Teletoon Retro

[Sal]

After an excruciatingly long time spent trying to finalize their fall schedule, Teletoon Retro, Canada's classic cartoon channel, is now just settling in to the type of lineup they want to deliver. The official schedule looks like this:


Teletoon Retro - Fall 2010

However, they have already made one slight and significant alteration to the lineup and that is on Friday nights. Teletoon Retro used to show movies at 7 pm on the first Friday of each month. Now it looks like they've changed it to once a week at the same time. The reason is that it ties in nicely to the network's other big fall attraction, Teletoon Retro Rewind. This is a block of episodes from various cartoon series that are spotlighted every Sunday afternoon between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. With the calendar now turning to October, the weekends have naturally taken on a Halloween theme, with a great treat in store for Scooby-Doo fans on the big day itself. Here is what will be on during October.

Friday October 1 --- Movie --- "Casper: A Spirited Beginning"

Sunday October 3 --- Retro Rewind --- Casper The Friendly Ghost

Mon Oct 4 --- Casper makes his debut in his regular time slots at 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Fri Oct 8 --- Movie --- "Beetlejuice"

Sun Oct 10 --- Retro Rewind --- Beetlejuice cartoon series

Fri Oct 15 --- Movie --- Double Feature: 7:00 "Ghostbusters"; 9:00 pm "Ghostbusters 2"

Sun Oct 17 --- Retro Rewind --- Slimer and the Real Ghostbusters

Fri Oct 22 --- Movie --- "Scooby Doo on Zombie Island"

Sun Oct 24 --- Retro Rewind --- "The 13 Ghosts Of Scooby-Doo" (with Vincent Price)

Fri Oct 29 --- Movie --- T.B.A. (likely another Scooby Doo feature)

Sun Oct 31 --- Retro Rewind --- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972)


I told you it was worth waiting for! I'll let you know which episodes will be on just before then but in the meantime, I'll be hoping and praying heavily that this great show makes it in the lineup on a regular basis after November.

[MrCleveland]

There should be a Teletoon USA in the works soon....

Sure, we could use newer shows, but the old shows can't be pushed-out for the new shows.

Make new shows,
But keep the old.
Some are silver,
While the others, gold!

[Bricolo]

sorry wrong thread but I'd like a teletoon usa

[Sal]

Originally Posted by MrCleveland

There should be a Teletoon USA in the works soon....

Sure, we could use newer shows, but the old shows can't be pushed-out for the new shows.

Make new shows,
But keep the old.
Some are silver,
While the others, gold!

Great poem! I think that it should apply to all series, not just cartoons. Speaking of which, here's a quick update to this weekend's lineup, followed by Teletoon Retro's November weekend highlights:


Fri Oct. 29 --- Movie --- Scooby-Doo in "Where's My Mummy?"

Sun Oct 31 --- Retro Rewind --- The New Scooby-Doo Movies

1:00 pm Ghastly Ghost Town

When the Mystery Machine is forced into a sand pit by a giant bat, the gang gets help from the Three Stooges.

2:00 pm The Dynamic Scooby-Doo Affair

Batman and Robin join the gang in pursuit of the Joker and the Penguin.

3:00 pm Scooby-Doo Meets the Addams Family

The gang watches the haunted Addams house while the Addams Family goes on vacation.


Fri. November 5 --- Movie --- Tom & Jerry: The Movie

Sun. Nov. 7 --- Retro Rewind --- The Jetsons

1:00 Rosie The Robot --- Series Premiere

Jane brings home a robot maid for a free trial, jeopardizing George's raise.

1:30 A Date With Jet Screamer

George replaces Judy's entry in a lyric-writing contest.

Featuring the unforgettable hit song "Eep Opp Ork (Ah! Ah!)." They don't write them like that anymore!


2:00 The Space Car

A bank robber hides his car in the Jetsons' garage.

2:30 The Coming Of Astro

Elroy finds a puppy but George prefers electronic dogs.

3:00 Jetsons' Night Out

George and Mr. Spacely connive to attend the robot football game.

3:30 The Good Little Scouts

George takes Elroy's scout troop camping.

These are the first 6 episodes from the series' original run in 1962.

Fri Nov. 12 --- Movie --- Bugs Bunny's 1001 Rabbit Tales

Sun Nov. 14 --- Retro Rewind --- The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show

Fri Nov. 19 --- Movie --- The Man Called Flintstone

A true cinema classic. How this missed getting an Oscar is beyond me. That Barney Rubble is a great actor!

Sun Nov 21 --- Retro Rewind --- Thundercats

Fri Nov 26 --- Movie --- Daffy Duck's Quackbusters

Sun Nov 28 --- Retro Rewind --- Transformers

All Friday night movies begin at 7:00 pm. The Sunday Retro Rewind marathons are from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

[Sal]

Teletoon Retro's December weekend highlights:

Friday Dec. 3 --- Movie --- The Animaniacs in "Wakko's Wish"

Sunday Dec. 5 --- Retro Rewind --- The Smurfs

Fri. Dec. 10 --- Movie --- "A Dennis The Menace Christmas"

Sun. Dec. 12 --- Retro Rewind --- Yogi Bear

Fri. Dec. 17 --- Movie --- "Jack Frost" starring Michael Keaton

Sun. Dec. 19 --- Retro Rewind --- Christmas Specials

Fri. Dec. 24 --- Movie --- "The Legend Of Frosty The Snowman"

Sun. Dec. 26 to Sun. Jan. 2 --- Teletoon Retro Hall Of Fame Marathon

This is a neat little contest that Teletoon Retro has been running where the winner gets a trip to New York to see a live Bugs Bunny concert. You have to go their website and look for the Hall Of Fame graphic. (You can't miss it!)

Teletoon Retro Homepage

All you have to do is choose your 5 favorite cartoon characters. That's it. You can vote as often as you like and then check the top 10 list to see how everyone else has voted. The contest runs until tomorrow at midnight. Once the final Top 10 list has been set, each character on the list will become the subject of a special all day marathon running from Boxing Day to the New Year so get as many votes as you can. The final results should come out before Christmas. Here are my top 5:

1. Yogi Bear
2. Scooby Doo
3. Bugs Bunny
4. Barney Rubble
5. Bullwinkle The Moose

The highest overall votegetters so far are Bugs Bunny and Scooby Doo.

[MrCleveland]

^Thanks from the poem comment.

I got that from 'Make New Friends' song. I don't mind new shows on TV, but don't just push the old ones away!

[Sal]

Teletoon Retro January 2010 programming highlights, from Channel Canada website:

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TELETOON RETRO BIG TICKET MOVIE

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (Encore Presentation)
Friday, January 7 at 7 p.m. ET
An all-star cast pays tribute to the classic cartoon in this film featuring a mix of live-action and animation. Decades after the cancellation of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, villains Fearless Leader Boris and Natasha are transformed from animated characters into humans. Together, they hatch a sinister plot to take over the world and it’s up to Rocky and Bullwinkle to stop them. Starring Robert De Niro, Jason Alexander and Rene Russo.

Small Soldiers (Network Premiere)
Friday, January 14 at 7 p.m. ET
A new brand of action figures comes in two models—The Commando Elite and the Gorgonites. Outfitted with computer chips, the toys are able to talk, move and learn. When The Commando Elite set out to destroy the peaceful Gorgonites, a human boy named Alan and the object of his affection Christy Fimple must help the Gorgonites before their whole town is destroyed.

Josie and the Pussycats (Network Premiere)
Friday, January 21 at 7 p.m. ET
Josie, Melody and Valerie dream of becoming rock stars with their band Josie and the Pussycats. Given the chance of a lifetime by top music managers Wyatt Frame and Fiona, will the girls realize they are only pawns in an evil plot to put subliminal messages into pop music? Starring Rachel Leigh Cook, Tara Reid and Rosario Dawson.


SUNDAY RETRO REWIND MARATHON

Rocky and Bullwinkle (Six back-to-back episodes)
Sunday, January 9 at 1 p.m. ET
Rocket “Rocky” J. Squirrel joins his devoted friend Bullwinkle the Moose in an effort to foil the evil plots of their perennial foes, Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale.

G.I. Joe (Six back-to-back episodes)
Sunday, January 16 at 1 p.m. ET
Based on the successful toy series by Hasbro, G.I. Joe is the code name for an elite strike force comprised of personnel from all branches of the United States military. Their primary purpose is to be a counterforce to the huge terrorist organization called Cobra which is gunning for world domination.

Josie and the Pussycats (Six back-to-back episodes)
Sunday, January 23 at 1 p.m. ET
Lead guitarist Josie and Pussycats Melody and Valerie sing their way through a slew of escapades as an assortment of busy rascals tries to kidnap, drown and otherwise harass the girls. But Josie and the Pussycats keep right on singing while they circle the globe, bringing music and mayhem wherever they go.

The Pink Panther Show (Six back-to-back episodes)
Sunday, January 30 at 1 p.m. ET
The Pink Panther is a debonair hero with the manners of an English aristocrat. When his adventures lead him into difficult situations, he stoically – and amusingly – endeavours to make the best of it.

NEW SERIES

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Friday, January 7 at 9 p.m. ET (Network Premiere)
Fridays at 9 p.m. ET
Sundays at 10 a.m. ET
In this classic series, Prince Adam is presented with a powerful and magical sword which enables him to transform into He-man – the most powerful man in the universe. He-Man must then learn to use his new-found power to overcome the forces of evil.

She-Ra, Princess of Power
Friday, January 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET (Network Premiere)
Fridays at 9:30 p.m. ET
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. ET
In times of danger Princess Adora calls upon magical powers to become the classic female heroine She-Ra, Princess of Power. Using her unique powers and aided by her friends of the Great Rebellion, She-Ra endeavors to defend the magical Crystal Castle and planet Etheria against the villainous Hordak and his evil Hordesmen.

The New Adventures of Tom & Jerry
Saturday, January 8 at 7:30 a.m. ET (Network Premiere)
Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. ET
Sundays at 8:30 a.m. ET
Those two merry mischief makers, Tom and Jerry, continue to antagonize each other as they embark on more laugh-filled adventures.


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Teletoon Retro Hall Of Fame --- Class Of 2010 --- Top 5 Characters as voted by fans

[DSfan]

I meant to post this yesterday but you beat me to it!

I don't get it. Rocky & Bullwinkle is coming back now and what about Josie and the Pussycats? They weren't on for the last little while so I'm confused as to whether it's just a Sunday marathon thing or what.

It seems those two are just airing those couple Sundays to go along with the movie broadcasts but are not a part of their regular schedule, unfortunately.

Not really many changes but good theme going Friday with those superhero shows.

This channel is so well-run, it's awesome to see what they're up to next.

[Sal]

Originally Posted by DSfan

I meant to post this yesterday but you beat me to it!

I don't get it. Rocky & Bullwinkle is coming back now and what about Josie and the Pussycats? They weren't on for the last little while so I'm confused as to whether it's just a Sunday marathon thing or what.

It seems those two are just airing those couple Sundays to go along with the movie broadcasts but are not a part of their regular schedule, unfortunately.

Not really many changes but good theme going Friday with those superhero shows.

This channel is so well-run, it's awesome to see what they're up to next.

Rocky and Bullwinkle never really left, but now they're on in the early morning hours where most of my favorites have gone along with them. I think Josie and the Pussycats will return in February but I'm not positive about that yet, otherwise, I agree, why the big tribute? The only other changes of note are on Fridays which the station has designated as "80s Night" which is why He-Man and She-Ra have been added to the lineup.

Teletoon Retro January 2010 Schedule

[DSfan]

Originally Posted by Sal

Rocky and Bullwinkle never really left, but now they're on in the early morning hours where most of my favorites have gone along with them. I think Josie and the Pussycats will return in February but I'm not positive about that yet, otherwise, I agree, why the big tribute? The only other changes of note are on Fridays which the station has designated as "80s Night" which is why He-Man and She-Ra have been added to the lineup.

Teletoon Retro January 2010 Schedule

Oh, wow! I swear I didn't even notice Rocky & Bullwinkle still aired regularly! My bad haha

I think they should have a Scooby-Doo block where they air an episode of each incarnation at some point during the week. Saturday mornings, perhaps? That would be a lot of fun.

[DSfan]

http://www.teletoon.com/media/2011/e...tro/index.html

You can see their Winter/Spring TV schedule here as well as the announcements for their new acquisitions.

What really surprised me was to see Stop the Smoggies, which is coming in April. I remember when Teletoon used to air it at like 5:30AM in either 1999 or 2000, around. Good Canadian addition. That would be a nice show to pair with The Raccoons if they still aired that...

[Sal]

If you missed the Teletoon Retro Hall Of Fame promotion last year, you get another chance to cast your votes starting today. In honour of Valentine's Day coming up, you have to choose your top 5 favourite cartoon "Sweethearts", the cutest and most romantic cartoon couples of all time. It could be Fred and Wilma Flintstone or George and Jane Jetson or if your taste in romance is a little strange, (well OK make it a lot strange), you could vote for Shaggy and Scooby-Doo! Zoinks!! Full details are here:

Teletoon Retro Hall Of Fame --- Sweethearts

My top 5 as of today:

1. Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm

2. Barney and Betty Rubble

3. Fred and Wilma Flintstone

4. Daphne and Fred ("Scooby-Doo")

5. Josie and Alan ("Josie and the Pussycats")

I wasn't kidding about Shaggy and Scooby. So far in the viewer poll, reflected in the "Current Standings", they're in 2nd place! Double zoinks!!!

But, of course, your votes can change all that.

[Sal]

We're now into March, where the highlight for parents and kids everywhere will be the March Break spring vacation which this year will be from March 14-18. Teletoon Retro is taking full advantage of this fun time by offering all-day cartoon marathons of various series every day during March Break starting at 6 AM, interrupted by movies at 8 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm. The series which will be given this special treatment will be the following:


Josie and the Pussycats --- Sat March 12

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe --- Sun March 13

Alvin and the Chipmunks --- Mon March 14

Inspector Gadget --- Tue March 15

Rocky and Bullwinkle --- Wed March 16

Woody Woodpecker --- Thu March 17

Pink Panther --- Fri March 18

She-Ra --- Sat March 19

Little Lulu --- Sun March 20


All regular programming will be off during this period and will resume again on March 21. The popular weekend movies and Retro Rewind features will resume the following Friday (which include The New Scooby-Doo Movies Saturdays at 10:30 am which I just love!). On Sunday the 27th, the Retro Rewind spotlight will be on Captain Caveman, so he might return to the schedule in April. If he does, I'll let you know.

[Sal]

TELETOON RETRO --- FALL 2011 SCHEDULE JUST ANNOUNCED

Remember last summer when Teletoon Retro seemed to take forever to announce their fall schedule? This year, they have corrected that problem and put out their schedule early. Except for a couple of empty spots in prime time, the new 2011-12 lineup has just been released and it is sure to have something for everyone. Here are the highlights:

Returning series include Bugs Bunny & Tweety, Casper, Flintstones, Jetsons, Inspector Gadget, Spiderman, Transformers, He-Man, She-Ra, G. I. Joe, and Scooby-Doo (including "The New Scooby-Doo Movies" weekends at 5 pm! An excellent move!) Also coming back will be the Big Ticket Movie every Friday at 7 pm and the Retro Rewind Sundays at 1 pm.

New series debuting Sept. 5:

Felix The Cat --- "The wonderful, wonderful cat" and his bag of tricks will be seen weekdays at 9:30 am and 3:00 pm.

Looney Tunes --- Another half-hour of classic Warner Brothers cartoons set to go weekdays at 5:30 just before "The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show". Their sister station, the original TELETOON specialty channel, will be carrying the new "Looney Tunes Show" this fall.

Tom & Jerry Kids --- The famous cat and mouse team in miniature form. Weekdays at 4:30 pm.

Garfield and Friends --- Weekdays at 7:00 pm

JEM --- Jem and the Holograms, 1980s glam-rock girl group. Fridays at 9 pm. Sundays at 10 am.

King Of The Hill --- Weekdays at midnight

BATMAN --- Holy Nostalgia! Adam West, Burt Ward, and plenty of BIFF! POW! SMASH! to keep both kids and adults happy all winter. Weekdays at 9 pm. Weekends at 8 pm. Same Bat-Time, Same Bat-Channel!

The new schedule can be seen here. The fun begins Mon. Sept. 5, 2011.

Teletoon Retro Fall 2011