Which popular cartoon characters are your favorite television stars? With a long and illustrious television cartoon history from which to choose, the possibilities are endless.
Mickey Mouse was the original cartoon star.
In "Steamboat Willie" (1928), Mickey Mouse ushered in an era of modern animation, with synchronized picture and sound. Mickey Mouse remains a vital member of the Disney franchise, and families flock to see him each year at Disneyworld and Disneyland.
Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck cartoons were instant classics.
Bugs Bunny is one of the most popular cartoon characters from the Looney Tunes series. His signature line "What's up, Doc?" and his merciless taunting of poor Elmer Fudd make Bugs Bunny a cartoon classic. At times, audiences almost want Elmer to catch the "wascally wabbit"-almost. As for Daffy, he constantly gets into tight spots, often through his own stupidity, but he generally manages to come out ahead.
The Flintstones were ready for prime time.
As the first primetime animated TV series, the Flintstones captured American hearts and imaginations in the early 1960s. Everyone has a favorite Flintstone character, so the whole family gets an honorable mention as far as popular cartoon characters go.
Charlie Brown wins the prize for "most lovable."
Charlie Brown is one of the most lovable awkward figures in all of animation. Poor Charlie Brown never seems to get ahead, but at least he's got a crew of supportive friends to help him through his adolescent woes.
The Transformers spawned a highly popular franchise.
The appeal of these aliens-cum-robots-cum-cars has transcended generations. Optimus Prime pop-culture references appear all over the place, and the other Transformers aren't far behind in terms of popularity. This franchise includes toys, a movie series and a lucrative merchandising deal.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are surprisingly popular underdogs.
Although the concept is genuinely out there, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are more than a fad. These Renaissance turtles-named Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Raphael-are recurring characters in a comic book, two animated series, a short-lived live-action series and even an anime.
Homer Simpson is first among the most popular modern cartoon characters.
While it's a toss-up between Homer and Bart Simpson, these two modern cartoon scamps have captured the hearts of the countless viewers who have made "The Simpsons" the longest-running animation and the longest-running TV series.
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