CBS Saturday Morning Cartoons - 1994 - Full Episodes with Commercials DVD

Saddle up for sun baked mesas, dusty boomtowns, and a longhorn lawman keeping the peace in the wildest cattle frontier ever drawn for Saturday mornings.

Quiet bedroom musings, a flickering television, and that unmistakable doodle pad imagination as Doug Funnie spins another small town daydream into a bluffington adventure.

A cozy living room transforms into a roaring race course when one boy fires up his pocket sized chrome speedsters and lets the orange track magic loose.

Ronald himself drops by to share burgers, smiles, and the latest little plastic prize tucked inside that famous red and yellow box from the golden arches.

Glitter, tiaras, and pastel manes bring out giggles as little hands brush a sparkling princess pony fresh from the toy aisle of every 1994 holiday wishlist.

The bovine sheriffs return to wrangle outlaws, swap quips, and gather the herd for another rip roaring chapter of barnyard western justice. Inside a creaky frontier hideout, schemers plot and varmints scheme while rooftop standoffs threaten to spill into the dusty streets below. A masked feline trickster stirs up trouble with claws drawn and whiskers twitching as the moo crew braces for another high noon showdown. A swirling twister tears across the prairie while a wily critter takes aim, leaving the dusty cow town hanging on for one tornado tossed cliffhanger.

Chester Cheetah slinks onto the chalkboard with that signature shades on grin, hyping up a brand new cheesy breakfast that promised pure orange dusted glory.

A cartoon cereal box bursts to life beside the famous Honey Comb big yeah pennant flying high over breakfast bowls everywhere in suburbia.

Pink bubbles, splashing tubs, and color changing swimsuits make Barbie the bath time superstar every kid begged Mom to drop in the cart.

That dreamy bubblegum logo glitters across the screen as kids dive into a world of fashion, friendship, and endless plastic possibility.

Pickaxes swing deep inside a forgotten mine where a chubby prospector mouse digs for treasure and trouble in equal measure. Rock walls echo with frantic footsteps as the bandit brute lumbers after a tiny critter darting through twisting tunnels of canyon stone. A sinister red coated villain raises his glass in a candlelit cave hideout, plotting the next dastardly scheme against the moo town heroes. One brave little cowpoke mouse with a too big hat tumbles through trapdoors and rope tricks in a desperate dash for daylight. The whiskered hero crew rides hard against a panicked rabbit and a runaway mine cart, racing toward a cliffhanger only Saturday could deliver. Cave shadows close in around the herd while the top hatted scoundrel grins from his rocky throne, savoring every minute of mesa mayhem.

A chunky cartoon bunny clutches a giant cheese wheel as Doug coasts past on a daydream straight out of his trusty notebook of small town fantasies.

Grimmy peeks out from the swirly purple eyeball as the CBS Today bug spins onto the screen, signaling another wild Saturday block ahead.

Tunnels collapse and dust clouds bloom as cowpoke and crook tumble together through a runaway mine cart chase deep in canyon country. The dusty streets of Cowtown bustle to life with bowler hatted citizens and longhorn lawmen ready for another rootin tootin adventure. The crimson clad bandit leers from beneath his oversized stovepipe, twirling his villainous mustache for one more dastardly cartoon caper. Hammers ring on the anvil as a tiny tinkerer mouse rigs his next contraption while the prowling cat boss closes in for the catch. Saloon doors swing open on a dusty boomtown skyline as the moo crew gallops in to settle one last frontier score.

Glistening strawberry filling tumbles into a giant glass bowl while a smitten teen grins, all promising the gooey toaster magic of breakfast bliss.

Sketchpad Garfield springs to life over a scroll of credits, that lasagna loving grin signaling another lazy slice of orange tabby comedy.

The shimmering CBS eye floats over neon stage lights and concert sparks, ushering viewers into the next slice of Saturday morning network gold.

A shut bedroom door, a runaway lawnmower, and one drowsy tabby tumbling downstairs kick off another household disaster only Garfield could survive.

Roy the rooster tries his luck fishing while Orson and the barnyard gang stumble into another whirlwind farmyard fiasco.

That fluffy battery powered puppy trots across the carpet with floppy ears bouncing, the must have plush companion of every 1994 Christmas list.

Garfield prowls the front yard, sizing up the mailbox, the trash can, and one perfectly nappable shady tree on a slow suburban afternoon. Odie tumbles, Pooky watches from the porch, and the orange tabby plots his next mischief in a backyard built for cartoon shenanigans. Jon Arbuckle wrings his hands while Garfield spins another scheme, the kind of fed up owner moment that made the cartoon a Saturday staple. Cozy living room couches and starlit windows set the stage for another slow burn comedy bit between Jon and his couch hogging cat. A storybook Humpty Dumpty teeters on the wall in one of those wild Garfield Quickies that crammed jokes between the main course episodes. Nermal, Pooky, and Garfield share a quiet kitchen moment before the orange tabby inevitably stirs up another round of mischief. Pooky the teddy bear gets his cuddle while a startled cartoon bunny bounces past in classic Garfield gag fashion.

The chunky doodle title card splats onscreen with crayon scribbles and goggle eyed grins, hyping the wild new cartoon coming up next on CBS.

Live action kids brandish plastic Turtle Power weapons before the screen explodes into Stickin Around squiggle vision lunacy.

Stacy and Bradley tear across their hand drawn world of crayon trees and paper bag suns where every imagination splashes onto the page.

A grouchy farmer hollers over the fence while Garfield catches an earful, classic strip humor stretched into a full Saturday morning gag. The pastel storefronts of downtown bustle with cartoon shoppers as Garfield, Nermal, and a bow topped sweetheart cross paths. Bookshelves stretch sky high in the local library where one quiet please sign cannot stop a tabby cat with mischief on his mind. Storybook chickens, a sleepy librarian, and a curious cartoon trio shuffle past dusty book stacks for another quirky slice of Garfield comedy. A getaway car teeters on the cliff edge while a tiny critter scampers across pastel desert hills in pure looney tunes style. A long necked cartoon dinosaur stomps through prehistoric mist, dropping into one of Garfield's wildest dream sequence detours. Odie grins ear to ear beside a goofy green dino sidekick, the kind of buddy duo only a Garfield daydream could dream up.

The sketchy doodle hosts wave goodbye with that classic will return after these messages tagline that signaled commercial break crunch time.

A swinging ankle counter and a flash of bright plastic propel one happy kid into the playground craze that defined every 1994 schoolyard.

Sneakers laced and orange basketballs in hand, the pump button promised playground glory and the kind of springy lift only Reebok could sell.

A scruffy mountain man character ambles through the cartoon woods, setting up another offbeat U.S. Acres bonus segment. The Hyde and Go Seek title card splashes onscreen with Garfield striking his moonlit mystery pose for one of the show's spookier capers. Pooky the teddy bear, a porcelain bathroom, and one freshly perturbed tabby kick off another household calamity in the Arbuckle home. Pots clatter, papers fly, and Garfield's whiskers twitch in pure annoyance as another lazy morning unravels into kitchen chaos. The cartoon tabby trots down the sidewalk with attitude in every step, ready for whatever neighborhood nuisance lurks around the corner. Moonlit alley fences and a beat cop on patrol set the stage for one of those midnight howl Garfield outings that made the show sing.

Pastel flower pots bloom into tiny dolls as wide eyed kids reveal the hidden surprise hiding inside each blossom on the toy aisle of dreams.

That iconic crackling N logo blasts onscreen, signaling the next blast of console magic from the Big N kingdom of Mario, Zelda, and beyond.

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince team up for a kid powered cleanup mission, turning trash into treasure with their planet saving rap.

The big black eye logo zooms in over the network ident before a sun drenched suburban cartoon house ushers in the next show.

Mario, Luigi, and a swirl of pixelated nostalgia explode across the screen as Nintendo's all star compilation cartridge takes a victory lap.

That legendary tagline punches the screen while wide eyed kids race tiny Tonka trucks across the carpet in a power packed double feature ad.

Suburban lawns roll past as Garfield finds himself in a goofy hospital bound parody complete with cartoon medics and a banged up patient. Cartoon paramedics rush a stretcher down the sidewalk, weaving past parked cars on their way to whatever silly emergency Garfield cooked up.

Twirling pastel dancers reveal the candy colored doll surprise tucked inside, one of those sweet little plastic crazes only 1994 could deliver.

The Horsing Around title card gallops in alongside the U.S. Acres barnyard gang for another farmyard caper involving one stubborn pony. Lanolin bounces atop a galloping horse across rolling pastel hills in a wild cartoon riding lesson gone gloriously sideways. Booker, Sheldon, and the rest of the U.S. Acres crew watch in disbelief as the runaway pony plot keeps spiraling out of control.

That hot pink and yellow scribble world bursts back to life with Stacy and Bradley dancing across the screen for another doodled detour.

The whole crayon drawn cast piles onto the chalkboard stage in a kaleidoscope of feathers, headbands, and pure squiggly imagination.

Dusty frontier rooftops and a stagecoach interior set the scene as gentlemen passengers settle in for a bumpy ride through the painted badlands of the old west. A buffalo stampede thunders straight through main street, sending top-hatted travelers tumbling as Calamity gallops up alongside a colorful showman on horseback. A flustered fellow in spectacles braces against a charging bison while a freckled redhead sneaks through saloon doors, the chase spilling into the dusty streets outside.

Crackling blue lightning explodes across the sky and a grinning skull idol smolders in the smoke, that unmistakable bumper signaling pocket-sized pandemonium is about to drop.

Closing credits scroll over watercolor desert vistas, listing the artists and track readers who brought the wild west heroine to Saturday morning life.

A glowing skull amulet hovers in a swirling purple void as Baron Dark's red eyes burn through the darkness, ushering in the bone-chilling battle for the Lightstar Crystal. A sinister hooded figure unleashes crackling energy as fleshless warriors claw up from the rocky ground, summoned by Baron Dark to wage war on the Light Council.

Translucent E-Frame figures glow in candy colors against pitch black, the must-have action figures of the year promising galactic combat for every collector.

Moonlight bathes a fortified mountaintop city as a skeletal soldier wields a glowing weapon, the Light Council's stronghold standing watch against the gathering darkness. Lord Baron Dark schemes inside his bone-strewn lair, dealing out cards of fate as the half-skeleton villain plots his next move against Prince Lightstar. Inside the royal bedchamber a wounded king lies recovering while his loyal warriors stand vigil, the sky outside revealing skeleton riders streaking through the night. The Light Council heroes blast through the woods on glowing hover-vehicles, racing across luminous tracks straight into the shadowy stronghold of their bone-faced foes. Princess Talyn is swept into peril as the heroes clash with cackling skeletons, the dark-haired royal trading sharp glances with her brave brothers in the heat of battle. Prince Lightstar stares down his fleshless nemesis Baron Dark, the noble blonde hero squaring off against the half-skull villain in a contest of crystal-fueled willpower. Talyn and her allies suit up in golden armor for the next mission, banding together inside a high-tech command center to plot their counterstrike on the Skeleton Legion. The grinning skull of Baron Dark looms in close-up as he taunts his captives, the boney warlord savoring his dark grip on the realm's fate.

Wide-eyed kids munch handfuls of swirly square cereal as the Crazy Squares dance through their daydreams, that crunchy cinnamon sugar bliss at full Saturday morning volume.

Cartoon spaceships zip across a purple sky as the friendly promise glows in bold candy letters, We'll Be Back After These Messages, the Eye keeping watch over kid TV.

A bright kitchen explodes with frosted pastry magic as a kid pops the toaster on a strawberry breakfast classic, sprinkles flying for that sugar-glazed thrill.

The pitcher-sized purple dinosaur stomps through a neon city skyline pouring grape-berry juice into giant cups, that tropical Purplesaurus Rex flavor crashing the party. An animated dad and his dino-pal share a thirsty moment in the backyard, hyping up the prehistoric pour of the season with a goofy stop-motion grin.

The CBS Eye logo glows in soft pastel rainbow stripes against a clean black background, that warm Saturday morning station ID before another adventure rolls in.

A glowing red dome glints under city lights as a torch-bearing hero scales the stone walls of an ancient fortress, sneaking deeper into Baron Dark's haunted citadel. The redheaded heroine stands in shock as villagers transform into walking skeletons, the curse of the Lightstar crystal sweeping the city in a wave of bony horror. A sleeping village sits silent under starlight while caped figures creep across rooftops, the heroes infiltrating Baron Dark's domain on a perilous rescue run. A cloaked Baron Dark closes in on Prince Lightstar with his amber-eyed lieutenant Dagger, the menacing pair savoring their grip on the kidnapped royal hero. The Lion-O lookalike hero clenches his glowing gauntlets in defiance as energy crackles around his fists, ready to unleash the power of the Lightstar Crystal. A tiny figure dashes across an empty courtyard while green energy nets pulse on the walls, narrowly dodging Baron Dark's high-tech traps in the depths of the keep. A crystal ball reveals a sneaky escape route through the village as Talyn and Grimskull plot their next move, joined by allies for a bold rescue mission. Strolling through a village fountain plaza, the heroes pose in golden armor and royal capes, regrouping in the marketplace before charging back into combat. A glowing teleport beam lifts the warriors away as a hungry skeleton minion paws through a food crate, comic relief skeletons mucking about while heroes dash off to action. Baron Dark's laughing skull and his bony henchmen taunt the heroes from the shadows, the villainous crew clearly relishing every spooky second of the standoff. Princess Talyn's defiant gaze meets the glowing yellow stare of Baron Dark, while a wounded ally lies bandaged in the stone keep awaiting reinforcements. The team races across red rocky canyons in a battle-rigged dune buggy while their Skeleton Warrior ally bounds beside them, dust flying as they close in on Baron Dark. A lone scarecrow-like figure stalks through dust-blown badlands as Baron Dark spreads his arms in evil triumph, the boneyard ruler at his most theatrical. A muscle-bound jeep crashes through canyon trails toward the gleaming Lightstar fortress on the horizon, the king resting safely back home as battles rage in the wastes. Talyn comforts her bedridden father while skeletal villains plot in their dark chamber, family bonds and bone-curdling fear weaving through the cliffhanger. A clenched gauntlet rests on a royal blanket as a glowing fist rises in determination, the heroes ready to fight on for the kingdom's salvation.

Squishy rainbow dough gets squeezed into wild shapes by giggling kids at a kitchen table, the squish-and-mold afternoon classic begging to be played with all weekend.

The striped-shirt search hero pops up across colorful spreads as kids hunt the World Game and snuggle the Waldo Doll, the search-and-find craze hitting toy aisles everywhere.

Tony the Tiger growls his way through a sunny breakfast scene as cereal pours into a bowl, the frosted corn flakes promising a Grrreat start to any kid's day.

A fallen warrior lies sprawled on wooden boards as a glowing green crystal pulses with mystical energy, the Lightstar shard humming with terrible power in the wreckage. Baron Dark and his cackling crew loom large under green spectral light as a heroine recoils in terror, the bone brigade closing in for another magical showdown. Inside a torchlit chamber the rebels strategize in tactical gear, the leader's red-masked face barking orders as the team gears up to ambush the Skeleton Legion. A heroine swings to safety on a glowing zip-line above the canyon while a skeleton pirate brandishes a sword, the action cranking back up for the next epic stand. A masked rogue races down a glowing red corridor as Prince Lightstar strikes a heroic pose in shimmering armor, all-out battle erupting in Baron Dark's lair. A red-armored hero hurls a captured skeleton villain across the rocky ground, twin warriors hoisting the bony foe overhead in a triumphant team takedown. Talyn's elegant face glows in the moonlight while Baron Dark cackles with menace nearby, the brave princess refusing to back down from his haunted threats. Caped warriors strike a hero pose in formation against a starry desert sky, the team standing united after another close call with the bone-rattling enemy. Hover-vehicles zip across moonlit canyons as a glowing energy bomb detonates over the rocky hills, the chase blazing through the badlands at full speed. Baron Dark cackles in his throne room while heroes plot their next move in the distance, tension simmering as the war for the Lightstar crystal heats up. The fiery-haired warrior heroine and the regal princess Talyn share an intense closeup, sisters in arms steeling themselves before the final confrontation. The glowing Lightstar crystal hovers in a beam of golden light, the show's mystical centerpiece pulsing with the power that drives every battle.

The bold WildC.A.T.s logo flashes against a steely backdrop with the Saturdays CBS Eye stamp below, hyping up the next covert action team coming to the lineup.

A tiny golden glow drifts in the depths of space as Baron Dark's grinning horned skull bursts into frame, the cosmic threat taking center stage in the show's iconic opening.

The Graz Entertainment crest and Westinghouse Broadcasting International logos flash on screen, classic 90s production stamps closing out another animated adventure.

A serious closeup of a young man delivers a heartfelt message to the camera, the Saturday morning PSA reminding kids to stand up and look out for one another.

The white-haired warrior Zealot and her ninja allies clash blades in the heart of battle, the elite Covert Action Team springing into anime-style superhero combat. Lightning-fueled mayhem rips through the city as Void teleports the team into action, the costumed heroes blasting through the Daemonites with crackling power.

The squishy McNugget Buddies parade across the screen as Ronald McDonald grins ear to ear, the golden arches gang serving up that classic Happy Meal magic.

Volcanic explosions rage as the curvy red-suited Void rockets across an alien sky, while bald-headed lieutenants stand guard in the high-stakes superhero showdown. The fierce warrior Zealot strikes a deadly pose as Maul towers in his transformation, the ragtag superhero team unleashing their alien-fighting fury on enemies. The team cruises across hover-vehicles toward a futuristic skyline as Helspont's golden armor gleams ominously, the Daemonite warlord plotting his next assault. Spartan stares down a Daemonite imposter as the city skyline burns in the background, the android warrior squaring off in a tense psychic showdown. A purple-skinned alien grimaces in shock while Grifter and Maul brace for impact, the team scrambling as their cover is blown by the shapeshifting enemy. Voodoo crouches in alarm as a green-skinned Daemonite slithers down a stairway, the shapeshifters revealing their true monstrous form in a heart-pounding chase.

Heroes square off against a hooded skeletal villain in a city showdown, evil schemes unfolding inside ornate chambers as the dark fantasy unfolds in classic 90s animated grandeur.

The blonde adventurer pieces together clues with intense expressions and quiet determination, a moody investigative beat from the action-packed series that defined boyhood adventure.

Pumbaa charges through the jungle in a burst of warthog energy before the iconic Next Saturday CBS bumper rolls in with that unforgettable Saturday morning promise.

Kids assemble Happy Meal toys at a magical workshop while Ronald McDonald himself appears in animated form, pure mid-90s fast food marketing wonderment.

Cheese and crackers come alive in a colorful rainbow burst, the lunchbox staple that every 90s kid begged mom to toss into the brown paper bag.

The animated Ace Ventura kicks off a wild case with a handwritten letter from Orson Cain, leaping into pet sleuth action with all the rubber-faced antics intact.

The covert action team faces off against a mustachioed adversary in a rugged outdoor setting, comic book attitude bringing Jim Lee's heroes to Saturday morning life. Maul and the team gather inside a cargo vehicle as Voodoo and the crew strategize, gritty 90s comic energy radiating from every panel-perfect frame. Voodoo and Spartan share a tense civilian moment while shadowy operatives in dark suits move through the scene, espionage drama meeting superhero mythos. Voodoo confronts a Daemonite in disguise as the team faces psychic shockwaves and alien menace lurking inside ordinary suburbia. White-haired Grifter goes face to face with a deadly female warrior swinging a blade, the kind of stylish 90s action choreography that made the show legendary. Voodoo battles a hulking green Daemonite in a library setting before the action surges into a heated chase with Maul in pursuit.

U.S. Acres meets Wonderland whimsy as Orson and the gang tumble through a kaleidoscopic dreamscape of clocks, frogs, and cartoon impossibilities.

Live action intro magic kicks off the pocket-sized adventure as Max gets zapped by purple lightning into another dimension of monsters and mayhem.

Spartan and the team rally in their high-tech base as the heroes plot their next strike against the Daemonite menace threatening the planet. Voodoo confronts a green-skinned Daemonite in an explosive showdown while Maul charges in with massive raw strength. Voodoo runs through a misty forest toward the HISIGHT Salt Control facility, secrets and conspiracies unraveling in classic 90s sci-fi fashion. The team infiltrates a covert military operation, dodging soldiers and tanks as Grifter takes aim with his signature dual pistols. The heroes engage in tight corridor combat against shadowy forces while a mustachioed mastermind clenches his fists in fury at his control panel. Spartan, Voodoo, and Zealot stand victorious before another Daemonite ambush rocks the base, pure superhero spectacle delivered Saturday morning style. A countdown clock ticks toward zero as Spartan and the heroes scramble through control rooms in a race against alien doomsday. Void teleports the team through dimensional portals while energy blasts and psychic powers light up the screen in a finale of pure 90s comic adrenaline. Solemn graveyard moments give way to giant Daemonite menace looming over the team as the emotional stakes deepen for the WildC.A.T.s heroes. Voodoo shares a tender moment beside the gravestones before swirling debris signals another wild interdimensional twist closing the chapter.

The iconic WildStorm logo flashes across the screen, that unmistakable bumper that signaled Jim Lee's animated empire was about to take over your TV.

Koko the gorilla stares into the camera in a heartfelt PSA, calling 1-800-63-GO-APE to support gentle giants in a quietly powerful 90s public service spot.

Ace cruises a sunlit cartoon city in his beat-up convertible, hunting clues with that wild Hawaiian-shirt energy and over-the-top detective swagger. Toxic green ooze erupts from a tank as Ace skis down snowy mountains in pure Jim Carrey-inspired animated chaos.

Tiny rubber monkey toys splash and play on a desert island, the kind of plastic Happy Meal treasure every 90s kid lined up under the golden arches to collect.

Crunchy golden Corn Pops tumble across the screen as kids declare "Gotta have my Pops!" in that iconic cereal jingle that ruled morning commercials.

Ace bounces through his wildly cluttered office complete with monkey sidekick and giraffe sticking through the window, full of cartoon detective chaos. Ace cradles a tiny dog before launching into another rubber-limbed investigation across his neon-soaked animated world of pet emergencies. A flashy ringmaster squares off with Ace in a backstage clash, the circus mystery deepening with every wild facial contortion and whip-cracking gesture. The cartoon ringmaster fumes and strikes dramatic poses as Ace dodges around the big top, animated slapstick at full Jim Carrey volume. Ace dangles from a circus trapeze in mid-flight pursuit of his prey, the show stretching cartoon physics to ridiculous, glorious extremes. Ace launches into a high-flying circus rescue while Spike the monkey races across the spinning food court of cartoon chaos.

Felix glides across the screen with his bag of tricks in a charming bumper, the legendary black cat reminding everyone of cartoon history's roots.

Ronald McDonald and a crew of kids ride a wild airborne adventure in a Happy Meal commercial bursting with mid-90s fast food magic.

Felix returns with his trademark mischievous grin, hoisting his magic bag and reminding kids that Saturday morning still belonged to him too.

Ace strikes a heroic pose center ring as caged animals snarl and the ringmaster plots his next dirty trick under the big top. Ace stares down two roaring lions in a tense circus standoff, his Hawaiian shirt fluttering as he prepares another improbable animal rescue. A trapped giraffe and circus tents become the next stop for Ace as Spike the monkey scrambles through the carnival of clues. An evil clown with a sinister grin takes center ring while Ace meets his hypnotic gaze, classic Saturday morning villainy at its most colorful. Crowds cheer as Ace twirls into the big top spotlight, the ringmaster of mayhem ready to crack the case wide open under the circus lights. Hypnotic spirals fill the screen as the ringmaster works his sinister mind tricks, wide-eyed cartoon menace pure 90s animated villainy.

A kid digs into his Happy Meal box with a tiny grocery store toy on the side, the classic golden arches tabletop bliss that defined countless 90s lunches.

Frosted Mini-Wheats tumble onto a checkered tablecloth in a wholesome cereal commercial that promised the grown-up taste with the kid-side fun.

The wicked clown cackles in his striped costume as Ace squares off in a daredevil showdown beneath the big top spotlights. Ace and his monkey sidekick race across the circus stage past flashy psychedelic colored cars and chaotic animal acts. A tumbling pile of clowns crashes to the ground as the evil ringmaster orchestrates more circus chaos in cartoon catastrophe form. Ace dives into ridiculous circus stunts with cymbals crashing and arms flailing, pure cartoon Carrey energy in animated overdrive. Ace reunites with the rescued circus animals as zebras, lions, and elephants gather around for a happy heartwarming finale wrap.

Felix and his pals throw heart-eyes and goofy grins in a riot of pastel craziness, the kind of off-the-wall toon weirdness only Saturday morning CBS could deliver. The wisecracking black cat himself takes center stage with that classic mischievous smirk, ready to outwit whatever bizarre situation the writers cooked up next.

The "And Now These Messages" bumper rolls with Felix taking a fishing-pole swing, that perfect little pause that meant snack-grab time before the cereal ads kicked in.