The Cartoon Company was an Australian children's television morning cartoon, airing every Saturday on the Nine Network.
It first broadcast on 19 July 1986 and was hosted by "Young Talent Time" star's Bob Driessen and Karen Dunkerton, as well as Craig Campbell, Kathy Hopper (who had also presented the early Melbourne edition of "The Bugs Bunny Show" in the 1980s) and Michelle Marr from 1986 to 1989 and later Robyn Gorrell (only from 1989), Tony Johnston (from 1989 to 1991), Kristine Davis (only from 1990) and Nerida Leishman (only from 1991).
Synopsis.
The series featured jokes, competitions, guest stars and cartoons
Spin off series.
The series also had a spin-off series for younger children called "The C Company" presented by Tony Johnston, Kristine Davis and Nerida Leishman who were "The Cartoon Company"'s final three hosts.
It was first broadcast on 3 March 1990 and featured several cartoons such as "Denver, the Last Dinosaur", the first three "Dot" movies and "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show"
whilst live action shows including "Woof!", "Professor Poopsnaggle's Steam Zeppelin", "The Curiosity Show", "KTV", "Hills End", "C'mon Kids", "Pugwall", "The Girl from Tomorrow", "Bush Beat", "Goodsports" and "Elly &amp; Jools" plus live-action movies and specials including works from the Children's Film Foundation.
Both of these shows were axed on 23 November 1991 on the same day.
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