Old Saturday Morning Cartoons You've Definitely Forgotten About

Tom and Jerry

Ah, the old cat and mouse game. Tom and Jerry don't talk but that doesn't mean they don't say a lot. Created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the duo has been battling for several decades. The team has made over 160 theatrical short films with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The cat (Tom) and mouse (Jerry) have a friendly rivalry that keeps viewers coming back for more. 

The Simpsons

This animated series is the longest-running cartoon ever put on television. The series focuses on the lives of the Simpson family, which includes little son Bart, daughter Lisa, Marge, and of course, Homer. Homer is surrounded by characters like his annoying neighbors and fellow bar patrons, but he always returns home to his wild, wacky, and wonderful family. It started in 1989. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.