10 Great Cartoons From The 80s You Totally Forgot About

10 Great Cartoons From The ’80s You Totally Forgot About

While many still love to rewatch some of the most popular cartoons of the ’80s, a few great animated shows are sadly forgotten and deserve more.

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When it comes to nostalgic memories of the 1980s, some of the favorite things to look back on are the cartoons of the era. There are many classics that are still fondly remembered today, such as He-Man and DuckTales. However, there are several animated shows that are still unfamiliar to the masses.

Most of these shows were either a cheap imitation of a more popular series, a commercial ploy following a temporary trend, or they just didn’t have the spark to make them worthy of any cult status. A few, though, were catchy and entertaining cartoons that deserve more recognition than they have gotten since the time they left the air.

10 Popples (1986 – 1987)

Based on the plushy children’s toys, Popples featured the friendship between a group of children and several creatures that resembled teddy bears with long tails and large pouches on their backs. While not exactly hideous, it was obvious that the Popples were a knock-off of the more popular Care Bears, a classic kids’ show that many fans would like to see rebooted.

They lacked any distinguishing marks or facial expressions that gave away anything about their personalities The fact that they could roll themselves into their own pouches seems a bit off-putting today, and they seemed to make more trouble for their human friends rather than be helpful, but they were popular nonetheless, as were the related toys and merchandise.

9 Denver The Last Dinosaur (1988)

Denver The Last Dinosaur followed a group of teenagers who accidentally hatched a prehistoric dinosaur egg and befriended the young dinosaur. This dinosaur named Denver became a fan of rock music and learned to play the electric guitar.

The series followed the trend of dinosaurs in pop culture and movies after the release of The Land Before Time, but it only lasted two seasons, as the fad began to decline. People who are dedicated to green living would appreciate revisiting the show’s positive messages about conservation.

8 Mister T (1983 – 1986)

Like many other celebrity-based cartoons, Mister T was about the adventures of the titular pop icon. Mr. T acted as the coach of a globetrotting gymnastics team that solved mysteries. The premise basically followed the outline of Scooby-Doo, even including a dog sidekick named Bulldozer.

But what made this show exceptional for its time was that it included characters of many different ethnicities and backgrounds. Unfortunately, as Mr. T’s popularity faded towards the end of the decade, so did his cartoon.

7 The Littles (1983 – 1985)

Based on a series of children’s novels, The Littles told the story of a family of small human-like creatures as they tried to hide their existence from the world. A young boy named Henry knew about them and became their friend, as they all lived in the same house.

While the show did address moral issues and appealed to a very young demographic, the overall formula of each episode stayed the same. Eventually, this became stale and the cartoon ended after three seasons.

6 Pound Puppies (1986 – 1987)

Starring a gang of dogs who were constantly saving their pound from an evil heiress, Pound Puppies was based on a popular plush toy of the same name. Many of the Pound Puppies had distinct personalities, such as savvy Cooler and energetic Bright Eyes. However, the series only lasted two seasons.

The reason for this was probably because the story lacked the type of action that other toy-based cartoons, like Transformers, had. In truth, many ’80s cartoons based on toys tended to have short runs.

5 Heathcliff And The Catillac Cats (1984 – 1986)

Heathcliff And The Catillac Cats was actually two stories in one. The main segment featured the trouble-making tabby, Heathcliff, who enjoyed tipping over garbage cans and raiding the local fish market. The second part focused on a gang of junkyard felines who came up with several schemes to get food or money.

The main reason this cartoon faded in popular memory is that it was overshadowed by another orange animated cat, Garfield. While both titular tomcats were mischievous in some way, Garfield had a more appealing personality.

4 Snorks (1984 – 1989)

Taking place in an underwater world, Snorks told the tale of a group of sea creatures with notable snorkels on top of their heads. The main cast of Snorks were depicted to be teenagers or young adults, having similar experiences as their human counterparts.

It failed to become a major cartoon classic perhaps because it seemed to be a variation of the already established Smurfs series. Unlike their blue peers on land, the Snorks did not have a main human foe to add higher stakes to their adventures.

3 The World Of David The Gnome (1988)

Based on a Dutch children’s book, The World Of David The Gnome followed the life of a centuries-old gnome who acted as a healer for the animals in the forest where he lived. There was a great sense of folklore and mythology throughout the series, featuring creatures such as shapeshifters and trolls.

This cartoon didn’t stand out as much in comparison to other ’80s animated series because it focused more on being wholesome instead of exciting. If it premiered today, however, it might gain a bigger following due to its cottagecore vibes.

2 The Wuzzles (1985)

The Wuzzles was a cartoon series that featured creatures made up of two different animal species. For example, the character Bumblelion was half lion and half bumblebee. Initially, The Wuzzles was successful. Sadly, the animation’s production was shut down due to the sudden death of one of its central voice actors.

This abrupt end meant that other cartoons would come in and get the attention of young viewers, and so the show soon became a distant memory.

1 Adventures Of The Gummi Bears (1985 – 1991)

One of Disney’s first animated TV series, Adventures Of The Gummi Bears, followed a clan of magical bears as they protected themselves against humans who wished to take advantage of their powers. One of the secrets they guarded was Gummiberry Juice, which enabled them to bounce like rubber.

Despite its popularity in the ’80s, it was eventually sidelined by other Disney favorites once the ’90s rolled around, such as Gargoyles and Darkwing Duck. This may have been due to the Gummi Bears living in a medieval realm while the later cartoons were more modern.

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