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Can anyone out there name/recomend an earlier cartoon show with the same sort of self-reflexivity and irony as that of the Space Ghost Coast to Coast? In other words, a cartoon show that is self-aware of itself as a cartoon and sort of parodies itself. Thanks.

    • Several Warner Bros. cartoons had a level of self-awareness well into the black and white days. They're not really the same sort of shows. though some of them reflect a similar concept (albeit through the eyes of a different generation).
    • Aqua Teen Hunger Force does this as well, as do many other shows on the [adult swim] block. SGC2C is special, though, because it is really the only show i've ever seen that does this on a regular basis.

I don't think SG:C2C really finds its spiritual ancestors in TV though... it strikes me as having more similarity to some of the absurdist super hero comic books DC did in the mid-80's to early 90's (like Ambush Bug)

    • Well of course. But of course you have to remember that the characters all come from the 60's SG show, so its roots are definitely in TV. But the superhero thing is from comic books and other things of the sort. Pretty much all of the superheroes on TV right now were originally in comic book form.
Though not a cartoon, would The Young Ones count? it's also interesting in that it's actually funny and watchable... unlike 'coast to coast' or any of that other tommy tank "adult swim" (what kind of a name is that anyway? this spongebob shit has got to stop) shite. 82.153.230.130 (talk) 13:16, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

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[edit] Frankenstein Jr.

There was another Space Ghost show that has not been included here. I'm not sure of the title, but the half hour block was split between cartoons featuring Space Ghost and others that carried the title "Frankenstein, Jr.". The latter was about a small boy and his friend/pet who was a giant flying robot named Frankenstein, Jr. The two cartoons did not interact with each other, much like the Space Ghost and Dino Boy program. Original airdates would have been late 60s to mid 70s, originally on Saturday mornings and later in afternoon weekday syndication. Gary Owens provided announcer duties, crying "Spaaace Ghooost....and Fraaankenstein Juniooooor!", followed occasionally by a brief description of each concept. The rest of the block consisted of two cartoons of each character set in a random order. I have no doubt that the Space Ghost segments were from previous broadcast packages (i.e., no new episodes), but this was clearly not either Space Ghost and Dino Boy or Space Stars. Canonblack 21:00, 1 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Thaddeus

There's mention in the article about 'citation needed' on Space Ghost's name being Thaddeus Ghostal. At snard.com they keep all the episode transcripts for SGC2C, and in episode 51 Space Ghost's grandpa (Grandpa Ghostal) calls him Thaddeus.

Here's a url to the transcript: http://snard.com/sg/guide/?ep=51&fmt=0

(I do not know how to edit pages; well, I do, but I don't know how to edit pages without getting in trouble.) JimmmyThePiep 01:39, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] Lance Falk's unproduced 90s serious revival

Found this while researching my next FAC (The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest). If someone would like to put it on the article:

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In case the link goes down:

Tuesday, June 2, 1998

Hi Chip,

Your info is 100% correct. I have written a small story synopsis and business propositon for a direct-to-video Space Ghost Movie.

I turned it in to the bosses a few months ago. There's been no word yet, but I'm hopeful. It's a series pilot/origin story with sequences both before and after the classic series and I've tossed in The Herculoids to boot. It's a real labor of love.

My good friend Steve Rude did some gorgeous artwork for it. Steve drew the beautiful Space Ghost Graphic Novel back in the 80's. (for Comico) He's the man when it comes to drawing the character now that Alex Toth has retired.

Next to Jonny Quest, Space Ghost is the HB show I'd most like to do. I see it as a cross between Batman and Star Wars and I have a whole 65 episode story arc roughly worked out. (Sorry, I can't send it)

I love the show, but I want to elevate the story level to Jonny Quest's.

I'll check out your page when I get a little time. Thanks for writing.

Lancelot

Here is one of the pictures that Steve Rude drew for the new series.

Story behind this picture.

I contacted James Stenstrum who was offering this picture on ebay. I asked him the following questions: Did you purchase this from Mr. Rude personally or are you a personal friend of his?

I am asking because you said this presentation was made to hopefully get Space Ghost back on TV and I am curious to find out what the response was.

Response

Chip,

While I know Steve, I purchased this from a friend of his. (Possibly Lance Falk??) He (the friend) told me the response was overwhelmingly positive to the whole notion of a new Space Ghost Series, but at the time, Cartoon Network was having great success with their Space Ghost: Coast to Coast series and had decided not to go any further with new series development at that time (late 1990's). Since then, squabbles between Hanna-Barbera and the Cartoon Network have made almost impossible any new incarnations of old Hanna-Barbera Shows. Only lately has there been any cooperation between the two entities, and perhaps down the line the original Space Ghost series can be brought back to life. Hope that answers your questions.

Jim

Zeality 20:31, 10 July 2007 (UTC)