MeTV Toons Network Unveils Debut Programming Schedule

MeTV Toons Network Unveils Debut Programming Schedule

May 29th, 2024

Jerry Beck

Weigel Broadcasting Co. today unveiled the programming schedule (below) for its highly anticipated new network, MeTV Toons which will launch Tuesday, June 25, as the only TV network destination dedicated exclusively to classic animation. This first launch schedule showcases many of the greatest names and most famous characters and series in all of classic animation. Future schedules will feature even more classic animation favorites.

MeTV Toons will also feature daily and weekend curated blocks with even more cartoon favorites:

● Cartoon All-Stars – Every day of the week, MeTV Toons puts the spotlight on a world class collection of classic cartoons. The Monday – Saturday all-star lineup of cartoons features many of the network’s biggest names including Woody Woodpecker, Popeye, Mr. Magoo, Tom & Jerry, Droopy and Casper and others, all together in their very own programming block, presented for a full hour every weekday at 1pm ET/PT, plus a full hour weeknights Monday thru Saturday at 10pm ET/PT.

■ The prime-time Sunday All-Star lineup of cartoons features the network’s best loved cartoons from across the schedule, plus surprises from Warner Bros. Discovery, MGM, Columbia, Fleischer, Walter Lantz, Universal and other studios, airing for three star-studded hours from 8-11PM ET/PT.

● Flintstones Family Sunday – Sunday afternoons from 1-3pm ET/PT, Flintstones fans will want to tune-in for these very special and rarely seen ‘Flintstones Family Sunday’ movies and series starring Fred, Wilma, Barney, Betty, Dino, Pebbles and Bam Bam.

■ The feature films, Jetsons Meet the Flintstones airs Sunday, June 30 at 1pm ET/PT, The Man Called Flintstone airs Sunday, July 7 at 1pm ET/PT

● Scooby Doo! Sunday Specials – Zoinks! Every Sunday afternoon from 3-5pm ET/PT, the Scooby gang goes in search of more mysteries, more snacks and more fun with ‘Scooby Doo! Sunday Specials’, that kick off presenting the The New Scooby Doo Movies, beginning Sunday, June 30 on MeTV Toons.

Here’s the initial programming grid (Click on it to enlarge):

Additional Info:

● MeTV Toons will be dedicated exclusively to the very best of classic animation, from Hollywood-era shorts to made-for-television favorites.

● MeTV Toons is a collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery and Weigel – the company behind the top rated MeTV Network.

● Alongside Warner Bros. properties, other beloved cartoon characters joining MeTV Toons include Rocky and Bullwinkle, Woody Woodpecker, Casper, Betty Boop, Speed Racer and more.

● The network will be available for multi-platform distribution on over-the-air broadcast television, traditional MVPD and virtual MVPD’s, along with a complimentary offering for ad supported streaming services.

● Joining MeTV Toons to share their years of animation expertise and enthusiasm are noted animation author, historian, and executive Jerry Beck, and character voice actor Bob Bergen.

● The MeTV Toons network joins MeTV, Heroes & Icons, Start TV, Catchy Comedy, MOVIES!, Story Television, Dabl and MeTV+ in the Weigel family of national broadcast TV networks.

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Jerry Beck

Writer, cartoon producer and author of more than 15 books on animation history. A former studio exec with Nickelodeon and Disney; currently on the faculty at both CalArts in Valencia and Woodbury University in Burbank, California.