(#4) The Oblongs
- Will Ferrell, Pamela Adlon, Jean Smart
The animated black comedy featured Will Ferrell as the voice of the limbless Bob Oblong, the patriarch of a family of freaks. Despite the show's witty yet gross humor, The Oblongs was canceled after its first season on The WB. Luckily, fans got to see the series in its entirety on Adult Swim.
(#8) SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
- Barry Gordon, Charles Adler, Gary Owens
This action cartoon got lost in the shuffle during the '90s, and aired in syndication on TBS. SWAT Kats saw vigilante pilots T-Bone and Razor fight evil and monsters with their highly weaponized jet. The show was reportedly pushed under the rug after Ted Turner, owner of TBS, expressed displeasure at the level of violence featured in the cartoon.
(#9) Duckman
- Jason Alexander, Gregg Berger, Nancy Travis
Duckman was an adult-aiming cartoon that has been largely overlooked. The struggle of high-strung Duckman (voiced by Jason Alexander) to balance his life as a private detective and a family man provided hours of entertaining, surreal animation. It's a series that hasn't been given its proper due until recently - IGN named it one of the top 100 animated series of all time.
(#10) Mission Hill
- Brian Posehn, Nick Jameson, Wallace Langham
The brainchild of longtime Simpsons producers Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein, Mission Hill provided colorful characters and humorous social commentary. However, the show's initial run on The WB was stopped after only two episodes aired. The show in its entirety didn't air until years later on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block.
(#11) Earthworm Jim
- Dan Castellaneta, Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings
Based off the video game character of the same name, Earthworm Jim followed the hero and his sidekick, Peter Puppy, on various space adventures and missions. The show's oddball humor and creativity entertained fans of the video game and quirky cartoons alike. Sadly, it only lasted two seasons.
(#3) The Tick
- Mark Hamill, Micky Dolenz, Brad Garrett, Rob Paulsen, Kay Lenz, Jeff Doucette, Jess Harnell, Cam Clarke, Townsend Coleman
This parody of superheroes and their day-to-day lives was cult favorite on Fox Kids. The nigh-invulnerable Tick's goofy crime fighting adventures made fans scream out "SPOON!" in victory. After the cartoon was canceled, it would inspire not one, but two attempts at a live action version.
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Many people think that animations are for children, but in fact, there are many masterpieces specially made for adults and some interesting animated TV shows suitable for people of all ages and bring people laughter. Cartoons are one of the most precious childhood memories, such as the world-famous Tom and Jerry, the Lion King, etc. However, some masterpiece cartoons have not received the attention they deserve.
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