and her Berrykins who give the berries and other fruits their smells, but Peculiar Purple Pieman's cloud machine is giving them the wrong smells.
Director: Laura Shepherd | Stars: Russi Taylor, Robert Ridgely, Jeri Craden, Melleny Melody
Votes: 75
42.
Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
Episode:
The Great Muppet Cartoon Show
(1985)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Babies make their own animated films.
Directors: Ray Lee, Terry Lennon, Bob Richardson | Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Howie Mandel, Laurie O'Brien
Votes: 28
43. Kissyfur (1985– )
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
The adventures of Gus and Kissyfur, a father and son bear duo who had joined the circus. Kissyfur and his father use the skills they have acquired from the human world to create a boat tour... See full summary »
Stars: Oliver Anderson, Ed Gilbert, Terence McGovern, Stu Rosen
Votes: 334
44. Popples (1986–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of Billy and Bonnie Wagner and their mischievous (though helpful) Popples.
Stars: Stevie Vallance, Len Carlson, Linda Sorensen, Dan Hennessey
Votes: 253
45. The Get Along Gang (1984–1986)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
A group of anthropomorphic animal children learn the value of teamwork and friendship.
Stars: Scott Menville, Sparky Marcus, Robbie Lee, Sherry Lynn
Votes: 318
46. Rose Petal Place (1984 TV Movie)
22 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Rose-Petal Place is an abandoned Victorian mansion surrounded by a garden. Little Rose-Petal was created one day when her mistress, in a moment of distress, cried upon her garden and her tears crystallized, bringing her to life.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Marie Osmond, Susan Blu, Candy Ann Brown, Renae Jacobs
Votes: 88
47. Rose Petal Place: Real Friends (1985 TV Movie)
G | 30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Nastina is up to her old tricks and tries to ruin Violet's stage debut.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Marie Osmond, Susan Blu, Marilyn Schreffler, Renae Jacobs
Votes: 23
48. Fluppy Dogs (1986 TV Movie)
TV-G | 45 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A band of dimension hopping humanoid dogs need the help of two kids to return home.
Director: Fred Wolf | Stars: Marshall Efron, Carl Steven, Cloyce Morrow, Hal Smith
Votes: 349
49. The Raccoons (1985–1992)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The adventures of a family of Raccoons and their friends.
Stars: Michael Magee, Len Carlson, Marvin Goldhar, Bob Dermer
Votes: 2,242
50. The Raccoons and the Lost Star (1983 TV Movie)
60 min | Animation, Family
"The Raccoons and the Lost Star" is the last totally original Raccoons .... On a far-away planet, Cyril Sneer plots his takeover of earth.
Director: Kevin Gillis | Stars: Rich Little, John Schneider, Dottie West, Michael Magee
Votes: 143
51. The Hugga Bunch (1985 TV Movie)
48 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
A girl travels through her mirror into HuggaLand to find a way to keep her grandmother, the only one who knows how to hug, young.
Director: Gus Jekel | Stars: Gennie James, Terry Castillo, Tony Urbano, Natalie Masters
Votes: 400
52. Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas (1984 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Family
The Cabbage Patch Kids go to the big city so that they can find the Christmas Spirit.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Hal Smith, Tress MacNeille, Arthur Burghardt, Neil Ross
Votes: 107
53. The Biskitts (1983)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
In medieval times, tiny anthropomorphic dogs called Biskitts live on a small island in a forest and safeguard the riches of local kings. Mean local king Max, his dogs Fang and Snarl, his jester Shecky and wildcat Scratch hunt them.
Stars: Kenneth Mars, Peter Cullen, Henry Gibson, Darryl Hickman
Votes: 202
54. Jeannie (1973–1975)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
California teen Corey Anders finds a bottle containing a genie and her bumbling sidekick.
Stars: Julie McWhirter, Mark Hamill, Joe Besser, Bob Hastings
Votes: 193
55. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The continuing adventures of the staff of the ghost removal service.
Stars: Maurice LaMarche, Dave Coulier, Frank Welker, Arsenio Hall
Votes: 10,942
56. David the Gnome (1985–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The fantastic adventures of David and his wife Lisa traveling around the world to save the animals and defeating the trolls.
Stars: Matilde Conesa, Jane Woods, Teófilo Martínez, José María Cordero
Votes: 2,716
57. The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987–1988)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Illiop Teddy Ruxpin (Illiops being bear-like creatures) leaves his homeland in Rillonia with his friend Grubby, an octopede, in search of adventure. They meet up with an inventor named ... See full summary »
Stars: Phil Baron, Will Ryan, John Stocker, Robert Bockstael
Votes: 743
58. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Cowabunga. Pizza-loving, shell-busting Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, with the guidance of their Sensei Master Splinter, face fierce enemies, save humanity from extinction and battle against life-altering mutations.
Stars: Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen, Townsend Coleman
Votes: 37,608
59. Camp Candy (1989–1992)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Comedian John Candy runs a summer camp.
Stars: John Candy, Lewis Arquette, Valri Bromfield, Danny Mann
Votes: 590
60. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
The Mario Brothers, Princess Toadstool, and Toad go on various adventures while battling the evil King Koopa.
Stars: Lou Albano, Harvey Atkin, John Stocker, Danny Wells
Votes: 4,906
61. Rugrats (1991–2006)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Phil and Lil and Susie find themselves in a slew of adventures - both real and imaginary. Baldly go where no baby's every gone before as the Rugrats turn the ordinary into the extraordinary every day.
Stars: Elizabeth Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Nancy Cartwright, Kath Soucie
Votes: 38,323
62. Recess (1997–2001)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Comic tales of a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.
Stars: Andrew Lawrence, Ashley Johnson, Jason Davis, Rickey D'Shon Collins
Votes: 28,014
63. Ghostbusters (1986–1987)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A squad of supernatural investigators are Earth's only defense against an evil ghost wizard and his minions.
Stars: Pat Fraley, Peter Cullen, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary
Votes: 3,168
64. Beetlejuice (1989–1991)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Adventures of the ghostly con-artist and his 12-year-old pal, Lydia.
Stars: Stephen Ouimette, Alyson Court, Tabitha St. Germain, Elizabeth Hanna
Votes: 7,913
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