Children's entertainment has occupied a special place in television since the early Saturday morning cartoons of the 1930s.

Here's a list of the most influential cartoons — ranging from kid-friendly action to adult comedy and everything in between — from their respective eras.

Long before streaming services and on-demand entertainment, Saturday mornings held a special place for children. We would wake up early, grab our favorite cereal, and settle in front of our ...

Saturday morning cartoons surprisingly dates back to the 1940s, although the programming picked up steam in the '60s. These programs in particular are some of the first Saturday morning cartoons of ...