It's Saturday Morning!: Celebrating the Golden Era of Cartoons 1960s - 1990s

Description

Broadcasting into family living rooms from the 1960s to the 1990s, this wildly creative art form wrought a beloved rite of passage. From the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., parents could sleep in while their children plopped on the couch to consume cartoons galore. From Yogi Bear, The Jetsons, and Jonny Quest to The Smurfs, He-Man, and Animaniacs, this window of time promised pure entertainment and an experience that united generations. With concept art, archival images, and all-new interviews, this collection is a celebration and exploration of the shows, characters, songs, and TV commercials that made Saturday morning cartoons a pop culture event. This highly produced package is perfect for artists and illustrators, pop culture fanatics, or anyone who loves a heaping portion of nostalgia.

Michael Ashley is a screenwriter and ghostwriter whose creative talents were behind the Disney TV film Girl Versus Monster and the books The Six-Figure Writer (2015) and Fiction in a Weekend (2017). He has ghostwritten both fiction and nonfiction books and established his own creative content company, Ink Wordsmiths. Michael lives in Los Angeles.

It's Saturday Morning! would be an ideal addition to any coffee table, allowing guests to leaf through its ample pages and reminisce about cheerier times * Thrilling Days of Yesteryear * This is a pick up for any cartoon fan, and it begs to be read over and over as you find tons of information about some of your favorite cartoons from 1960s to 1990s * BSC Kidss * This tribute is sure to bring back memories! For those of us who faithfully sat in front of the television, every Saturday morning, this book is a joy to read. * New Age Mama * Each decade is given ample time and is accompanied by full color photos and facts about each memorable program. In addition, there is an occasional "After These Messages" break which profiles toys, breakfast cereals, and assorted pop culture gems. * Pop Culture Guy *