Top 10 Best Animated Shows that Debuted in the 40s & 50s

The Top Ten
1 Tom and Jerry Tom and Jerry is an American animated series of comedy short films created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Best known for its 161 theatrical short films by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the series centers on a rivalry between the title characters Tom, a cat, and Jerry, a mouse. Many shorts also feature several recurring characters.

Wasn't this in the 60's? - Gehenna

2 The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show is an American animated television series that originally aired from 1959 to 1964. Created by Jay Ward, the show is known for its wit, satire, and cultural references. The series follows the adventures of Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Bullwinkle J. Moose, as they thwart various schemes typically orchestrated by their nemeses Boris and Natasha. The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show has been lauded for its sophisticated humor and innovative animation techniques.

I can't watch Rocky and Bullwinkle with other people because I've always found Boris and Natasha annoying.

I want Fearless Leader to get lost. I want Boris Badenov to get lost. I want Natasha Fatale to get lost

3 The Woody Woodpecker Show
4 Felix The Cat
5 The Huckleberry Hound Show
6 The Quick Draw McGraw Show
7 Peabody's Improbable History
8 Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
9 The Gumby Show
10 Crusader Rabbit
The Contenders
11 Droopy
12 Looney Tunes Looney Tunes is an American animated series of comedy short films produced by Warner Bros. from 1930 to 1969 during the golden age of American animation, alongside its sister series Merrie Melodies.
13 Tom and Jerry Tales Tom and Jerry Tales is an American animated television series starring the Academy Award-winning cat-and-mouse duo Tom and Jerry.
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