September 6th, 1975: More Power! More Ghosts! The New Saturday Morning Lineup Has Exploded!

September 6th, 1975: More Power! More Ghosts! The New Saturday Morning Lineup Has Exploded!

Wake up, wake up, everyone! It’s September 6th, 1975, and this is NOT a drill! The new Saturday morning cartoon schedule is officially here, and after months of reruns, this feels like we’ve been given the keys to a whole new universe of awesome!

You know the drill. We've been circling dates on our calendars, pouring over the TV Guide, and buzzing with anticipation. This isn't just another weekend; this is the launch of our most important mission: pure, unadulterated cartoon enjoyment. The big three networks – CBS, ABC, and NBC – have been cooking up some seriously cool stuff, and I, for one, am ready to dive in headfirst!

Let's see what incredible new adventures and returning champions 1975 has brought us!

CBS: Mighty Heroes, Hilarious Ghosts, and Ape Escapes!

CBS is really stacking the deck this year with some incredible new live-action shows that feel straight out of our comic books! The biggest buzz is for The Secrets of Isis! Wow! A female superhero with ancient Egyptian powers! Andrea Thomas can transform into Isis and wield the powers of the gods! This looks absolutely fantastic, and it's so cool to see a powerful hero like her.

And get this: The Ghost Busters! No, not those cartoon ones, this is a live-action show with a gorilla! It stars Forrest Tucker and Larry Storch from F Troop, and they bust ghosts with their talking gorilla, Tracy! This is going to be hilarious and spooky all at once. Plus, they’re bringing back some of our favorites like Shazam! for more Captain Marvel action, and Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids for more laughs and lessons from the gang in the junkyard. And they're taking us back to a primitive world with Return to the Planet of the Apes, an animated series following more adventures on that crazy planet!

ABC: Island Fun, Cartoon Classics, and Giant Apes!

ABC is rolling out some fresh takes on beloved classics! The one I'm super excited about is The New Adventures of Gilligan! Yes, the castaways from Gilligan's Island are back, but in animated form! Gilligan, Skipper, the Professor, Mary Ann, Ginger, Mr. Howell, and Mrs. Howell, still stuck on that desert island. This is going to be so much fun to see their animated antics.

And of course, we still have our dynamic duo with The New Tom & Jerry/Grape Ape Show! Those classic cat-and-mouse chases never get old, and Grape Ape is always good for a giant laugh. And Super Friends are back! Our weekly dose of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the whole crew saving the world is always a must-see. We'll also get more adventures with Hong Kong Phooey, the number one super guy!

NBC: Mysterious Kitties and Prehistoric Worlds!

NBC is bringing some real unique shows to the table! There's The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty, a cartoon about a cat who imagines himself as various famous characters to escape his problems. That sounds like it's going to be really funny and imaginative.

And, thankfully, Land of the Lost is back! That live-action show about the Marshall family trapped in a world of dinosaurs and Sleestaks is still one of the coolest and most thrilling shows on Saturday mornings. Every week is an edge-of-your-seat adventure. We'll also get more from the classic Pink Panther Show with his smooth, silent humor. And Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, the friendly Krofft monster, is back for more laughs.

The Best Morning of the Week, Every Week!

That specific Saturday morning smell is in the air – maybe a little burnt toast, definitely the sweet scent of cereal, mixed with the electric hum of the television. The commercials are already blasting, hyping up the latest Stretch Armstrong, the incredible Evel Knievel sets, and all those amazing Hostess Fruit Pies we beg our parents for. Every jingle, every bright, colorful ad, is just part of this perfect morning.

This isn't just about watching TV; it’s our weekly escape, our shared adventure. It’s about knowing that millions of other kids are out there, just like us, glued to their screens, laughing, gasping, and soaking it all in. 1975 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Saturday mornings. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I just heard Isis calling out her powers!

What new show are you most excited to watch first this morning? Let me know your top picks!