{"product_id":"its-saturday-morning-isbn-9780760362945","title":"It's Saturday Morning!","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith concept art, archival images, all-new interviews, and a foreword by \u003ci\u003eBobby’s World \u003c\/i\u003ecreator and funnyman Howie Mandel, \u003ci\u003eIt's Saturday Morning!\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the shows, characters, songs, and commercials that made Saturday mornings a pop culture event—decade by decade.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Broadcasting into family living rooms from the 1960s to the 1990s, this wildly creative art form wrought a beloved rite of passage. From the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., parents could sleep in while their \u003cb\u003echildren plopped on the couch to consume cartoons galore\u003c\/b\u003e. From \u003ci\u003eThe Bugs Bunny Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jetsons\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJonny Quest\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eThe Smurfs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHe-Man\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAnimaniacs\u003c\/i\u003e, this window of time promised pure entertainment and \u003cb\u003ean experience that united generations\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganized by decade\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003efind \u003cb\u003eprofiles of the most beloved Saturday morning cartoons\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1960s: \u003ci\u003eThe Flintstones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBugs Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpace Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1970s: \u003ci\u003eThe Pink Panther\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScooby-Doo, Where Are You!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFat Albert\u003c\/i\u003e, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1980s: \u003ci\u003eThe Smurfs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of the Gummi Bears\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Transformers\u003c\/i\u003e, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s: \u003ci\u003eTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnimaniacs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePinky and the Brain\u003c\/i\u003e, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eEach show profile is accompanied by \u003cb\u003eeasy-reference stats \u003c\/b\u003e(years on air, network, number of episodes, and characters and voice actors), \u003cb\u003epromotional and concept images of the cartoons\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ecandid photos of its creators and actors\u003c\/b\u003e. The commentary explores the \u003cb\u003ecultural setting \u003c\/b\u003ethat influenced its creation and \u003cb\u003ebehind-the-scenes insights\u003c\/b\u003e from the show’s producers and artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This entertaining walk down memory lane is made complete by a review of some of the iconic products advertised between these favorite cartoons. “After These Messages…” segments provide\u003cb\u003e fascinating facts about the merchandise that appeared in Saturday morning commercials\u003c\/b\u003e, such as the Slinky, Lite-Brite, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Golden Crisp cereal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This exquisitely produced guide to the golden era of cartoons is perfect for artists and illustrators, pop culture fanatics, or anyone who loves a heaping portion of nostalgia.","brand":"becker\u0026mayer! books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44892476309733,"sku":"NP9780760362945","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_73fd26e1-15c3-48fe-b147-732f47ddfd0a.jpg?v=1773103050","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/its-saturday-morning-isbn-9780760362945","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}