TV Time Machine

Crank the dial back to Saturday mornings and prime-time sitcoms. These stories explore the shows that shaped our childhood, and the weird stuff networks hoped we’d forget.

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The Day Saturday Morning Cartoons Died

The Day Saturday Morning Cartoons Died

How Regulation, Cable TV, and Tech Killed the Last Great Childhood Ritual

The Cartoon Mouse Who Accidentally Started a Cult

The Cartoon Mouse Who Accidentally Started a Cult

From Disney Afternoon to divine worship, Gadget Hackwrench’s rise no one saw coming.

How Green Slime Took Over the World

How Green Slime Took Over the World

The messy, moldy, million-dollar secret behind Nickelodeon’s rise