Cartoons are for kids… or so some people think. But even when an animated show is actually made "for kids," that doesn't mean it's stupid, disposable slop. Some of the greatest cartoons ever made are standout epics regardless of their intended audience. But what are actually some of the greatest animated TV shows ever made?
While the history of animation dates back to the dawn of cinema's golden age, the first animated television show is often considered to be Crusader Rabbit (1950-1959). The series paved the way for animation in the newfangled business that was television, unlocking an industry that has survived and thrived ever since. The advent of cable, the internet, and streaming has turbo-charged animation, with seemingly more animated shows made now than ever before.
