Favourite childhood programme?

***craig5320*** · Nov 17, 2011, 05:37 PM

So, I've got a fancy dress party coming up at New Year,

Theme is cartoon characters and it got me thinking of all the awesome cartoons we had in the 80s.

I'm probably going to go as He-Man, as firstly it was my favourite cartoon, and secondly I only need a blonde wig I already have the physique and banana hammock.

So what was your favourite cartoon/programme growing up?

Some more of my favs would be Super Ted, Bananaman, Shoe People, Poddington Peas, Thundercats, Transformers, MASK, a show I can't remember the name of but had futuristic cowboys in blue and white uniforms and of course Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles.

Callandor · Nov 17, 2011, 07:33 PM

Isn't it Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? I used to like Sabre Riders, Stone Protectors, Denver the last Dinosaur, Transformers, Widget the world watcher, BraveStarr and Carebears to name a few.

Man were those the days.

***craig5320*** · Nov 17, 2011, 07:43 PM

Was Hero in the UK because at the time they were scared of Ninjas.

I think BraveStarr is the futuristic cowboy cartoon I was talking about! thanks

BlueMak · Nov 17, 2011, 07:53 PM

Thundercats was always good and almost nothing as good as its intro music.

Few shows I absolutely loved from the 1980's.
Captain Harlock.
Count Dackula
Ducktales
Fraggle Rock (yes not cartoon but close enough)
Ghostbusters
G.I.Joe
Inspector Gadget
Jem (yes, I did from time to time)
Macron 1. (finally found the name! With seriously complex intro and story like no other cartoon before it Macron I opening - YouTube they don't make them like this any more, wish there was a dvd release)
Robotech
Smurfs
Thundersub/Blue Noah
Sport Billy
TMNT
Transformers (the original none of that bullcrap that came later)
Ulysses 31 (still feels like new today, perhaps my top favourite with Robotech)

And others I can't remember now. Like the one where the team of heroes were wearing helmets and cape like birds. That was awesome and used to have comic books of them in English. (it was late 70's IIRC series which is why I can barely remember it since I was 4-5 at the time)

I miss that part of my childhood.

(I intentionally did not comment on the banana hammock thingy...)

**MIG-31** · Nov 17, 2011, 08:03 PM

For myself. and as I'm 38 now i will admit to being a fan at the 80's programs were actually entertaining.

Ducktales
Fraggle Rock (were hilarious)
Ghost Busters
Inspecter Gadget
He Man
tennage Turtles...

And i know there are a few more but i can not think of them at this time.

niceguyrichy · Nov 17, 2011, 08:07 PM

a good few that you mentioned already, in particular:

Bananaman
Super Ted
Rainbow (Zippy is a hero)
Danger Mouse
TMHT
Thundercats

and a real favourite

Mysterious Cities of Gold

all the classics as well of course, Tom & Jerry, Popeye etc
sure that there are loads more, they'll be popping into my head all night

edit: how could I forget Raggy Dolls !? I named my favourite cat Sad Sack ffs

oh, and The Raccoons too

BlueMak · Nov 17, 2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by craig5320

Was Hero in the UK because at the time they were scared of Ninjas.

I think BraveStarr is the futuristic cowboy cartoon I was talking about! thanks

Thatcher was afraid of the mighty ninja turtles armies taking over? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

theironman · Nov 17, 2011, 09:35 PM

Sesame Street ... very funny

***craig5320*** · Nov 17, 2011, 10:34 PM

Man, how did I forget ghostbusters, raggy dolls, danger mouse, inspector gadget and the racoons!

Callandor · Nov 17, 2011, 11:07 PM

Does anyone remember Samurai Pizza Cats? Or Biker Mice from Mars? Or She Ra? Or Mr. Bogus?

Yes, Tranformers, He Man, Raggy Dolls, Danger Mouse and Tom and Jerry and all the classics were good too.

Tyrsonswood · Nov 17, 2011, 11:08 PM

Never heard of any of these shows......

Callandor · Nov 17, 2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

Never heard of any of these shows......

Not even Tom and Jerry?

And yes I used to watch Ghostbusters too. And BlueMak I think the cartoon with people who wear helmets you're talking about is called Battle of the Planets, or a later reworking called G-Force. I used to love G-Force.

***craig5320*** · Nov 17, 2011, 11:51 PM

Rude dog! and the Dweebs

Dyre Straits · Nov 18, 2011, 12:02 AM

I'd better duck and run from this thread! LOL! I was working very, very hard during the 80's to provide for my family and don't remember almost ANY of the ones mentioned.

Now, if you had mentioned Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote, Mr. Magoo, Tom Terrific, Mighty Mouse, and such, I'd feel right at home.

mkk · Nov 18, 2011, 12:11 AM

Once Upon a Time… ("Il était une fois…")
Especially the Space part.

Hard to find much on it online that's not in french though. It was probably dubbed in swedish when I saw it on TV, as I was too young to have gotten much from it if texted. I haven't seen it since so I can't really tell how good it was, but it had a profound effect on me at the time.

BlueMak · Nov 18, 2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mkk

Once Upon a Time… ("Il était une fois…")
Especially the Space part.

Hard to find much on it online that's not in french though. It was probably dubbed in swedish when I saw it on TV, as I was too young to have gotten much from it if texted. I haven't seen it since so I can't really tell how good it was, but it had a profound effect on me at the time.

I forgot about this. The show was fantastic. The design of the spaceships was AAA quality. With a mix of diplomacy, action and mystery, one of the best series!
If you find episodes of it, please let me know!

BlueMak · Nov 18, 2011, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Callandor

Not even Tom and Jerry?

And yes I used to watch Ghostbusters too. And BlueMak I think the cartoon with people who wear helmets you're talking about is called Battle of the Planets, or a later reworking called G-Force. I used to love G-Force.

Thanks, I keep forgetting the title.

Oh, of course I too watched a ton of the classics, WB and Disney cartoons during the 80's (and later).

Callandor · Nov 18, 2011, 09:07 AM

I know they're not 80s or anything but who remembers Cow & Chicken? And I am Weasel? They were really funny and I loved how that red guy would walk on his butt. Also The Power Puff Girls, Dexter's Lab and Grim & Evil, Billy and Mandy crack me right up. I have to admit I was still watching cartoons well into my teen years.

Callandor · Nov 18, 2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

Thanks, I keep forgetting the title.

Oh, of course I too watched a ton of the classics, WB and Disney cartoons during the 80's (and later).

Battle of the Planets/G-Force was an adaptation of the Japanese series Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.

Judas · Nov 18, 2011, 09:16 AM

even though my little pony G1 is pretty damn old ...

why not G4 version?

Rainbow dash is a black belt, and she'll wreck your shit...

***craig5320*** · Nov 18, 2011, 01:13 PM

Fireman Sam and Postman Pat and of course Thomas the Tank Engine were some of the best stop motion as well. Loved those shows.

UKers only what about Ed the Duck and Andy Peters in the broom cupboard lol.

niceguyrichy · Nov 18, 2011, 01:20 PM

Gordon T Gopher was the man (as it were..)

***craig5320*** · Nov 18, 2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

Gordon T Gopher was the man (as it were..)

Totally, I have one at my dads, working squeaker and full outfit boots and all.

niceguyrichy · Nov 18, 2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by craig5320

Totally, I have one at my dads, working squeaker and full outfit boots and all.

i have a Zippy, this is he

BlueMak · Nov 18, 2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Callandor

Battle of the Planets/G-Force was an adaptation of the Japanese series Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.

Yeah I know, thanks anywa.

***craig5320*** · Nov 18, 2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

i have a Zippy, this is he

Haha, how do you go from classics like this to the crap they have today.

niceguyrichy · Nov 18, 2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by craig5320

Haha, how do you go from classics like this to the crap they have today.

tell me about it
you should see some of the utter crap my kid watches, it's truly dreadful

i did get her a video of The Trap Door though, which she loves, but she's not that interested in any of the other classics really

***Veridian3*** · Nov 18, 2011, 04:46 PM

Some of my favourites...

...also dont think anyone has mentioned Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors yet.

niceguyrichy · Nov 18, 2011, 05:24 PM

hey Stu, yellow helmet dude with the tracker thing in his chest; what show is he from ??

I used to have a couple of those figures, can't for the life of me remember..

***craig5320*** · Nov 18, 2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by niceguyrichy

tell me about it
you should see some of the utter crap my kid watches, it's truly dreadful

i did get her a video of The Trap Door though, which she loves, but she's not that interested in any of the other classics really

Trap Door! Don't open that Trap Door! bloody eck even more classics, I've forgotten my childhood!

Nov 17, 2011, 05:37 PM	#1
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,576 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	Favourite childhood programme? So, I've got a fancy dress party coming up at New Year, Theme is cartoon characters and it got me thinking of all the awesome cartoons we had in the 80s. I'm probably going to go as He-Man, as firstly it was my favourite cartoon, and secondly I only need a blonde wig I already have the physique and banana hammock. So what was your favourite cartoon/programme growing up? Some more of my favs would be Super Ted, Bananaman, Shoe People, Poddington Peas, Thundercats, Transformers, MASK, a show I can't remember the name of but had futuristic cowboys in blue and white uniforms and of course Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

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BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,475 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: Favourite childhood programme? Thundercats was always good and almost nothing as good as its intro music. Few shows I absolutely loved from the 1980's. Captain Harlock. Count Dackula Ducktales Fraggle Rock (yes not cartoon but close enough) Ghostbusters G.I.Joe Inspector Gadget Jem (yes, I did from time to time) Macron 1. (finally found the name! With seriously complex intro and story like no other cartoon before it Macron I opening - YouTube they don't make them like this any more, wish there was a dvd release) Robotech Smurfs Thundersub/Blue Noah Sport Billy TMNT Transformers (the original none of that bullcrap that came later) Ulysses 31 (still feels like new today, perhaps my top favourite with Robotech) And others I can't remember now. Like the one where the team of heroes were wearing helmets and cape like birds. That was awesome and used to have comic books of them in English. (it was late 70's IIRC series which is why I can barely remember it since I was 4-5 at the time) I miss that part of my childhood. (I intentionally did not comment on the banana hammock thingy...) __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

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mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Favourite childhood programme? Once Upon a Time… ("Il était une fois…") Especially the Space part. Hard to find much on it online that's not in french though. It was probably dubbed in swedish when I saw it on TV, as I was too young to have gotten much from it if texted. I haven't seen it since so I can't really tell how good it was, but it had a profound effect on me at the time.

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