The What a Cartoon Show 3-Disc Box Set DVD

The What a Cartoon Show was a bold and experimental platform that gave birth to some of the most beloved animated series of the 1990s. Created as a showcase for original animated shorts, it allowed new and established creators to pitch wildly imaginative ideas directly to audiences. Some episodes were controversial for their time, pushing the boundaries of humor and visual style, with certain shorts criticized for excessive violence or adult undertones that surprised parents expecting safe Saturday morning fare. These risks, however, cemented the show’s legacy as a creative laboratory that wasn’t afraid to break rules in the name of originality.

For its era, The What a Cartoon Show was more than just entertainment; it was a turning point for animation as a whole. It served as the launchpad for future hits like Dexter’s Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, and Courage the Cowardly Dog, all of which began as shorts here. By inviting multiple animation styles and voices onto one stage, the show helped redefine what kids’ cartoons could be in the mid-90s, proving that animated TV could be daring, creator-driven, and artistically diverse. Its influence is still felt today, as it inspired networks to invest in original, creator-led projects.

Among the most heartwarming episodes were shorts like Wind-Up Wolf, with its playful spin on classic slapstick, and Yuckie Duck, a cartoon-within-a-cartoon full of charm and clever gags. Even quirky creations like Larry & Steve (a precursor to Family Guy) carried an offbeat warmth, especially for viewers who saw the potential in fresh ideas brought to life without corporate over-filtering. These moments reminded audiences that while the show thrived on edgy creativity, it could also deliver lighthearted fun that resonated with all ages.

The complete DVD box set captures every bizarre, hilarious, and inspiring moment, from the earliest experiments to the shorts that became cultural icons. For fans of animation history, it is an essential time capsule of the mid-90s creative boom, packed with the variety, risk-taking, and talent that shaped a generation of cartoons. Owning it means holding the raw creative spark that made modern animation what it is today, all in one collection for endless rediscovery.

Creators: Genndy Tartakovsky, Robert Alvarez, Harry McLaughlin
Stars: Jeff Bennett, Kath Soucie, Charlie Adler
More Information: IMDB, Wikipedia

48 Total Episodes on 3 DVDs:
Season 1 Episode 1 - The Powerpuff Girls
Season 1 Episode 2 - Dexter's Laboratory
Season 1 Episode 3 - Yuckie Duck
Season 1 Episode 4 - Dino
Season 1 Episode 5 - Johnny Bravo
Season 1 Episode 6 - Sledgehammer O'Possum
Season 1 Episode 7 - George and Junior
Season 1 Episode 8 - Hard Luck Duck
Season 1 Episode 9 - Shake & Flick
Season 1 Episode 10 - The Adventures of Captain Buzz Cheeply
Season 1 Episode 11 - O. Ratz with Dave D. Fly
Season 1 Episode 12 - Pfish and Chip
Season 1 Episode 13 - The Fat Cats
Season 1 Episode 14 - George and Junior
Season 1 Episode 15 - Yoink! of the Yukon
Season 1 Episode 16 - Yuckie Duck
Season 1 Episode 17 - Mina and the Count
Season 1 Episode 18 - Cow and Chicken
Season 1 Episode 19 - Boid 'n' Woim
Season 1 Episode 20 - Jof
Season 1 Episode 21 - Podunk Possum
Season 1 Episode 22 - The Powerpuff Girls
Season 1 Episode 23 - Wind-Up Wolf
Season 1 Episode 24 - Hillbilly Blue
Season 1 Episode 25 - Courage the Cowardly Dog
Season 1 Episode 26 - Pizza Boy
Season 1 Episode 27 - Gramps
Season 1 Episode 28 - Dexter's Laboratory
Season 1 Episode 29 - Bloo's Gang
Season 1 Episode 30 - Jungle Boy
Season 1 Episode 31 - Godfrey & Zeek
Season 1 Episode 32 - Tumbleweed Tex
Season 1 Episode 33 - Buy One, Get One Free
Season 1 Episode 34 - The Kitchen Casanova
Season 1 Episode 35 - The Ignoramooses
Season 1 Episode 36 - Johnny Bravo
Season 1 Episode 37 - Pfish and Chip
Season 1 Episode 38 - Awfully Lucky
Season 1 Episode 39 - Strange Things
Season 1 Episode 40 - Snoot's New Squat
Season 1 Episode 41 - Larry and Steve
Season 1 Episode 42 - Sledgehammer O'Possum
Season 1 Episode 43 - The Zoonatiks
Season 1 Episode 44 - Swamp and Tad
Season 1 Episode 45 - Dino
Season 1 Episode 46 - Malcom and Melvin
Season 1 Episode 47 - Tales of Worm Paranoia
Season 1 Episode 48 - Malcom and Melvin